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Freida did it again! I wanted to make this book last a few days, but I finished it in two. I was so hooked and couldn’t put it down for long! A must read!

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Frieda has done it again. This book blew my mind. It was a quick.and easy read. The ending had me in shock. I love that the book is easy to.follow and keeps you intrigued and guessing what's going to happen.

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I absolutely loved it! I thought I had an idea of what was happening but, as usual, I had no clue. I was blown away by the ending!

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Oh Freida, Freida, Freida! This woman just gets better and better with each book she writes!
This one is definitely my new favorite Freida book! Of course you think you have it figured it out but trust me you do not until last 15 minutes. Loved this story

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Freida McFadden has done it again…… You think you are going one way and BAM……she takes you down another path. Just when you think you have it figured out…….BAM…….no you haven’t. I have become a big fan of hers. She definitely knows how to keep your attention throughout the book. She truly is the mastermind queen in mystery books! Thank you Frieda McFadden for another awesome book!

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Wow! Freida did it again! An amazing thriller, where you could picture yourself being the main character, and then never see the ending coming. I was hooked from the first words!

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I read a digital ARC of this title from Netgalley.

I looked forward to reading this every day during my lunch break, and at night when I went to bed, which is always a good sign for a book. Freida McFadden seems to incorporate plot twists and turns and then twists on top of the turns, and this title had its share.

I liked the fast pace of the book, and the alternating chapters between the past and the present. I don't think too much about mystery thrillers, since it's more fun to be surprised, and I don't want to give anything away, but I was indeed surprised.

It's a quick read and I will recommend our library purchase a copy.

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Freida has done it again! As I read through this book, I thought I had the killer figured out—or at least narrowed down to a few suspects—but boy, was I wrong! The twist completely floored me. Once again, Freida delivers a jaw-dropping reveal that leaves you screaming in excitement as the truth unfolds. It makes you wonder what kind of brilliant maze is inside her mind. This is hands down my favorite Freida book so far, and I can’t wait for others to read it so we can fangirl together!

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This was my third read by this very prolific author. My feelings about this book are that it was very easy to read and I completed it in about a week. It was my third title by McFadden and I was intrigued by the premise of this novel.

The story kicks with Sydney Shaw's blind date with a clearly inappropriate match. She is shaken by some of his behaviors, which I think is an important plot point that the synopsis I've read doesn't share. She then meets someone else who seems like the perfect guy. Meanwhile, women around her are being killed after a date with an unknown man. She's particularly worried because someone she knows well was killed and her ex boyfriend is trying to solve the murder. He's also still interested in protecting her and maybe wants more...

What I liked about this book is that it gave you plenty of suspects to consider as you are trying to solve the mystery. It had a fast pace and was easy to read. What I didn't like was that it was really TOO easy to read. The simplistic, sophomoric way it was written didn't work for me. The dialogue was predictable and, at times, a bit overdone. I wanted more from the writing and from the conclusion.

I recommend this book for fans of McFadden and for those who are looking for a quick read or a palate cleanser after a heavy read.

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Freida McFadden has done it again!

Sydney lives in New York and meets what seems like the perfect man. What she doesn't know is Tom's past and what she learns may be the end of them..

I was honored to receive an ARC of The Boyfriend before it comes out. I was so excited to read it and the second I started, I couldn't put it down!

Once again she captivates her audience and keeps you guessing the whole time. Just when you think you have it figured out, she throws you through another loop and you're back to square one.

I will never stop reading Freidas books. If you haven't pre-ordered this, DO IT NOW!!

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This was such a great quick thriller.

It was hard to put down and the story was perfect!

I always try to see how close I can get to guessing the twist and this one did no fail on delivery an amazing twist i wasn't expecting.

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Once again, Frieda kills it!! This book I thought I had figured out but in true Freida fashion, NOPE there was a twist! I love that she is always able to capture her readers by making us guess up to the last minute and when we think we have it, we find out we were so wrong!

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Freida, you have done it again.

favorite Freida book I have ever read. And I have read them all. Freida never disappoints. She will ensure that I do not do laundry, wash clothes, or mop my floors because her books trap me in the first page. Of course I thought I had the twist figured out, but I was so wrong. I can’t wait for the Crash’s release early next year!

Thank you Freida, Mandy, Poisoned Pen Press, and NetGalley for the ARC.

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As always, I was wrong. Mid ending I reread several portions of the beginning introductions of the characters to figure out if I was right. Nope. Freida got me again. I was mad. But when I finished the final pages I felt like I got the ending we all deserved (Even if it wasn’t the one we expected).

I appreciated the medic references and knowing I’m not being led down a wrong path.. because Freida knows.

I was so excited to receive this ARC and cannot wait to hear more from other readers about what they thought.

Read the book. ❤️👃🩸💇‍♀️🐜

Ps. I always love a turtle reference. 🐢 I definitely look for them now.

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The Boyfriend is now my all time favorite book! This book has a strong start and continued on with so many twists and turns! It had me on the edge of my seat with every turn of each page. You will definitely want to grab a copy when it releases on October 1! You won’t regret it!

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I loved this book! Just when I thought I had figured it out I was wrong. It kept my attention from page 1 and I could not wait to finish it! Bravo Freida McFadden!

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The pacing on this book is superb. I love the back and forth between the different characters and time frames. It is a very enjoyable book that you don't want to put down.

The only reason this book was 4 stars instead of 5 for me is because I figured out the twist halfway through, and wasn't shocked. But it was still a very fun read.

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I could not put this book down!! I never saw the twists coming and they kept on coming until the very end!! Freida fans will love this fast paced thriller, which I devoured in one sitting!

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Freida threw in a bit of humor, romance, and suspense. She always keeps me coming back for more, this book was no exception. I'm addicted! I love that she always invites us into the character's inner thoughts.

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4.25⭐️

Sydney has terrible luck dating, until she unexpectedly comes across her perfect guy. Nothing with Freida is ever straight forward though, so buckle up for the ride.

Another psychological thriller in the authors well known style and voice.
We have characters in the before, and different ones in the present, it’s great to see how the threads both unravel and come together. As always I never predicted the ending.
As always a quick easy enjoyable entertaining read, never overly dark or gritty, although dark themes are explored. The author strikes a balance to be able to appeal to a wide range of readers both in taste and age.

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