The Teacher by Freida McFadden was the second book I have read by this author. While I liked the other one, this book blew me away, as it was bonkers in the best sort of way. Sure, some of the plot points were over the top unbelievable, but that only added to the thrill ride.

Eve and Nate are both teachers at Caseham High. From the outside their marriage appears to be perfect, but much is simmering beneath the surface, and it gets stirred up when sophomore Addie is assigned to both of their class rosters. She has a bad reputation stemming from events the previous school year, but no one else really knows whether it was her fault.

The pacing of the story was even and was pressed along by some well-placed reveals. The biggest one, however, is saved for the end and I dropped my jaw when I read it. Trust me; you won't see this one coming.

I will recommend this to readers who like domestic thrillers with shocking twists.

Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for my honest review

Here comes Freida again with a twisty thriller. Just when you think you have seen the twist, here she comes again to add to the deliciousness of reading Freida McFadden. Eve and Addie are the main characters, but there are other important characters that almost share that role. This is one you will want to discuss with your friends after everyone finishes reading - no one will see it coming and that makes it all the more fun! I am recommending to all of my readers who love a thriller with a twist (and do not like gore and horror). I look forward to the next one from Freida McFadden.

I think I can officially say after reviewing three books I am just a Frida McFadden fan. I have yet to come across a book of hers that I do not like. She is a master at weaving together the perfect mystery and characters that will always keep you on your toes. Addie is the perfect character who is wrapped up in a scandal that she keeps trying to tell others never happened. But sometimes rumors can become true, especially when the right person persuades you. Readers will be swept up in this story and fully immersed in all the drama. Getting the story from both Eve and Addie’s point of view provides the perfect story.
Thank you so very much to Poisoned Pen Press and Netgalley for allowing me to read an advance copy of this book. I can’t wait to recommend it!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️-Format: ebook, Genre: thriller, suspense, TW: Adult/teen relationship

Addie is a troubled teen with a bad reputation at Caseham High. She has a crush on her English teacher Nate Bennett. He sees a lot of promise in her poetry and asks her to join the schools poetry magazine. Eve, Nate’s wife, is weary about Addie spending time with her husband because what she did last year.

This is another great book from @fmcfaddenauthor! It’s a quick read, and kept me engaged. And, as always, there’s twist after twist!

Thank you @NetGalley and Frieda McFadden for the opportunity to read this ARC for an honest review!

I enjoyed the book a great deal, but it was a slow start for me. I didn’t get genuinely interested till about 80% in and felt like I had it mostly figured out the twists, till the very end. It was a good read content wise, just wish there were more twists earlier on, instead of mostly in the last quarter of the book (for me).

I couldn’t put The Teacher down. This was so well written and so engaging . A husband and wife went way beyond the norm in this book of lust and desire. I was amazed at the twist at the end. It was one hour after I finished the book that it hit me. Wow

Whilst reading this book, I was kept on the edge of my seat! McFadden never disappoints. I discovered this author in the beginning of 2023, and I realised what I truly was missing. If you need a really really good psychological thriller, this is for sure the go-to author!

The school year has begun and Addie doesn’t want to go back. It’s not that she has the typical dislike of high school, but Addie has had a tough year and knows she will be ostracized by other students. Addie struggles with losing her best friend, Hudson, and trying to stay under the radar with both other students and her math teacher, Eve Bennett. That is, until her English teacher, Nate Bennett, married to Eve, acknowledges her poetry and is the only person who doesn’t punish her for her mistakes the previous year.

Just when I thought I had this one figured out, Frieda holds one final twist that I never saw coming until the very last page. Freida’s detailing of the story and callbacks throughout the story keep you on the edge of your toes to find out what happens next.

Another great, fast paced thriller from Frieda Mcfadden! I was hooked from the very beginning and it never slowed down. I do think the plot had a few holes but I don't believe it took away from the story. The twist at the end is a good one!

The teacher is one of my favorites by Freida. Would totally recommend!

Thank you Netgally and Freida McFadden for my first ARC!

I enjoy psychological thrillers, but had not previously read anything by Freida McFadden (One By One, The Co-Worker, The Housemaid) , so I had no expectations when I received a copy of The Teacher from Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

The story has two main characters: Eve is a math teacher at Caseham High, and Addie is one of her students. Poor Addie is taunted and bullied by her classmates as a result of allegedly inappropriate behavior involving her and an older male teacher during the previous school year. That teacher (no longer employed) warns Eve not to trust Addie, and Eve passes that warning along to her husband Nate, who teaches English at the same high school, and also has Addie in one of his classes. The warning about Addie is true: she for SURE can’t be trusted.. Plus, she lies and hurts people, and the other students go out of their way to make her miserable.

Unfortunately Nate is thinking with the wrong part of his anatomy, inappropriate conduct soon occurs (there is no “allegedly” this time), and the twists and turns begin.. There are tons of secrets, “OH NO” moments, and a wonderfully twisty plot with surprises galore.

As a retired teacher, I particularly enjoyed it…and have recommended it to my husband – a former English teacher who encountered an Addie or two before his retirement.. I loved this book, and stayed up for HOURS to finish it. It is just good entertainment. Five stars.

When Freida puts out a book…drop everything. Prepare for the twists. And this one has a LOT. I read through this so fast. It was such a good read and had a lot of wow moments. I love suspenseful books and she’s so good at writing them.

I was looking forward to her new book! I have to admit that one part of the storyline gave me the creeps, but did I stop reading? Absolutely not.
In true Freida fashion, she hooked me and reeled me in. That ending was like...wait? What just happened??

....Spoiler.....

The only decent people in this story were Mr. Tuttle and Addie's Mom ??

I got this ARC from NetGalley (thank you!) to give my honest review.

“Eve has a good life. She gets up each day, gets a kiss from her husband Nate, and heads off to teach math at the local high school. All is as it should be. Except…

Last year, Caseham High was rocked by a scandal involving a student-teacher affair, with one student, Addie, at its center. But Eve knows there is far more to these ugly rumors than meets the eye.

Addie can't be trusted. She lies. She hurts people. She destroys lives. At least, that's what everyone says.

But nobody knows the real Addie. Nobody knows the secrets that could destroy her. And Addie will do anything to keep it quiet.”

First of all, the short chapters are an excellent way to keep me reading into the night! The “just one more chapter” was definitely happening and I was ready to just keep going until I finished.
I loved the character narrative switching between Addie and Eve as the mystery played out. As for the twists—I did guess all but one, but still enjoyed the ride.

For 80% of this book I knew it would be a 5 star rating. And then the last 20% happened and it dropped to a 3. One of the final twists felt like a twist for twists sake and added an element of suspended belief for me that just knocked it out of a 5 star read. I don’t want to spoil it so I’ll leave it at that!

Probably the most exciting ARC I’ve been sent.
The first half was mainly character development, nothing too shocking in this part was mainly trying to guess who would end up being the ‘goodie’ and the ‘baddie’.
Then come the second half and boyyyy were secrets spilled. I hated putting it down as I was sooo hooked. So much going on each perspective of the characters. I did guess a few twists (which I’m so proud of myself for) and the rest had me sat like 😮😮
And the EPILOGUE🤯 omg I was not ready. Loooooved the ending was done perfectly.
A must read for 2024!!!!

Oh my gosh! I was able to get approved by Netgalley to read “The Teacher” by Freida McFadden! I JUST finished it! This was by far one go my favorites by her! Throughout the whole book I was hooked!

A classic Freida McFadden that will have you on the edge of your seat. Eve and Nate Bennett might seem like a happy couple from the outside, both high school teachers, married and trying for a baby but their reality is far darker. Enter Addie, a high school junior with a reputation for going after teachers and one kill under her belt. What could possibly go wrong?

" Digging a grave is hard work."

The Queen of thrillers does it again. This is Freida's best book yet. Freida's books are always page turners, and this one does not disappoint. The twists and turns will leave you breathless wondering who you can trust, and what's going to happen next. The ending completely shocked me, and had me yelling at my kindle.

The main characters, Eve, Nate, and Addie, all have something to hide. They should all be unlikeable but they all have something about them that makes you want to hear more. Just when you think that you have it figured out, you better guess again.

Clear your schedule because once you start this book, you won't be able to put it down.

I always know when I start a Freida McFadden book that I need to block out the rest of the evening! Her stories really draw me in. This one was no different. We meet a married couple named Nate and Eve who teach at the local
High school. Nate is the most popular teacher there and he has the caught the eye of Addie, a 16 year old with a reputation. Eve warns him to steer clear of Addie but Nate doesn’t listen and they all pay the price!

4.25⭐️

I’m up to date with Freida’s back catalogue, so was excited to read the latest release. I can always rely on a quick easy engaging pacy read with twists that I can never predict. It came with a trigger warning, but I felt that the subject matter was really well handled.

The authors writing style is perfect for this book. The main characters are Addie a troubled student, and Mr and Mrs Bennett two teachers at the school.
I love fast twisty books with plenty of revelations and twists. This one certainly fits the bill. For a good portion of the book this was looking like becoming one of my new favourites.
It’s a wild ride, buckle yourself in. I found it very entertaining, there are some aspects which pushed my boundaries of credibility, or I feel needed exploring further. One reveal I felt was a step too overcooked.

I’m sure Freida fans are going to love this latest offering, I really enjoyed it.

WOW!! Easily my favorite McFadden read! I know Freida is known for her twists, and this one does not disappoint!. Twist after twist after twist. Once I got to the end, I just had to sit and process what I had just read. I do think the subject matter will get some negative press and may trigger some, but the unfortunate truth is, this does happen, though hopefully not to this extent! My request for the ARC was sent to me with a trigger warning from McFadden re the inappropriate relationship Huge thank you to Mandy Chalal at Poisoned Pen Press for allowing me to read this e-ARC.