Vi Keeland's newest, The Unraveling, is a different type of book than we normally get from Ms. Keeland, but it's just as good and grabs you from the beginning.

Psychiatrist Meredith crosses paths with Gabriel, who she shares a tragic connection with and the book deals in both now and in the past with Meredith's experiences. She can't understand how he is dealing so well with everything that happened in their lives the way he is and stalks him.

I didn't expect to dislike Meredith as much as I did, but her obsession with Gabriel and then when she treats him as a patient, gave me the chills in all the best ways.

There were plot twists and turns that I didn't see coming and I was hooked until the very end.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

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The book is brilliant and this is something very different and yet so familiar from Vi Keeland. Her writing style is special and has the power to draw you into the story, to awaken a spectrum of feelings in you. This thriller fulfilled all my expectations because it described all the pain and emotions that the main character of the book experienced after the loss. She could not cope with the professional and private aspects of her life and in one moment of weakness she faced panic attacks, paranoia, insomnia, guilt. ,.. The end of the book is just as it should be and I am very satisfied. Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for this opportunity, the book has the highest recommendations from me.

When psychiatrist Meredith McCalls world implodes with grief and a disciplinary panel suspends her from practice for a year she is lost, drowning in sorrow and drinking too much.
A chance sighting of Gabriel who plays a big part in Meredith’s downward spiral when she observes him laughing and looking happy, this starts her in a quest to find out how he could act unaffected unlike her and she’s starts stalking him finding out all she can about his life now.
When Gabriel turns up as a new patient when Meredith returns to work she’s unsure if he knows she’s been stalking him or genuinely needs counselling.
As their involvement turns physical therefore completely taboo and obsessive Meredith realises she has a lot to lose and could be struck off completely.
This story is quite dark with twists I didn’t see coming and as the book changes from past to present we have more depth and insight into the characters which helped as I didn’t particularly like Meredith’s character at first, for a psychiatrist ‘physician heal thyself’ certainly didn’t seem to apply.
The full reveal at the end is a complete surprise and one I didn’t see coming and really shocked me. The finale was good but my expectations were a little let down.
My thanks to net galley and publisher for the opportunity to review this book honestly.

I have only known Vi Keeland’s work to be romance or romantic comedy adjacent so I was not sure what to expect going in while reading the unraveling. I was not familiar with her game. What an intriguing read this was. A touch of forbidden love and a whole lot of thrill! I finished this in one sitting, that should tell you everything.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria book for generously providing me an arc of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I was utterly captivated by this devilishly intricate tale! It may be Vi's debut in this genre, but I beg her to continue!

The Unraveling is brimming with unexpected twists, thrilling turns and constant second-guessing! It's the epitome of perfection!👌🏻

Meredith and Gabriel each have a painful past, intertwined with one another’s tragedies. Now, almost two years after the night that changed everything, their paths have crossed again. Does Gabriel know who Meredith is? Should she see him as a psychiatry patient, even though she could lose her license? She is crossing every line, but she can’t help how drawn she is to Gabriel. There is an obsession, but it’s hard to say whose is more dangerous.

This book has it all; thrills, taboo attraction, mystery, stalking, murder. I couldn’t put it down and at first, I was little annoyed with the ending, but the epilogue turned it around and I loved the twist!

Thank you to Vi Keeland, Atria/Emily Bestler Books, and NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. Publish date is July 9th.

I’ve been a fan of Vi Keeland’s romance books for years. Even though psychological thrillers are not my usual genre, I couldn’t wait to give this one a read from one of my well loved authors. Ah, this one was something. This story is mostly told in Meredith McCall’s first person POV. In the first 30%-40% of this book we alternate between “then” and “now” and start to get a sense of the tragedy that has befallen Meredith and how she is dealing with it. While I was invested from the start, I felt like the first part of the book was mostly background. As we get caught up to only the “now,” Meredith begins unraveling (as the title suggests) and starts playing with fire on a professional and personal level and the action really picks up. Meredith was a very likable and relatable character. Gabriel was a bit of a mystery and learning more about him was as much of a compulsion for me as it was for Meredith. The plot was entertaining and engaging with a few twists and turns that kept me turning the pages to see what happened next. I felt like I knew where this story was going and was glad to see Meredith get a satisfying resolution to her trauma and unraveling. But that ending and the last paragraph on the last page? That was psychological thriller gold. Kudos to Vi Keeland for a job well done on her debut thriller. If you like thrillers, I’d definitely recommend giving this one a read.

Thank you to Atria/Emily Bestler Books and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

I have to admit I am not a mystery reader, but if Vi writes it, I at least read it. It is a bit strange to read this book and to know, that there is no Love story there. Mer behaved a bit strange after a tragedy and it took her twelve month to work again. She had a hart time living with herself. The end was very strange and kind of open to each imagination. All in all a good book, but I still prefer her romance books, because she is so good with them.

Psychiatrist Meredith McCall has experienced a devastating loss. When she crosses paths with the man with whom she shares a tragic connection, she follows him, sparking an unhealthy obsession. Despite ethical concerns, when the man shows up at her office as a new patient, Meredith decides to treat him, deepening their connection and further complicating her unraveling life and career.

If you’re looking for a spicy suspense where the MC makes bad decision after bad decision… this is it! The story flips between the past and present, as the stories of the tragic accident and Meredith’s life both unravel before your eyes. I couldn’t put it down!

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.

First off thank you to Netgalley and Atria books for giving me a copy of this book!!

THIS BOOK RIGHT HERE!! I knew I loved VI... This book had me hooked from the get go and I could not put this down! Its full of twists and turns and my mind has been completely blown!!

I have been in a bit of a book slump and this book right here is exactly what I needed... Something different to give my brain a little reset!!

Phenomenal Job Vi!

A thrilling twisted tale, devouring the words from start to finish, I couldn’t even imagine how this would end. Suspense and breath holding moments in every chapter, this introduction to this genre from Vi Keeland was fantastic! And that ending, I did not see that coming!

I’m a big fan of Vi Keeland’s romance novels and when I heard she was branching out and writing her first psychological thriller, I was excited and couldn’t wait to read it.

The Unraveling…yes, it is not a romance but not exactly a thriller either. I would call it suspenseful with some dark romance undertones. First and foremost, it’s a story of Meredith’s obsession and guilt, all because of a tragic tragedy. We see and feel everything from her POV. The first 35% of the story was told in an alternating timeline between the past and present, so we get to see the cause and effect happening almost side by side as Meredith experienced them. So her guilt and obsession with Gabriel was almost understandable but also quite deranged. However, if you’re familiar with Vi Keeland’s work, you know not everything is as it seems and there’s going to be a twist or two. And she doesn’t disappoint! The last 20% of the book will have you questioning everything you thought you have already figured out and then BAM! That ending was unbelievable! That’s it. I need to go think about Meredith and Gabriel some more.

Overall, it was an entertaining and twisted read. A good first suspense/mystery story by Vi Keeland.

This book releases July 9th, 2024.

Thank you Atria/Emily Bestler Books via NetGalley for this ARC.

Hello, You.

The book makes a cheeky reference to what definitely influenced this book. I kind of wish it didn't have dial timelines - because the present took way too long to drag out before we get some movement that isn't just an endless time loop Meredith finds herself in.

It's soapy and extreme but the last sentence ties it all together in a wtf moment that puts this right up with some of my favorite Alice Feeney novels.

Woah...what did I just read???? I could not out this book down! So many twists and turns!!! And that ending??????? I was up until 3:30am reading this. I had to re-read that last chapter a few times because I just couldn't believe it!

This book was EXCELLENT!!!

This was a different from any of the previous books I've read by Vi Keeland, and one that I greatly enjoyed. I had to remind myself on multiple occasions that I was reading VK, not Frieda McFadden. It was well written, and the plot execution was superb.

The plot consists of two people, Meredith and Gabriel, coping with the aftermath of loss of their loved ones. They are connected via the loss. Meredith sets on a journey to discover how and why Gabriel is able to move on with her life, while she can't seem to find a purpose in hers. In doing so, things get messy. You can expect some plot twists along the way. By the end of the story, everything is nicely wrapped up. After some reveals, I was left feeling a little sad for Meredith.

Overall, I had a good time reading this and would recommend it to anyone interested in a thriller/suspense with a touch of romance.

That ending left me reeling. I'm left feeling a sense of wtf was really true! Was all of this Gabriel's idea? Did he manipulate Rebecca into this? This book was left open with so many questions. Perfect for a book club and buddy read to be able to bounce these thoughts and ideas around. It was a thrilling ride and had me on the edge of my seat to figure out what was going on and who was in the wrong here! It definitely kept me interested and I highly enjoyed this new side of Vi Keeland.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and was so excited I was able to read a debut thriller by Vi Keeland! Having read multiple romance novels of hers, I was excited to read The Unraveling. This debut novel is a psychological thriller centered around Meredith, the main protagonist and her traumatic connection to Gabriel. Meredith is a psychiatrist and through her own actions (or lack there-of), ends up accepting Gabriel as a patient, with the impression that he has no idea who she is. Twists and turns, and psychological games occur throughout the story. I really enjoyed reading her thoughts and how Meredith became paranoid and dealing with the grief of her tragedy. It was also interesting to see how Vi wove the grief of two people together, with a psychology twist. There were some spicy scenes, and they fit well in the plot twists and turns. I could definitely see some comparisons to You, the series on Netflix. There even is a reference in the book to it. I gave it a 4 star only because I felt that some of the story was predictable. Overall, the writing captivated me and kept me on my toes. I would absolutely recommend for a quick psychological thriller with a quick plot, refreshing plot, and a little spice.

I am a huge fan of Vi Keeland and was so excited to read a book from her that was outside of her normal genre. I’m so glad I took the leap and read this book. I really can’t say much about the storyline without giving it away but it’s a mystery & thriller with psychological elements. It reminded me of Edgar Allen Poe’s work and I mean that as a huge compliment. The main characters, Meredith and Gabriel are well developed. Their intertwining backstories are intricately weaved and the supporting characters bring twists that I was not expecting. Nothing is as it seems in this book and I couldn’t stop reading it because it just enthralled me. The ending was so very unexpected and I am still reeling from it. I would love to read more books like this from Vi Keeland because she did such an incredible job putting this story together. I definitely recommend it and will likely be reading it again.

In the face of Meredith's grief, she starts making numerous ethically grey decisions. Her behavior is nothing short of unhinged, and the sad thing is, as a psychiatrist, she knows full well that what she's doing is wrong and wreaks of a cry for help. She has an itch, a need to know certain things, and it's this that will surely lead to her doom.

I have to admit I was wondering how Vi was going to redeem Meredith, because she was just so desperately stupid, she kept making all these stupid choices, behaving increasingly self destructively. I wanted to smack her actually, even while I was feeling for her so much because I knew it was the grief talking. And then that ending, wtf?! So good! When I heard Vi had written a thriller, I knew I had to read it, and damn did it live up to my expectations. It's twisty, entertaining, and the ending is perfectly nuts. I can't wait for Vi to write another thriller now.

Meredith is a therapist in therapy herself after facing unimaginable tragedy. She is struggling to put herself back together when a chance encounter with a man she shares a tragic connection to occurs. The same man shows up to her office as a patient and Meredith is left to wonder if it is all coincidental, or is something more sinister happening?

This was so good, I couldn’t put it down! It reminded me a bit of Girl on the Train with its unreliable narrator who is lost in tragedy and alcoholism. I really enjoyed the cat and mouse feel of the book and the slow reveal of what happened to Meredith, her husband, and how it connects to Gabriel. This is a juicy tale of obsession and crossing lines and I ate it up with a spoon! If you enjoy a good domestic suspense thriller with excellent build up, you’ll love this book.

Thank you to Vi Keeland, Atria books, and netgalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review,