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One of the Girls

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I am writing this review based on an ARC provided by NetGalley.

This was a great read eventually. It took a while to get going, but once it did, all the secrets came out and we were away!

A hen party, on an island, sun, sea, sand and lots and lots of alcohol! What could possibly go wrong?!

I always enjoy Lucy Clarke’s books, and this was no exception. As you read, you could feel the hot sun beating down, and the claustrophobic atmosphere.

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This book is told from multiple perspectives. It is full of twists. The characters are well developed. The characterisation is well done

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What an absolute rollercoaster, full of twists and turns, I was totally invested in all of the characters. Amazing I'm off to read the read of Lucy's books.

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A brilliant destination thriller brimming with intrigue, deceit and tension. It’s an unpredictable page-turner which I read in one-sitting, I just couldn’t put it down!

The Greek island setting provides a stunning backdrop, the sizzling atmosphere can be felt as anticipation simmers beneath the surface. This is a hen weekend that no one will be able to forget! With ulterior motives in play, taut dynamics and secrets galore nothing, and no one, will be the same again!

I really enjoyed the multiple points of view as we get to know each of the six characters on the trip. There’s a lot of history between them and each character has their own personal battles to face. Lexi is the bride to be and she’s putting her party girl ways behind her. There’s some friction with her best friend Bella who’s also dealing with the fallout of revelations coming to light with her girlfriend Fen. Fen’s simultaneously dealing with a past trauma that’s clawing its way into the present, while Eleanor has a hidden agenda for being on the trip. Robyn’s finally letting her hair down, whilst shocking information about Ana is exposed causing shockwaves through the group.

Clarke weaves a gripping, multi-layered story where not everything is as it seems. Once we scratch the surface of the friendships we see the love, jealousy, grief and lies tightly spun together for a thrilling, twisty weekend as the truth unravels everything.

One of The Girls is an addictively good read, it’s fast-paced, full of building suspense, and keeps the reader guessing until the very end! I highly recommend for any psychological thriller fans.

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Really enjoyed this - will definitely be recommending and looking forward to the next one by this author!

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A twisty psycological thriller with lots of characters. Bit slow to get going, and bit tricky to get to know each character without getting them mixed up - but I ended up really enjoying the book, and got to grips with all the characters, waiting for the murder to happen, lots of twists to keep you guessing and reading on.

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A great book, the complexities of friendship, secrets and lies.
Great characters all linked in one way or another. Each with their own tale,
Great book

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Read a lot of Lucy Clarke books and this one definitely had similar vibes, A group of women together on a greek island for a hen do, lots of secrets being kept by the various characters and then a shock death. In typical Lucy Clarke style, the second half of this book ramped up the pace and I was excited to find out the conclusion. Although I liked this book, I felt the Castaways was still better. Still, a really enjoyable read which I would recommend.

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Thank you so much for the ARC of this title. Lucy Clarke is easily in my top 3 favourite thriller writers and I always recommend her titles, as they always go over well. This book was top tier as expected!

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A thrilling murder mystery filled with friendship, deceit and lies. Hooked from the opening pages. Hugely enjoyed it and would definitely recommend.

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The golden rule “what happens on the hen weekend, stays on the hen weekend."

It is Lex's hen party and six women head to Greece on the island of Aegos for her hen weekend , they are staying in Fen's Aunts villa.

The guest list is small just Bella, Lexi, Fen, Robin, Eleanor, and Ana a new friend Lexi has made in her adult life.

The settings are stunning and the Villa exceeds all expectations but everyone seems on edge and are all hiding a secret. Someone is determined to make sure that Lex's marriage does not go ahead.

A beautifully written descriptive book, I could practically feel the sun and smell the sunscreen.

A must read that will have you engrossed throughout this twisty and suspense filled journey.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for an honest review.

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I love Lucy’s work. Another good thriller with a twist. I did find it hard to connect with the characters but still enjoyed the story.

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Great book with a really interesting plot. I liked the setting of this for a thriller - it was a change from the typical setting of thrillers which tend to be dark, dull and miserable places. The author did well to describe the setting and I felt like I could picture it clearly. The characters were all distinct and the plot was really well done with good pacing.

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Thank you Harpercollins and Netgalley for this book
A great holiday read. I really enjoyed this and devoured in 2 days. Good twists and turns and I saw some coming but not others.
Well written and good characters - highly recommend.

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"One of the Girls" is the story of a hen party on a fictional Greek island where temperatures and tensions are high.
The six women attending the hen weekend are (obviously) an interesting mix. As well as bride to be Lexi there is her self appointed bestie Bella, who organised the weekend and is to be matron of honour. The others are long time friend Robyn, Bella's partner Fenella (Fen), sister-in-law to be Eleanor and new friend Ana. Some of the women do not know each other well prior to travelling to Greece and all have secrets, which are gradually revealed.

In addition to being a story about love and friendship, this is also about how well we really know our "nearest and dearest", who is reliable, honesty (including about their sexuality) and when it is time to grow up. This is a real page-turner of a thriller although, even by the end of the book, I couldn't really understand the attraction of the isolated villa for the hen party, apart from the fact that it was free! Essential for this type of book though.

Thanks to Net Galley and the publishers for the opportunity to review this book.

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A gripping psychological thriller with plenty of plot twists which kept me hooked throughout. Six women arrive on the picturesque Greek island ready for a fun filled holiday, ready to enjoy the sun, sea and stunning beaches. They are there for a bachelorette weekend, celebrating Lexi’s upcoming wedding. Although the vacation seems to good to be true, with lovely beaches, sunset swims, midnight cocktails and quaint taverns, there are dangerous undercurrents in the group. Each women has a secret and someone is determined that Lexi will not marry. When the holiday ends with a body on the rocks, they realise that one of them will not leave the island alive. This was a real page turner, and the suspense builds chapter on chapter, which kept me happily turning the pages. An enjoyable and engaging read with relatable characters and a stunning setting both of which came alive through the descriptive narrative.

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Absolutely loved this book!

The writing style was really good and I look forward to reading any other books from this author in the future :)

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This book started out a bit slow, so I was doubtful about continuing, but then all of a sudden, the groundwork which has been set so well at the beginning of the book started to make sense, being pieced together bit by bit.

I loved the fact that each chapter was told from the perspective of each of the characters - it was interesting to see their takes on each of the situations that were taking place on the hen do.

The settings sounded idyllic - who doesn't want to spend time in a Greek villa next to the ocean?!?

A surprising ending, and a highly enjoyable read.

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Really enjoyed this - devoured in a couple of days. A few good twists in there, some I saw coming and others I didn’t; a twist not guessed is always enjoyable. Good characters, plenty of drama and overall a great read. Highly recommend.

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Exciting thriller/drama that keeps you guessing right to the end. building a worthy climax. Six women travel to a gorgeous Greek island as part of a Hen's weekend away. We are expecting sunsets, drunken nights and partying, but there are too many demons bubbling underneath the surface. Nothing and nobody is what they seem, they all have secrets that change the course of the weekend.

We learn at the beginning that someone will die, but the story cleverly keeps us guessing to the end who it will be and why. Written from all six points of view, we start to understand each girls history and more importantly, her secret. The setting is gorgeous and beautifully described. Each character is interesting and has depth. And the storyline unfolds with perfect, tantalizing pace that makes the book unputdownable. Yes, this felt a bit formulaic but the formula worked and I loved all the characters, drama and intricacies.

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