This book wrecked my nerves! My anxiety was through the roof wanting to know2 what was going to happen. I was engrossed and on the edge of my seat the entire time. If manipulation and gaslighting were a person! I wasn’t sure what to think

I really enjoyed this read. Always trust your instincts even when no one around you believes you.
Nelly knew something was off with Emmett at her new school she was teaching at. She knew him but how do prove it when he was the golden teacher.
I wanted to get through the book to see how it was going to play out. It did not disappoint.
Thanks #netgally for the opportunity to read this.

I enjoyed the plot of this novel and it kept me entertained and hooked until the very end. This was my first read by this author and I look forward to more of their books.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 The Good Teacher by Brian O'Rourke is an intense, gripping thriller that will leave you breathless. Nelly Peak's journey from a hopeful fresh start to a harrowing battle for survival is filled with suspense, twists, and a sense of impending danger that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The cat-and-mouse game between Nelly and Emmett is skillfully woven, with each revelation pulling you deeper into the mystery. O'Rourke's storytelling is relentless, making it impossible to put down as you race towards the shocking conclusion. A must-read for fans of psychological thrillers!

This was my first book by Brian O'Rourke but it won't be my last! I loved the twists in this and it kept me reading. Fast pacing and a desire to know what's going to happen made me read it in less than a day! It felt a bit atmospheric, like you were there with Nellie, not sure if you can trust what you think is going on! Great ending as well.

I enjoyed this story. I was hooked from beginning to end. The only thing was I was able to figure out what had happened.

The Good Teacher by Brian O'Rourke is a thriller that follows Nelly to a different state and a different teaching job after her divorce. She thinks she is in the clear, but one of her co-workers looks eerily familiar but she can't quite place her finger on it right away. Eventually, Nelly realizes where she recalls him from - she believes he assaulted her many years ago. Now she has to get everyone to see that the town's 'golden boy' isn't really as great as everyone thinks he is. Butt as she gets closer to the truth all sorts of bad things begin happening to her. This story had me captivated from the first couple pages, I had to keep reading to find out what was going to happen next. I liked the character development, they were realistic and well thought out - I think a good character makes all the difference in a story! This is the first book I've read by this author, however I would definitely read another one. Thank you to NetGalley and Inkubator books for the opportunity to read and review this story.

I LOVERD THIS BOOK! It was fast past, easy to get into, lived the character and plot. This was my first book by this author and I hope there is another one because I’d love to see what Nelly does next!

"The Good Teacher" is a gripping thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. I highly recommend it for fans of the genre.

3.5/5 (I enjoyed it while I was reading it but it will is not memorable)

Wow, where to start? The basic premise is that Nelly moves to a small town to teach at a middle school. When she gets there, she sees the most well-liked man on the faculty (Emmett) and realizes that he looks exactly like the boy who attempted to sexually assault her when she was in high school, but he goes by another name.

Throughout the book Nelly tries to expose Emmett for what he did to her, all while he makes her job miserable. It's definitely a thrilling book, but instead of the suspense part I felt a lot of frusteration toward Nelly's situation--so many terrible things had happened to and around her and no one took her seriously. It was very well written in that regard and hard for me to read because I know it happens in real life.

I had only one issue with the plot of this book: the ending seemed really unrealistic. Otherwise it was a great ending.

Overall a fun and quick thriller to read! I did enjoy it and would consider reading some of Brian O'Rouke's other books in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley + Inkubator books for this ARC!

This is the first book I have read from this author and I was really impressed. The storyline kept me interested and I needed to read it quickly. I had to know what was going to happen. There was a bit of a twist near the end which I didn't see coming. Once I hit this part, I had to keep reading until I finished. Will definitely look out for more written by this author.

This was full on page turner from start to finish. Luckily it was a quick read and something that didnt take long to get through! This is one i would compare to Frieda McFadden with a few small things that bothered me. One of the biggest part of the book I had a challenge with was that there really wasnt a whole lot of mystery or trying to solve a puzzle in this book and we kinda knew everything up from. The characters were definitely interesting but werent stand out at all. But as a whole the book was pretty good and up there in the psychological and thriller books I have enjoyed. I would recommend to those who like Frieda McFadden, Riley Sager and the likes.

I finished this book in one day because I needed to know what happens. Nelly starts teaching at a new school and recognizes another teacher. A man from her past. A terrible man. But he has a different name. And everyone views him as a prime citizen. Is it really him?

I loved this book because of how it portrayed how women aren’t believe. Women are called crazy and men get superior treatment. There’s men out there who think they can do nothing wrong based on their social status. I needed to finish this book and see if this man got what he deserved.

OMG this BOOK......This book is a page turner!! I read this so fast compared to other actual reading. I normally listen. I was just in suspense as to what is true and what isn't true. The twist part was a little confusing, I had to read it a few times to grasp what it was saying. The ending is a little over the top, but it is fiction after all. I really enjoyed this one and will be recommending it. Thanks to NetGalley and Inkubator Books for the opportunity to read this one. #TheGoodTeacher #NetGalley

Thank you Inkubator books and NetGalley for this E-ARC of The Good Teacher by Brian O'Rourke

Omg, If you like Freida Mcfadden's books you will love this edge of the seat thriller about Nelly who's had a traumatic past, and has just been through a bitter divorce. She meets someone she recognises at this school she's teaching in, who she knows is a monster who molested her. But she just can't reconcile the colleague she's working alongside with now, And this gripping edge of the seat psychological thriller had me hooked from the first page to the last.

I have never read a Brian O Roarke book before. but Ill be keeping an eye out from now on.

Really good read. It is so clever. Nelly thinks she recognises a teacher at the new school she has come to work at. But this man is handsome, charismatic and popular. It couldn't possibly be the same boy who once assaulted Nelly could it? Nelly tries to carry on and convince herself it is not the same person but as he makes snide comments to her, mutters things to her under his breath that only she can hear she is determined to find out the truth. Is this man pretending to be someone he is not? Nelly decides to find out the truth no matter what the cost and as things start to spiral.......as she nearly loses her job and her mind, she must keep going to uncover the truth. This book is so good and as a woman, I can understand why she questioned herself and her memories so many times. We've all done it. Pretended that things are ok when they are clearly not. Highly recommend.

This book was just ok to me. I never do not finish a book. It did take me several sittings to finish. I’m glad I stuck with it though. It wasn’t terrible and I would read again. Just a slow read for me

Quite enjoyed this one…felt creeped out, and on edge, stomach churning throughout the story of a woman stalked by a childhood predator. I could feel the stress she was enduring and the anxiety of what was happening.

*I did receive this book from NetGalley*

The Good Teacher tells the story of Nelly. Nelly has just gone through a divorce and has moved all the way across the country to teach middle school history. The very first time she meets her new colleagues is at a run. It is here where she meets Emmett Moore, the schools poster child. Everyone loves Emmett - that is, everyone but Nelly. Emmett looks exactly like Marshall Dawes, the creep who tried to rape her in middle school. At the time, no one believed her, and history is repeating itself when no one believes her here as well. Soon, a mysterious figure is showing up at her house late at night, her tires are getting slashed, Nelly is getting drugged, and her claims of it being "Emmett" are ignored. Nelly has to find a way to get real proof of her claims while also staying alive.

I really liked this book, which is why I'm giving it four stars. It missed the five star rating because I just feel like there was no mystery to it. Like there was nothing for my brain to kind of figure out and speculate. But, I loved the pace of the book, the characters, the plot, and the ending. I also liked that the first thing you read is something that occurs later in the book, and that the chapters after the prologue build up to the climax of the book.

Description sounded good but sadly I couldnt get in to the story. Sorry but this one isnt for me although lost of other readers have enjoyed it