Freida does it again. Very suspenseful and had a twist I did not see coming. I couldn’t put down the book.

First off, thank you so much for this ARC! I thoroughly enjoyed The Crash! It had great twists that I didn’t suspect at all! This is a 4-star rating for me because some of the choices the characters made, especially Hank and Polly, made no sense to me. I understand that these choices contribute to the plot of the story and I still really enjoyed this read!

The Crash is another great read by Freida McFadden. I was hooked on this book from the very beginning and read it in a day, two sittings. This was a difficult book to stop reading. When you finished a chapter, you just wanted more. I absolutely love all the twists and turns in this as with all of her books. The characters were well thought out and the storyline kept me wanting more. I'm a fan for life.

Teagan is 8 months pregnant and living a far from glamorous life when a car crash turns makes her circumstances even worse. Set during a snow storm, this is a nice read during the cold, winter months. It is a quick read as I finished The Crash in 2 days while taking care of 2 young children. I could NOT put this book down. In true Freida fashion, The Crash is full of surprises and twists. The ending was not what I predicted, but is it ever what you think it’s going to be with a McFadden book?! Definitely one of my new favorites from her and a great first book of 2025! Highly recommend!

Beautifully written. Each twist and turn makes it even harder to put down. Read over two nights (about 7 hours total.) I enjoyed how the characters each had their own concerns yet they all converged perfectly in the end to complete the story. Nothing felt unfinished like some books do. The twists each made sense. Did not see or feel them coming which was very appreciated. Not an easy book to put down.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | The Crash by Freida McFadden follows heavily pregnant Tegan, who crashes her car while driving to visit her brother during a snowstorm. Stranded with a broken ankle, she is rescued by Hank and taken to a secluded cabin where his wife, Polly, helps her.

Tegan’s first impression of Hank is that he is kind and helpful. He comes to her aid after her accident, appearing genuinely concerned for her well-being. His warm and reassuring demeanor makes her feel safe in the immediate aftermath of the crash. However, as she spends more time with him, she begins to notice subtle hints that suggest he may not be as trustworthy as he initially seems, leading to a growing sense of unease. As Tegan starts to suspect something is off, she questions whether she made a mistake by following him home.

The book kept me on the edge of my seat, and I stayed up late to find out what would happen to Tegan. Although it has a slower start, I really enjoyed her journey.

It’s also worth noting that this story isn’t as dark as some of her other works (My all time favourite of her work is The Teacher!).

Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press for providing me with an early copy of *The Crash*! As a fan of Freida McFadden, I was eager to dive into this new story, and it certainly delivered. The narrative follows Tegan, a grocery store clerk who is eight months pregnant, as her life takes a dramatic turn after a car crash on her way to visit her brother.

The story is engaging from the start, and while some plot points felt a bit familiar, Freida’s knack for storytelling shines through. Although the signature twists were less frequent this time, there were still enough surprises to keep me intrigued throughout. I found myself captivated and read the book in just a day and a half! While it's not my absolute favorite Freida book, I truly enjoyed the experience and the journey the characters took me on. I’m giving *The Crash* a rating of 3.7. It's definitely a worthy addition for fans and newcomers alike!

Definitely one of Freida McFadden's best yet - it was a compulsive read with so many unreliable characters. I couldn't put it down and it will be a huge hit at the library.

What an absolutely wild ride from Freida!

Thank you Freida and Poisoned Pen Press for the e-ARC of The Crash! I have this book preordered but was so happy to get to read it early, as I love a good Freida read. And with the winter-storm setting of this one, reading it during a blizzard here in Canada, it felt like perfect timing.

WOW, I was truly not disappointed. I read this one almost completely straight through, and in true Freida fashion, the story kept me turning pages non stop. I feel this may be one of my favourites in terms of atmosphere and build up. With hints of claustrophobia, hopelessness, and entrapment, it’s a perfect thriller for those who fear the very monsters who live among us: strangers.

There are dark themes, so be prepared for triggers. Freida does not hold back, so know there are some disturbing elements to this.

I was gripping my kindle with discomfort through much of this, and my heart was pounding on more than one occasion. Definitely give this one a shot!

At this point I have read a LOT of Freida's books, so I know I can count on them when I need a quick and dirty thriller that's entertaining but not very deep. They can be a little hit or miss for me and somewhat predictable - but this one is more hit than miss in my opinion. I like the short chapters and how the story sucks me in immediately. My biggest criticism of Freida's books is that they can be repetitive when it comes to the character's thoughts/inner monologues. You also have to be willing to suspend disbelief to buy into her books, or else it all seems way over the top. This was definitely another wild ride - I don't know how/when Freida sleeps with all the content she churns out!

I absolutely loved this book! Freida never disappoints with the twist and turns of her books! I devoured this book in a day!

The Crash is good, but not a favorite. As usual with a Freida book, I read it in less than 24 hours because it’s an easy read that makes you want to know what’s going to happen next. It’s a little repetitive, and I kept waiting for something to happen or the plot twist to finally show up but it didn’t. There were no surprises or twists that I didn’t already see coming. In fact, I almost feel like this one ends with a perfectly tied little bow, which I’m totally fine with. It’s exactly what I had hoped would happen. Thank you Freida and Poisoned Pen Press for the ARC.

I definitely didn't see the twist coming, just like all of Freida's other books, this one is a great read!

WOW WOW WOW! This was my first ARC EVER!!! Big Freida fan and this was just like insane. I read it in less than 24hrs. Possibly surpassing Never Lie as my favorite of hers. Had a small thing pegged from the beginning however did NOT guess the twist. IT SENT ME!!!! Must read of 2025 IMO!! Hats off Freida!

Frieda nails it again! The Crash had more twists than I was ready for and was shocked when each was revealed. Each page kept me guessing as to what the characters were going to expose next. The ending was fantastic and I did not see it coming.

Thank you, #NetGalley #FreidaMcFadden and #PoisonedPenPress for the opportunity to read and review an early copy of The Crash.

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Love a quick Frieda read! I really enjoyed this book overall despite the whiny/moronic main character. The twist in this book was easy to predict unlike many of her others. Anyone who loves Frieda and her writing, will enjoy this book.

I have read 14 other Freida McFadden books. I adore her work and love that I can never correctly guess the endings to her book. My jaw has dropped to the floor several times at twists in her stories.

I was grateful to have been chosen to receive an ARC copy of The Crash. This book (like most of her other books) is told through the eyes of several characters. Each chapter is quite short which makes it easy to take this book chapter by chapter. I will admit that it was a slow start to the book but, just like every other of her books, takes a twist about 3/4 of the way through. Once I got to that point of the book, I had to finish it.

This book is filled with relatable content and has a mix of joyous and sorrowful parts. There are many aspects of this book that readers could connect with.

Ultimately, I rated this a 4.5/5 stars. This book did not disappoint! As stated earlier, it felt slow at times and took me a little longer than usual to become hooked. But, the smaller chapters made this book manageable and easy to read.

ARC review: This book was different than a lot of Freida books! There are absolutely Freida fashion twists in the end, but you actually do know the end a little bit before it gets there. It makes the ending better! The way this one ends was different and I think that's what the fans will like! It could be considered a slower read for some. There is some repetition with certain statements, but its really nothing to lose your mind over. Overall, I just keep coming back to how different it is from her usual and that's really what made this a cool read for me. I enjoyed the story... even if I did want to punch a character or two for not saying what I would say in that moment. It's not really unrealistic because people are CRAZY, but it's easy to put yourself in her books and say what you would do in the situation. Some small plot holes, but it's really easy to miss them when you're thinking about how many people are going to read this and love it. That's why I give it 4 stars.

This is the first time I’ve been offered one of Freida’s ARC. I was looking forward to this one, but wasn’t sure what to expect, as I loved her books until the last two, and I was afraid I had outgrown the author. Happy to say I really enjoyed this one & am so thankful for the opportunity to read it early. I read it in one sitting. I liked that it was an original storyline & she did a great job at the balance between various character perspectives to allow the story to unfold. I liked the ending of the book & in true Freida style, there were several twists at the end.

Another epic read from Freida! Full of the usual twists and turns and the different character views are really well entwined! Highly recommended