When reading the description of this book it sounded like a good suspense story. While reading it I didn't feel sucked in nor were there any surprises in the story. It did have some good bits but wasn't really for me. I will definitely be looking into the author's other books to see if this one was a fluke or if I am not a fan of the writing style.

I really wanted to love this book, but it wasn’t my fav.
The main character was pretty unlikable and I knew the ending was coming.
While it was packed with action and questioning how they would get out of this mess, it was just repetitive.

Alice and Tom are out in their new RV to travel Canada and work on rebuilding their relationship when they meet a young pregnant couple at a campsite. While they seem friendly Alice finds out the complete opposite and their relaxing travels soon become their worst nightmares.

This story is told from 2 POVS, with lengthly chapters.

Thanks NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC!

A fast-paced thriller set in the 1970s filled with suspense and action, or so I thought. The premise sounded interesting, a couple traveling in a foreign country in the 1970s (a time when they would have been cut off from easy communication, relying on the newspaper or watching TV for information) who come across a pair of hitchhikers lying about their identity and are on the run after committing a gruesome murder. I was in! However, none of the characters were likeable. I wasn't invested in either of the female characters (the POVs we get). Alice was a tad more likeable than Jenny. I wish we could have gotten some POV chapters from the male characters not Tom who was easily forgettable, but the unraveling and desperation of Simon would have been a great addition. The pacing was more medium in the first 50% but definitely picked up in the next 25% and then just went off the rails. I will say the eating scenes really took away from the suspense, and it feels like there were a lot of them. This book could have been about 25% shorter overall, with shorter chapters ending with more suspense, and it would have really worked better for me. The setting was perfect, the author did a fantastic job. Overall, it was a 3.75 ⭐ book that was just average for me. Thank you to Net Galley, St. Martin’s Press, and Chevy Stevens for this eARC.

Thank you, Netgalley, and the publisher for the opportunity to read The Hitchhikers by Chevy Stevens.

I was so excited to see a new release coming from Ms. Stevens! I've enjoyed all the others by her that I've read. The Hitchhikers was no exception. Tom and Alice set off in their RV across Canada on a road trip to the Olympics. They have been having a rough few years dealing with miscarriages and, finally, the loss of an infant son. While at their first campground, they meet Blue and Ocean, a young couple who harbor dark secrets. By the time Alice has out together who the couple are, it is too late to get away. The journey cross country continues with Tom and Alice being held hostage by the couple, leaving a path of destruction in their wake. How will this nightmare end...honestly, call me a bit twisted, but I felt this tale of terror had the best happy ever after! Things revealed toward the end of the book were heartbreaking 💔 I enjoyed this read very much!

I’ve been eagerly anticipating Chevy’s new release—she’s been one of my favorite authors. So when I received an advance copy, I was thrilled. Unfortunately, this book didn’t quite meet my expectations. I found myself underwhelmed. The characters felt frustrating and hard to connect with, the plot felt repetitive, and the story offered little in the way of backstory or depth to truly draw me in. Sadly, it also felt predictable, which made it hard to stay engaged. It pains me to say this, as I’ve loved her previous work, but this one just didn’t resonate with me. If you haven’t read any of her books, I highly suggest Still Missing and Those Girls. Thank you to the author, NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Chevy Stevens is an auto read/buy for me! When I was contacted by St. Martin's press to read this ARC I seized the day moved it to the top of my list!! I have been anxiously awaiting her latest book. This didn't disappoint. Hitchhikers kept me waiting more I had to find out what happened. I did yell at the characters from time to time but overall I enjoyed this book alot!

Super fast paced thriller about a young couple who appear to be a traveling hippies when in reality they leave a path of destruction wherever they go.

So excited to have the opportunity to read this! I have loved every Chevy Steven’s book that I’ve read and this is no different. The plot. The story. Everything. Still have this on my mind! 5 stars!

Love Chevy Steven’s! I devoured this book in less than 24hrs. I do, however would have liked to read what happened on the farm after Jenny tipped off the police.

•As Tom and Alice set out in their RV, eager to get away from the heartbreak at home, they’re expecting a trip full of beautiful pictures and amazing memories. But after they meet two hitchhikers, Blue and Ocean, that vision of a idillic vacation goes out the window.

•Blue and Ocean— better know as Jenny and Simon— are actually on the run and wanted by law enforcement. Tom and Alice end up trapped in their web of destruction and violence as they try to stop the couple from hurting anyone else.

•Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Chevy Stevens for this ARC. It will be available on October 7, 2025.

The Hitchhiker is a tense and atmospheric thriller that pulls you in with its eerie premise and keeps you hooked with its emotional depth. Chevy Stevens does a fantastic job blending suspense with the psychological toll of trauma, especially through the perspective of the main character, who feels raw and real.

The story unfolds with a strong sense of dread, and the pacing is just right—slow enough to build suspense, but never dragging. Stevens knows how to make you care about her characters, which makes the moments of danger and heartbreak hit even harder. There are a few moments where the plot edges toward the predictable, but the emotional weight and well-drawn relationships more than make up for it.

It’s not just a thriller—it’s a powerful story about survival, sisterhood, and the scars that violence can leave behind. A great read that sticks with you long after you finish

Cool setting--1970s in Canada... back when hitchhiking was a thing. Fun read with some interesting twists.

I absolutely loved this book! The suspense was great. I felt like I was in each scene, the writing was that good. I couldn't wait too see how it would end then was sorry to have finished the book. The characters were very well written. I will definitely recommend this book!

I struggled to get through this one. The characters and plot just didn’t suck me in like I was hoping :/

Still Missing is one of my core memory reads – it’s burnt into my brain, it gave me nightmares, and I recommend it often. Unfortunately, The Hitchhikers didn’t hit the same way. The 70’s atmosphere was good, and the front half of the story was fine, but it eventually became so much violence that it was no longer entertaining to read. Both FMCs were pretty grating, and that made it a little harder to suspend reality and just go along for the bloody ride. I do also wish we had more clarity at the end!

Thank you to Chevy Stevens, St Martins Press, & Netgalley for the e-arc of Hitchhikers! This is an intense, heart pounding thriller! A fast paced read that kept my attention throughout! So many different emotions while reading this! This book publishes on 10/7/25! This is my first book read by Chevy Stevens, I’ll definitely be checking out more!

I enjoyed this even with seeing the big “twist” a mile away. I enjoyed the characters, story, and pace.

Alice and Tom set out on a Canadian road trip in their new RV hoping to repair their damaged marriage. The couple has been through a recent trauma and have started to drift apart. A cross-country road trip to the Olympics seems like the perfect chance to reconnect. When they meet two young hitchhikers, Ocean and Blue, they make fast friends as the young couple is a nice distraction rather than focusing on healing their relationship. Soon Alice and Tom learn that the hitchhikers are not who they present themselves to be.

Jenny and Simon are on the run after committing murder. When they meet Alice and Tom, the couple strikes up a reluctant friendship based on necessity. Jenny and Simon have very little as far as resources while Alice and Tom have an RV stocked with supplies and a willingness to take the young couple under their wing. As Alice and Tom become aware of the hitchhiker’s true identities, tensions begin to rise and the situation spins out of control. Can any of them stop Simon’s trail of blood and violence from spreading across Canada?

Whoa, what a wild ride! This story kept me on the edge of my seat through all the twists and turns. The story is told in Alice and Jenny’s alternating points of view. We also get a couple of glimpses into their pasts. There were quite a few surprises that I didn’t see coming! I found it really compelling how the author evoked feelings of contempt and compassion for Jenny and Simon at different points during the story. I adore Chevy Stevens, and I will continue to be a lifelong reader :) This one is definitely a nail biting five stars!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is only my second book by this author but I can see why she’s so popular.

This was a unique thriller that had me gripping my kindle unable to put it down.

Perfectly set in the 1970s following two hitchhikers on the run after murdering the girls mother and step father (queue Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen).

I loved the road-trip across Canadas western provinces wondering what Simon’s end game was.

Thank you NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I want to say thank you to netgalley and the author Chevy Stevens for the ARC copy of this book. It was horrifying and I couldn’t put it down. One thing after another with these hitchhikers. The book is very descriptive so get ready for some drama. You’ll
Be on the edge of your seat as you read this book. It definitely has an unexpected ending.
I was given a copy of this book for free for my honest opinion. Enjoy!