We all have that one moment we wish we could take back. A word said in anger, a secret shared with the wrong person. But what if your most private, judgmental thoughts didn’t just leak, but that they also went viral? In One Little Mistake, Miranda Rijks explores the terrifying reality of how a single click can dismantle your friendships, your career, and your entire way of life. How far would you go to hit ‘delete’ on the truth?
4/5 stars ★★★★☆
From the publisher: They were best friends forever. Then Kate made one little mistake…
Published on: November 9, 2025
Pages: 284
Genre: Psychological Thriller
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What I Liked About One Little Mistake:
The Cover!
I’m not sure what appeals to me so much about the cover, but it is definitely eye-catching. The broken lipstick is a good symbol to the story. It reminds me of how your life can become “broken” or unravel in just one day.
The Last Half!
I’ll be honest: the beginning was a bit of a slow climb for me. However, if you can push past the initial building up of events, you’re in for a wild ride. The momentum completely shifts at the halfway point, and from there, it’s a race to the finish. The second half is packed with enough twists and turns to keep any mystery lover satisfied. I found myself staying up late just to see how the fallout would finally land.
Relatable
I like a psychological thriller that has a relatable story line with it. This domestic story shows that not every home is perfect, and not every friend group is as close as it appears.
My Rating of One Little Mistake:
I’m landing on a 4-star rating, though in my heart it’s a 3.5. While the characters were hard to root for, the sheer momentum of the second half won me over. If you can push past the slow build, the payoff is worth it. The idea of “ranking” your friends is odd, but in reading how the author came up with the story, it seems there are people that actually do that. If you enjoy books about the dark side of suburban life and/or friendships, then you might enjoy this book also.
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Looking for more book recommendations?
If you enjoyed this psychological thriller, I highly recommend these titles:
- The Marriage Rules by Samantha Hayes | Buy on Amazon
- The Profiler by Helen Fields | Buy on Amazon
- What’s Yours Is Mine by Jennifer Jabaley | Buy on Amazon
Disclosure: Thank you to NetGalley, Incubator Books, and Miranda Rijks for providing a free copy of this book. This is my honest opinion. To learn more about the author, visit her official website.
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