I really like all of Riley Sager’s novels. There is a familiarity although something unique about each one- I do believe he has got better and better since his first novel.

I finally read my first Riley Sager, and it was a fun, quick read. It was even more unique than most other thriller / mystery books I have read before, so it kept me more engaged for majority of the pages.

UInfortunately, in the final section of the book, as identities start to be revealed the enthusiasm wore off. Too many characters motivations, when revealed, were either exactly what I had thought they were going to be from the start or felt the same subversion of expectation that another character had been. My disatisfaction with these reveals further grew as the final plot elements were so incredibly over the top and impossible to imagine ever happening.

Luckily for the book, it turned out to be a deliberate exaggeration of the facts for plot purposes. I can respect that, and definitely did not see that reveal coming. But ultimately it was not a reveal I was invested in and the reveals I had been invested in felt predictable and boring.

A fun read, but not one that will stick with me. But I think I will continue on to read more Riley Sager as Survive the Night was eaxctly what I wanted out of a palate cleanser for the first 2/3s

"Survive the Night" by Riley Sager is a gripping psychological thriller that takes readers on a tense and suspenseful journey. Set in the 1990s, the story follows Charlie, a college student with a troubled past, who decides to share a ride home with a fellow student after the death of her best friend. As the journey unfolds, Charlie becomes increasingly suspicious of her driver, leading to a chilling game of cat and mouse. Sager skillfully builds suspense with twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. The novel masterfully explores themes of trust, paranoia, and trauma, delivering a satisfying and unpredictable conclusion. "Survive the Night" is a rollercoaster of psychological thrills that showcases Sager's talent for crafting intense and atmospheric narratives.

My first Riley Sager book and I was underwhelmed. I found the characters self obsessed and quite frankly stupid. Not a recommend from me.

2 stars. Wasn't my favourite Riley Sager book unfortunately. The plot was okay but the pacing wasn't the best and it was quite mundane in terms of the setting.

I feel like Sager has become somewhat of a veteran in the thriller genre, so while they're never something I normally gravitate towards, I thought this would be a safe bet, and I wasn't wrong! I really enjoyed that this took place in just one night (hence the title) as I think it was the perfect vehicle to allow the pacing to ramp up when needed, and provide a satisfying ending. I thought the context of Charlie's former friendship with her dead roommate was enough to be interesting, but didn't weigh the story down in detail, and the general vagueness of everything else about her life allowed for maximum mystery. I was hooked right from the start, and the tension felt palpable between Charlie and Josh in the car, and I didn't guess the twist at the end, which is always my mark of a good thriller.

I love being given the opportunity to update our school library which is a unique space for both senior students and staff to access high quality literature. This is definitely a must-buy. It kept me absolutely gripped from cover to cover and is exactly the kind of read that just flies off the shelves. It has exactly the right combination of credible characters and a compelling plot thatI just could not put down. This is a great read that I couldn't stop thinking about and it made for a hugely satisfying read. I'm definitely going to order a copy and think it will immediately become a popular addition to our fiction shelves. 10/10 would absolutely recommend.

This was the last Riley Sager book I had to read and I have yet to rate one of his books less than four stars. Well it seems I have saved the worst for last as I just found this book so disappointing. I had heard mixed reviews before reading but then I do find Sager's books are divisive. Personally I usually love them but unfortunately not this one. It was slow, muddled and anticlimactic so rather than a tense atmospheric read which I normally expect it was a literary car crash. Sager is the master of creating likeable unreliable narrators but with Charlie she was beyond unreliable which made things far too confusing to follow. This is the second book that I have read recently with a girl stuck in a car with a serial killer premise and neither hit the mark. In this instance I was desperate for Sager to turn things round and shock me but instead I despaired as he took me on detours instead which amounted to even more disappointment. One small saving grace was the movie references littered through the story but even that was enough to save it and despite being set in the 90s it really could have been set any time as there was very little reference to it. If you are looking for a fantastically gripping trapped with a serial killer story this is not it and may I suggest you look for Intensity by Dean Koontz which is utter perfection!

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of Survive the Night by Riley Sager. I've voluntarily read and reviewed this copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Wow! This was a thrilling ride. While I normally don't really read thrillers, because I'm a scaredy cat and I prefer to be able to sleep at night, the premise of Survive the Night sounded intriguing enough for me to try it. And I'm glad that I did. I didn't not expect for this story to go and end the way it did. There were probably more than 4 different twists during this story that caught me totally off guard. Hats off to Riley Sager for crafting such an interesting and thrilling story.

This thriller has a good plot but it wasn’t exciting or thrilling at all.
It is very much a character driven book. The big reveal was so predictable. It’s not as good as the authors other books

My first Riley Sager book and I loved it!

Imagine being stuck with a stranger in a car and all you need to do is survive the trip. As crazy and scary as it sounds, that's almost the premise of this book. And its so addictive and keeps you hooked till the last page.

Thank You Netgalley and Hodder & Stoughton for this ARC!

An enjoyable read, well written and entertaining. Hadn't read this author before but would consider reading again.

I have a bit of a love/ hate relationship with Riley Sager and unfortunately this book was not one of my favourites.
I found the characters to be completely unrealistic, constantly making stupid choices and I found the plot to be wildly unbelievable. I did not like the main character either, which didn’t help. I’ve enjoyed more of this authors books than I haven’t, so I will still read whatever comes next, but I was really disappointed with this one.

Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Net Galley for a copy of this book.

Unfortunately it was not my favourite book from this author.

The whole premise is a bit frustrating.
Your friend has recently been murdered but you’re willing to get in a car with a big strange man at night?

Also only a small cast of characters so I was working with two predictions the whole time which both happened.

This is a quick easy read and it’s not bad, but not great.

I was happy with the ending.

"Survive the Night" by Riley Sager is a thrilling page-turner that keeps readers engaged until the very end. The story follows Charlie, a college student who hitches a ride home with a stranger after the murder of her best friend. But Charlie soon realizes that her companion may be a serial killer. Sager's writing is crisp and the pacing is tight, making it hard to put the book down. While the twists and turns are somewhat predictable, the tension is palpable and the character development is strong. Overall, "Survive the Night" is a well-crafted suspense novel that delivers on its promises.

This was the first book I've read by this author, and picked it as i had heard good things about this authors books.

Although parts where intreaging. I found it very predictable and had worked out the plot, direction and what was going on very early on which unfortunately meant there was no suspense and lost interest.

If i hadn't predicted and see the plot i would have really enjoyed this, and unfortunately the review wasnt really a reveal for me as i expected.

I will give Riley Sagers other books a try.

Survive the Night follows film student Charlie as she flees college after the murder of her best friend. Naturally enough with the killer still at large you think the best idea would be to hitch a ride home with a stranger rather than wait for your boyfriend, obviously? And this my friends is only the absolute tip of the iceberg when it comes to the illogical and farcical rationale in this book. I love to hate a character but omg by the end of this book I wanted to kill Charlie myself. Don't get me wrong despite the avalanche of bizarre non sensical plot twists, I had to keep reading.

What I Liked
• The constant bewilderment wondering wtf was going to happen next
• The 90s movie and music references
• The eerie creepy and ominous feeling

What I Disliked
• Charlie! This girl...I just can't
• The complete lack of sense or logic or believability
• Author's use of mental illness

I've read Home Before Dark and The Last Time I Lied and really enjoyed those, so I won't let it put me off picking up another Riley Sager book but this one was definitely not for me.

2.5/5 rounded up purely for the fact I needed to keep reading until the end.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me this ARC

I felt this book was really slow and didn’t pick up at all, I felt it dragged on and I kept becoming disinterested in the book which I’m so upset about because I know so many people love it

I really couldn’t get on board with this book unfortunately. Did not finish at around 60%, was just too frustrating

Love the way this author uses horror influences to build these extremely clever stories - creepy and brilliant and I can't wait for the next one.