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The Ex: An unputdownable psychological thriller with a heartstopping twist Paperback – April 16, 2020

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Cassie thinks she has met the perfect man.

Joel is sweet, handsome, romantic, and best of all, he’s crazy about Cassie. She thinks she’s found the guy she’ll spend the rest of her life with. Have children with. Grow old with.

Yes, she knows about his perfect ex-girlfriend, Francesca. The beautiful, brilliant chef, beloved by all his friends. But she thinks Francesca is out of the picture. She thinks Francesca is gone for good.

Think again, Cassie.


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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0875XG26Q
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (April 16, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 348 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8637890118
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.87 x 8 inches
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#1 New York Times, Amazon Charts, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Sunday Times, and Publisher's Weekly bestselling author Freida McFadden is a practicing physician specializing in brain injury who has penned multiple bestselling psychological thrillers and medical humor novels. Freida’s work has been selected as one of Amazon Editors’ best books of the year, she is the winner of the International Thriller Writers Award for best paperback, and she is a Goodreads Choice Award winner. Her novels have been translated into 40 languages.

​ Freida lives with her family and black cat in a centuries-old three-story home overlooking the ocean, with staircases that creak and moan with each step, and nobody could hear you if you scream. Unless you scream really loudly, maybe.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book engaging and easy to read. They also describe the writing quality as great and fast-paced. However, some find the content confusing and lacking in details. Opinions are mixed on the characters, with some finding them relatable and others not great. Readers also have mixed feelings about the plot, with others finding it twisty and quick, while others say it drags on to a predictable ending.

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91 customers mention "Writing quality"83 positive8 negative

Customers find the writing quality of the book great, easy to devour, and quick reads. They also say the book is different and hard to put down.

"This was an okay read. However, it kept taking me around and round, once you get about about 3/4 of the way into the book...." Read more

"I couldnt put this book down either like all of her books and so quick to read. I sort of picked one of the twists out, but the others did not know...." Read more

"Suspenseful well written and kept me turning the pages way past midnight. I can't wait to read her next book." Read more

"Captivating read with good characterization and authentic detail...." Read more

86 customers mention "Readability"82 positive4 negative

Customers find the book engaging and exciting, with twists at the very end.

"The style of this author is fun murder mystery. Her books are enjoyable reads with surprising who done it twists always waiting at the end...." Read more

"...Very enjoyable when I can’t see what’s gonna happen. Not a bad read." Read more

"This Book , really does have twist that you weren't expecting.. Super good read ...i enjoyed it so much .." Read more

"Page turner to the end!! It's another awesome thrill ride by Freida McFadden and I can't wait for the next one." Read more

297 customers mention "Plot"203 positive94 negative

Customers are mixed about the plot. Some find the storyline has a lot of plot twists, surprises, and suspenseful. They also say the premise behind The Ex is stellar, and the characters are awesome. However, some readers feel the plot drags on to a predictable ending, and that the twist is clumsy and confusing.

"...I didn’t find it confusing only extremely shocking. This was one of the juiciest, best books I’ve ever read. Freida McFadden is beyond amazing!!!!!!!!" Read more

"The style of this author is fun murder mystery. Her books are enjoyable reads with surprising who done it twists always waiting at the end...." Read more

"...to put it all together, but still a great and , somewhat, eerie finale ending." Read more

"...This book was no different. Great story! Awesome Characters. Suspenseful. I always have a very hard time putting her books down...." Read more

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Customers are mixed about the characters. Some find them relatable, while others say they're convoluted and silly.

"Mind bending for. Characters were so intertwined I didn’t figure things out till the end and still confused as to how I missed who was who… That’s..." Read more

"...This book was no different. Great story! Awesome Characters. Suspenseful. I always have a very hard time putting her books down...." Read more

"...I was disappointed. The characters were confusing as was the plot." Read more

"...I couldn’t put the book down. The characters were very interesting and it wasn’t super violent. Highly recommend you will not be disappointed" Read more

117 customers mention "Content"20 positive97 negative

Customers find the content confusing, missing information, and difficult to put together at the end.

"...I found it to be confusing. I’m still confused, to a certain extent.PLOT: Cassie owns a struggling book store along with her friend Zoe...." Read more

"...Surprises come at the end, some what difficult to put it all together, but still a great and , somewhat, eerie finale ending." Read more

"Confusion is interwoven in the plot and intensifies around Chapter 46. I needed to reassess the plit, characters and hang in for the ride...." Read more

"Really good book, but got really confusing toward the end. It was hard to tell the conversation with Francesca was a flashback" Read more

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Bethany
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
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I couldn’t put this down. I think I finished it in two hours. I also have speed reading abilities but I usually don’t finish 368 pages that quickly. While I knew some readers may criticize the plot, I personally loved it. I didn’t find it confusing only extremely shocking. This was one of the juiciest, best books I’ve ever read. Freida McFadden is beyond amazing!!!!!!!!
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I couldn’t put this down. I think I finished it in two hours. I also have speed reading abilities but I usually don’t finish 368 pages that quickly. While I knew some readers may criticize the plot, I personally loved it. I didn’t find it confusing only extremely shocking. This was one of the juiciest, best books I’ve ever read. Freida McFadden is beyond amazing!!!!!!!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars fun read
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2024
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The style of this author is fun murder mystery. Her books are enjoyable reads with surprising who done it twists always waiting at the end. Always an entertaining story.
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Bookworm Scholar
3.0 out of 5 stars A CONFUSING READ
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
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This was an okay read. However, it kept taking me around and round, once you get about about 3/4 of the way into the book. I found it to be confusing. I’m still confused, to a certain extent.

PLOT: Cassie owns a struggling book store along with her friend Zoe. In walks Joel (a doctor). Joel has just ended his relationship with Francesca (a Chef) and is now interested in Cassie.

Cassie has a secret and is fearful of it being found out (you’ll find out about that secret near the end of the book). Part of the reason that Joel ended his relationship with Francesca, was due to her having secrets.

Cassie has a hard time trying to get Joel’s friends (particularly Lydia) to accept her. Lydia goes out of her way to mistreat and talk down to Cassie every chance that she can. Anna is part of the friends clique, that hangs with Lydia. However, Anna isn’t like Lydia.

Someone is hellbent on making Cassie’s life a nightmare and Cassie is convinced that the homeless woman (Maureen) has seen more than she is willing to admit.

Joel doesn’t know what to think, because Cassie seems too curious about his relationship with his ex Francesca and Joel doesn’t want to talk about Francesca at all!

Why does Joel always become upset when Francesca’s name is mentioned? And how many ex’s does Joel have??

**There were more than enough times in this book, that I wanted to bop Joel over the head, for being so non-confrontational (hiding his head in the sand, as though he doesn’t see or hear anything negative)…What a wimp!!
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Amanda
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read!
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024
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I love Freida McFaddens books. I always think I have them figured out and she throws a twist in there I never even thought about. This book was no different. Great story! Awesome Characters. Suspenseful. I always have a very hard time putting her books down. I read this one straight through in one day. I’m off to find another. You really should read this one now!!
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Diane
4.0 out of 5 stars can’t put it down
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2024
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If you want something to read before bed, don’t pick up this book, it will be impossible to put down. Surprises come at the end, some what difficult to put it all together, but still a great and , somewhat, eerie finale ending.
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Seattle sleeper
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024
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So many twists and turns! I couldn’t put the book down. The characters were very interesting and it wasn’t super violent. Highly recommend you will not be disappointed
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Joni Russell
5.0 out of 5 stars A Page Tuner
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024
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This book really had me wondering what was going on. All Freida McFadden’s books are really great reads. This one was a crazy great read. What’s the saying a “Woman Scorned”? What about Women Scorned? I highly recommend reading this book.
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Andrea
4.0 out of 5 stars Intense
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
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Confusion is interwoven in the plot and intensifies around Chapter 46. I needed to reassess the plit, characters and hang in for the ride. Kind of disappointing ending.
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Alexandra Jansen
5.0 out of 5 stars surpreendente
Reviewed in Brazil on June 19, 2024
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Impossível parar de ler, adorei. Recomendo. É o tipo de livro para quem gosta de um bom suspense, perfeito do começo ao fim.
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vanessa
4.0 out of 5 stars good book.
Reviewed in Canada on June 18, 2024
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It was slow at first but half way through it got better… huge twist I wasn’t expecting. Overall this was a good one
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book with great twists
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 19, 2024
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Absolute lives this book, couldn't put it down, so many twists and turns , in to my next Frieda McFadden book
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Zelin M.
5.0 out of 5 stars The Ex
Reviewed in India on August 30, 2023
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Unbelievable twist at the end. It got a little confusing at the end when the third character was revealed, but it all made sense by the next chapter and it was so good. A true mind-bending psychological thriller.
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Briony Adams
2.0 out of 5 stars Worst Freida McFadden book so far
Reviewed in Germany on June 19, 2023
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So I have binge read 6 Freida McFadden books in 3 weeks and this one was the worst. It took until 72% to get going (women swooning over handsome rich doctors) but then the identities of The Ex and The New Girl were revealed and it was like landing on a different planet. Exhausting to follow after that and not worth re-reading to get the gist of it. I don’t recommend it - not even if you love her books.
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