I was absolutely riveted from the start. This isn't the type of psychological thriller where you kind of roll your eyes and think "why are you doing this". This is the type where you completely understand why Meredith is doing what she is doing. The concept of a psychiatrist going completely unhinged after the lose of her husband could be cringe-y but this was completely addicting. Not only does Meredith have an issue with suffering from serious grief, but she makes some very unethical decisions regarding her patience and her practice. I was on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next and I wasn't not disappointed. This was deceit written right and I will be thinking about this book for awhile.

WHAT DID I JUST READ??? I finished this book yesterday and have had to sit with it for a while to gather my thoughts. I was drawn in from the beginning of the story.

Meredith is a psychiatrist who is left reeling after a tragedy turns her world upside down. She eventually comes into contact with Gabriel, a man who is linked to her tragic past. She develops somewhat of an obsession with him after seeing how happy he seems, while her life is still in shambles. Gabriel then ends up in her office as a patient, and while she knows it is completely unethical to treat him, she feels drawn to him and she takes him on as a patient. Soon Meredith is even worse off than she was before, and her life keeps spiraling.

This was a very interesting book that held my attention and kept me wondering where the story was headed. Meredith was a bit like a train wreck. Her life was falling apart and she was making it worse, but I couldn’t not keep reading. The twist was something that I had seen coming, but then the twist after the twist had my jaw dropping. The FINAL twist was what got me though. It’s been 24 hours and I’m still not sure how I feel about it. It’s almost like it was thrown in for shock value, and it could have been left out and the book would have been fine. So I’m rating 3.5 stars rounded up to 4.

It’s definitely worth the read, but the ending fell flat for me. So thankful to NetGalley, Atria Books, an Vi Keeneland for the opportunity to read this book and share my thoughts.

Tense and twisty, this book should have been five stars. But we'll get to that in a minute.

I loved the premise of this novel. Meredith McCall's life has been turned upside down. Once the wife of a beloved hockey player, Meredith knows all about addiction and loss. She's trying to pick her life up, but when someone tied to her grief shows up in her world, she becomes obsessed.

As Meredith quickly begins to unravel, the question becomes: who's obsessed with who?

I really enjoyed most of this book. The back and forth between the past and the present kept me going, and I was devastated for Meredith and what her life had become after the choices her husband makes. For most of the book, this was a solid five stars. I loved the pacing, I loved the backstory, I loved being in Meredith's head and she began to lose her mind and make insane choices.

That said, the end of this book gave me vibes of another book that has eventually become a TV series. I won't name names because I don't want to spoil anything, but because of this, the end was a let down for me. I thrive on new ideas and this just didn't stick the landing. Maybe next time?

Our July pick for @thrillersbythebookclub.MKE was THE UNRAVELING by Vi Keeland!

Thank you @atriabooks for partnering with us and sending us copies! All 24 of us made it to book club this month 🥰

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I was immediately drawn in and read the first 100 pages in one sitting. I love psychological thrillers and this one was super binge-worthy. It was juicy that the main character is a psychiatrist and we get a glimpse into some dynamics with a patient 👀

This was the author’s thriller debut — our thriller book club had a great time discussing the spice level 😂 some members thought it was VERY spicy while the romance readers in the group didn’t find it as spicy 🤣

The twist at the end shocked me 😮 I really enjoyed this one!

AAhh this book was SO fun! The title is absolutely perfect because you're really reading a novel of a woman straight up losing her mind - and honestly, she had every right to!

Meredith is a psychiatrist who loses all grip on reality and her ethical standards after her husband uses her prescription pad to write himself oxy prescriptions and ends up killing himself and a mother and child in a car accident while under the influence. It's devastating and heartbreaking on so many levels. When Meredith runs into the husband/father of the mother and daughter that her husband killed, she spirals out of control. One wild coincidence after another happens and we witness what happens when you just keep toeing the line....

This book had surprises I didn't even know to look for. It kept me guessing and questioning everything. I couldn't put it down and was always eager to pick it back up when I had. The plot was well developed, exciting, and totally thrilling. I felt empathy for Meredith even while shaking my head at all the bad decisions she just couldn't help herself from making.

This book would translate to a mini series so well. It's edgy, sexy, and super well executed. Overall, this book was fantastic and I very highly recommend!

Thank you to Atria and NetGalley for the copy.

Buckle up because this book is a wild ride. From start to finish, I did not know who to believe. I was shocked repeatedly throughout even until the very last page. If you are a fan of the show or book ‘You’ plus you like some spice in your psychological thrillers, then this is the book for you. Thanks to Net Galley, Vi Keeland, and Atria Books for allowing me to review this one. This one had me questioning everything I thought with each turn of the page. Grab your copy today, and I can bet you won’t be disappointed.

𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: 4.5⭐️
𝙶𝚎𝚗𝚛𝚎: thriller 📚

𝙼𝚢 𝚃𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚜:
I love a good thriller with some spice, and this one delivered!

𝚁𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎:
Psychological thrillers
Crazy stalkers
Unexpected endings
Entertaining and addicting reads
Psychiatrist FMC
NYC setting
Dark and suspenseful reads
Dual timelines

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝙸 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎𝚍:
The ending!
Short chapters

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝙸 𝚍𝚒𝚍𝚗’𝚝 𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚛:
The characters could have used a little more depth

The Unraveling is a thriller that will leave you with your jaw on the floor! From the minute I picked up the book I did not want to stop reading. Vi Keeland did an amazing job of keeping the plot of the book completely unpredictable. There were several times I gasped loudly at the unexpected events.

I’ve read every one of Vi Keeland’s books. She is known for her romance writing, and she brings the spice to The Unraveling, but her writing as a thriller author was outstanding! She takes us on a wild ride with Meredith as she “unravels” but you will never guess how it ends!

I suggest going in blind. It just makes the experience that much more amazing! I truly hope Vi writes another thriller. I am here for it!

ɴᴇᴛɢᴀʟʟᴇʏ ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ || THE UNRAVELING [thank you to @atriabooks and @netgalley for my #gifted copy!]

This book was a quick, easy to read thriller that I loved discussing with Thrillers by the Book Club this month! Per usual, I fell into the minority about it - but as a romance reader in a thriller book club, it’s not that unusual!

And I wouldn’t change it for anything!

Title: The Unraveling by Vi Keeland
Genre: Thriller, Suspense
Format: Physical + Audio
Star Rating: ★★★☆☆

ꜱᴜᴍᴍᴀʀʏ:
New York City psychiatrist Meredith McCall is reeling from a terrible loss, leaving her feeling adrift. She becomes obsessed with Gabriel Wright, a man with whom she shares a tragic connection, as she struggles to understand why his life seems intact while hers is in disarray. When Gabriel unknowingly becomes her patient, Meredith knows treating him is ethically wrong but can't turn him away. As she becomes more entangled, her life and career spiral further out of control, reaching a breaking point she never anticipated.

ᴍʏ ᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜᴛꜱ:
It’s hard to put my thoughts on this book into words without giving too much away, but I’ll say this. I enjoyed the ride, the FMC (while making some really awful decisions) didn’t annoy me too much, and I really enjoyed seeing grief and alcoholism play a different role here than in other thriller books in the past (a la The Girl on the Train). If you’re looking for a fast thriller this summer, I think this would be a good fit!

ʀᴇᴀᴅ ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ʟɪᴋᴇ:
Unlikeable Characters
Alternating Timelines
Open Door Spice
Unexpected Endings
Fast-Paced Reads
Short Chapters

ᴅᴇᴛᴀɪʟꜱ:
GR: 4.1 ⭐️
# of Pages: 304
Pub Date: July 9, 2024

I have loved Vi Keeland’s novels for years and I might be the first to say that every thriller written by a romance author has been a hit. There’s just something about the insidious way romance is used in their thriller plot lines that makes me want to clap, but also has me squirming. Vi Keeland’s The Unraveling is no different, it’s a slow burn thriller with my very favorite type of main character, an unreliable narrator.

We’ve got lies, stalking, ominous footsteps, a too suave man, and a woman on the brink of total mental collapse. Even better? Our MC, Meredith, is a psychiatrist. I swear Vi wrote this for me, because there’s nothing more that I love than a doctor MC that begins to lose it, they drop the plot, and they know better! Meredith even relates with her patients, recognizing the advice she needs to give them is the advice she too needs to take. Further, the line between romance and obsession is so thin here and I think, sadly, that a lot of people set aside what they know they should do, when someone presents as handsome or beautiful and well to do. The classic red flags were waving here, but Meredith was so knee deep in her own wounds to see them. It’s realistic and it’s creepy, and I love it.

I absolutely devoured this book and I hope that Vi gives us more thrillers in the future.

The Unraveling by Vi Keeland
Narrators: Courtney Patterson and Aidan Snow
Rating: 3.5 stars
Pub date: 7/9

Thank you so much to Atria Books for my advanced copy and to Simon Audio for my complimentary audiobook.

“The Unraveling” is a gripping psychological thriller that dives deep into the dark side of obsession. Meredith McCall, a New York City psychiatrist, is struggling after a huge personal loss. When she runs into Gabriel Wright, a man connected to her past tragedy, she becomes fixated on him. Things get really messy when Gabriel shows up as a patient in her office, seeming like he doesn’t recognize her. Meredith knows it's a bad idea to treat him, but she can't resist, leading her down a dangerous path.

I picked this up because of all the amazing reviews I’ve seen for it, and I’m glad that I did. Keeland's storytelling kept me hooked with plenty of twists and turns. Meredith is a complicated character—she's not exactly likable, but her unraveling is fascinating to watch. Her decisions are questionable and made me wonder about her sanity, which added to the drama.

The book moves at a good pace and keeps the tension high. Some scenes felt over-the-top, and you have to suspend your disbelief at times and go with it. The suspense and unexpected moments made it worth reading. The ending is satisfying, if a bit rushed, but that last chapter surprised me in a good way.

I was able to read and listen to this one, and both narrators did an amazing job bringing the characters and tension to life.

Overall, this is a fun, suspenseful read and a great thriller debut from romance author Vi Keeland. If you enjoy psychological thrillers, this one is worth picking up!

Love Vi Keeland and jumped at the chance to read this book. However, I don't think it was a good writing style and maybe not the best genre pick. It was okay and I did enjoy it some, but it wasn't my favorite and not something I think was memorable per se. Check it out for yourself, you might disagree!

Poorly written You fanfic.

Booksource: Netgalley in exchange for review.

I was going to one star but it was better than that.

Such a binge worth thrillers with a train-wreck of an MC! The grief and self-punishment she puts herself through is astounding. I did struggle with the lack of moral and ethical compass that was broken not once but repeatedly with the acknowledgement that it was wrong…also repeatedly. Overall I think I solid thriller from an author I recently learned has written this book as her debut in this genre. Overall a great start and I’d read others from her in this vein again!

More formal review to be placed on social media.

Meredith has been through an unspeakable tragedy, and can’t seem to get her life back on track. She doesn’t feel like she deserves to get her life back. As a result m she often finds herself walking for hours a day through the streets of New York with no purpose to her life. Until one day, she goes into a coffee shop and in walks Gabriel, with whom she shares this unimaginable tragedy. He doesn’t see her-and she can’t believe the fact that he seems to be going on with his life as normal when she can’t move past what’s happened. How can they both have such varying reactions? Is he faking it? She decides to follow him and find out.
Her therapist soon advises her against this and into a healthier routine and next thing she knows Gabriel walks into her office for an appointment. She knows it’s morally and ethically wrong, but since he doesn’t recognize her, she just can’t turn him away…
This story was dark and seductive, secretive and alluring. I had hoped for more thrills, but this was was an entertaining psychological experience.
Thanks to Atria Books and NetGalley for this eArc in exchange for my review.

Thank you Atria Books for my #gifted copy of The Unraveling! #AtriaPartner #TheUnraveling #ViKeeland #atriabooks #EmilyBestlerBooks

𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠
𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: 𝐕𝐢 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝
𝐏𝐮𝐛 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

★★★★★

This book! Go into this one blind! I kept seeing reviews for this one so I decided to give it a try and I’m so glad that I did. This was so an addictive read and I was obsessed with this story about obsession! This is the type of book that once you finished, you immediately wanted to talk to someone about. Vi Keeland, bravo! This book was absolutely amazing! I had to pick my jaw up off the floor once I finished this one!

Meredith McCall is a psychiatrist who lost her husband in a terrible accident car accident. When she crosses paths with the man whom she has a tragic connection, Gabriel Wright, she starts to have an unhealthy obsession with him. She starts to notice that he is doing so well, while she is struggling with the loss of her husband. One day, Gabriel walks into her office as a new patient, unaware of who Meredith is and how the two of them are connected by tragedy. Meredith cannot bring herself to turn him away, and her life and career continue to unravel.

🏒Psychological Thriller
🏒Dual Timelines
🏒Romance
🏒Obsessions
🏒Lots of Twists
🏒Addictive
🏒A Crazy Ending!

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Very bingable story. I did figure out the twists fairly early on, but it kept me entertained and wanting to see how it unraveled. Very morally grey main character frustrated me at times, but I enjoyed it overall. 3.75 rounded to 4

Brilliant and so very well written. I was mind blown by this book and I loved every page!! This is a must read book.

4.5 Stars

This book wowed me. I’ve been in a slump recently and I love the concept of obsessed/stalker types in thrillers like these. If you like the show You on Netflix you’ll love this book. There are some slower parts near the middle, and I wish we got a little more backstory with the dual timeline within the book, but other than that I could not put this book down. I really really enjoyed the story, I was shocked at the twists at the end and way that last chapter wrapped everything up. I haven’t felt this engaged in a book in a while, and my jaw was on the floor at the end of the book. If you’re a thriller fan I highly recommend and suggest you check this one out! It’s a fast read with short chapters! I cannot wait to pick up more by this author!

Thank you Emily Bestler & Atria for the advanced copy of this book!

Vi Keeland is amazing with her words and writing. This was her first psychological thriller type of book with a dash of spice and nailed it.

I recommend!!