Let the countdown begin! Yesterday I listed my honorable mentions for best books of 2024 and now we move to spot #10. Kicking off this list is Ruth Ware’s snowy thriller, One By One.

What is it about? The music app, Snoop, has taken over the music industry, allowing users to “snoop” on other listeners and their music preferences. With the company expected to continue to grow, the employees of Snoop head to a remote ski resort in the French Alps to discuss strategy and next steps. Everyone is excited by the app’s success and the little getaway trip. Except for former employee Liz, who knows her former colleagues all too well. Things are only made worse when the group becomes stranded in their chalet, leading to an unraveling of sanity that leads to the occupants disappearing, one by one.

Why did I love it? There is something about a snowy thriller that excites me. Perhaps it is the seemingly cozy and innocent atmosphere, or that these types of incidents (being stranded without power) can happen anywhere, leading you to wonder what you would do in that situation. Whatever the case by, One By One is an exciting thriller that expertly builds tension. The mystery itself is also compelling and the ending caps off this horrifying tale in a masterful way.

Head over to https://rachelrheil.com/blog/2024/01/one-by-one-by-ruth-ware-review/ for my full review.