This thriller by Freida McFadden (one of my most recent faves - how does she release so many books in a row??? I love it!) is about a husband and wife that teach at the same school and a student that they both teach that caused a scandal the previous year. I especially liked the final quarter of the book but I overall didn't like the premise as it made me feel too uncomfortable. I would still recommend it but with a trigger warning.

I requested this book through Netgalley because of how popular this author is. The summary of the book is pretty vague. I didn't know what I was walking into. Luckily for me a friend of mine read this book before I did and she gave me a heads up. Had I known the book contained some of these things I may not have requested it. Here is a list of some of the topics you should be aware that this book contains: Student teacher relations, pedophilia, grooming, taphophobia, & physical violence. I typically do not read books that contain pedophilia or grooming. I decided to read the book and told myself that I could quit reading at any point if it got too graphic. There were times that I considered DNFing this book due to the graphic content of the book. I chose to finish reading the story. Overall the writing of the story was quite good. The plot was pretty solid. Had a few good suprise moments. Towards the end I felt the author got a bit over zealous and went a bit overboard with the plottwists. Though they made for an exciting and entertaining experience it made it feel unlikely and unrealistic. I'd give this book a 3.75 round up to 4 stars. Thank you Netgalley for sharing this book with me in exchange for my honest review.

Ok I cannot stress how much of a page turner this book is. I received the ebook as an ARC from @poisonedpenpress and I couldn’t be more thankful. As soon as I transferred it to my Kindle, I couldn’t put it down. The build-up of the story…the character development…the inappropriate-ness of half of the things going on…I’m doing my best not to post spoilers but I haven’t met a Freida McFadden book I haven’t absolutely LOVED. The very first sentence of the Prologue had me absolutely hooked. Now I’m eagerly awaiting the 3rd Housemaid…

Freida does it again with a gripping page turner that will make you question everything until the very last second.

You did it again! Absolutely amazing book! Multiple times in the story. I did not know where the story was going. I love the two part story. Also! The ending left me with suspense and I have so many questions!

Nothing is ever what it seems.
No one is perfect.

Nate and Eve may look like they have it all. The perfect marriage, the perfect little cozy house, the perfect careers. But as perfect as they paint their picture, no one could possibly know what was happening behind closed doors.

Addie is known for one thing and one thing only, ruining lives. She’s the talk of the school, and it’s hell without her best friend by her side… the best friend who can’t even look at her anymore.

Freida nailed this book. I lost count of how many times I audibly gasped while reading it. The twists in The Teacher are mind blowing, and you won’t regret reading it!

The Teacher ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

What a twist!!!

Eve Bennett has a good life, in fact everyone tells her how she’s so lucky all the time. She has a nice house, a good looking husband and a great job as a math teacher. The only thing she would want more of is money to splurge on her favorite thing, designer shoes. Or is it?
Addie is a student at the same high school and just happens to be in Mrs. Bennett’s class. She struggles with math (and isn’t a fan of Mrs. Bennett) but she’s super smart in English. She loves poetry and loves being in her English class. It also helps that her teacher, Mr. Bennett, is hot. She doesn’t have many friends or the best reputation at the school, especially after the scandal that happened last year. Maybe this year will be better, or at least she hopes.

I liked this one! That ending was a shocker and I had to go back a few times to reread it just to connect all the dots. Mainly because I was so shocked🤯 like really! REALLY!?! I also enjoy Freida’s books and the layout she has them in. I like the dual POVs and the now and then timelines. They are fast paced and super addicting. Some will say they are a little predictable, but I don’t care, I still like them!
I will say this book did make me mad only because of the subject that it contains with a highschooler/ teacher relationship. But there was a warning about that, in fact she even wants you to be mad about it. The author handled it with care and did not romanticize it, but portrayed it as how easily teenage brains can be manipulated by someone they trust. And she was right because I wanted to throw my kindle across the room after that ending. Ahh!!!

This book launches on February 6, 2024. Be sure to add it to your TBR, especially if you’re a Freida McFadden fan! Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press/Sourcebooks,
for my advanced readers copy this is my voluntary and honest opinion.

Thank you to NetGalley, Sourcebooks, Poisoned Pen Press as well as Freida McFadden for the opportunity to read and review "The Teacher" in exchange for my honest feedback.

Wow - Frieda has done it again. This could very well be her best book yet. My jaw dropped multiple times throughout the novel, and just when you thought you had it figured out - another shocking twist. When you pick-up a Freida McFadden book, you know you are in epic tell-tale that will leave you wanting more.

Eve and her husband, Nate, are teachers at a high school. Nate is a hot, handsome teacher, and the girls in the school practically swoon over him. He is friendly and helpful to the pupils.
Addie is a student in Eve's class, and also in Nate's class. She has a huge crush on Nate, but has a reputation of stalking teachers.

I heard so much about this latest Freida McFadden book.
The subject matter is touchy to say the least.
The book has everything, romance, illicit sex, attempted murder.... yes, everything contained in one book.

I did enjoy it, and devoured it almost in one sitting, as I started it at bedtime. Big mistake.
But I am left with questions. A few of them. Did Eve really not recognize Jay?

Nate's shenanigans, I mean, teenage girls talk about everything, and many of them do not listen to advice from adults! Deny everything if questioned? Hmmphh.
I know that personally, I am the worst liar. I blush and stutter, and no one would believe me if I had to lie.
I can't say more than that, as I don't want to ruin the book for anyone else.

Anyway, I did enjoy the book, and I did not guess the twist.

Well done, Freida, you have another book with someone with an obsession, this time it is shoes, not turtles!

Thanks to Netgalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the opportunity to read this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the opportunity to read this eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.


Wow!!! Freida has delivered another twisty masterpiece. The general storyline was easy to follow, and some major plot points were fairly easy to figure out ahead of time. But then you're hit with a haymaker in that epilogue. The way my jaw fell...I did not see that coming!

This book does deal with a subject that is very taboo, and that is the development of a physical and emotional relationship between a high school teacher and his 16 year old student. He tells her everything that the poor stressed out, psychologically susceptible/damaged young girl needed to hear to feel safe, loved, wanted, etc. It was so easy to take a girl that young and impressionable, who had grown up in an abusive household and was bullied at school, and make her do anything he wanted. Our MMC, Nate, is the very definition of a child groomer. Even though 16 is the age of consent in the state the story is set in, this is supposed to give you the icks when it comes to Nate's behavior. And his relationship with Addie is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the devious actions of his character.

This book was extremely fast to read through, which is something I love about Freida's books. I've read her entire catalogue, and enjoyed them all. The Teacher is a fast paced, twisty thriller, that you won't fully grasp all of until the very shocking ending.

For a high octane psychological thriller I'd give this book more than 5 stars!!! McFadden has really outdone herself with this book.! She weaves the story very slowly like a spider weaving its web and all of a sudden the story turns on a dime and it's a race to the finish! The ending is an OMG jaw dropper that you will not see coming!

I'm not sure what to say about this book. It was a fun, easy and fast read. I caught on to most of the twists early, except one. That was a fun surprise in the epilogue. As I said, it was a fun read, I kinda of knew where it was going, but interesting to see how it got there.
Thanks to netgalley, poisoned pen press, and Freida for the entertainment of the advanced read copy. Happy publishing day on 2-6-24

Frieda does it again! When you think it's all wrapped up and you have it figured out, she wallops you with ending you never saw coming. Kind of like being hit with a frying pan! I read this book in a 1/2 day..I could not put down. Highly recommend.

The Teacher by Freida McFadden: A Gripping Tale with a Twist, But Not Without Flaws
Freida McFadden's "The Teacher" is a fast-paced, suspenseful novel that will keep you guessing until the very end. The story follows Eve and Nate, a seemingly perfect teacher couple whose lives are thrown into chaos when they become entangled in a scandal involving a student named Addie.

McFadden excels at crafting a captivating narrative that weaves between the perspectives of Eve and Addie, allowing readers to delve into the complex motivations and struggles of each character. The book tackles relevant themes like power dynamics, abuse, and the #MeToo movement, adding depth and intrigue to the plot.

What I enjoyed:

The twists and turns: McFadden is known for her shocking plot twists, and "The Teacher" doesn't disappoint. The story takes you on a wild ride, keeping you guessing until the very last page.
The dual perspectives: The alternating perspectives of Eve and Addie offer a well-rounded understanding of the situation and allow for a deeper emotional connection with both characters.
The exploration of complex themes: The book delves into sensitive and thought-provoking topics, adding layers of social commentary to the thriller genre.
However, there were a few aspects that held me back from giving it a full 5 stars:

Some plot conveniences: Certain plot points felt a bit contrived or rushed, sacrificing some believability for the sake of the twists.
Character development: While both Eve and Addie are interesting characters, their motivations and personalities could have been explored further for a more impactful emotional connection.
Predictable aspects: Despite the twists, some elements of the plot were somewhat predictable, hindering the overall surprise factor. However the epilogue is crazy!!!
Overall, "The Teacher" is a thrilling and engaging read that will keep you hooked until the end. While it has some minor flaws, it's a solid choice for fans of psychological thrillers !

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

The Teacher by Freida McFadden is an unputdownable book with twists and turns. Eve and Nate’s marriage is full of lies and secrets and student Addie isn’t helping. Addie had a large scandal at school last year and just wants to move on but do her actions show that?

I read everything that Freida writes and this was one of my favorites by far! You won’t regret picking this up!

This might be my new favorite by Frieda McFadden! I’m a teacher so it was easy and fun to connect to the school setting even though, thankfully, my school does not have the drama that Caseham High has!

This thriller is told from two perspectives, Eve, a high school teacher whose husband is cheating on her, and Addie, a student who was part of a scandal the previous school year. Reading about their interactions from both Eve’s and Addie’s perspective made this hard to put down. I was trying really hard to piece things together and while I was right about a few things, there were still SO many twists that I never saw coming.

I loved this book from start to finish and it’ll be a thriller I highly recommend this year! Thanks NetGalley and Poisoned Press for sharing the early copy with me!

I know I can always count on Freida McFadden to deliver a binge-worthy thriller, and The Teacher is exactly that. McFadden's latest psychological thriller is a rollercoaster of suspense and deception.

Addie is a high school student in the center of a scandal. Eve is a math teacher who is not thrilled to see that Addie is in her class. Their lives become entangled, and dark pasts and hidden secrets start to unravel.

Freida McFadden truly keeps you guessing to the final page. Just when you think you know what’s coming, she finds a new way to shock readers to the very end. This novel is a must-read for fans of the genre.

Thank you to NetGalley, Poised Pen Press, and Frieda McFadden for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. The Teacher is out on 2/6/24!

OMG! Frieda does it again! Finished this book in one sitting, could not put it down. Had to pick my jaw up off the floor at the end!

Wow I did not see that last page.

Leave it to Frieda McFadden to write another great psychological thriller!

At first I thought the book was a little too predictable, well she proved me wrong. Definitely a page turner!
This book is definitely well written and has a good pace. I feel like it picks up exactly when it needs to and sucks you right in. Had a hard time putting the book down which is why I read half of it in one sitting.

I read this book through Netgalley. Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press for choosing me as one of the ARC readers.
I thought this book was enjoyable but, I'd say that most of the book was predictable; there were only two parts in the book that didn't see coming and one of them wasn't that surprising.
Personally, I wouldn't reach for this book if it were on my shelf to read again. Would I recommend it to someone? Probably not the first psycho thriller I'd recommend. I feel like the writing was a little childish. And I get that half of the book is from the perspective of a child, but even the adult to adult commentary just seems too kiddish. I noticed that for a lot of McFadden books lately.
I'd say this book was a true 3 star book. Not the greatest she's ever written but not the worst either.
Again, thank you to Poisoned Pen Press for the opportunity to Be an ARC reader!