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sarahkreads's review against another edition
2.0
meh
I hate leaving neg reviews - but I went into this book with high expectations and was a major let down . It started off strong but got really really slow as the story progressed. It was predictable and one note. The ending last 15 pages were bit better but not memorable. Glad I read the e book n didn’t invest in hardcover.
I hate leaving neg reviews - but I went into this book with high expectations and was a major let down . It started off strong but got really really slow as the story progressed. It was predictable and one note. The ending last 15 pages were bit better but not memorable. Glad I read the e book n didn’t invest in hardcover.
bine2701's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
brealoadion's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is probably one of the longest thrillers I’ve ever read and it gripped me from the very first chapter. There was truly never a dull moment with this book and the POVs were very easy to follow (which means something considering I usually despise anything over 3 POVs). The ending came together seamlessly and the twists all made sense which is also something that some thrillers don’t always get quite right. This book has shock value, it has women empowerment, and it feels like a call to staying true to yourself.
suzyq436's review against another edition
4.0
This was a solid thriller and truly enjoyed the twists and turns that came with it!
mali2507's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
niesiemiles's review against another edition
4.0
I keep going back and forth between 3.5 stars and 4, so I’m this case I will round up!
Six women travel to Greece for a “hen party,” and someone dies. You find out at the start there is a dead body, but you don’t know who or what happened. So this leads to you being on edge the entire book trying to figure out who murdered who and why!
I enjoyed this book. I liked the summer setting in Greece, and I liked the mystery surrounding each character. I really liked how you saw each females point of view. This made for some short chapters, which made it a super quick read for me. Some of the “plot twists” I had guessed early on, but the final twist shocked me.
Six women travel to Greece for a “hen party,” and someone dies. You find out at the start there is a dead body, but you don’t know who or what happened. So this leads to you being on edge the entire book trying to figure out who murdered who and why!
I enjoyed this book. I liked the summer setting in Greece, and I liked the mystery surrounding each character. I really liked how you saw each females point of view. This made for some short chapters, which made it a super quick read for me. Some of the “plot twists” I had guessed early on, but the final twist shocked me.
serenityofbooks's review against another edition
3.0
One of the Girls by Lucy Clarke was an easy, quick read that didn’t require too much of me as a reader. While I did enjoy it, I felt like this plot line has been done before and unfortunately, done better than it is here.
Set on a picturesque Greek island, bride-to-be Lexi and her five friends arrive to celebrate her hens weekend in a stunning villa on the coastline. The six women have very different personalities and as the weekend unfolds, we discover they each have secrets or ulterior motives. And before the weekend is over, someone will be murdered.
For me, the highlight of the book was the sun-soaked beauty of the Greek islands. It was a fantastic backdrop and made my want to go on a holiday there immediately! But the rest of it was just ok for me – none of the characters were particularly likeable, the secrets and reveals were predictable, and the ending made me immediately think of a well-known popular book (I won’t say what book as I feel it will give too much away for anyone wanting to pick this up!). The blurb says it is a “twisty psychological thriller” but I feel this is really overstating it.
I know I’m probably in the minority with my opinion on this one as I have seen many great 5-star reviews from readers who have loved it but sadly it just missed the mark for me.
Set on a picturesque Greek island, bride-to-be Lexi and her five friends arrive to celebrate her hens weekend in a stunning villa on the coastline. The six women have very different personalities and as the weekend unfolds, we discover they each have secrets or ulterior motives. And before the weekend is over, someone will be murdered.
For me, the highlight of the book was the sun-soaked beauty of the Greek islands. It was a fantastic backdrop and made my want to go on a holiday there immediately! But the rest of it was just ok for me – none of the characters were particularly likeable, the secrets and reveals were predictable, and the ending made me immediately think of a well-known popular book (I won’t say what book as I feel it will give too much away for anyone wanting to pick this up!). The blurb says it is a “twisty psychological thriller” but I feel this is really overstating it.
I know I’m probably in the minority with my opinion on this one as I have seen many great 5-star reviews from readers who have loved it but sadly it just missed the mark for me.
danniphantomreads's review against another edition
4.0
What a great read! So easy and fun to devour! So many secrets and twists! I loved how developed the characters were and how well the story took form as it went on. Highly recommend to lovers of psychological thrillers! The Grecian setting really took me away and I loved every minute of it!
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for access to this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for access to this ARC in exchange for an honest review.