What an exciting read! I was on the edge of my seat throughout the whole thing. I now understand the hype. Thank you Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for this ARC!

At times McFadden's books can feel a bit repetitive, but I found The Coworker to have a good pace and some twists that I didn't see coming. I've read many of her books and this is at the top of the list for me.

Thanks to Poisoned Pen Press and the amazing Frieda McFadden for another winner! Her books are always a two-day read, you cannot put them down and this one is the same. Grab it and sit outside and read and contemplate the storyline.

Fun, standard thriller. Enjoyed it, would read from this author again. I did find it a bit predictable in some moments but still had a good time reading it.

The Coworker is another gripping page-turner from Freida McFadden, packed with suspense, unexpected twists, and unreliable characters. The contrast between Dawn, the awkward outsider, and Natalie, the office star, makes for an intriguing dynamic, and as the mystery unfolds, it’s impossible to know who to trust.

The pacing is spot on, with short, punchy chapters that make it easy to fly through in one sitting. Just when you think you’ve figured it out, McFadden throws in another twist to keep you on edge. The office setting adds an extra layer of tension—proving that workplace drama can be far more sinister than it seems.

If I had to nitpick, some moments felt a little over the top, but that’s all part of the fun. It’s an addictive, entertaining thriller with plenty of surprises—perfect for fans of psychological suspense!

"The Coworker" was just OK. I'm not sure what all the hype about Frieda McFadden is all about, her books are just your typical, run-of-the-mill thrillers, not too special, in my opinion.

I really enjoyed this one. I had been in a reading slump for months it seemed like prior to reading this one and was looking for something to pull me out of it. Freida McFadden books are always fun. They are always a quick read or listen and entertaining. I found this one to be very fun and entertaining and it kept me guessing through out. I am really glad I got a chance to check this one out! Thanks to Sourcebooks for my copy!!

I love Freida McFadden books. There always seem to be so many twists and turns and I don't seem to be able to guess any of them. Any Freida McFadden book is a must read for me!

I picked this up right after finishing a really heavy book, and The Coworker was exactly what I needed: light, twisty, and entertaining. Freida McFadden has a way of pulling you in with her simple, page-turner style, and this one did just that.

I liked the two main characters … there’s some real tension and mystery between them that kept me hooked. I won’t spoil anything, but in the second half of the book, one of them changes a lot, and while it felt a little out of character, it worked for the story and kept me on my toes. I also loved how the women’s backstory tied into the bigger mystery… it made the plot feel more layered without getting overly complicated.

This isn’t the kind of life changing book that will leave you reeling or shattered …it’s just a good, solid mystery that keeps you turning the pages. It’s classic Freida McFadden: fun, twisty, and never too overwhelming. If you’re looking for something engaging and easy to read, this one’s a great pick!

THIS BOOK! I am still mind blown. So good. So twisty. Unputdownable! Everything Freida McFadden is good but this takes the cake.

I enjoyed the Coworker but I will say it may be the least fave of my Freida books. The turtles were a little too over the top for me. Other than that, I truly enjoyed the read. I’m giving it a 4 stars.

I am knee deep in a Freida binge and I don’t want it to end! Her books are something that I can listen to on audio all day while doing chores since they are easy to keep up with.

It's a good story although I feel the amount of times the turtles are mentioned was distracting. I thought the ending was not very good, I got easily bored of the this book but overall I love this author, it just was not her best. I have read all her books and this one is my least favorite.

One of the best books I’ve ever read. It had all the elements of a great read. I was shocked, humored, upset, and melancholy, all at the same time!! I will definitely read more of the author’s books!!!

Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

This author can be very inconsistent with the quality of the work, but this bOok was a really enthralling adventure, and a story full of twists and turns.

3.5 stars. While I was very intrigued by the dual narrators (while not trusting one), it was a bit slow in the middle. Fun twist in part two. Don't think I actually really liked any of the characters, especially Natalie. They just made Dawn sound a bit too pathetic. The ending fizzled out unfortunately.

Freida McFadden does such a fantastic job of hooking the reader into the world of characters who just aren't very likable. They aren't likable, but they are despicably entertaining and it's just so much fun to get pulled into their world and out of the real world for a while. Neither Dawn nor Natalie are people I would ever want to spend time with if they were real people, but they are absolutely intriguing as fictional characters. I have been recommending Freida McFadden to my readers who just need to escape for a bit and they love it!

Freida McFadden has always been an auto buy author for me and always a good read for any type of mood. This one fell short for me, I was let down by the overall story and characters and the repetitive use of the word turtle.

The Coworker by Freida McFadden was an easy read. I have to admit it wasn't my favorite Freida book, but it was entertaining and had some good twists and turns throughout! Freida is a writer that pulls you into the story quickly, so as always with this one I was able to read it quickly! I appreciate the twists she adds because it always leaves you questioning whether or not you have guessed the outcome correctly!

As always! Freida McFadden doesn't miss! She knows how to write a thriller like no one else!!! It’s really giving Mean girl vibes!!!