what a book! a wolf in sheep's clothing is the expression that comes to mind! the whole book was a page turner but the ending weas amazing! a who would have thought, another saying is 'blood will out' and this is that exactly! brilliant - amazing talented author!

Holy cow!

Brooke brings her 10-year-old son Josh home to her parents house which she inherited after they died in a car accident. Admittedly, she never thought she’d be back in her hometown, after all her parents forced her to leave when she got pregnant in high school. It’ didn’t help that the father of her child wound up in jail for murder thanks to her own testimony.

And who thought the only job she could get was at the penitentiary where the father of her child was incarcerated. But surely they’d never cross paths…. Until they do.

And then Tim winds up back in her life, her childhood friend, her childhood best friend. As time goes by, she finds herself falling for Tim only to be surprised to hear that there is a secret he’s been keeping from her.

I’m not going to say anything else because I don’t want Anything misinterpreted as a spoiler, but OMG, the author did it again! I did not see this coming. When she wound up the whole story, neat and pretty with a bow tie bow on it, I thought it was done. Until the epilogue.

Suffice to say I’ve picked my jaw up off the ground and I’m ready to move onto the next Freida McFadden book.

Thanks to SourceBooks for the digital ARC. All opinions are my own.

Convinced I will like any Freida book I read. This book kept me on my toes the whole time. I actually listened to it via audio (one of my fav ways to enjoy her books)! Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press!

Another quick read by Freida McFadden. This was another twisty novel that had me quickly turning pages. It's no surprise that her books are so popular. Thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

The title and description alone drew me in from the start. The Inmate was an unputdownable read and was as binge-worthy as The Housemaid series and has made Freida McFadden an auto-buy author for me. Five stars.

Many thanks from this McFan to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC, in exchange for my honest review.

✨Book Review✨
The Inmate by Freida McFadden
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Freida McFadden's books are all so similar. Horrible writing, but impossible to put down. This one was no different. It kept you guessing until the end trying to figure out who to trust. There were quite a few little unnecessary fatphobic lines (why do authors think this is necessary or ok?). This book really does not deserve four stars, but I feel like the fact that I couldn't stop reading bumps it up from a 3. I will sadly probably continue to read this author's mildlyl problematic books because they are truly the best for a reading slump. I don't believe in guilty pleasures, but I guess if I had one, Freida McFadden's books would be it.
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I listened to the audio and really enjoyed the narrator.

Another great, captivating Frieda McFadden book! The plot was really intriguing, I was unable to put down the book.

I was engaged the entire time reading this book. I didnt particulary love it as much as her other ones but it still had the pull effective nonetheless!

Freida McFadden is known for her bingeable, popcorn thrillers you can read in one sitting. The ones I’ve read have not felt like the most unique, and unfortunately that was the case with THE INMATE. This book felt almost copy/paste of a major horror franchise - i won’t say which due to spoilers but it did make the end of the book a little disappointing.

It was a decent thriller where you thought you had it figured out and then the rug got pulled out from under you. The characters are likeable enough but seem very whiny. There is some redundant information they repeat in a few chapters. Some of the events don't feel like they would actually occur. Overall, a pretty good read.

Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press!

Not only do I have whip lash from all the left turns, I have a broken foot from tripping over all my wrong assumptions and guesses and a black eye from the left hook of an ending Freida McFadden left us with.

The inmate is a story about a young woman named Brooke. An unforgettable night takes place where many young lives were brutally taken. Brooke gives her statement in the midst of a very traumatic event. Now ten years later after a series of events she has to question was she wrong then? Or is she wrong now? Brooke is forced to face the reality that maybe she shouldn't trust anyone. Maybe not even herself as she is faced with the ultimate battle between heart and mind.

This was my first Freida McFadden book I have read. I can now say I understand the Freida craze and I will gladly participate. I have already recommended the book to my aunties, to friends and in laws. Everyone who wants a roller coaster of a ride needs to read this book!

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review

I have been HOOKED on Freida this year. This is another one that doesn't disappoint. She always is so good at character development and she can bring in so many twists throughout her books. I pretty much figured out the who, but the end of who did what and how - nope! Another must read from her!

This was not my favorite Freida by a longshot. It just was not for me! I will still try out her other books though.

Freida McFadden truly never misses! This was such a quick and easy read that had me guessing the entire time!

Another amazing thriller by Freida McFadden. In her usual fashion it had twist and turns all the way to the very end. While I was excited to see the main character was a nurse practitioner, I just could not like her. She came off very naive and dumb which made some of the plot very outlandish and silly. But overall, a quick read.

It's impossible to read this book and not do a lot of head shaking about the main character. Much like the storyline which flips back and forth in time so did Brooke.
She sends a guy to prison and then questions her memory of what happened.
She hooks up with the long time friend and then dumps him.
The guy in prison (father of her child) who she hasn't seen in 10 years is now looking good.
This girl cannot make a decision and stick with it.
The book didn't have me on the edge of my seat but there was a big twist I didn't expect in the end.
Too many non-believable scenarios to form an attachment with the main character. I wanted a less wishy washy female persona.

Frieda McFadden did it again this book was once self published but due to recent popularity it had a re-release. What an amazingly twisted story.

Overall Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice Rating: ⭐️

For those who are unfamiliar, Frieda McFadden is a well-known author in the mystery thriller genre. "The Inmate" is the third book of hers that I've had the pleasure of reading.

When you first open "The Inmate," you're immediately drawn into Brooke's world, feeling a deep concern for her well-being. As the story unfolds, it transforms into a gripping murder mystery that keeps you on your toes.
"As the prison doors slam shut behind me, I question every decision I've ever made in my life."
What I liked: Despite the storyline being a bit far-fetched, "The Inmate" remains a page-turner. McFadden's writing is engaging, and I found myself questioning alongside Brooke. The epilogue, in particular, was a standout - unexpected and deeply impactful, it left a lasting impression on me.

What I Didn't Like: However, the book did take me a while to get through. While it was enjoyable, it didn't captivate me as much as some of McFadden's other works. It lacked a certain intensity that I've come to expect from her novels.

In conclusion, "The Inmate" is a solid read for fans of the mystery thriller genre, even if it doesn't quite reach the heights of McFadden's previous books. It's worth picking up, especially if you're looking for a story that will keep you guessing until the very end.

A solid new story from Frieda McFadden. Follow Brooke as she begins her new job as a nurse in a pennantury but not everything is as it seems. There is one inmate with whom Brooke has a complicated past.

A quick twisty read, not my favourite Frieda book but as with all her others it held my interest and just when I thought I had things figured out it took yet another turn.

I am slowly making my way through her entire back catalogue and whilst this wasn't the best it was still incredibly bingeable.