I love Frieda McFadden writing, and I love the twists. I thought I had this one figured out, but I didn’t, and I love being surprised

I have heard so many good things about this author. She certainly didnt disappoint . Filled with unlikeable characters , who you wont know who to trust.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC. As with all of Frieda McFadden's books, this was a quick, fun read! If you have enjoyed Frieda's other books, then you will like this one as well!

This book had me questioning everything!!!! It was a super fun psychological thriller/mystery and a good first impression to Freida McFadden. I definitely recommend!

Another quick and well-written thriller from Freida McFadden! I couldn’t put this book down.

Secrets. Lies. Bullying. And… turtles? 🐢 IYKYK

If you’re looking for a binge read, give this thriller author a try!

I've heard a lot of hype about Freida McFadden, so I was excited to see The Coworker pop up on NetGalley. This ultimately fell flat for me. I found both main characters to be insufferable and the plot to be a bit of a chore to get through. I'm still looking forward to giving the author another chance because so many people I follow adore her, but this was a two-star read for me.

This may be my favorite Freida McFadden book yet! It is the story of two coworkers, Natalie and Dawn. Natalie is beautiful and liked by everyone while Dawn is odd and obsessed with turtles. Dawn goes missing and Natalie becomes a prime suspect. This story is told from multiple perspectives and has some emails and other written exchanges included.
Dawn's obsession with turtles had me chuckling. The multiple perspectives kept me guessing as to what was real. There were a few twists at the end that I was surprised by. This was a quick, fun read that I definitely recommend!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review

The CoWorker was as captivating as Freida McFadden’s other books. She had you guessing throughout the book who was the murderer and why did they do it. The twists and turns throughout the book kept you reading into late at night!

Frieda McFadden is on a roll - we can't keep her books on our shelves. Deciding to see how her books are and what the intrigue is, I picked up The Coworker. It kept me engaged, even though at times the writing felt a little overly simplistic but the storyline kept moving and it kept me guessing as to who was responsible for the bad thing. I will say, the ending stinks. It left me wanting more confrontation and less playing nice.

If Freida McFaddenn writes it, I will read it. And this is no exception. This is the first book I read by her outside of the housemaid series and I was obsessed. I love an unreliable narrator and she did it so well.

This was my first McFadden story and I’m looking forward to more. I really didn’t like Dawn nor Natalie as the writer wrote them so convincingly you had to decide who was really telling the truth. I wasn’t sure I was going to finish this because I was disturbed by them both. What an ending, I’m still pondering what happened.

The Co Worker by Freida McFadden is one of those thrillers that hooks you from the first page and refuses to let go until the very end. I'm a sucker for a good thriller, and this one had me glued to the pages. I devoured the whole thing in one day.

The story revolves around Dawn Schiff, the odd one out at Vixed, a nutritional supplement company. When Dawn mysteriously goes missing, her coworker Natalie, who's your typical popular and successful type, gets a disturbing anonymous phone call that throws her world into chaos. The plot is a rollercoaster of suspense, and just when you think you've got it figured out, McFadden throws another curveball. I found myself constantly on the edge of my seat, trying to piece together the puzzle of who hated Dawn enough to commit this crime. If you love a gripping thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end, The Co Worker is a five-star winner in my book. McFadden knows how to deliver a punch, and I can't wait to see what she comes up with next. Thank you to NetGalley for providing this book in exchange for my honest review.

I feel like this book is a comeback for McFadden after a few lackluster books. This was a fast-paced thriller with dynamic characters. I felt there was some character growth and we are left knowing more about who each character fundamentally is at the end than we were with the characters in Ward D.

I did somewhat know where the story was going but the storyline kept up my curiosity. I found myself invested in each character and wanting to know how it all would play out.

In typical McFadden style, reading was a breeze. The story didn’t waste my time with a lot of complicated jargon. It was straightforward and told the story it meant to tell. There was a lovely moment in the end where I found myself deeply touched.

Overall a lovely story done in a style I’ve come to love!

I really enjoyed the book. The book really had me guessing everytime i thought i figured it out nope! It was very easy to read! Had great plot twist.

Freida McFadden weaves an intriguing tale about the devastating results of school bullying and the lengths some people will go to to wreak havoc on others who have been bullies. The situation feels a little contrived with a plot twist that, for me, lessens the impact of the point being made.

Must admit this was not my favorite McFadden. Usually her books great for some light and pacy reading fun, but this one just felt like a very b-list thriller. I'm not even going to talk about one of the main characters and their near constant turtle references, The characters just didn't grab me and I, unfortunately, didn't much care what happened to any of them.

Freida McFadden has quickly become one of my absolute favorite thriller / mystery authors. She’s quickly been an autobuy author and i have yet to be disappointed in any of her books!

The coworker was a whirlwind! Everytime i thought i knew where it was headed, it surprised me. I will say the beginning was a bit slow for me because there was so much turtle talk, but i did end up really enjoying the book as a whole. I would definitely recommend.

McFadden typically wows me and I devour her books! This one was a little bit more average to me vs most of her other books. The twists were a little more predictable and I was less addicted. McFadden continues to be a strong author and I can't wait to read her next one!

McFadden’s The Coworker is a fast paced thriller that will keep you turning the pages! I can always count on McFadden to reel me in.

Everyone has that coworker - the one that drives you a little bit crazy and is slightly social awkward, and that is Dawn to a tee. Natalie has been the top sales rep for years, is drop dead gorgeous, and extremely popular. One day, Dawn doesn’t show up
for work, and Natalie is worried, especially after she gets a strange phone call where somebody whispers “help me.” Nobody else seems super worried, so Natalie decides to check things out on her own and discovers a large blood stain at Dawn’s house. Although Natalie was the one that reported Dawn missing, she rapidly begins to feel like the police suspect her in Dawn’s disappearance and strange things start happening. Natalie needs to figure out what happened to Dawn, and fast!

This story is told in a couple of sections from different points of view. Initially, we hear from Natalie, but emails that Dawn sent are interspersed, and later we do get Dawn’s perspective as well. The emails that are throughout really help engage the reader and offer more depth to the story. Initially, it seems like Natalie is the popular girl and Dawn is the outcast, but this story has twists and turns that keep it from being stereotypical.

Another fast paced page turner from McFadden! Thanks to McFadden, Poisoned Pen Press, and NetGalley for the advance copy!

Look, bullying is a serious issue, and I am very happy that authors are tackling it as a subject. However, there seems to be a recent trend in literature where someone is wronged by bullying (both directly and/or indirectly) and they then spend YEARS planning some sort of revenge. Now, do I like the idea of bullies getting what they deserve in the future? Sure... sure I do. But do I think that some of these plots are getting a bit convoluted? Involve just a little too much time (we're talking spending 12 years of your life to make up a plan to get back at someone here)? That's how I felt about the new Freida McFadden book "The Coworker."

A disgruntled woman (Dawn) finds a way to start working at the same company as the now grown woman (Natalie) who bullied her friend into killing herself years ago. Okay, I'll go with it. But then Dawn gets her boyfriend (brother of the dead girl from high school) to start dating Natalie (even though he's dating Dawn) so that they can set her up for murder. I mean.... 'Gone Girl' was great, but we need to stop doing all of these 'Gone-Girl-esque' twists in these books. We switch back and forth from Natalie and Dawn's POV. Neither are reliable. Both are just messes.

By the time I got to the end, I was more than a little upset. "Nothing" really happens. There is a murder that is very quickly brushed over... but I mean... what a let down! All of this build up just to have Dawn and Natalie walk away as if nothing has happened. Are they friends now?? No backstory on how Dawn decided to kill a woman, bludgeon her, etc. -- surprisingly, she put all of this effort into setting Natalie up and that plan fails. Yet, she gets away with a violent murder? Gosh, the cops in this town suck. No evidence whatsoever??