I really wanted to like this book, but I found the main character so, so dumb. I was hoping for redemption by the ending, but it didn't happen. The writing was clunky too, for example there were overused phrases (these days) and excessive references to psychiatry ethical rules. Especially for a main character who had much bigger (ahem) ethical problems than patient confidentiality. I often have a hard time with books and even movies where there is not a character I can root for, so that may be part of my problem with this one. For a book that was supposed to be suspenseful, twisty and sexy, it was none of the above.

I hate to say it, but I didn’t enjoy this book. It was not for me.

I voluntarily reviewed this book.

This book was not what I was expecting. I did like the shock factor, but the storyline itself wasn't my favorite.
I'm such a huge Vi Keeland fan and I've loved everything I've read, until this one. It was such a struggle for me to get into. I did end up finishing the book, but it didn't hold my attention like her others.
Pros:
Shock factor
Suspense ish
Cons:
Not relatable
Characters unlikeable
Hard to keep your focus
I really wanted to love it and I didn't.

Read this within about 12 hours off and on, it captivated me immediately. For a debut thriller from Keeland, I found this really well done. We have Meredith our psychiatrist FMC who is an unreliable and honestly incredibly frustrating narrator, making many decisions that caused my eyes to roll. I guessed some things through my constant mental back and forth as the story went on, but ultimately the eventual big twist AND the very last chapter when in an alternate character's POV, I was absolutely shocked. Everyone is nuts here and nobody can be trusted! Really enjoyed this one.

This book left me with mixed feelings.

Meredith is a psychiatrist married to a famous hockey player. An injury during a game puts him on medical leave while he is recovering; however, he isn’t doing well not being able to play hockey. He becomes addicted to pain pills. When he is cut off from his doctor so he can start physical therapy to get him back out on the ice he instead steals Meredith’s prescription pad. One night while during under the influence there is an accident. He dies after hitting a family. The majority of the novel is about how Meredith deals with not only her grief, but also her guilt for not seeing the signs in her husband and “allowing” him to steal her pad. She feels the accident was her fault just as much as her husband’s. One day she sees the husband of the family from the accident and she isn’t able to understand how he is happy. He lost his family, so he “shouldn’t” be able to be happy. This starts a dangerous downward spiral as Meredith crosses both personal and professional lines to understand the husband who lost his family.

I have read a handful of other books by this author and generally enjoy her work. I guessed a lot of the twists in this one. The story left me feeling very uncomfortable at times, but I think that was the point as a lot of professional lines were crossed. There were a few holes in the story or maybe I just wanted to know more about a character’s motives. You definitely get the sense that Meredith is unraveling with both internal and external factors at play pulling her apart.

THE UNRAVELING by Vi Keeland
This story was impossible to put down! The psychological thriller genre is definitely something Ms. Keeland should continue. As soon as I thought I knew how things were heading, it twisted and turned in another direction. The ending was not expected! This is 5 stars.

I read my first book from this author more than 10 years ago and since then I think I have read almost all her books. When I saw this thriller I knew I had to read it, and let me tell you it was simply addictive and impossible to put down.
If you like twisty and intriguing stories you need to read this one.

Thank you Simon & Schuster Audio Atria Books Libro.fm and NetGalley for this complimentary audiobook and gifted copy.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 by Author Vi Keeland released July 9, 2024.

I don’t know where to start with this one. The story flew by. I loved how Meredith was self aware. She knew her actions were wrong but was compelled to continue. I don’t want to give anything away so all I will say is that I was definitely feeling a certain way towards the end. Possibly wishing for another book. Then Gabriel speaks his last line. Great job Ms. Keeland. Really crept up on me.

A new genre from an already-loved author! This was SO intriguing I read it in 3 sittings which is NOT common for me with books. I already know Vi Keeland was a talented writer, but I really hope we get more thrills from her in the future! Thank you so much for the copy!

What an amazing book. I love this new side to Vi Keeland and really hope this isn’t the last we see of her psychological thriller side.

This story follows Meredith and her “quest” to find peace after all the circumstances revolving around her husband’s death. She goes through so many different stages during this book and discovers more than she bargained for. She begins to question every thing she knows about herself and the lives around her.

I really don’t want to give much away. I really think it’s best to go into this without any specific information.

This is definitely one of VI’s best books.

WTF did I just read? The plot had me intrigued and I couldn't put it down. However the story was quite unbelievable, my jaw was literally hanging open in public from reading some scenes. Also, what the heck was that last chapter? I had to read the last paragraph multiple times and I'm still not sure on what was going on.

I had read a lot of Vi Keeland's romance books in the past and was surprised to see that she had written a thriller. Overall, it was enjoyable but not my favorite.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

I was swept away in this cat and mouse with stalker vibes thriller. I was hooked from the very first page and you will be too. I highly recommend this one it's one of the best I have read in a long time. Will definitely be reading more from this author. Thank you Netgalley and Atria books for the ARC in exchange for my review.

We followsMeredith McCall, a NYC psychiatrist who is struggling with a profound loss.
Her life takes a dark turn when she becomes obsessed with Gabriel Wright, a man connected to her past tragedy.
This story explores obsession, grief, and mental health
This is a gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seats
Thanks netgalley

The Unraveling by Vi Keeland follows Meredith a few years after loosing her husband still grappling with the grief. When she runs into a man who also suffered a tragic loss, she develops an unhealthy relationship with him. She continues to self destructive until it all comes to a head, and nothing is as it seems.

I really enjoyed the absolute inability to truly know what was going on during this read. The MC was absolutely unhinged and since this is a first person pov read; I equally felt as unhinged. Not knowing how or where this story was going was engaging. Meredith's absolute train wreck of choices made me emphasize with her for awhile but after awhile I was annoyed and just wanted her to figure it out. Finally, the plot twist, I still don't know what to think or what exactly I should think!

The only thing I didn't enjoy was the plot seemed to lag in the middle. There was a point where I wanted to know what was going on. I wanted a plot twist earlier than 94% into the book. All in all, I did enjoy this read!

Read if you like:
☾psychological thrillers
☾unhinged MCs
☾late plot twists
☾vague endings

I have not read Vi Keeland before and I am very glad I found this one. I liked it very much- I went in with no expectations. It was a taut and suspenseful story with a dash of romance thrown in. I will be on the lookout for more by Keeland!

Wow! This book was intense. The tension never lets up in this story! I read that the author has written romance novels before and this is her first venture into a thriller. It doesn't disappoint!

Meredith is a psychiatrist working in New York. She was living the charmed life until a series of events left her…unraveling. That is all I am going to share. If you want to read this book, I suggest you don't read reviews, or blurbs about the story, just start reading! This kept my attention until the last word. The ending was WILD and made me wonder what I had just read.

Thanks to Atria Books and NetGalley for the ARC of this book.

This was a fast psychological thriller that weaves a tale of obsession and grief with the lines between reality and delusion blurred. It took me on a wild ride! I wouldn’t really say there were twists along the way, but the writing was filled with so much suspense and tension that I couldn’t stop reading. The ending was prefect…I was blinded sided (in a good way) and wasn’t expecting the big reveal at the very end. This is a must read for psychological thriller fans!

The Unraveling is a wild ride. Keeland takes suspense to the next level, with many twists and turns and engaging characters. The ending left me speechless. I would go in blind to fully enjoy this diabolical thriller. I will say I hope there is more to come because there were loose ends for sure.

This book grabbed my attention right away and didn’t let go until the last sentence (which was one final twist). A psychiatrist/patient obsession but for underlying reasons you have to read to believe. The tension between characters was palpable. When I finished reading this I immediately ran to Goodreads to see Keeland’s backlist and found they were almost all steamy romance novels which makes sense because the handful of spicy scenes were spiii-cy but necessary for character development and sexual tension. I also loved that the main character is a psychiatrist seeing a therapist to address her own unreliable truths and psychological baggage.

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I had no idea what I was getting into when I started this book. This was a fun, twisty, keeps you on the edge of your your seat kind of book. This was my first Keeland book. I look forward to reading more.