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First things first was that ending necessary!!! That definitely took a turn I didn’t see coming.

I went into this book totally blind so there was a few big surprises haha this was not what I expected however in the end it was a pretty good read!

There is definitely some triggers with this book so make sure to check those before reading.

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Another brilliant entry to the Freida McFadden train. The narrators Leslie Howard and Danny Montooth did a brilliant job conveying three different POVs.
The Teacher follows a married couple both teachers and a student. I did not know what i was going into so I was a bit shocked to find not only the cheating trope but also inappropriate relations with a student. Both of these tropes are not tropes i enjoy and might be triggering for some. I did however keep listening as although I did not like what they were getting up to, i needed to know what the twist and end goal was. All POVs were unreliable narrators which kept me guessing.
I sat on my feelings a bit before writing this review and performance, characters, plot wise it was 5 stars. Enjoyment was dimmed a bit due to the tropes but Freida always manages to drag up some strong emotions in me which might be the point. So overall 4.5 stars. Highly recommended.

Thanks to Netgalley and Dreamscape Select for a early ALC of this audiobook.

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The Teacher was only my second book by Freida McFadden. But, oh my goodness!!! Some of my book-related groups I am in on Facebook just adore her, so I wanted to jump on that train. The first one I read was The Co-Worker. Now, having read it and The Teacher, I think I have a good feel of what the author is all about. I totally get why she is polarizing. Both books I have read have been like thriller candy for my mind. The characters are mostly bonkers. The webs they weave are outrageous. I can't even recall a character likeable enough to root for in either novel. In both books, the author tinkers with the reader's mind by introducing a character as either really likeable or really unlikeable, and then proving that theory completely wrong somewhere along the line. This is fun, but it also means that I now expect to not really like any characters in her novels, which makes me leery of picking up another one. I like to have characters for root for. (I don't mind imperfection, but the flaws in her characters go way beyond the norm.)

The Teacher was a more difficult read for me than The Co-Worker just because of the plot of the novel revolving around things that, as a mother, I wouldn't want to think my daughter was dealing with, though teens deal with a lot more than their parents ever know, I realize. The Teacher felt mostly like a domestic thriller to me. There was not a ton of mystery as the reader is pretty aware of what is happening throughout the book. The thrill that holds one's interest, though, is who is going to win....and who do we want to win? Both books have a "twist" at the end that I was not particularly surprised by, but nor was I disappointed in it. Basically, The Teacher is a good beach/vacation read where the characters and their questionable motives and decisions are not something anyone needs to tax her brain over.

Fun stuff. I think I will wait a bit before I take on another book by this author for fear of being able to predict them all based on her formula. But her formula is obviously working!

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The description of the book is a little misleading. Addie isn’t the criminal mastermind it makes her out to be. The story starts out very slow and sexual predators aren’t something I like to read about. The characters are unlikeable but they’re supposed to be. The twist wasn’t as thrilling as I would have hoped but I think because of the direction the story took, I wasn’t going to be invested in the ending. This book may appeal to others but the subject matter just wasn’t for me.

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Addie has so many lies and rumors going around school about her. She has lost her best friend. She is being bullied by several girls. She is miserable. That is, until her English class. This is the best part of her day!

Well, Freida McFadden has done it again! This book is unstoppable! I love a story that keeps me guessing. All these characters are bad in their own unique way!

Addie, the young lady in this story, has some major issues..and I don’t want to give anything away…let’s just say, she is not who she seems. Then there is her math teacher, Eve. Eve is married to Addie’s English teacher, Nate. These three are intertwined in an intriguing way. And I am not going to tell you how, it will spoil it for you. But honestly, you don’t know where this story is going or who is the worse villain. You will need to read this to find out!

Y’all know I love a production when it comes to audiobooks. The narrators, Leslie Howard and Danny Montooth are a perfect tag team! This could not have been any better!

Need a unique, twisty tale…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today!

I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.

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📚 Review: The Teacher 👨🏻‍🏫 🍎
Happy Pub Day to my girl’s new book!!
I was fortunate enough to get an advanced audiobook copy from @netgalley. I’m a teacher myself, so I was so excited to start this one. I actually put my current listen, at the time, on hold so I could start this one right away. And I’m happy to say my physical copy is coming in the mail today. (Did not arrive in time for this picture 😑) Anyway, all I have to say is Freida does it again. At this point I don’t think she can write a book that I wouldn’t love. Her books are always so fast paced and addictive and shocking. Once you start, you just can’t stop and you don’t want to either. And this book is no exception.
I don’t want to say too much because I don’t want to give anything away. But, tons of trouble ensues after a teacher has an affair with their student. All kinds of secrets and lies are exposed and no one seems to be innocent or to be trusted. In true Freida fashion, there are twists that shock you and you never see coming. 😳
I really enjoyed this one. It’s ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨/5 stars for me!! Thank you to @netgalley for this advanced ALC in exchange for an honest review.
Pub Date:: Today!! So get your copy now!! You don’t want to miss this one.

Have you read this one yet? What were your thoughts?

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Happy pub day to this absolute WILD RIDE! I binged this almost entirely in one day (as you do with her books) and cannot recommend it enough.

Freida McFadden - your mind is a wild place and I absolutely love it. I think this is one of the best endings to a psychological thriller I’ve read since The Housemaid 😂 as per usual, she drops a twist at the very end that was so on brand I couldn’t stop laughing.

If you’re looking for something good and riddled with morally gray characters but also ridiculous? This is it. I promise it will keep you entertained. When you think you know what’s happening, you probably don’t 😈
The audiobook was very well done and had two excellent narrators that brought it all to life. Voicing a teenager as an adult is not easy but Leslie Howard NAILED it. Quick, easy listen from start to finish. 10/10 recommend.

Thank you @netgalley and @freidamcfadden for allowing me to be an early listener in exchange for my honest review.

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Wow! Wow! Wow! Freida has left me with my jaw on the floor once again! This was by far her best written book. The characters, the twists, the turns, the plot, the ending!! I cannot get enough!! Freida, you are a genius and a mastermind!

Thank you to NetGalley, Dreamscape Select, Mandy Chahal and the queen herself, Freida McFadden, for allowing me an advanced copy of this book!

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THE TEACHER review
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5

🍎Happy pub day to THE TEACHER! This is my third book by Freida McFadden and I think I finally have a good idea of what to expect from her stories: a bingeable, popcorn thriller with crazy twists and maybe a couple of plot holes. They’re not knock my socks off amazing, but I always have a fun time reading them!

🍎Here’s a summary of the plot:👇
Eve and Nate are both teachers at the local high school. Their marriage has become very routine, and Eve feels like they’ve lost their spark. She’s horrified to find out that a student (Addie) who was involved in a scandal with another teacher last year is enrolled in her husband’s class. Addie has a lot of secrets, but she isn’t the only one…

🍎I felt like it took a while for this one to truly feel like a thriller?? Once the suspense and the twists hit I couldn’t put it down! I binged this one in a single day! I’m truly shook by the ending?! Omg 🤯 Overall, I’d recommend this one if you’ve enjoyed Freida’s past work and if you want a quick, bingeable thriller!

🍎Thanks @macmillan.audio for my advanced copy of this one!

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This was another excellent psychological thriller by queen Freida. I love all the twists she can toss in. This one includes an unhappily married couple, a “problem” student, and lots of secrets. If you like psychological thrillers and haven’t read any by Freida—RUN! You’ll be hooked!

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The Teacher unfolds through various perspectives, maintaining a brisk pace and weaving a captivating plot. The prologue immediately immerses readers, setting the stage for an exhilarating rollercoaster of unexpected twists that keep you on the edge of your seat. Just when I thought I had the story figured out, I was proven wrong! The narrative moves at such a rapid pace that you'll find yourself rapidly flipping through the pages. While some might argue the plot's unrealistic nature, its undeniable enjoyment and entertainment value make it a worthwhile read. A true page-turner, the epilogue delivers a jaw-dropping twist that left me speechless.

The story revolves around the main characters, Eve and Nate, a teacher couple, and Addie, a troublesome student at their school. I couldn't help but harbor a dislike for each character – a sentiment that added an intriguing layer to the narrative. The characters, with their questionable motives and credibility, make it challenging to discern who is telling the truth and who is lying. Yet, this uncertainty only fueled my intrigue.

Anything written by Freida is a must-read for me, and this one was no exception.

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Well, the queen of twists hits it out of the park again!

Thanks NetGalley & Dreamscape Select, Hollywood Upstairs Press for the ALC!

The narrators Leslie Howard & Danny Monmouth have done a fantastic job in making this audiobook a riveting experience! I thought their voices were perfect for the characters.

Brief synopsis -

Eve is a math teacher at Caseham high school, where her husband Nate, also teaches English. She is disconcerted to find the notorious Addie in her class, who is known to be troublesome, untrustworthy and a liar. Both Eve and Addie have secrets of their own that nobody needs to find out.

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Alternating between Eve and Addie’s POV, the plot sucks us right into it. Freida knows just how to create intrigue and nail biting curiosity around the story she expertly weaves around her characters.

Setting her thrillers in various organizations such as a workplace/office (#TheCoworker) and now in a high school with #TheTeacher, McFadden seems to have done a lot of research to understand the inner workings of these places, the dynamics and all the elements at play in these institutions and she cleverly employs them all in her plot construction.

By mid-way there is enough tension about what next and how things would unfold, that you are sure to be bitten with the ‘just one more chapter’ bug, as you end up finishing the book even before you know.

Be ready for all the mean girl conspiracies, wicked manipulations, juicy revenge tactics, cruel mind games, unbelievable twists and turns that are sure to come your way towards the end!

That said, you would really derive the whole satisfaction only if you are willing to suspend your disbelief to some extent. This is the case with so many thrillers right?

So if you are a thriller fan, I would highly recommend you run towards the newest by Freida!

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A high school teacher is married to another high school teacher. The husband, Nate, is adored by his students and the wife, Eve, is generally disliked. Eve has a good life, except for her husband not wanting anything to do with her to the point they schedule their mandatory romantic encounters only once a month. The other problem she has, is a girl named Addie is a student in her math class. Addie is trouble. It was only last year where she was accused of having an affair with another teacher, and got him fired. Eve is certain Addie could be coming after her husband yet & will not let that happen.

Meanwhile Addie swears what happened between her & the teacher from last year was innocent. They never had an affair. Nate, her English teacher, decided Addie is a fantastic poet and gives her a little extra attention to get her to refine her poetry skills. Addie loves being treated so kindly since after the scandal, everyone seems to judge her & be mean. There's even a popular girl who seems to pick on her more than she should. Addie really can't stand the mean girl and if she had her way, she would end her.

I don't want to give the story away so I will stop there. The second half of the book is definitely more exciting than the first. I'm going to be in the minority here, but I didn't really like this one at all. I didn't like any of the characters. I didn't like the plot. I didn't like the twist in the epilogue. The female narrator annoyed me on this one, although I absolutely loved the male narrator. He is why I bumped it to 3 stars. He did very well and his voice was pleasant to listen to. I love Freida, but this just was not for me.

As always, I will continue to pick up everything Freida writes. This book does not change my admiration for this author. I would recommend you check it out for yourself.

** I did receive an ARC of the audio book in exchange for my honest opinion. Thank you to #Netgalley & the publishers.

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When Freida McFadden releases a new book, you do anything you can to get your hands on an early copy.

If you're anything like me, and I am sure you are, you also hang on McFadden's every word.

After binge reading The Housemaid and The Housemaid's Secret, multiple times anticipating the release of The Teacher, it was FINALLY mine.

Mine, all mine...

I think McFadden might just break the internet with this one.

I have read and obsessed over every last one of her books, each time a new one releases, I swear its my favorite but I am absolutely, positively sure this time that The Teacher, is definitely my favorite (for now) .

Check out this teaser :

Eve has a good life. She wakes up each day, kisses 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…


From the New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a chilling story of twisted secrets and long-awaited revenge.

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Freida is back with another typical Freida punch. This one was twisty and had me hooked until the end. I'd probably put this one up high on my list for Freida books.

The narrators did a great job too. It kept me feeling involved and I may have binge listened to it in a day.

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Buckle up for a fun ride!
I ate this one up. I just couldn’t wait to see where the story was going. Definitely a dark page-turner. The Teacher was so messed up in such a fun way. When you’re in the mood for a great escape, you can always count on Freida. Her plots can be pretty far fetched and things wrap up a little too nicely, but as far as brain candy goes, this one was a blast. Short chapters and multiple points of view along with some twists (of course) keep the pages turning quickly. Don’t take this one too seriously, just have some fun with it.

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A new book from Freida McFadden is a drop everything, pause your life moment.

A married couple who both teach at Caseham High. Eve teaches Math and has a passion for designer shoes. Nate teaches English, loves Edgar Allen Poe and poetry.

Addie is a student, last year she was involved in a scandal involving a teacher, this year both Eve and Nate will have her in their classes.

Freida is the Queen of fast, easy flowing twist-after-twist-after-twist style thriller. The Teacher is the absolute pinnacle of this style, a cover-to-cover nonstop thrill ride.

You know Freida’s style, but this book has darker themes, you might not expect, sexy, sultry even sleazy but Freida pulls it off perfectly, her writing and characters only enhanced by the excellent narration by Leslie Howard and Danny Monmouth.

Brilliant voice acting brings the characters to life, prepare to be manipulated with some of the most villainous villainy yet, plus some morally grey areas and evil intentions.

If you are the kind of reader who doesn’t get why Freida’s books fill the bestseller lists then this won’t the one to change your mind, everyone else is going to love it.

This might be Freida’s best yet, simply a state of the art thriller.


Thanks to Netgalley and Dreamscape Select

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The Teacher is a fast paced thriller that will make you want to keep reading more and more. It also has such a powerful message about the vulnerability of teenagers. What I really enjoyed about the book is that each chapter had me hooked and I wanted to keep reading. I honestly didn’t like most of the characters but to be honest, Eve and Addie grew on me by the end!
As always, the twists and turns and shocking reveals were there as they always are with Freida’s books! I was given the opportunity by Netgalley to review the advanced reader copy and I was also given the opportunity to listen to the advanced audiobook and I will say that the narrators did an incredible job and made the story very enjoyable. The quality of the audiobook is really great. Thank you Netgalley, Dreamscape Select, Hollywood Upstairs Press for sending this audiobook for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

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As always Freida delivers! This was no exception. I always enjoy her books. And will continue to read anything she puts out. Thank you for the opportunity to read this!!

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𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: 3.75⭐️
𝙶𝚎𝚗𝚛𝚎: thriller/ mystery 📚

𝙼𝚢 𝚃𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚜:
I enjoyed this one but it wasn’t my favorite McFadden read!

𝚁𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎:
Twisty and entertaining reads
High school scandals
Alternating POV
Psychological thrillers
Fast paced and addicting reads

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝙸 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎𝚍:
I was hooked in from the very beginning

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝙸 𝚍𝚒𝚍𝚗’𝚝 𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚛:
There were a few things that’s were just too out there for me and a few things left a bad taste in my mouth

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