Thank you Netgalley, Atria Books Publicity and Vi Keeland for this book ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was AMAZING. It had me hooked from start to finish. Every time I thought I had everything figured out, the author would throw a plot twist at me. The ending????? CRAZY, INSANELY GOOD. I need the author to write like 50 more of these thrillers.

The Unraveling by Vi Keeland was my very first psychological thriller slash suspense novel, and I was honored to have been able to read an advanced copy. To say I was shocked and on the edge of my seat with this story was an understatement!!

Meredith is at a crossroads. Not only is she having a difficult time coming to terms with the tragic death of her husband, but she also lives with guilt over the life her husband inadvertently shattered. With her psychiatry license revoked, Meredith is seeking help to heal herself. But life has a funny sense of humor because she's put in the path of none other than Gabriel Wright—a charming professor, and the man whose live was ruined by her husband.

Instantly, Meredith becomes obsessed and begins to follow him. She's consumed by this man but soon realizes just how unhealthy her obsession has become and starts to move on. She's back at work and practicing again. Then everything changes once again when one of her new patients shows up and turns out to be Gabriel himself. Oh, what a tangled web we weave!

As the story progresses, the ride only gets crazier and crazier as more and more truths unravel! I won't say too much as you really have to read it and experience the thrill and mystery as I did, but know this book will take you on so many twisted turns. You may see some things coming, but then you're knocked over by the shock of it all. This is not a story of romance and second chances, so please don't expect a happily ever after for Meredith and Gabriel together... though both characters seem happy and content individually at the end of their journey. But, who knows what could happen as the ending felt more like an open or ambiguous one. At last, Bravo, Bravo, Vi!!! I can't wait to see what else you will bring to this genre 👏.

What the hell did I just read? Okay, first off the writing style was great and flowed perfectly. I flew through this even though it was on the longer side. Second off, I loved that the main characters thought processes were a lot like mine. She really did think of all the angles and possibilities. After reading the ending I feel like I need to reread it all so I can appreciate how fucked up this story really was. I have read a few other books by this author that I enjoyed, but she took her writing to a whole other level with this thriller.

Thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Unraveling by Vi Keeland is the first book I’ve read written by this author and her first dive into psychological thrillers and I hope she writes more because it left me like what?!

Meridith is a psychologist who is just back to work after being off for a year following her husband’s death when she becomes obsessed with Gabriel, a man that shares a tragic past with her. Then he becomes her patient, what could go wrong? After all she only wants to help him.

The characters are great, the plot winding and there are twists I didn’t see coming! I definitely recommend for one of those thrillers that you don’t know what’s going to happen until the very last sentence!

This is totally different than what we're used to from the author and it's definitely not what you'd expect. A psychological thriller that has your mind going one way and it goes another way. It was an enthralling story that had you on the edge of your seat, wondering what was coming next and how it'll end. I definitely didn't see some things coming. I thought it was a bit of a learning curve, especially for the characters. Definitely an enthralling story that also hit all the feels.

As Meredith's world turned upside down, she'll have to face reality and try to get back on track with her work as she slowly tries to make it through a new day. When she and Gabriel finally meet, he seeks therapy but there's a fine line she's about to cross but maybe that's something worth sacrificing. A lot of things happen but the past has a way to come back to haunt you and secrets find their way out. Maybe the real truth will be revealed... Will both get the closure they need?...

New York City psychiatrist Meredith McCall has just suffered a tragic loss and her life seems to be impossibly adrift. Unexpectedly she runs into Gabriel Wright, with whom she has a tragic connection. Over the next few days this chance encounter turns into an unhealthy obsession she Meredith begins to follow Gabriel around the city. Unexpectedly, Gabriel shows up at Meredith’s office looking for therapy, but she can’t bring herself to turn him away due to her unhealthy obsession. As she begins to see Gabriel, her life continues to unravel almost to the point of no return.

Vi Keeland’s “The Unraveling” is an excellent psychotic thriller with just a little bit of spice to keep the reader interested. The action begins almost immediately from the beginning of the book and doesn’t stop until the final twist at the end. 4/5 stars for a fun read that’ll keep you entertained throughout.

📜The Unraveling
✍️Vi Keeland
📠Atria Books
📚Mystery/Thriller, Fiction
🗓️Pub date: July 9, 2024

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✨Thank you @NetGalley and @atriabooks for providing me with an Advanced Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

✨Meredith McCall, a NYC psychiatrist, begins a dangerous obsession after she starts following a man who has a disturbing past, much like her own.

✨After a tragic event that drastically changes both of their lives, she wonders how he is able to appear so happy when her life is falling apart at the seams.

✨On administrative leave from her job, and forced to enter into counseling herself, Meredith is faced with her inner demons, who she was, and who she is now.

✨I wasn’t as captivated by this book as I thought I’d be. I found it a bit slow at times.

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I received The Unraveling ARC and I was so happy since I am a huge fan of Vi Keeland. For me her books just always draw me in with her beautifully written characters. The Unraveling is no exception of her writing ability to draw you in. At times I felt Meredith’s angst and sorrow. I couldn’t put this book down and just devoured it. That ending, just wow. The title truly says it all.

I loved this book! I didn’t know what to expect but I couldn’t put it down and finished it within a day.

The unraveling of the story and how the main characters slowly become tangled kept me guessing until the very end.

The one thing that didn’t make sense was the very end, I’m still trying to figure out the whole Thailand thing.

I can’t wait for more from Vi Keeland!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

I love a stalking trope, so this book definitely was on my radar. This is told in the past and present, so you’re able to see the events that unfold that connect Meredith and Gabriel. I did not like Meredith’s husband from the beginning, and as the story went on, I began to hate him.

When Meredith is first introduced, you want to know why she’s following Gabriel. As I kept reading, I would have liked the pace to pick up at times. I know as the reader you are inside Meredith’s head, but it just felt like not a lot was happening. I know this book was about morality and the spiral of Meredith, but I just wanted more.

Is there going to be a second book? Because I definitely need a second book! I couldn’t put this one down. Lots of twists and turns, definitely an enjoyable ride.

*4.5 stars*

Waiting for the shoe to drop…

That’s exactly how I spent the entire time reading (aka devouring) this book. Billed as a ‘psychological thriller’ it completely delivered. I wanted to speed read to get to all the answers. Instead, I held myself back and savoured every word….

The characters were mysterious, unpredictable and their actions even more so. Choices were made and made me wonder (as always) at the complexity, and consequences, of our contradictory human behaviour. I pondered, stressed (seriously!) and second-guessed every move as the plot unfolded one tense step at a time…

This author ventured outside of romance and I couldn’t help but follow – and am so glad I did! The characters were wildly entertaining as the story unfolded, keeping me on my reading toes and guessing all the way through. With an eye-popping ending wrapping it all up in an incredible twisty bow, I hope this author will continue to write (lots more) in this genre…

This is the first book I've read by this author but I can assure you, it won't be the last! Meredith is a psychiatrist who has just been through an unimaginable loss, and she feels a lot of guilt about what transpired. As a strange coincidence, she runs into the one person that also has a connection to the incident, and she begins to follow him around. What follows is twisty and unexpected but I don't want to give anything away! Vi Keeland, if you're reading this, I really hope you write a sequel!

What a great psychological thriller from Vi Keeland. Meredith is a psychiatrist whose life has been changed by a horrific accident. She begins to be obsessed with Gabriel, another victim of this accident, and as a result stalks him. Meredith walks a thin line of what is morally right. Vi Keeland writes a character that allows herself to fall down a hole by trusting people she shouldn’t. Does Meredith realize who Gabriel is? Will she be able to lift herself out of this terrifying ordeal? I could not put the is book down. There are so many twists and turns your head will spin. Loved it!

This book was addictive!! Once I started, I couldn’t put it down. I love a good mystery-thriller and The Unraveling delivered in so many ways. This is the story of Meredith, who seemingly has the perfect life until a tragedy tries to take it all away.

We follow Meredith as she comes to terms with her life as it is by examining the life she had before and how it all went wrong. We go on this journey with her as she makes some questionable choices while she attempts to understand what happened then and what is happening now.

This story makes really effective use of a dual timeline. It keeps you guessing as to what happened, who is involved, and whether or not you can trust what you’ve just read. It was so, so good.

The Unraveling has it all: complex, morally grey characters; really great writing; emotional scenes.; and a really satisfying ending. Highly recommend!

I love thrillers and the twist and turns that they have. This story was just that and I loved seeing how everything began to unravel.

Meredith and Gabriel have a shared connection due to an event that completely impacted both their lives, however, not everything is as it seems at times.

For me, the beginning 25% was a little slow but then things really started to pick up and I was sucked in. The story is told in both the present time and the past to give you some insight into the events that led to where Meredith and Gabriel are now. The story is told from Meredith’s POV.

WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!?!

Have you ever read a book so shocking that even once it's finished - you're left completely speechless? This is that book! I am struggling so hard to put into words the absolute jaw dropping greatness of this story. I'm not sure I can do it justice to be completely honest. Having never read anything from this author before, I'm in absolute awe and plan to read everything she's ever written! Apparently, she's known for her spicy romance.... well, Vi Keeland - welcome to the dark side!!

INTENSE. That's the best word to describe this book. Absolutely mind-blowingly intense! I won't say it's unputdownable because I had to put it down multiple times - but that was just so I could catch my breath! My pulse is still pounding! From the unpredictable twists and turns to the extremely explosive spice (is it getting hot in here or is it just this book?!), literally every scene jumped off the page.

After reading the summary, I was excited to read this book, but I definitely had no idea the gripping YOU-esque style adventure I'd find myself on. This is without a doubt one of the BEST psychological thrillers I have ever read!

THIS IS A MUST-READ NOVEL! YOU - yes you reading this.... go add it to your cart NOW! Then take the day off because this is a read it in one sitting and love every freakin' second of it kinda book!

Publication date: July 9, 2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 glorious stars because that's the highest option, but this is one of those novels that deserves more!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to NetGalley & Atria Books for the opportunity to read this absolutely incredible digital ARC! All opinions are 100% my own (and factual - read the book and find out!)

Sweet Jesus! I have NEVER read thrillers; this is a first for me. I had no idea what to expect. None. I read the blurb and went in with one eye open. Then I had both eyes wide open, and sometimes I had to close them because this is that kind of book. It's where your heart races, and you get chills all over. I went in, and what I got was one suspenseful ride! Hold on to something, because my Kindle almost dropped a few times. I really have no words except Vi made me addicted to thrillers. How does one go from addicted to romance novels to addicted to thrillers? Vi's the answer!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for an ARC copy of The Unraveling.

WOW...this was one wild, messy, spicy ride. The writing was fantastic and flowed so well, especially the transition between the past and present stories. I was hooked from the first page and stayed that way until my jaw dropped on the last page. An outstanding first thriller from Vi Keeland and I hope she writes a second! I predict this will be the "Verity" of 2024. Mom, do not read this book 😬😅..everyone else, add this to your TBR right now!

5 big stars and easily the best thriller I've read all year!

I can honestly say this book has blown my mind! I am not a thriller reader at all, however, got the amazing opportunity to receive an ARC for Vi Kelland’s new book and surprise, surprise, it was a , and it was mind blowing fantastic!

At first I was a bit on the fence, not sure if I was going to enjoy this genre, but I got pulled into the story due to the easy and comfortable writing that is so characteristic of Vi.

Meredith is a recently widowed , fighting to get a hold on life after the sudden loss of her in a car accident. While struggling with her loss, she finds herself going deep into the dark hole of grief, until one day she crosses paths with Gabriel, the husband of the woman and father of the child, Connor, Mer’s husband had killed in the crash.
She cannot make herself understand why Gabriel is so happy, moving on with life as if nothing happened. She questions herself, how can that be, how can someone who lost as she did or even more, move forward with life while she can’t ? It’s this train of tough that make Meredith follow Gabriel on random day and triggers all the events in the book.

It was such an intriguing read, I honestly had to read some lines twice as I thought I might have missed some details that lead to the events on the following page. I really loved this book that ending - WOW - I was not expecting that at all. And honestly, I kind of want to know what happens next