I really enjoyed this one! I liked the suspense, the twists and turns, and the added romance. It had me second guessing throughout and left me a little speechless! I was not disappointed!

Meredith is a NYC psychiatrist who ends up having a patient walk into her office that she has ties to that he seems unaware of. She knows treating him crosses all sorts of lines but she can't seem to turn him away. Thus begins the twisty cat and mouse psychological thriller. A literary thriller this is not but it is one that I flew through and could not put down. An additive story great for funs of the series/show You.


Many thanks to NetGalley and Atria for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Wow. This book was addictive! I couldn’t put it down!

A little predictable but not not fully. But the end!! Wow!

A fun book with a roller coaster of thoughts!


Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this copy to review!

The moment I learned that Vi Keeland was stepping into the realm of psychological thrillers, I couldn't contain my excitement. With a reputation built on captivating romance, I was eager to see how she would tackle a completely different genre. After finishing this thrilling ride, I can affirm that my anticipation was well-founded! This book is a rollercoaster of suspense and intrigue, filled with twists that will leave you breathless.

Embarking on this journey without prior knowledge is definitely the way to go, as the surprises unfold in delightful ways. It’s important to note that whilst it fits within the psychological thriller category, it leans significantly into romantic suspense territory. Although it’s not strictly a romance, the presence of steamy moments adds a familiar flavor that fans of her work – like myself – will appreciate. This marks her bold entry into the world of thrillers, and I am eagerly awaiting what she has in store next. With a gripping plot and an engaging style, this debut thriller certainly sets a high bar for future stories in this new direction.

Woah! That ending!! This book was great, full if Suspense and emotion. I was drawn in directly from the start and as a counselor myself I struggled along with Meridith and her ethical decisions.

Overall great read!!

Ok I am going to preface this by saying I love pretty much ALL of the Vi Keeland romantic fiction books. I was BEYOND excited to get the ARC for this book. While her intro into the thriller/erotic thriller genre was interesting, and definitely unpredictable I think that in and of itself was the issue. The narrator was completely unreliable (again totally expected in the genre) but also really unlikable. I just didn't want to root for her at all. I didn't love pretty much anyone in this story, and therefore wasn't fully invested. The ending while surprising wasn't like life affirmingly crazy.

Tropes:
unreliable narrator
single POV
Forbidden/unethical romance

Anyways I will continue to read Vi Keeland's romances with joy, and utmost happiness. But I will probably not be as excited about the next in the erotic thriller.

Thank you to the team that allowed me this ARC opportunity!

Holy cow, this story was truly one that kept you on the edge of your seat. I seriously did not know how to feel throughout this story and the fact that Meredith crossed so many lines made me feel so uneasy but you could not stop reading what would happen next. This story of obsession and tragedy. Be prepared to go into this story will make you leave the world because you will not want to put it down.

I loved this book from an author who is extremely talented at writing romance titles as well. This book kept you thinking and guessing.

Very entertaining, fast paced thriller that kept me guessing. I loved the set up of the story from the beginning, you are left unsure if the MC is an unreliable narrator. I really enjoyed the stalking trope in this book and will definitely read more from this author.

I already knew I loved Vi's romance novels. Now to have her taking on a psychological thriller?! Yes please. This book was amazing. I loved the story. The twists and turns kept me flipping the pages needing more. I really don't want to say too much because I feel you need to go in blind and be blown away. I really hope this isn't out last thriller from Vi!

This one i had such high hopes for and it just missed the mark for me. I may have needed to be in a better head space for this, or maybe it just wasn't for me at all, who knows but I do know some loved this one - maybe I'd give it ago later on down the road.

I received a copy from Netgalley, of this thriller. I couldn't put this down, so many twists and turns! And the end!!!! holy crap ! Recommend for people who like vibes of You - by caroline kepnes...

4 stars!

This was one of the best psychological thrillers i have read to date. As soon as i finished reading this i looked to see what else this author had written and was shocked to see that normally she writes ROMANCE?!?! say WHAT?!?! PLEASE WRITE MORE THRILLERS!!! this gave me Freida McFadden vibes because i was left with my mouth open yelling WHAT THE HECK so many times throughout this book. so creepy but so insanely genius. i loved this one from start to finish.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, the publisher, and author for allowing me to review this book in exchange for my honest review. I really enjoyed this book. It has a little bit of everything - romance, suspense, humor. It kept me guessing and turning the pages. I can’t wait to read more from this author. Thank you again!

The Unraveling by Vi Keeland is a wild ride of emotions, full of romance, tension, and some seriously steamy moments. The story follows two characters who are both carrying their own baggage, and it’s all about them slowly unraveling their pasts while trying to figure out their messy relationship.

The chemistry between the main characters is off the charts — they have that perfect mix of tension and attraction. It’s definitely a slow burn, but in a way that keeps you hooked and dying to see where things go. The characters are flawed, relatable, and go through some pretty intense personal growth, which makes the romance feel earned.

While there are some heavy emotional moments, the book has a good balance of fun and lightheartedness too. There are moments that will make you laugh and others that might make you tear up. The pacing can be a bit slow here and there, but once you get into it, you’re invested in these characters and their journey.

If you’re into love stories with a little bit of drama, a lot of chemistry, and characters who really have to work for their happily ever after, this one’s definitely worth the read.

This was surprisingly good. I really liked this one. It had me feeling on edge the entire time. I would recommend this one.

The Unraveling by Vi Keeland is a compelling, emotional romance that explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. The story follows two damaged souls, Luca and Eden, who meet under unexpected circumstances and are drawn to each other despite their painful pasts. As their connection deepens, they must navigate the challenges of healing from trauma while trying to build a future together. With intense chemistry, heart-wrenching moments, and plenty of passion, Keeland crafts a beautifully written story that will resonate with fans of emotional, slow-burn romances.

4 1/2 Stars

What a crazy ride!

First of all, the title of this book is so fitting that it just isn't funny!

The characters in this book were completely messed up. I know they'd been through some traumatic losses but still.....messed up. The main character, Meredith logics things in her head that are clearly imbalanced but she has a way of making it "seem" logical if she works at it hard enough. The whole situation is tragic. Then it takes the entire book to find out step by step exactly how the "situation" played out.

It's a good book and a twisty one and I enjoyed it all. Did I find some of it a bit far fetched? Yes, probably, but it didn't diminish my enjoyment of the book.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for the chance to read the e-arc The Unraveling by Vi Keeland.

I went into reading this mostly blind. The only real things I knew were that the main character, Meredith McCall, is a successful psychiatrist in NYC happily married to a pro-hockey player husband, Connor. But her happiness is short lived. Instead, she finds herself alone and trying to pick up the pieces following a tragic accident that affected her and another family. She becomes obsessed with Gabriel Wright, the person who lost his family to such an extent that she sets aside morale and ethical behavior to take him on as a patient. What follows is a twisty game and lots of intrigue. I loved the pacing, and after a slow start, the tension kept me reading. Short chapters definitely helped move the story along.

My only complaint is that the ending might have been wrapped up a little too easily, but I liked getting Gabriel’s point of view. I will be on the lookout for other thrillers written by this author. 4/5 star read

I loved this amazing book! I devoured it! I wanted it to linger on at the same time. Characters are believable and you sometimes love to hate them. There were times my jaw just dropped! Oh my gosh it’s so good.