4.5 stars

I’m a big Freida fan. I like her writing style and her fast-paced thrillers with twists abound. This one is quite possibly one of my favorites of hers.

A 16-year-old student, Addie, has had a rough year. Her alcoholic father dies, a teacher takes her under his wing and rumors fly about an inappropriate relationship between the two of them and it all goes downhill from there. Addie and her best friend become distant, the most popular girl in the school targets Addie and bullies her relentlessly.

Mr. Bennett is her “very hot” English teacher and he takes interest/pity on her. She loves poetry and that is what he is teaching, in addition to the poetry club he convinces her to join. He is one of the schools most beloved teachers and he is married to Mrs. Bennett, a teacher most students despise.

The story starts out with someone burying a body, but you don’t know who. All of these characters (and others) entangle throughout the book. There are many twists throughout the entire book. The final twist left me with more questions than answers. So many questions- but it was so good.

Thank you to Freida McFadden, Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for an advanced E copy of this book.

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What an amazing rollercoaster... this book made me feel every emotion known to man! If you're in a book slump, this one right here is the book for you! Amazing characters, amazing plot, and even better plot twists!! Great job, Freida McFadden!

WOW! Freida has done it again!

As a newer Freida reader, I have been devouring every book by her that I can get my hands on. This book had everything I was looking for! It included a wonderful amount of mystery and suspense, and kept me on my toes throughout. Freida is such a beautiful writer and I love her ability to allow the reader to connect with the characters in such an emotional way. I definitely foresee this being another top seller and chart lister for Freida!

This is my first Freida book and I am hooked!!! The twists and turns of this story kept me up all night. Every time that I would put it down I picked it right back up! The story is dual pov and honestly, it helps build the suspense. I have recommended this book to everyone!

I tried to write this review numerous times, but felt like I was rambling too much... So, please enjoy my very brief spoiler free review below...

Freida McFadden has done it again!

What can I say... from the prologue to the epilogue the mystery and twists of this book hooked me.

Freida is the queen of twists and turns! Just when I thought I had read ALL the twists The Teacher had to offer, Freida left me in shock with a gigantic twist at the end that I never saw coming. I literally messaged her on Facebook to confirm this twist!

Her twists and turns always get me! This book was absolutely wonderful!

The Teacher does involve a student teacher scandal/relationship which reminded me of My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell. However, The Teacher is a psychological thriller which offers a nice reprieve so that the content isn't too heavy, if that makes any sense.

If you're looking for something that will leave with your eyeballs bugging out and your mouth hanging wide open at the end, this is the book for you!

This was the most unhinged book I’ve read in a long time and I truly mean that as a compliment. If I’m in the mood for a bananas thriller, but one that provides a great escape and is a whole lot of fun along the way I know I can always turn to this author. Her plots are always slightly ridiculous and some things just work out a little too conveniently, but if you want brain candy this was a blast. The chapters are short, you get several POVs and with lots of twists you will have a hard time setting this one down. Don’t think too much when you’re reading this, suspend all disbelief and just enjoy the ride and I think you’ll have a good time with this addictive read.

*Cue Applause* This book was everything you expect from Freida and more. Nate and Eve, a married couple and fellow teachers at Caseham High, find themselves involved with a student named Addie, who they have been warned is deemed "trouble." The dual POV chapters has me turning page after page anxious to see what was coming next. The epilogue was INSANE and I definitely did not see that one coming, however it did leave me with some questions and a few plot holes in my opinion. Still a great read!!

⭐️ 3.5

Overall a great Freida book! It took a while for the thrill to start. I found the ending to be really sped up which is why I rated it 3.5 instead of 4 stars.

The narrative revolves around a girl facing a challenging year, dealing with personal loss, academic struggles, and bullying. Joining a poetry club at school becomes a turning point in her life, leading to unexpected twists. The book is filled with suspense, and a major revelation at the end left me with lingering questions.

While I was captivated by the storyline, a few grammatical errors caught my attention, and certain details, like the synchronized lunch breaks for all students, seemed at odds with my high school experience. Despite these minor issues, the book is undeniably compelling.

In my rating system, a 5-star review signifies a flawless, perfect book. Due to the observed imperfections, I'm giving "The Teacher" a 4.5-star rating. Nonetheless, it's a gripping read that left my mind spinning at various points. I'm considering purchasing the book upon its release, as it's well worth exploring. Keep in mind that McFadden's expertise in thrillers is evident in this novel. There is a note of caution regarding teacher-student relationships, so readers sensitive to this theme may want to approach with discretion. Overall, it's a thrilling experience that I recommend for those who can appreciate the genre.

I flew through this book! At no point was it slow. It kept me engaged and wanting to know what was going to happen. I will say two things about it: First, it's listed as a thriller, but a majority of the action and thrills take place in the last 20% of the book. Second, read the trigger warnings. I can see how this book can be a bit triggering for some. Just do your research.

Overall, I give this book four stars. I was a bit turned off towards the end when we found out the age of one of the female students. The "final twist" was a little bit of a twist, but still a little unsettling.

Thank you to NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press, Mandy Chahal, and Freida McFadden for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. Get your copy of The Teacher on February 6th!

Frieda never disappoints with her books. This one had me wanting to grab addie and tell her to stop its not healthy and just hug her, the ending had my Jaw to the floor was not expecting that outcome at all.

WOW! That word just doesn't seem to convey the emotional rollercoaster that this book had me on. I'm still reeling a little from it. The book was well paced. Characters were relatable and well developed. Frieda has done it again!! I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for her next release!

Absolutely loved The Teacher! From start to finish it had me hooked and the last epilogue chapter had me mind blown, shocked, surprised! This book might be Freida McFadden’s best one yet! Definitely recommend and totally a 5 star rating! Thank You, NetGalley for choosing me to be one of the lucky early readers for this great book!

This book is amazing. Now I usually can see the ending way before I get there, but Freida McFadden definitely out did herself this time. What you think is a typical teacher student plot is not what this is. You will experience tons of emotions and in for a real roller coaster ride. Hang tight though because it is definitely worth it.

Freida, Freida, Freida! What are you doing to me 🤯 Twists right on down to the last page,
I’m goi g to start by saying the blurb on the back cover does not do the plot justice, it’s SO much more intriguing than that. My take, school scandal rumor, is it true? The girl at the center of the scandal returns the next year and everyone (including the staff) treats her like crap, but is it her fault? Does she deserve the hate? There are 2 teachers at the school who are married and have this student in their class and each see a different side to her. The book is written in 3 parts and in 3 perspectives overall; Addie (student), Nate (husband/English teacher) and Eve (wife/math teacher). What you don’t know going in is that the marriage is on the rocks, and neither are being honest with the other. I don’t want to give anything away, no spoilers here. But I will say you have 4 storylines intertwined and combining … what a freaking ride. Really enjoyed this fast paced and twisty tale.

Wow, where to begin on this book… Freida McFadden has done it again. Just when I thought she could not top the last book she’s written, was I ever wrong!! This one grabbed me from the very first page and did not let go. The characters in the book are very well developed and you will have many angry moments with all of them!! There are many twists and turns just when you think you figured it out, you’re completely wrong!! This is a great who done it from the first page keeping you guessing … be prepared to be angry and yelling at the characters!

Thank you NetGalley, Mandy Chahal Poisoned Pen Press for allowing me to read this terrific book.

Loved this book! Quick and easy read with a good plot and just the right amount of characters. I did not want to put this book down. Of course it had a shocking twist at the end…classic Freida style!!!!

A student, Addie, is having a horrible year. She is being bullied by the most popular girls and others because of an incident that happened last year. A married couple who are teachers in the same school also get caught up in Addie's plight, and it's not all rainbows and unicorns. I flew through this book and was waiting for the crazy twist. There was definitely a twist, but it was a bit predictable, which is unlike Freida. However, she leaves us literally on the last page with another crazy twist which I did not see coming, making me think, "ah, there's Freida"!

Freida never fails me, I can always count on a fun read, great twists and an enjoyable experience. I understand some people didn’t like the lack of trigger warning in this book but if you’re someone who is easily triggered, thrillers are filled with them so be aware of that before reading. I loved this one, not one of my favorites but it was a lot of fun!

Absolutely loved this fast paced psychological thriller….i devoured it over a night as I couldn’t put it down. Well paced and clever plotting with a twist that I did not see coming!!