I listened to this one completely on audio and it was really good.
In true Frieda fashion i was back and forward and back and forward as to what i thought was going to be the twist because this lady knows how to write a twist but i hadnt a clue .
Full of short snappy chapters, twists and turns to have your head reeling and lots of cliff hangers i really enjoyed this one.

4 stars

Another fast paced quick read. I found Brooke, the protagonist to be a little gullible and easily swayed. A decade after being the victim and witness to violent crimes, she must face the man she put behind bars who also happens to be the father of her young son. While believing in his guilt, she also wants to see the good in him that she remembers from her youth. She flip flops on his innocence and guilt and also that of her best friend from high school. It's a good read with some expected twists.

I loved this book! One of my favorite Freida McFadden books. I know with Freida you are being set up so I didn’t buy the story that was presented to us, but I still never saw the twist coming. This was an easy read but absolutely amazing story!

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

3.5 STARS

The Inmate is a quick-paced thriller that grabs your attention from the start and keeps you hooked. However, the plot feels predictable, lacking the unexpected twists that could have elevated the experience. While entertaining, it doesn’t quite deliver the level of suspense one might hope for, earning it a solid 3.5 stars.

was not able to get into this genre of book and was not able to finish reading. i am grateful to have been given the opportunity to read this book early and have heard nothing but good things about this author.

As usual, Freida brings us a twisty book that you do not want to put down. Put this on your must read list. Already looking forward to the next release!

Give me anything by Freida and watch me stay up late into the night to read it. I love her writing style and having her take me on a twisted ride! Dark, twisted and filled with surprises this book had me hooked and I had to convince myself to stop reading and be productive! As always Freida has done it again!

Could not predict where this one was going, and thats what I love about a Freida McFadden book. Could not put it down and will definitely add to my list to purchase for my library.

Well I didn’t see that coming.

Freida McFadden is hit or miss with me and this one was closer to miss. It was a fun read though. Can’t deny that. Just not super thrilling…pun intended.

Frieda McFadden what else is there to say?! The inmate delivered! Suspenseful and twisty as hell! Just read it!

Brooke is working at a maximum-security prison as a nurse practitioner, eager to leave the past behind her. The only problem is - her past is in the prison. Her ex-boyfriend, Shane, whom she testified against so long ago has maintained his innocence and sometimes, Brooke wonders if she really saw what she thought she did. After all, it was dark, she was scared, and she was so young. Maybe Shane is actually telling the truth, but there’s only one way to find out.

The book had a fun twist, but overall, it’s pretty similar to most thrillers. If you like thrillers, it’s a good read. If not, well, this one won’t be the exception.

I’m super late to the party on this one, as it was published back in March 2024. I’ve seen it out everywhere, so it should be easy to grab a copy.

Thanks to the author, Poisoned Pen Press and Netgalley for this ARC in return for my honest review.

As with every Frieda McFadden's book, this one did not disappoint. It was full of twists and turns and just as I thought I had it solved, something happened to throw me off track. Frieda's writing is fast paced and makes it easy to get yourself lost in the storyline. Freida's books are always great to get me out of reading slump and as a palate cleanser after some more serious books or high fantasy books. Definitely recommend.

I loved this book so much! A great thriller. I typically can guess the ending and this one had a great plot twist!

I was fooled with this one. The narration was brilliantly done with current and the past. Brooke Sullivan is facing her past. She has come back to her hometown as a nurse working at the local prison. The prison where the father of her 10 year old son is serving time. Shane and Brooke were high school sweet hearts until Brooke sent Shane to prison for the murder and attempted murder. All she remembers from that fateful night is the conception of her son and later on that night being choked to death by Shane. She could not see who was choking her but she could smell his aftershave. Her best friend and neighbor Tim had been there that night and documented Brooke's account.

The narration going back and forth kept you on track on who was who and the minefield of emotions. Brooke and Tim relationship versus Shane's relationship. Who could she trust? What was best for her son. The confusion from that night and what does it mean for her and her future.

Don't want to give anything away but the last sentence was a killer. A pun of words but if you read the book you will know what I mean.

A special thank you to Poisoned Pen Press and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

Book Review:
Title: The Inmate
Author: Freida McFadden
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️/3 stars

Eh. It was okay. Brooke Sullivan is the new nurse practitioner at a men's maximum security prison in her hometown. There are three main rules that she must follow. Treat all of the prisoners with respect, do not reveal any personal information, and do not get too friendly with the prisoners. Well, guess who just happens to be incarcerated at this prison? Shane Nelson-Her ex high school sweetheart and the father of her son, Josh. Oh, but Shane doesn't know he has a son, and Shane is also locked up because he tried to kill Brooke. Or at least she thinks it was him that attempted to take her life? I mean, seriously? How did she even get a job at this prison in the first place? So the whole plot is just a tad far-fetched, and then the whole story surrounding the attempted murder? How do you not know who tried to kill you?! So yeah, it was alright, but I rolled my eyes a few times when reading.

Published: March 5th, 2024

Thank you, @netgalley and @poisonedpenpress, for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I think I am just not a fan of Ms. Freida. I honestly kind of suspected the ending of this book, and was just not impressed. I like when books have little clues about the ending, not totally pulling something out of thin air just to prevent the reader from guessing the ending. Overall, I was hooked in the first half, but the second half really didn’t do it for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. The Inmate by Freida McFadden is a psychological thriller about a single mom (Brooke) who returns to her hometown to work at a federal prison after her parent's deaths. Unfortunately, the prison houses Brooke's old boyfriend who is serving a life sentence for triple homicide - the catcher is: She is the one who put him there. I was really excited to read this thriller as Frieda McFadden books have been flying off the shelves at the bookstore. The only other book by her I've read was "Never Lie" and this is another book of hers that did not disappoint! I liked how McFadden wrote in the present tense and occasionally in the past as Brooke tries to remember exactly what happened the night her boyfriend, Shane, tried to kill her when the facts surrounding the ordeal starts to seem questionable. Did she put the wrong person in jail? If you're a fan of her other novels then I would highly recommend this one as well and if you have not tried one of her novels yet, this would be a good one to start with!

Freida McFadden is a powerhouse when it comes to mystery thrillers. The inmate follows her prerogative. I was not able to guess the ending (which is extremely important in a thriller) and I was on the edge of my seat throughout. A killer 4 star read

Very fast-paced and suspenseful read. So many twists and turns I never truly guessed what was about to happen and that made the reading experience very engaging. Although the plot was very intriguing, I found it hard to connect to our main characters. I didn’t have any emotional investment to any of them and therefore lacked any concern for them at all. Wasn’t much that truly stood out about this book, but it was an enjoyable thriller.

Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press for the arc through NetGalley! All opinions are my own honest opinions.

The Inmate by Freida McFadden definitely kept me turning the pages—her writing is addictive, and the suspense builds nicely. The premise is intriguing, and there were plenty of twists to keep things interesting.

That said, some of the plot twists felt a little over-the-top, and I found myself frustrated with the main character’s choices at times. The ending was definitely shocking, but it left me wanting a bit more depth and believability.

Overall, it’s a quick, entertaining read, especially if you enjoy psychological thrillers that keep you guessing. Just be prepared to suspend some disbelief along the way!