I was happy to be surprised by this thriller, if you're looking for some great twists, definitely pick this one up. The latest twisty psychological thriller from internationally-bestselling author Lucy Clarke, One of the Girls is the delicious story of a bachelorette trip on a stunning Greek island. That these easter eggs are meaningless and even befuddling to new readers might make sense in terms of costs and benefits. Robyn has been living a life with the volume turned all the way down and needs this weekend to find herself again. That said, I always wish a new story success, whether it's my cup of tea or not, and I do hope this book finds its way to the right people, even though I wasn't one of them.

They all come ready for sun and alcohol soaked adventures, but the different things that are revealed along the way--some in public and some privately--will shake the group to their core. Dark and atmospheric, Clarke expertly renders the complicated female relationships with their intertwined alliances, secrets and betrayals. I’m kind of surprised that a woman in the 21st century has no issue with using what seems to be an antiquated term. This idea propels the story forward, and as the secrets are brought to light, I found myself changing my mind again and again as to who it could be. Told in alternating chapters by Lexi, Bella, Robyn, Eleanor, Ana, Fen, and an unknown narrator, we slowly learn each character’s background and the undercurrent that lies beneath the surface of their friendships.Thanks so much to Netgalley and HarperCollins UK, HarperFiction for the opportunity to read/review the latest book by Lucy Clarke. I want to thank Tandem Collective, Xigxag and Lucy Clarke for the opportunity to listen to the audiobook of this novel and give my personal thoughts. Six ladies are off to the the Greek Islands for a hen party (this is one of my favorite British terms!

The short chapters kept the tension high and the pace fast, I felt like I was flying through the book. I thought the ending was just the right amount of surprising without being over the top or unbelievable. We can never unsee the trail of her red wrap as it fluttered in the morning breeze, caught in the zip of a body bag. It’s like the tagline from the Secret antiperspirant commercials of yore: One of the Girls is strong enough for a man but is made for a woman. Clarke patiently and skillfully layers on the tension until the book reaches a final, powerful crescendo that reveals the surprising answers to those questions… Clarke elevates her story with a thoughtful examination of the intricacies of female friendship and women’s lives.I was lucky enough to be invited to spend a week on board a yacht with my best friend and her extended family. The storyline does get intriguing although it starts slowly but it’s well worth hanging in there as once the initial excitement of their arrival wears off and reality sets in the pace speeds up. I even thought skipping her parts but it would cause problem for me to understand entire premise fully so I patiently read her POV! But the biggest problem is that this narrative is framed as a mystery without delivering the pleasures of a mystery. It was my fourth read by Lucy Clarke and she's an author I highly recommend, especially if you like books that make you travel!

Lucy's seventh novel, ONE OF THE GIRLS, is 'an electric, sun-soaked thriller', released in May 2022. Someone is determined to make sure that Lexi’s marriage never happens – and that one of the women doesn’t leave the island alive. I’m always a fan of the bachelorette party gone wrong theme, but One Of The Girls hit it out of the park. EXCERPT: Later, we would all remember the hen weekend for one reason: because of what happened on the night of the beach fire.The descriptions of the azure waters and scenic surroundings turn this suspense-filled mystery into a perfect beach read.