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One of the Girls

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My favourite book of Lucy Clarke so far! I enjoyed the pacing of the book and the multiple points of views from each woman in the friendship group as it meant that the mysteries were slowly peeled back.

Some might say that none of the characters were likable, which I agree with. However, this isn't a negative for me at all as they were all interesting, and makes a great conversation starter in book clubs!

I will be recommending this book to my library customers and have already purchased several copies!

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I really liked this! The plot was excellent and the characters were great. Very clever. BUT I really wish she hadn't peppered the text with little hints of the 'it was all about to go wrong...' 'little did we know X was about to...' variety. I skipped over all the sections in italics because they got in the way of the reader's immersion.

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This is the second book I have read by this author and they are both deserving of their 5 stars. I absolutely loved it. It was a bit slow in the beginning but soon clicked into place. I loved all the characters and how their storylines tied together. Great ending that was totally unexpected and I didn’t see coming.

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Marvellous, brilliant and fabulous !
I really have loved all this authors novels and look forward in anticipation for the next book. This one was not a disappointment.
It spirited me away to warmer climes. It kept me right on the edge of my seat with so many twists and turns.
Loved it !
10/10

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I love Lucy Clarke. Have to be honest, this wasn't my favourite book of hers, but I still enjoyed it a lot and really enjoyed the characters. There were a few too many at times, but I still thought it was a great idea and good premise!

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One of the Girls is a holiday escape read. This book transports you to a Greek Island as you slip between the covers. Just do not expect a relaxing read. This intriguing tale looks at friendship, secrets and an emotional roller coaster ride when these secrets are revealed. This is a fabulous read that will keep you amazed as these close friends discover some deep secrets about each other.
Lucy Clarke draws stunning scenery in this book, allowing you to experience a sensory overload as you turn the pages. She includes, sounds and smells as well as beautiful visual scenery. I loved how clearly she described the setting. I had no problem “seeing” the villa in Greece. This was my first time reading any of Clarke’s books and I found myself escaping to the island while I was reading. I hope to find the time to read more of her books soon.
Six friends, some old and some new, travel to a Greek Island for a hen weekend. They were sure they knew each other. But within a few days in an isolated villa on a Greek island, they learn truths they never expected. Lexi has a feeling something isn’t right, but nothing could have prepared her for what she is about to learn.
I loved the time I spent reading this book, reaching the last page I felt as if I was One of the Girls. The author truly transported me to Greece. I loved that I could smell the rosemary and oregano and hear the ocean breeze and feel the sun and salt on my skin as I turned the pages. All while snuggled up against winter days in South Africa. I have never visited Greece, yet after reading this book I feel as if I have been given a taste of what the country has to offer.
The women in this book were awesome. I enjoyed how Lexi was placed on a pedestal by everyone. Every friendship group has that one woman who seems to have it all, the power that holds the group together. However, Eleanor stole my heart. This woman has so much to learn about herself, she is different, and doesn’t quite fit in. Yet, she is strong and manages to speak her mind despite the loss she has suffered. She stood out, and I loved her.
This is a book I will always remember as an inspiration to visit Greece. I loved this brilliant read. It was full of surprises, and delivered a happy ending, despite a lot of secrets being revealed and friendships almost destroyed. The author highlighted the importance of friendship and second chances.
If you enjoy a scenic story full of secrets with a twist or two as the truth is revealed, then I highly recommend you add this title to your TBR. I promise you will find this page-turner everything you are looking for.

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This was my first Lucy Clarke novel & I really enjoyed it.
This was like the location of Mamma Mia met the characters of Desperate housewives to give us the perfect blend of summery goodness mixed with a drama style psychological thriller.

It’s about six women setting away to the beautiful Greek islands for a weekend away celebrating Lexi’s Hen Party.

“On the first night we swam under a blanket of stars.
On the second night the games began on our clifftop terrace.
On the third night the idyll cracked, secrets and lies whispering on the breeze.
And by the final night there was a body on the rocks below . . .
WHO WOULD KILL FOR IT?”

Now tell me that doesn’t intrigue you?

I absolutely adored reading this and it really helped me get through my reading slump this past 3 weeks, although I’ve been busy I have been picking this up every spare chance I get.

It’s told from multiple perspectives so you really get a feel for each of the women on the holiday, each of them have their own stories & secrets they are not willing to share to the group and the suspense of it all coming out gets higher and higher.

I did not see the twist at the end coming and I definitely let out a few gasps because I really thought my theory was correct & it couldn’t have been more wrong!
Cannot wait not to pick up the castaways 👏🏼

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‘One of The Girls’ is the latest book by Lucy Clarke.

You always know that when you’re settling down to a book by Lucy Clarke, you’re going to be in for a bumpy ride and her latest book was exactly that. A rocky ship that’s not for the faint hearted.

Lexi never thought she’d get married but along came Ed and suddenly she’s got a ring on her finger and bursting to say ‘I do’. Along with her five friends, she goes to Greece for her hen weekend and looks forward to reminiscing, fun and adventures but instead is faced with lies, revelations and a dead body.

I absolutely loved this fast paced thriller, packed with unreliable and suspicious women that all had secrets or dramas going on in their lives. Outspoken and ballsy Bella, who’s the Maid of Honour has an unhealthy obsession with Lexi and wants to constantly be the centre of Lexi and everyone’s attention. Her girlfriend Fen is unsure of her feelings, whilst Eleanor, Lexi’s to be sister in law, is sad that she was unable to make it down the aisle due to the tragic death of her fiancé Sam. Robyn, Lexi and Bella’d childhood is dealing with the aftermath of a broken marriage and new born baby and Ana is adapting to her little boy becoming a surly teenager.

I loved the dynamics of this story, the conflict was rife and each snappy chapter was riddled with suspense. The different narratives made the story particularly gripping as all the women had a gripe with someone so that made the story even more thrilling as we wondered who the victim was and who killed them.

Set against the hot and heady backdrop of Greece, ‘One Of The Girls’ is an intoxicating thriller packed with twists, tension that makes for perfect poolside reading.

We were dying for a holiday. The six of us arrived on that beautiful Greek island dreaming of sun-drenched beaches and blood orange sunsets, ready to lose ourselves in the wild freedom of a weekend away with friends. On the first night we swam under a blanket of stars. On the second night the games began on our clifftop terrace. On the third night the idyll cracked, secrets and lies whispering on the breeze. And by the final night there was a body on the rocks below. Who would kill for it?

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A book with plenty of secrets and lies. This book is a thrilling read that has twists and turns and you will wonder what's really happening! Lucy has written a great book and I look forward to reading her next.

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4.5*

Locked mysteries are a favorite of mine and I can't resist them ever since I first read And then there were none by Agatha Christie years ago. There's just something so thrilling about trying to figure out who did what and how before it's all revealed.
This book, revolving around 6 women who travel to the Greek island of Aegos for a hen party at an isolated villa, is one of the best I have read in this genre.

I loved that the story was told from each of their perspectives, alternating, but with six distinct voices.
Lexi, the bride to be, talented, much loved, friendly, ecstatic to have found the wonderful Ed Tollock who makes her feel so cherished.
Bella and Robyn, childhood friends of Lexi and each other, with very different personalities; Bella is always the life of the party, laughing and looking for a good time, Robyn is the introspective, careful one who is now a newly divorced single mom of a toddler, pondering her choices and the fact that her life seems to be stuck in a rut
Fen is Bella's much quieter girlfriend, a personal trainer who loves hiking and the outdoors and has molded herself into a strong woman.
Eleanor is Ed's sister, mourning the tragic loss of her fiance weeks before their wedding and trying to find a way to move on.
Ana is Lexi's yoga friend; a single mom to a teenager who is unsure of whether it was a good idea to come on this trip with all the issues she is having with her son back home.

All six women bear secrets when they arrive at the island. As the wine flows and the celebrations start, so do the revelations. We know at the beginning what happened at the end of the hen party but how and to whom is what the story builds up to.

Sometimes it's easy to guess who is connected to what and the twists seem mundane but this one genuinely was unpredictable and that's what the best part about it was. I'm strangely happier when the book surprises me than when I can figure it all out myself! It's far more exciting that way!

What's also unique is the way female friendships and the need for connection has been beautifully portrayed in this book. This stands out even among the surprises and thriller elements. You realise thar what you see of a person at a particular moment isn't what defines them.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. Will definitely look for more books by the author.

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I had a feeling I was going to like One of the Girls – I loved Clarke's last book, The Castaways, and the synopsis of this sounded it was going to make for another great read. An exotic setting, girls on tour and an unexplained death – what’s not to like, and in fact I loved it from beginning to end!

The book follows Lexi and five of her friends as they travel to the Greek island of Aegos for a hen party to celebrate Lexi’s upcoming wedding. The setting is idyllic and they are all ready for a few days of fun in the sun. But as secrets and lies are uncovered, relationships are tested – and one person isn’t going to make it home at the end of the trip.

This proved to be the perfect summer read. The island of Aegos leapt off the page and made me long to get away, and what began as a bit of a slow-burn as we got to know all the women became a book that kept me turning the pages as the twists started coming and I was kept on the edge of my seat. The action is told in short sharp chapters from alternating view points and the more we get to know each of the women, the more intriguing it becomes. We learn about their past, their reasons for being on the holiday and the relationship dynamics between them as long-held secrets begin to surface, as do unexpected connections amongst the group. The six very different women all felt very real, as did the tensions amongst them (in my experience girls’ holidays are never without their complications in some shape or form!) and they all had their part to play in the unfolding drama that kept me guessing right to its clever and wholly satisfying ending.

If you are looking for the perfect fun summer read that you won’t want to put down then I recommend you put this on your list – I don’t think you will be disappointed.

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This is the first Lucy Clarke book I've read. As soon as I finished it, I purchased two more, one of which I've nearly finished and it's just as good. I loved 'One of the Girls' so much. The way in which you come to know each one of them, and one minute your rooting for one, and then the next minute the next. They all had their own story and issues, and these impacted on their decisions and friendships with each other. This book is a mixture of suspense, intrigue and relationships between friends, or sometimes frenemies. I don't like to give anything away when writing reviews, I will just say the ending was unexpected and brilliant.

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I loved this! Six friends arrive in idyllic Greece for a hen weekend , the setting was so inviting and sounded like the perfect place for a getaway! Sounds like the start of a great holiday right? ... wrong! Every single one of the girls has a secret .. we hear from each of them and I must say Lucy Clarke did a fantastic job with the 6 narrators. We really get to know each of the characters and hear their stories. It's very cleverly written, well paced and with so many characters, each with their own secrets, lies and motivations you definitely can't predict the twists and turns in this fast paced thriller!

Highly recommend reading - a perfect holiday read!

Thank you to the author, publisher and netgalley for the opportunity to read this arc.

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All of the characters are well written and have unique personalities that make for an intriguing story. There are plenty of secrets, lies, and fast flowing action that make this book a thrilling read with twists and turns that make your head spin. I voluntarily reviewed an advance readers copy of this book.

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Wow what a fabulous read, excellent setting in a beautiful location, engaging and entertaining characters and a plot that just hooks you in
A fabulous read that I absolutely raced through !!

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Six girls on a hen weekend in Greece. What could be more perfect? What could go wrong? Everything. Each girls has a big secret. An idealistic, fun loving break turns into a nightmare in the most unexpected way. I want to read more Lucy Clarke books.

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The slow setup of these characters had me faltering at first. As the connections between the characters were revealed, my interest definitely grew.
Lexie is getting married - her hen party on Greek island, the last villa on the island draws the women.
Bella and Robyn - best friends with Lexie since school days.
Ana - Lexie's new bestie
Eleanor - the groom's sister
Fen - Bella's girl friend, aunt is the villa owner
A long weekend filled with lots of activity - and secret connections.
Though Lexie seems to be the main character - she really becomes the background as the plot moves forward.
Really enjoyed this book.

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One of the Girls is about 6 ladies who head off to Greece for a hen weekend. They are an eclectic mix of women who are all linked via the bride. They all have their own secrets and it’s during this weekend that their secrets, relationships and lives start to unravel.

I found the story enjoyable and didn’t predict the ending. The characters are likeable. 4 star read!

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I read and enjoyed The Castaways by this author last year and so was looking forward to this book, it didn’t disappoint.

Six women travel to an isolated villa on an idyllic Greek island for a hen weekend. They are all a friend of or connected to the bride but they don’t all know each other. Each woman has her own secrets and by the time the long weekend is over, one of the women will have blood on her hands.

This was a great well paced read, full of tension and twists and turns. It took me a little while to differentiate between some of the characters, some are more well drawn than others. I thought the author captured the strain that can come when old and new friends mix perfectly. The story builds and flows well throughout to a most satisfying conclusion.
A perfect holiday read. Recommend.
3.5-4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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A hen weekend should be fun with friends shouldn't it? What happens on this hen do is very different. I loved this book so much and will definitely read more by this author

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