My jaw is on the floor. In true Freida fashion, I trusted absolutely no one!! The first sentence instantly pulled me in, and I couldn't wait to finish just so I could figure everything out (not because it's a bad book!) 4/5 stars for me. I can't wait for everyone to get their hands on this book!

Addie has a reputation. She wishes she didn’t. If her mother would let her she would definitely switch schools. All the kids thing she had an affair with Mr. Tuttle and the fact he resigned doesn’t help her case when she says she didn’t do it. Currently she is back in a math class she hates with a teacher that seems to hate her. Eve Bennett is married to Nate Bennett, the most popular teacher in the building. Nate also happens to take special interest in Addie and her poetry. But is that all he is interested in and does Mrs. Bennett have more reason than she knows to dislike Addie?

I really thought this was going to be an unhappy marriage, followed by a teacher/student affair book. And, well, it was. Until it wasn’t. In true Freida fashion, that epilogue got me. My mouth ended up on the ground and then I laughed out loud because she got me AGAIN! Solid work, McFadden.

I did not expect that plot twist at the end AT ALL!! It was incredibly shocking and by that point, I was sure I had guessed the ending so I was pleasantly impressed to be left jaw open by the last page.

As a huge McFadden fan, I’ve been looking forward to this. In true form, she had me guessing until the end, eating up the book as fast as I could to find out how it all ties together. I did not guess the final twist either which is always a bonus in her books. However, this book stood out in two ways. First, it was considerably shorter than most her books. Second….I don’t think the overall theme will go over very well. It’s controversial to say the least and while I can look the other way and enjoy a good book, it still made me cringe. I kind of wish she didn’t write this one. It was a good book with a controversial plot.

I went into The Teacher without really knowing what it was about. Was it a predatory teacher? A seductive student? Without giving any spoilers, The Teacher will not disappoint. I was provided this advanced reader copy by NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press (thank you!) and could not put it down! This fast-paced thriller made me THINK I knew what was happening, but trust me when I say that you likely won't guess the twist at the end.

Eve and Nate are both teachers at the same school. Eve teaches math and comes across as the "bad cop" in the sense that she is a no-nonsense teacher who expects her students to do well and put in the effort, whereas Nate teaches English, loves poetry and is really more of a "good cop" wishing to nurture his students.

Addie is a student who has both Eve and Nate as teachers. Addie's reputation precedes her, but you know how that goes... sometimes reputations are built on lies and half-truths. Addie is also being bullied at school on top of dealing with the loss of her father at home. On top of all that, her former best friend seems to have joined the popular crowd and left her in the dust.

I found the way that McFadden weaves their stories together to be very entertaining. I really love the voice that McFadden gives her characters and how she brings them to life. I kept trying to figure out how the premise of the story was making me feel with such a taboo topic, and then that twist at the end... wow!

My mind is spinning. Freida does it again! It is one of those “what did I just read” books. I love that when you think you just got it all figured out, BAM and your attention is drawn back in. The Teacher is just that. Hang on for the ride. This book has so many ups and downs with suspense, love and betrayal. No spoilers needed just TBR it right now.
Thanks Netgalley & Poisoned Pen Press for this Advanced Readers Copy.

OMG Freida has done it again!! I could not put this down. I was hooked from the first sentence. In true Freida fashion it is full of twists and turns and will have you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Run to get this on release day and cancel all your plans. You won't be sorry!

Wowwwww thanks netgalley for the chance to read this one early! I absolutely love Freida’s writing and always can’t wait until her next book comes out! I read this in less than 24 hours and couldn’t put it down. I kept waiting for the crazy twist that always comes with her books and wow it did not disappoint! My mouth was open and I was like whaaaaaaaaaat just happened!?! I had to look at my wife and explain the book lol the end really got me. I was in shock let’s just say good job Freida!

I've enjoyed previous books by McFadden (Never Lie, The Inmate, The Locked Door) -- so, despite really disliking several of her recent books (The Housemaid's Secret, The Coworker, Ward D) -- I really wanted to read THE TEACHER.

This one felt more like her earlier books in a way I enjoyed -- mainly that it was super fast-paced and full of characters to dislike, so I had it clicking along at a pleasantly-surprising three stars in my head, but then the epilogue happened. I always expect a McTwist or twelve, and of course won't write a spoiler here, but that last "twist" was unacceptable on many levels.

Once again this amazing author has knocked it out of the park. This isn't a book you just causally read when you have time it's one that won't let you stop thinking about it. That sits there like the tell tale heart in the floor boards until you pick it up again. This was her best one yet.

Frieda does it AGAIN. I dove into this thriller and couldn’t put it down. This one has be guessing until the very end, and even once I thought I figured it out I was slapped with a turn in the final pages that had me unable to sleep while reconstructing the entire story. A must read!

Thank you NetGalley and Freida McFadden for this advance reader copy for my free and honest review. WOW! This book was seriously awesome the entire way through, always keeping my interest and preventing me from putting it down until I was finished. And the there was the finish - total shocker out of nowhere. Loved it, absolutely loved it!

3.5 rounded to 4. Thank you so much to @freidamcfadden and @netgalley for this advanced reader's copy!

Eve and Nate, two teachers, are dismayed to see Addie on their roster, a female student involved in a scandal that cost a male teacher his job. The story uses alternating female perspectives, allowing readers to see male characters through the lenses of females. The secrets are explosive, scandalous, and fodder for headline news, making it a darker and more emotional read for fans of McFan.

As a teacher of 15 years, I had major issues with the amount of consenting teacher-student relationships in one book.

The Teacher by Freida McFadden is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of trust and deception. Eve, a high school math teacher, finds herself entangled in a web of secrets when a controversial student, Addie, resurfaces. The narrative skillfully explores the thin line between truth and perception, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The author weaves a tale of suspense and revenge, revealing the dark underbelly of seemingly ordinary lives. With its mind bending twists and well crafted characters, this book is a must read for fans of psychological dramas.

I love Freida's books and will continue to read every one of them, but the content of this one made me very uncomfortable. The ending did too. Definitely trigger warning: pedophilia

Thank you to NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press, Frieda McFadden, and Mandy Chalal for the opportunity to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!
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Publishing date: 2/6/24

My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
(5 billion stars)

This book literally had me from the prologue. 🤯👏 This was by far one of my favorite Frieda books. Her writing will pull you in with such a force you won’t want to put it down! She will shock you several times. You will truly enjoy this if you like short chapters, revenge, quick reads, mysteries,psychological thrillers, twists, secrets, and very strong characters. I loved this so much. Well done once again, Frieda! Thank you for writing such great novels time and time again!
Please also don’t forget to read the acknowledgements. Must add to your tbr!!

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Holy cow!!! I flew through this book! I would get to the end of a chapter and have to read the next one immediately. It’s that good. This author is amazing. Such a crazy believable/twisty story. This will be an easy book to promote to the masses. Makes me want to dig up and read all the others written by her. Well done!

Freida McFadden did it again. Another hit! This is one of my favorites by her. I was on the edge of my seat the entire book and the twists and turns definitely caught me off guard. Just when I thought I knew the ending, something else happened. The ending blew my mind.

Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this E-arc for my honest review.
I was hooked within the first chapter. It’s a fast-paced with an excellent, jaw dropping ending. A definite love/hate relationship with several characters. Every time I thought I figured out the plot the story added another twist; absolutely couldn’t put this book down! Highly recommend to all and enjoy the ride!

I'm not sure what to say about this one. It's another hit for McFadden for sure but it felt a little different than her other books. I enjoyed all the twists and turns and the final twist had me laughing at loud I was so shocked. That was the best part of the whole book. I didn't see it coming. I am not a fan of the teacher/student trope but this is definitely a twisted version. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.