I love when two worlds collide in the most twisty way possible. You can never trust anyone. And you will most definitely not know who it killed who. Ever. Have fun with this one, because I did!

I did not see that coming. McFadden's books are always so entertaining, twisty, and intriguing. This plot was great, and the writing was quick paced.

I really enjoyed this book. I thought I had it figured it out but boy was I wrong. Like other Freida books it was fast paced and I couldn’t put it down until I was done. My least favorite part? I now don’t have any Freida books left to read.

Frieda McFadden’s The Boyfriend is, without a doubt, her most captivating and intense novel yet. From the very first page, I was hooked—unable to put it down as the layers of suspense and psychological tension slowly unraveled. McFadden has perfected the art of leading you in one direction, making you believe you’ve uncovered the truth, only to blindside you with an unexpected twist. Just when I thought I had figured out the real killer, McFadden masterfully threw me off course, leaving me stunned.

The characters are brilliantly crafted, and the plot is a rollercoaster of emotions, from heart-pounding moments to subtle, chilling revelations. The Boyfriend isn’t just a thriller—it’s a mind game. McFadden pulls you in deep, only to flip the script when you least expect it. If you’re looking for a page-turner that will keep you guessing until the very end, this book is it. Absolutely phenomenal!

Five stars, without a doubt

Wow! Just WOW! The first sentence of The Boyfriend hooked me. But the LAST sentence of the Prologue? (which was only 2 pages long) Well, that sentence grabbed ahold of me, slapped handcuffs on me, and refused to let me put this book down!

As I was reading it, I had multiple theories running through my brain about how The Boyfriend would end. About 2/3 of the way through, I was just positive I had it all figured out. But nope, I wasn't even close! The twist at the end was a complete surprise to me, and this is one of the reasons why I love Freida McFadden books so much! The way she keeps her readers guessing and then ties things together out of nowhere makes for enjoyable reading.

A true page-turner from start to finish....I loved The Boyfriend!!!

Thank you to Freida McFadden, Poisoned Pen Press, and Sourcebooks for providing me with an Advanced Reader Copy in an exchange for my honest opinion!

Another great Freida McFadden read! The Boyfriend is a fast-paced, fun, thriller. I kept going back and forth as to who I thought the culprit was, but I was wrong about all of them, until the last dinner! I was annoyed at Sydney’s complete unawareness of all the red flags that kept popping up, or that when they WERE seen, she talked herself out of doing something about it. But, that’s normal in a lot of thrillers and horror novels, so I just needed to remind myself of that. I definitely had a love/hate relationship with Tom. He was super shady, but also super sweet to Sydney, and we all kinda push that aside when we’re in the beginning of a new relationship. A great story - Definitely check it out.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the ARC in exchange for my honest feedback.

FREDIA. friggen. MCFADDEN.

I can not get over this book! Definitely a five star read to say the least!

I have to say in typical Freida fashion I honestly did not expect the twists that this book took. I honestly tried to think of the craziest scenario of what would / could have happened , but I never would have guessed this. As all her books do, they keep you grabbed from the beginning to the end - definite page turners!

I am so thankful to have gotten this as an ARC. I want to thank all those involved!

FRIDA DOES IT AGAIN! I could not put this book down!! I enjoyed it from begging to end! A twist I definitely did not see coming! Loved it!! Highly recommend!

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I I was so excited to be able to read this early and glad i got to. Freida is my favorite author, this book was beyond amazing. It kept me on edge and i kept wanting to read it. I thought i had it figure out toward the end i was wrong but than i kinda figure who it may be but i didn't think it was that person. Trying not to give out spoilers here. But i think maybe could be a book 2 if there was ever to be one. The book is amazing and i wasn't disappointed think its my fav one so far

Thank you Poison Pen/NetGalley for a digital ARC of this book!

Without spoilers, all I can say is HOLY CRAP. The audible GASP at the twist had my husband asking me if I was OK! I thought I had it figured out, but let me tell you I did not!

Sydney is extremely relatable on so many levels. She's a bit of a loaner, career woman, a few friends. I think a lot of 30-somethings can relate to her. I loved her as a character, though I did have a few times I wanted to slap her phone away.

If you don't have this one on your pre-orders list, trust me and DO IT.

Freida McFadden has done it again! You won’t want to put down her newest hit.

Sydney Shaw has had unbearably bad luck with dating, and all she really wants is a man to settle down with. She’s almost 35 after all. But, after another failed date, shes starting to think she’ll spend her life alone. But, when Sydney’s best friend, Bonnie, is brutally murdered, dating is the furthest thing from her mind. All she wants to do is find out who killed her friend, but that doesn’t seem like it’s going to happen.

With Bonnie’s case growing cold, and Sydney finding herself increasingly more lonely, she decides to put herself back out there. Then, by a stroke of luck, she meets Tom. And Tom is perfect. But, as time goes on, Sydney realizes something isn’t quite right with Tom. Has Sydney met her match or is there something more sinister behind Tom’s motives?

This book was fantastic!

I absolutely loved the main character, Sydney. She was funny at times and so extremely relatable. I was rooting for her throughout the whole book. It was also refreshing to have a main character who wasn’t afraid to speak up for herself. I love to see it.

Having the setting be New York City was a fantastic choice. I love reading thrillers that are set in a big city. It just puts you slightly more on edge. You never know who’s watching or where people are. It was really great!

I really enjoyed the dual perspective and timelines. I think that it all tied into each other super well. I was second guessing everything in Tom’s perspective. I really enjoyed reading about him just as much as I liked Sydney.

The TWIST?!?!? What the heck was that?!?!? I did start to guess toward the end, but I didn’t get it until the last second, so well done Freida!!!

Highly recommend!!

Another 5 star read from Freida McFadden! Do not pass this book up. It kept me guessing the entire time. I always think I have the ending figured out, but I never do. The characters were well developed, the plot was suspenseful and never boring and the ending tied everything together in the best possible way. I love Freida’s writing style and will continue reading any book she writes. She never disappoints! I am so grateful to have been an ARC reader for this book.

"Wow! Freida has done it again! I couldn't put this book down. If you're looking for a story that keeps you thinking and guessing until the very end, THIS IS IT! I always think I have her plots figured out, but she surprises me every time. I also appreciate how Freida keeps the love scenes and language relatively PG. The Boyfriend is the full package—capturing the realities of dating and love in your thirties, combined with a gripping murder mystery. Highly recommended!"

And here we have it folks, Freida has done it again! Trust me, you will think you have it all figured out(numerous times at that), only to find out that you thought wrong. Never fails to amaze her readers with these phenomenal plots and twists. This was definitely a five star read for me! I can also see more in Sydney's future so I'm hoping we get a second book!

I did not expect the twist of this book. As always, Freida has done it again. I thought I knew who was the boyfriend the book is talking about but there was a twist about it which I did not see it coming. I can't even put it down and stop reading it until I saw myself finishing it late at night. I hope Freida don't stop writing books but also hoping there is a pause from time to time because my wallet cannot keep up. HAHAHA

The Boyfriend was a great book! Freida always has me on my toes and thinking I know what’s coming. I fall for it every time. I can’t wait to add this title to my classroom library and share with my students. We love discussing all the twists and what we think is going to happen next! This book is a MUST read! It’s a quick and easy read that everyone can enjoy!

I really enjoyed the two time periods this book is told in, the early years and the current. The parallels made guessing who did it all the more challenging. Just when I thought I had it figured out, something changed. I did find the MC gullibility to be a little unrealistic at points though, even so this may be one of my favorite Freida McFadden books!

Amazing twist and turns! You never know what is around the corner. Fully did not suspect the ending.

I had the pleasure of reading The Boyfriend as an ARC. All I can say is FEIDA HAS DONE IT AGAIN!! This book grabbed me from the very first page and kept me entertained THE WHOLE TIME! I really connected with the main character and felt for her at times. The twist like always MADE MY HEAD SPIN! My jaw was on the floor! (Of course it IS Freida we’re talking about) If you don’t already have this on preorder GO DO IT NOW! This is not one you want to miss! 5 ⭐️

Her books just keep getting better and better!
I try not to even think I have it figured out but this time I thought I just knew and NOPE!

Amazing book and quick page turner.

Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity to read this amazing book in advance! I am a huge fan of her work and this was one of my favorites!!