Exciting and dangerous as ethical boundaries intertwine and the danger and intensity is heightened, recommended.

Thank you netgalley, the publisher and the author for the advanced reader's copy of this publication.

Great book. The characters are intriguing and keep you on edge thru the book. Great ending but no spoilers on this review. Just make sure you finish the book.

This is my first book by this author (apparently she normally writes spicy romance novels and this was her first thriller). It had a mix of spicy and thriller and it worked. The characters were well developed and I enjoyed how the story was written. It was a roller coaster ride and I did not see that ending coming.

The Unraveling was a twisted psychological thriller that kept me on my toes. I went into it completely blind. I hadn't read the blurb or reviews or anything about it. I'm glad I did that because it paid off in the best way. I loved how the story unraveled at a fast pace. I had all of these different hunches about what was going on and why while reading. When I thought things were finally making sense, something would happen to twist things around. I was always a little worried and uncomfortable. I wanted to feel sorry for Meredith, the main character, but she was slightly unhinged. I'm not going to say anymore because I don't want to ruin the reading experience for anyone, but I will say that Keeland managed to surprise me in the end. That alone would give this book 5 stars even if I hadn't loved reading this book.

This title perfectly sets up the storyline of the book. Meredith's life has begun to unravel with tragedy. As she searches to cope and make sense of life and its consequences, her fragile reality holds on by a tenuous and slipping grip. How do you find happiness when the life you had is suddenly gone? Meredith finds herself obsessed with Gabriel - a man who shares similar pain and yet seems to be okay - while she is not. As she rebuilds her life, she grapples with how to move on and try to reassemble her life in this new reality - with all of its messy pieces.
Meredith reminds me of a silky ribbon that has been unbound from its packaging, literally unraveling and refusing to take the form it once had. Beautiful, but messy.

As Gabriel entered her life, I was often confounded by his character. Who was this man? What was going on in his head? What exact role is he supposed to play in Meredith's life? That was when I realized that Keeland was not only showcasing Meredith's unraveling but her intention to simultaneously unravel her readers, as well. It was a wonderful experience that left me with questions as I puzzled through parts of the story days after finishing the book. You know, one of those books that keeps you occupied for days as you think of the small insignificant details that were pivotal to the story.

Keeland's departure from romance stories with HEAs is a hit! Even if you think you have it all figured out, Keeland knocks you off kilter. It's a captivating story. I look forward to her writing in all genres!

I'm pretty sure this is my first time reading any of Vi Keeland's work, so I can't speak to if it was at all familiar in tone or language to her other work, but this book will for sure encourage me to pick up others! It was very standard thriller-y in that there was a lot going on and throughout, you're not ever certain if Meredith (the narrator and MC) is reliable or not. She's undeniably spiraling, but all the signs point to her paranoia being justified so...

The plot moved at a pace I really liked - there were no lulls, and throughout you're kept engaged with Meredith's mental state, flipping between past and present. I also particularly enjoyed the epilogue when we get to see a POV of another character.

Some other reviewers have mentioned the ending and not getting to see enough of <spoiler>Meredith being "better" or "happier", but that wasn't a miss for me - getting to see her through Gabriel's POV, who was stalking her back, felt appropriate for the story. I don't think it would've felt true to Meredith's character to see her growing in that way when the entirety of the story is centered around her downward spiral, there would've needed to be more build to have her getting better. But Gabriel's POV being the ending and his reveal that he was supposed to travel with someone who was now unavailable?! YESSSS.</spoiler>

Easy 4.5 stars, rounded down to 4.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the arc. All opinions are my own. Release date will be July 9, 2024

I was very excited to read this one because I love Vi Keelands romance books. I liked the overall book, it was ok. But it wasn't a five star because it started off a bit slow and then for me it dragged a bit and I mostly guessed what it was about. I wanted more from Mer and her character as far as her getting back to her life and then the ending! Honestly it left me a bit confused. I'm guessing there are more on this book ( which I don't see how), but that ending left the book unfinished for me

Straight up thrillers are not my thing but with all these romance authors venturing into the genre, I had to give them a try. This is definitely a change of pace from Vi Keeland, as I found this heroine extremely unlikable but it was still a good read!

Wow! A wild twisty ride with an ending that has me shuddering! Meredith is a psychiatrist. She is supposed to be helping people but her own life has been turned upside down. Gabriel’s life was ruined by Meredith’s husband. Who is really to blame though? Can Meredith help Gabriel? Can she trust him? Make sure this is on your TBR list and be ready to be shocked!

Thank you to Net Galley and Atria Books for an advance digital copy to read and review.

What a great story! I absolutely devoured this one. Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for letting me read this early. I love all this authors books!

If I could give this book 10 stars I would!

Gabriel is an English Professor specializing in Shakespeare at Columbia University. Meredith is a NY City psychiatrist who loses someone and becomes very deeply depressed. This story is a puzzle to be unraveled, and it sure is, so very slowly. Actually, it’s mind boggling. And the ending? Oh boy. This is not my usual reading material. I usually read romance novels. Because I read Vi Keeland’s books and I love her writing, I thought I’d give it a shot. I was not sorry in the least. Actually, after reading this story, I just sat there and was stunned by it all. It’s a journey I would take on again because of this author. It’s that good.

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.