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The Teacher
From the New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a chilling story of twisted secrets and long-awaited revenge.
Lesson #1: Trust no one.
Eve has a good life. She wakes up each day, kisses her husband Nate, and heads off to teach math at the local high school. All is as it should be. Except…
Last year, Caseham High was rocked by a scandal involving a student-teacher affair, with one student, Addie, at its center. But Eve knows there is far more to these ugly rumors than meets the eye.
Addie can’t be trusted. She lies. She hurts people. She destroys lives. At least, that’s what everyone says.
But nobody knows the real Addie. Nobody knows the secrets that could destroy her. And Addie will do anything to keep it quiet…
Lesson #1: Trust no one.
Eve has a good life. She wakes up each day, kisses her husband Nate, and heads off to teach math at the local high school. All is as it should be. Except…
Last year, Caseham High was rocked by a scandal involving a student-teacher affair, with one student, Addie, at its center. But Eve knows there is far more to these ugly rumors than meets the eye.
Addie can’t be trusted. She lies. She hurts people. She destroys lives. At least, that’s what everyone says.
But nobody knows the real Addie. Nobody knows the secrets that could destroy her. And Addie will do anything to keep it quiet…
400 pages, Paperback
First published February 6, 2024
About the author
Freida McFadden
43 books97.4k followers#1 New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Publisher's Weekly, and Amazon Charts bestselling author Freida McFadden is a practicing physician specializing in brain injury who has penned multiple Kindle bestselling psychological thrillers and medical humor novels. She 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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February 22, 2024
I've enjoyed previous books by McFadden (Never Lie, The Inmate, The Locked Door) -- so, despite REALLY disliking several of her recent books (The Housemaid's Secret, The Coworker, Ward D) -- I still really wanted to read THE TEACHER.
This one felt more like her earlier books in a way I enjoyed -- mainly that it was super fast-paced and full of characters to dislike, so despite some serious misgivings along the way, I still had it clicking along at a pleasantly-surprising two or three stars in my head, but then the epilogue happened. I always expect a McTwist or twelve, and of course won't write a spoiler here (( BUT FEEL FREE TO SCROLL DOWN IF YOU WANT THEM )), but that last "twist" was completely fucking unacceptable on many levels.
* thanks to Poisoned Pen Press for the NetGalley review copy. The Teacher publishes February 6, 2024.
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* thanks to Poisoned Pen Press for the NetGalley review copy. The Teacher publishes February 6, 2024.
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June 23, 2024
Oh my goodness! The moment I lay eyes on any Freida McFadden book, I find myself canceling everything in my life. Even in the midst of preparing Christmas dinner, with invited friends and a few accidental crisps due to my divided attention—I just can't resist diving into more chapters.
Her latest book should be promoted as the literary equivalent of Pringles: once you pop open the book, there's no stopping!
"Teacher" may have its faults, like plot holes, far-fetched twists, and characters you'd rather punch, curse, and scream at than care about, especially when bad things happen to them. Yet, it's undeniably addictive, with an extra-fast pace that keeps you entertained. I caught myself nervously laughing at the end of chapters, and thankfully, the final twist was a masterpiece. No one could see that coming, not even those with strong spidey senses and detective skills like me, who typically ruin surprises by revealing the killer in the middle of movies. I must applaud Freida McFadden; that amazing conclusion had me singing Taylor Swift's "Look What You Made Me Do"!
Now, let's delve into the main story, centered around three highly antipathetic characters: Eve, a math teacher happily married to the very handsome and older Nathaniel, an English teacher at Caseman High School. People give Eve side-eyes, assuming she's too lucky to have lured a man like Nate with her mediocre looks. However, behind closed doors, nothing is as it seems. Her husband touches her monthly as a mandatory activity, and they grow estranged each day, fueling her obsession to buy more expensive shoes and hoard them in secret places around the house.
It appears everyone is enchanted by her husband's charm. But when a problematic student named Addie is assigned to both her and her husband's class, Eve realizes she needs to be cautious. Addie is the reason one of her favorite teachers resigned due to inappropriate behaviors. Did the teacher truly touch that girl, or was she the stalker ruining the man's life? What if Addie sets her eyes on her husband? What if things spiral out of control?
I'll stop here to avoid spoiling your reading experience. Despite its shortcomings, I had an amazing, highly entertaining time with this thriller. Especially in the second half, things get so batshit crazy that you keep telling yourself, "no way," but yes way—it's a ride of expecting the unexpected! I'm rounding up from 3.5 stars to a solid 4; it's unputdownable, twisty, and well-executed.
I eagerly look forward to reading the next addictive book by the author, including the third book of Millie the Housemaid.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press/Sourcebooks for sharing this wonderful book's digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.
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Her latest book should be promoted as the literary equivalent of Pringles: once you pop open the book, there's no stopping!
"Teacher" may have its faults, like plot holes, far-fetched twists, and characters you'd rather punch, curse, and scream at than care about, especially when bad things happen to them. Yet, it's undeniably addictive, with an extra-fast pace that keeps you entertained. I caught myself nervously laughing at the end of chapters, and thankfully, the final twist was a masterpiece. No one could see that coming, not even those with strong spidey senses and detective skills like me, who typically ruin surprises by revealing the killer in the middle of movies. I must applaud Freida McFadden; that amazing conclusion had me singing Taylor Swift's "Look What You Made Me Do"!
Now, let's delve into the main story, centered around three highly antipathetic characters: Eve, a math teacher happily married to the very handsome and older Nathaniel, an English teacher at Caseman High School. People give Eve side-eyes, assuming she's too lucky to have lured a man like Nate with her mediocre looks. However, behind closed doors, nothing is as it seems. Her husband touches her monthly as a mandatory activity, and they grow estranged each day, fueling her obsession to buy more expensive shoes and hoard them in secret places around the house.
It appears everyone is enchanted by her husband's charm. But when a problematic student named Addie is assigned to both her and her husband's class, Eve realizes she needs to be cautious. Addie is the reason one of her favorite teachers resigned due to inappropriate behaviors. Did the teacher truly touch that girl, or was she the stalker ruining the man's life? What if Addie sets her eyes on her husband? What if things spiral out of control?
I'll stop here to avoid spoiling your reading experience. Despite its shortcomings, I had an amazing, highly entertaining time with this thriller. Especially in the second half, things get so batshit crazy that you keep telling yourself, "no way," but yes way—it's a ride of expecting the unexpected! I'm rounding up from 3.5 stars to a solid 4; it's unputdownable, twisty, and well-executed.
I eagerly look forward to reading the next addictive book by the author, including the third book of Millie the Housemaid.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press/Sourcebooks for sharing this wonderful book's digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.
Follow me on medium.com to read my articles about books, movies, streaming series, astrology:
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March 18, 2024
2.5⭐️ engaging and fast paced but the thriller part/plot twists were just all wrong and didn't make any sense
I fear a more detailed review would give spoilers... *deep sigh* the twists in the epilogue had me shocked when I first read them but then I was like no way, the math doesn't make any sense. Was she really 15 and was he also 15 teaching her English in high school??????? And was the shoe store attendant a kid with a wife and kids and had access to a designer shoe store and could pick shoes up and send them to his girl everyday???????
Too many inaccurate plot holes 😭 and I was not thrilled. I just felt like I was being lied to the whole time.
I fear a more detailed review would give spoilers... *deep sigh* the twists in the epilogue had me shocked when I first read them but then I was like no way, the math doesn't make any sense. Was she really 15 and was he also 15 teaching her English in high school??????? And was the shoe store attendant a kid with a wife and kids and had access to a designer shoe store and could pick shoes up and send them to his girl everyday???????
Too many inaccurate plot holes 😭 and I was not thrilled. I just felt like I was being lied to the whole time.
February 6, 2024
I BEG YOUR FINEST PARDON???
February 8, 2024
This book owes me an apology.
February 11, 2024
Just wait a moment. I have to go and be sick before I’m able to write. Back again, still nauseous but maybe I’ll feel better after processing what I’ve just read.
Several times I wanted to quit reading and throw the book away, but I soldiered on, curious about what crazy twist McFadden would magically produce from her disintegrating hat. To get there however, I had to torture myself with juvenile behavior, ‘don’t go into the cellar where the serial-killer is’ moments and despicable behavior. I know many fans out there are will feel enraged and profess their undying adoration for this amazing book, but so be it. I couldn’t stomach it at all.
And by the way, the twist was not worth it. Especially if you don’t like far-fetched ones that give you a headache.
Several times I wanted to quit reading and throw the book away, but I soldiered on, curious about what crazy twist McFadden would magically produce from her disintegrating hat. To get there however, I had to torture myself with juvenile behavior, ‘don’t go into the cellar where the serial-killer is’ moments and despicable behavior. I know many fans out there are will feel enraged and profess their undying adoration for this amazing book, but so be it. I couldn’t stomach it at all.
And by the way, the twist was not worth it. Especially if you don’t like far-fetched ones that give you a headache.
April 24, 2024
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4/5 stars
✶࿐
"DIGGING A GRAVE IS HARD WORK."
Well, the opening quote may not be the most quotable, but that's how this book kicks off. It starts with a barrage of questions—Who's digging the grave? Whose grave is it? Why are they even digging it? Honestly, this prologue had me hooked, and I couldn't put the book down. Miss Frieda sure knows how to deliver, and I had high expectations, which, let me tell you, were not just met but exceeded.
First of all, proceed with caution when diving into this book. Trigger warnings are a must as it navigates through sensitive and creepy themes that might leave you uncomfortable. There were moments that made me pause, take a breath, and put the book down for a second. It's a rollercoaster of discomfort, so make sure you're ready for the journey.
Embarking on the journey through this literary masterpiece is like entering a labyrinth of mind-bending plot twists and encountering characters with a penchant for psychopathy. The pervasive sense of untrustworthiness among them keeps you on edge, questioning every motive. This book is like a rollercoaster of crazy twists and characters you can't trust. Just when you think you've figured it out, bam! The ending hits you like a surprise party you never saw coming.
In this riveting narrative, we traverse the perspectives of Eve, a discontented teacher grappling with the challenges of married life, and Addie, a troubled student whose actions have far-reaching consequences. As their paths converge, the plot unfolds with intricacies, exposing a tapestry of complications and revelations.
To unravel the full depth of this story, one must embark on the journey of reading, as details are best discovered firsthand. I've kept this review intentionally vague, but rest assured, the book promises a rewarding experience that won't let you down.
°˖➴ Overall, if you're in the mood for a rollercoaster of emotions and an ending that will leave your jaw on the floor, look no further. This book is a masterclass in mind-bending twists and turns, guaranteed to keep you guessing until the very end. So, if you're ready for a literary adventure that defies expectations, dive into this captivating masterpiece. 💌
-ˋˏ✄┈┈┈┈
꒰🌷⊹ ࣪ pre-read review —
in a mood for a good thriller, hope this delivers!!! 🤞🏻💘
"DIGGING A GRAVE IS HARD WORK."
Well, the opening quote may not be the most quotable, but that's how this book kicks off. It starts with a barrage of questions—Who's digging the grave? Whose grave is it? Why are they even digging it? Honestly, this prologue had me hooked, and I couldn't put the book down. Miss Frieda sure knows how to deliver, and I had high expectations, which, let me tell you, were not just met but exceeded.
First of all, proceed with caution when diving into this book. Trigger warnings are a must as it navigates through sensitive and creepy themes that might leave you uncomfortable. There were moments that made me pause, take a breath, and put the book down for a second. It's a rollercoaster of discomfort, so make sure you're ready for the journey.
Embarking on the journey through this literary masterpiece is like entering a labyrinth of mind-bending plot twists and encountering characters with a penchant for psychopathy. The pervasive sense of untrustworthiness among them keeps you on edge, questioning every motive. This book is like a rollercoaster of crazy twists and characters you can't trust. Just when you think you've figured it out, bam! The ending hits you like a surprise party you never saw coming.
In this riveting narrative, we traverse the perspectives of Eve, a discontented teacher grappling with the challenges of married life, and Addie, a troubled student whose actions have far-reaching consequences. As their paths converge, the plot unfolds with intricacies, exposing a tapestry of complications and revelations.
To unravel the full depth of this story, one must embark on the journey of reading, as details are best discovered firsthand. I've kept this review intentionally vague, but rest assured, the book promises a rewarding experience that won't let you down.
°˖➴ Overall, if you're in the mood for a rollercoaster of emotions and an ending that will leave your jaw on the floor, look no further. This book is a masterclass in mind-bending twists and turns, guaranteed to keep you guessing until the very end. So, if you're ready for a literary adventure that defies expectations, dive into this captivating masterpiece. 💌
-ˋˏ✄┈┈┈┈
꒰🌷⊹ ࣪ pre-read review —
in a mood for a good thriller, hope this delivers!!! 🤞🏻💘
June 19, 2024
1/5 ★’s
⁀➷ digging a grave is hard work.
hard work that would be worth every second for me if it meant i could bury every single character in this book🤸🏻♀️
°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･･:*.ೃ࿔⋆❀°
i haven’t written a review for awhile, pls bear with me😣
this book was so bad that it scared me away from all books for a month and that pains me to say because i LOVE freida, i do…but bestie what was this😭idk, MAYBE it’s just me. i read two freida books back to back. hated the inmate because of the fmc…plot was super good, but the fmc was insufferable. then i read this one immediately after because of how unsatisfied i felt and ended up hating it more😃the plot, the characters, everything…even the plot twist which made me so sad because usually freida’s plot twists save the rating😔
°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･･:*.ೃ࿔⋆❀°
❥ 𝓅𝓁𝑜𝓉:
we have, eve, who’s married to her husband, nate. surprise surprise, they’re both teachers…among other things🤢this book welcomes its readers with a look in on eve’s “perfect life” with her husband who kisses her three times a day and fucks her once a month😃why? oh idk probably because this pedophile is fucking his students. oh but wait! PLOT TWIST! SO IS EVE. yeah, the least thrilling, but very disturbing plot twist. then we addieyawn, why did she even have a pov?, one of nate’s students he was…yeah. need i say more? no. she’s this troubled girl who gets bullied in school because of a rumor that she was fooling around with her old math teacher…which btw, that felt like a plot hole?? was that ever confirmed? like that whole thing confused me because in her pov she was dead set on that shit never happening, but the teacher got fired? idk. that shit must’ve flew right over my head and landed with the huge pile of fucks i didn’t give about any of these characters🤩it was disturbing and i seriously felt like i should’ve went to jail for even reading it.
❥ 𝓌𝓇𝒾𝓉𝒾𝓃𝑔:
freida wanted to take a ride on the risky side i guess. this just didn’t feel like it was written by her tho. was it fast paced as always? yes and thank god for that otherwise i would’ve dnf’d it. there was a moment in the beginning of the book where eve is thinking about how her husband is so much more attractive than her and then kind of just body shames herself. the body description hit home😭felt like she described me. still mad at you for that one freida. not cool😩i might be acting a bit dramatic but as someone who suffered from anorexia as a child all the way to my teen years and who now suffers from body dysmorphia…reading that small part was triggering. all bodies are beautiful🫶🏼
❥ 𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓇𝒶𝓁𝓁 𝓉𝒽𝑜𝓊𝑔𝒽𝓉𝓈:
it was snooze fest. painfully boring. thinking about it now…idk why i didn’t dnf it. all this book did for me was put me in a reading and review slump for a month.
⁀➷ i am so lucky. i have a beautiful house, a fulfilling career, and a husband who is kind and mild mannered and incredibly handsome. and as nate pulls the car onto the road and starts driving in the direction of the school, all i can think to myself is that i hope a truck blows through a stop sign, plows into the honda, and kills us both instantly.
i hoped so too, but unlike her…i wasn’t so lucky. could’ve killed two pedos with one stone and saved me from reading almost 400 pages.
°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･･:*.ೃ࿔⋆❀°
❥05/16/24
𝓅𝓇𝑒 𝓇𝑒𝓋𝒾𝑒𝓌:
please tell me i’m not the only one with unanswered questions…i feel very underwhelmed by the ending too. disturbed, but underwhelmed. rtc😭rant? idk.
❥05/12/24
freida, you put me in a deeper slump. this is me begging you to get me out of it so i can read powerless😣😣
⁀➷ digging a grave is hard work.
hard work that would be worth every second for me if it meant i could bury every single character in this book🤸🏻♀️
°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･･:*.ೃ࿔⋆❀°
𝓯𝓾𝓵𝓵 𝓼𝓹𝓸𝓲𝓵𝓮𝓻 𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀
i haven’t written a review for awhile, pls bear with me😣
this book was so bad that it scared me away from all books for a month and that pains me to say because i LOVE freida, i do…but bestie what was this😭idk, MAYBE it’s just me. i read two freida books back to back. hated the inmate because of the fmc…plot was super good, but the fmc was insufferable. then i read this one immediately after because of how unsatisfied i felt and ended up hating it more😃the plot, the characters, everything…even the plot twist which made me so sad because usually freida’s plot twists save the rating😔
°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･･:*.ೃ࿔⋆❀°
❥ 𝓅𝓁𝑜𝓉:
we have, eve, who’s married to her husband, nate. surprise surprise, they’re both teachers…among other things🤢this book welcomes its readers with a look in on eve’s “perfect life” with her husband who kisses her three times a day and fucks her once a month😃why? oh idk probably because this pedophile is fucking his students. oh but wait! PLOT TWIST! SO IS EVE. yeah, the least thrilling, but very disturbing plot twist. then we addie
❥ 𝓌𝓇𝒾𝓉𝒾𝓃𝑔:
freida wanted to take a ride on the risky side i guess. this just didn’t feel like it was written by her tho. was it fast paced as always? yes and thank god for that otherwise i would’ve dnf’d it. there was a moment in the beginning of the book where eve is thinking about how her husband is so much more attractive than her and then kind of just body shames herself. the body description hit home😭felt like she described me. still mad at you for that one freida. not cool😩i might be acting a bit dramatic but as someone who suffered from anorexia as a child all the way to my teen years and who now suffers from body dysmorphia…reading that small part was triggering. all bodies are beautiful🫶🏼
❥ 𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓇𝒶𝓁𝓁 𝓉𝒽𝑜𝓊𝑔𝒽𝓉𝓈:
it was snooze fest. painfully boring. thinking about it now…idk why i didn’t dnf it. all this book did for me was put me in a reading and review slump for a month.
⁀➷ i am so lucky. i have a beautiful house, a fulfilling career, and a husband who is kind and mild mannered and incredibly handsome. and as nate pulls the car onto the road and starts driving in the direction of the school, all i can think to myself is that i hope a truck blows through a stop sign, plows into the honda, and kills us both instantly.
i hoped so too, but unlike her…i wasn’t so lucky. could’ve killed two pedos with one stone and saved me from reading almost 400 pages.
°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･･:*.ೃ࿔⋆❀°
❥05/16/24
𝓅𝓇𝑒 𝓇𝑒𝓋𝒾𝑒𝓌:
please tell me i’m not the only one with unanswered questions…i feel very underwhelmed by the ending too. disturbed, but underwhelmed. rtc😭rant? idk.
❥05/12/24
freida, you put me in a deeper slump. this is me begging you to get me out of it so i can read powerless😣😣
February 28, 2024
Freida does it again. Easy, quick read. Page turner for sure. I never get through any other thrillers as quickly as Freida’s. I was nervous about the predictability of this one. But every time I thought I knew what was going to happen, there was a different twist. I’m wondering if there will be a sequel to this one…
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December 1, 2023A Freida book always gets me out of a slump!
June 20, 2024
McFadden has once again delivered an unputdownable, gritty, twisty thriller. I always know when I start one of McFadden’s titles I am in for one hell of a ride.
I listened to the audiobook of “(The Teacher - Audiobook Edition)” and the narration was spot on.
Eve and her spouse, Nate, both work as teachers at their local high school. At the same high school, student Addie was the center of a scandal that rattled the school last year. This year, their lives intertwine and what occurs next you need to read for yourself.
For those who enjoy psychological suspense and books with strong, relatable characters, The Teacher is a must-listen.
I listened to the audiobook of “(The Teacher - Audiobook Edition)” and the narration was spot on.
Eve and her spouse, Nate, both work as teachers at their local high school. At the same high school, student Addie was the center of a scandal that rattled the school last year. This year, their lives intertwine and what occurs next you need to read for yourself.
For those who enjoy psychological suspense and books with strong, relatable characters, The Teacher is a must-listen.
April 4, 2024
seriously what the fuck
February 21, 2024
★3 stars
Age gap romances your thing? Cool, cool.
20-year age gap romances your thing? Okay, okay.
BUT 20-year age gap, high school student/teacher sexual relationships?
Mmm…maybe not, I think my line is drawn. That is my line 😅🙅🏻♀️
What Freida’s best at is making sure you get so easily swept up by and addicted to her stories (and you will–it doesn't take a rocket scientist to understand her writing style), that your jaw drops so many times it completely dislocates from your body. The Teacher was no different. 3 stars for keeping me on the edge of my seat, and not for all the ick!! 🥴
(also no judgement, this is def a dramatized case, and is just my personal opinion)
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Pre-review:
Starting the week off with my girl Freida 🔪🍎 She could write utter trash and I’d STILL inhale her books like the air I breathe 🤭
Age gap romances your thing? Cool, cool.
20-year age gap romances your thing? Okay, okay.
BUT 20-year age gap, high school student/teacher sexual relationships?
Mmm…maybe not, I think my line is drawn. That is my line 😅🙅🏻♀️
What Freida’s best at is making sure you get so easily swept up by and addicted to her stories (and you will–it doesn't take a rocket scientist to understand her writing style), that your jaw drops so many times it completely dislocates from your body. The Teacher was no different. 3 stars for keeping me on the edge of my seat, and not for all the ick!! 🥴
(also no judgement, this is def a dramatized case, and is just my personal opinion)
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Pre-review:
Starting the week off with my girl Freida 🔪🍎 She could write utter trash and I’d STILL inhale her books like the air I breathe 🤭
February 12, 2024
—— 4✰ stars.
Yes, that's how the book begins. The truth is I didn't have many expectations because I hadn't liked Freida's last book very much, but this one?? Incredible. This review is going to be very short, since I am not going to explain anything in great depth, the less you know, the better. OKAY AAAAA!! Composes herself and starts writing.
We follow a double point of view, Eve, a high school teacher, dissatisfied with her personal life and quite obsessed with shoes, and Addie, a student, who had several problems the previous year and for which a teacher ended up expelled.
The lives of these two characters will end up intersecting, but to know more, you have to read. Insert evil laugh here.
As always, Freida's books are very quick to read. I SWEAR TO YOU. You're on page 1, you blink and BOOM, page 400, end of the book. I literally read it in a single day while waiting between classes and at night.
Freida McFadden's writing is very simple, which makes reading very easy, you literally don't have to think much, just let yourself be surprised by the plot twists.
My advice for reading Freida McFadden is to let yourself be surprised and not think, just flow with the book, that way absolutely everything will surprise you. If you try to think, some of the surprises may be ruined, so don't make theories!
The book has creepy, scandalous moments and more than once my jaw was on the floor and I was gasping out loud lol.
The only reason why this book doesn't have 5 stars is because there was a small detail at the end that didn't quite add up to me, and if the answers don't satisfy me in general, it usually deducts a score.
I 100% recommend this book, with the warning that Freida's style is not for everyone.
➛ Old Updates:
HOLY SHITTTTTTT
Feb 6: HERE WE GOOOO AAAAA!!!
Feb 5: this comes out tomorrow so you BET I’m gonna be devouring this 😈 Freida could write a grocery list and I will be eating that up!!
‘digging a grave is hard work’
Yes, that's how the book begins. The truth is I didn't have many expectations because I hadn't liked Freida's last book very much, but this one?? Incredible. This review is going to be very short, since I am not going to explain anything in great depth, the less you know, the better. OKAY AAAAA!! Composes herself and starts writing.
˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗ 𝓅𝓁ℴ𝓉ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗
We follow a double point of view, Eve, a high school teacher, dissatisfied with her personal life and quite obsessed with shoes, and Addie, a student, who had several problems the previous year and for which a teacher ended up expelled.
The lives of these two characters will end up intersecting, but to know more, you have to read. Insert evil laugh here.
˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗ 𝓅𝒶𝒸ℯ 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓌𝓇𝒾𝓉𝒾𝓃𝑔 ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗
As always, Freida's books are very quick to read. I SWEAR TO YOU. You're on page 1, you blink and BOOM, page 400, end of the book. I literally read it in a single day while waiting between classes and at night.
Freida McFadden's writing is very simple, which makes reading very easy, you literally don't have to think much, just let yourself be surprised by the plot twists.
˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗ 𝓂𝓎 𝓉𝒽ℴ𝓊𝑔𝒽𝓉𝓈 ℴ𝓋ℯ𝓇𝒶𝓁𝓁 ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗
My advice for reading Freida McFadden is to let yourself be surprised and not think, just flow with the book, that way absolutely everything will surprise you. If you try to think, some of the surprises may be ruined, so don't make theories!
The book has creepy, scandalous moments and more than once my jaw was on the floor and I was gasping out loud lol.
The only reason why this book doesn't have 5 stars is because there was a small detail at the end that didn't quite add up to me, and if the answers don't satisfy me in general, it usually deducts a score.
I 100% recommend this book, with the warning that Freida's style is not for everyone.
➛ Old Updates:
HOLY SHITTTTTTT
Feb 6: HERE WE GOOOO AAAAA!!!
Feb 5: this comes out tomorrow so you BET I’m gonna be devouring this 😈 Freida could write a grocery list and I will be eating that up!!
February 7, 2024
BE SO ASTRONOMICALLY FOR REAL
January 28, 2024
You know what you're in for with a Frieda book, and The Teacher doesn't disappoint! The queen of crazy twists reigns supreme with this one, a wild ride with an explosive ending. Freida's fans will eat it up.
March 9, 2024
If I were to describe the actions in this book I'd say they are a) unrequired, adding nothing to the plot, filler episodes and b) weird, who thought this was a good idea episodes. Aside from having no substantial plot other than a highly uncomfortable teacher-student relationship, the characters were what had me throw my kindle across the room. Everyone was equally bad, but our main character whose entire personality are her shoes, was the last straw for me.
I've seen people mention My Dark Vanessa into the reviews and I do see the connection, however while that book draws attention to how DANGEROUS the subject is, this book almost portrays it as a silly thing which I cannot in a million years oversee.
I've seen people mention My Dark Vanessa into the reviews and I do see the connection, however while that book draws attention to how DANGEROUS the subject is, this book almost portrays it as a silly thing which I cannot in a million years oversee.
February 15, 2024
This was interesting. I’m really not sure how I feel about it. I enjoyed it a lot, but also hated everyone??
February 27, 2024
1⭐️
THE PLOT
Eve is living a considerably good life; she wakes up each day, kisses her husband, and goes to teach math at the local high school. However, the previous year a student-teacher scandal rocked the community with Addie in the middle of it. Addie is hated by everyone. She is bullied, teased, and others make her life a living hell. However, when a new affair blossoms, those involved are willing to go to any length to keep it a secret. No matter what.
MY THOUGHTS
The Plot: Okay prepare for a rant review, because boy oh boy do I have a lot to say. First off, this book was like the off-brand version of My Dark Vanessa. I don't know why, but so many things, and I mean SO. MANY. THINGS. Were almost exactly like that book. It was like Freida took that plot and turned it into a thriller. QUITE LITERALLY. This book wanted to be My Dark Vanessa so fucking bad and it's NOT. That was my thought the entire time reading the book is it felt like a rip-off. Second, this book can barely be called a thriller. This is probably the LEAST thrilling thriller I have ever read. The entire 70% of the book was build-up. 70%!!! The first 70% could have been literary fiction (*cough cough My Dark Vanessa cough cough*). I'm sorry (not really) I cannot stress that point enough. The actual thriller part was SO incredibly lackluster. It was boring. It was so boring. The best thing I can say about this is that it's a fast read. The plot twist was fucking stupid. It was predictable. There was no point where I was on the edge of my seat. I never was left guessing or creating theories in my mind. There was little to no creativity here!!! Ugh it was FRUSTRATING!!!! I am so glad this was on kindle unlimited because I would NOT have purchased this as a physical copy.
The Characters: Long story short, everyone in this book is stupid and immature. Eve is beyond obsessed with shoes to the point that that's all she cares about...especially during the plot twist (IYKYK) and she was so incredibly plain. Nate was a p*dophile and he was gross, need I say any more? Addie was the most childish 16 year old I've ever read about in a book. I understand that people can be naive, but girly pop...come on. Nobody can be this stupid like she was in this book. I can't even bother to write anymore about these characters.
Overall, do not waste your time on this book. I wish I could take back the 8 hours I spent reading this because I could've used it reading something else. Normally I love Freida's books, but I cannot get past the points I made above. I think this is my least favorite of all of the books I've read by her. Highly disappointed.
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Freida don't let me down please I desperately need a good thriller 😭
THE PLOT
Eve is living a considerably good life; she wakes up each day, kisses her husband, and goes to teach math at the local high school. However, the previous year a student-teacher scandal rocked the community with Addie in the middle of it. Addie is hated by everyone. She is bullied, teased, and others make her life a living hell. However, when a new affair blossoms, those involved are willing to go to any length to keep it a secret. No matter what.
MY THOUGHTS
The Plot: Okay prepare for a rant review, because boy oh boy do I have a lot to say. First off, this book was like the off-brand version of My Dark Vanessa. I don't know why, but so many things, and I mean SO. MANY. THINGS. Were almost exactly like that book. It was like Freida took that plot and turned it into a thriller. QUITE LITERALLY. This book wanted to be My Dark Vanessa so fucking bad and it's NOT. That was my thought the entire time reading the book is it felt like a rip-off. Second, this book can barely be called a thriller. This is probably the LEAST thrilling thriller I have ever read. The entire 70% of the book was build-up. 70%!!! The first 70% could have been literary fiction (*cough cough My Dark Vanessa cough cough*). I'm sorry (not really) I cannot stress that point enough. The actual thriller part was SO incredibly lackluster. It was boring. It was so boring. The best thing I can say about this is that it's a fast read. The plot twist was fucking stupid. It was predictable. There was no point where I was on the edge of my seat. I never was left guessing or creating theories in my mind. There was little to no creativity here!!! Ugh it was FRUSTRATING!!!! I am so glad this was on kindle unlimited because I would NOT have purchased this as a physical copy.
The Characters: Long story short, everyone in this book is stupid and immature. Eve is beyond obsessed with shoes to the point that that's all she cares about...especially during the plot twist (IYKYK) and she was so incredibly plain. Nate was a p*dophile and he was gross, need I say any more? Addie was the most childish 16 year old I've ever read about in a book. I understand that people can be naive, but girly pop...come on. Nobody can be this stupid like she was in this book. I can't even bother to write anymore about these characters.
Overall, do not waste your time on this book. I wish I could take back the 8 hours I spent reading this because I could've used it reading something else. Normally I love Freida's books, but I cannot get past the points I made above. I think this is my least favorite of all of the books I've read by her. Highly disappointed.
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Freida don't let me down please I desperately need a good thriller 😭
March 17, 2024
A completely bonkers fun read!
A compulsive thriller where everyone lacks a moral compass.
Fast/paced, addictive, with twists you won’t see coming, this plot-driven book kept me listening and helped end a months long book slump!
A compulsive thriller where everyone lacks a moral compass.
Fast/paced, addictive, with twists you won’t see coming, this plot-driven book kept me listening and helped end a months long book slump!
February 7, 2024
Yes, the blurb does say teacher-student affair…. However the blurb and the beginning of the book make it sound like rumors. As an educator, I was so excited to read this book. The beginning starts off so exciting with someone burying a body… and then it turns into a disgusting portrayal of child grooming. I only made it 50% of the way through the book and then I had to stop. From other reviews, I can see it only gets worse.
June 10, 2024
This was my first Frieda McFadden book. I read this as a buddy read with Keya. I didn't have high hopes for this, I'm not going to lie. Sometimes these thriller books can be cheesy and this one definitely was. I DID ENJOY IT THOUGH. I just didn't love it. A lot of it was predictable. Some parts were elementary. Some parts were gross (pedophile type stuff). I could see it as a cheesy hallmark movie.
I would read her other books for sure. If you want just a quick book that you don't have to think very hard about... this is for you. If you want a book that you can read in a few hours because you're on a time crunch with your goals... this book is for you. Entertaining, but forgettable.
I would read her other books for sure. If you want just a quick book that you don't have to think very hard about... this is for you. If you want a book that you can read in a few hours because you're on a time crunch with your goals... this book is for you. Entertaining, but forgettable.
May 7, 2024
4.5 🌟
Freida, girlll.. you got me good with this one!
Omg the ending to this book was CRAZY! 🤯😱
This was the perfect, fast-paced read after my insanely long reading slump I found myself in last month! 🙌🏻
I also want to note that I have never hated every single mc by the end of a book before, but this book filled that spot! 🤣
~♡~♡~♡~♡~♡~♡~♡~
Pre-read review:✨️✨️✨️
FINALLY out of a month long reading slump! 😅
Not sure what happened, but we back now! Lol
Hopefully some Freida will get me back on track 👀
Freida, girlll.. you got me good with this one!
Omg the ending to this book was CRAZY! 🤯😱
This was the perfect, fast-paced read after my insanely long reading slump I found myself in last month! 🙌🏻
I also want to note that I have never hated every single mc by the end of a book before, but this book filled that spot! 🤣
~♡~♡~♡~♡~♡~♡~♡~
Pre-read review:✨️✨️✨️
FINALLY out of a month long reading slump! 😅
Not sure what happened, but we back now! Lol
Hopefully some Freida will get me back on track 👀
June 9, 2024
Yeah I'm so unimpressed 🙄
I loved the Housemaids series by this author and such high hopes for this one but it all came crashing down 📉📉 the only thing I felt while reading this was disgust.
Let's take a closer look now,
Major problem #1
The writing was shit. I am genuinely doubting if it's even written by Freida McFadden and not a sixteen year old. Maybe I'm the only one but her writing was so different than her other books. Freida, it's okay, no one was putting a gun to your head, you did not have to write this novel if you didn't want to. Every single word felt so forced.
Major Problem #2
The characters were even more infuriating. I can't think of even one character that I liked even a little bit. I have no interest reading 400 pages about some psychopathic pedophiles. This honestly disgusted me so much, the way such thing was romanticised throughout the book.
And there we go with stupid naive MCs ...Addie love, you're so lucky you're fictional, otherwise I would've loved to slap you to your senses. They say love makes you blind, but it made our sweet MC dumb, deaf and extremely stupid too.
The other award goes to our second mc - Eve. She was so insecure throughout the whole book and always moaning and complaining - I'm not pretty enough, not curvy enough - maybe when you'll stop your husband will finally love you.
Problem #3
Romance - non existent.
Problem #4
I can still come in terms with bad writing and characters but atleast give me a good plot twist. Half of them I saw coming from miles away and there were no jaw dropping revelations that I was anticipating. I am honestly so disappointed.
Problem #5
The ending -
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People either love this or loathe this and I'm so scared 😳
Buddy read with beautiful @JadeMoon <3
I loved the Housemaids series by this author and such high hopes for this one but it all came crashing down 📉📉 the only thing I felt while reading this was disgust.
Let's take a closer look now,
Major problem #1
The writing was shit. I am genuinely doubting if it's even written by Freida McFadden and not a sixteen year old. Maybe I'm the only one but her writing was so different than her other books. Freida, it's okay, no one was putting a gun to your head, you did not have to write this novel if you didn't want to. Every single word felt so forced.
Major Problem #2
The characters were even more infuriating. I can't think of even one character that I liked even a little bit. I have no interest reading 400 pages about some psychopathic pedophiles. This honestly disgusted me so much, the way such thing was romanticised throughout the book.
And there we go with stupid naive MCs ...Addie love, you're so lucky you're fictional, otherwise I would've loved to slap you to your senses. They say love makes you blind, but it made our sweet MC dumb, deaf and extremely stupid too.
The other award goes to our second mc - Eve. She was so insecure throughout the whole book and always moaning and complaining - I'm not pretty enough, not curvy enough - maybe when you'll stop your husband will finally love you.
Problem #3
Romance - non existent.
Problem #4
I can still come in terms with bad writing and characters but atleast give me a good plot twist. Half of them I saw coming from miles away and there were no jaw dropping revelations that I was anticipating. I am honestly so disappointed.
Problem #5
The ending -
***
People either love this or loathe this and I'm so scared 😳
Buddy read with beautiful @JadeMoon <3
February 24, 2024
Well... idk... this was like :
✔️ A ton of cheating 🤥🎲🕶️🔪
✔️ A really cringy relationship between student and teacher (20+ cradle robbing years) 🍎
✔️ A shoe obsession 👠
✔️ A 🤏🏻 little twist at the end
Nothing to write home about but not all together terrible either...🤷🏻♀️
✔️ A ton of cheating 🤥🎲🕶️🔪
✔️ A really cringy relationship between student and teacher (20+ cradle robbing years) 🍎
✔️ A shoe obsession 👠
✔️ A 🤏🏻 little twist at the end
Nothing to write home about but not all together terrible either...🤷🏻♀️
June 5, 2024
Seriously so effing boring. I don’t think I will pick up a book again by this author.
The first two chapters are interesting. Just tell the story as it is instead of trying to fit words and words and words in a desperate attempt to make the book longer.
The first two chapters are interesting. Just tell the story as it is instead of trying to fit words and words and words in a desperate attempt to make the book longer.
February 7, 2024
Hoooo boy 😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨 How to write this review without so many expletives because that last chapter got me messed uppppp 🤣🤣🤣🫨🫨
There was like ten twists in here and when I thought it was all done there was one final one that literally had my jaw to the floor and me clutching my kindle for dear life 🤣🤣
Yes I recommend, 10/10, read it, then message me for moral support 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
There was like ten twists in here and when I thought it was all done there was one final one that literally had my jaw to the floor and me clutching my kindle for dear life 🤣🤣
Yes I recommend, 10/10, read it, then message me for moral support 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
January 20, 2024
Freida McFadden has crafted another addictive, shocking, entertaining and twist filled book. I always know that I am in for a thrilling reading experience when I pick up one of her books. I listened to the audiobook version of The Teacher and thought the narration was fantastic.
Eve and her husband Nate are both teachers at a local high school. Addie is a student at the high school where Eve and Nate are employed. Last year she was involved in a scandal that rocked the school. This year, their paths will collide in this gripping book!
I loved the twists, turns, and reveals in this book. Oh, what a tangled web we weave! What a fabulous tale of obsession, secrets, lies and revenge! I enjoyed the character's POV's. They are not the most likeable bunch, which made this book even more entertaining.
Thank you to Dreamscape Select, Hollywood Upstairs Press, and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
Read more of my reviews at www.openbookposts.com
Eve and her husband Nate are both teachers at a local high school. Addie is a student at the high school where Eve and Nate are employed. Last year she was involved in a scandal that rocked the school. This year, their paths will collide in this gripping book!
I loved the twists, turns, and reveals in this book. Oh, what a tangled web we weave! What a fabulous tale of obsession, secrets, lies and revenge! I enjoyed the character's POV's. They are not the most likeable bunch, which made this book even more entertaining.
Thank you to Dreamscape Select, Hollywood Upstairs Press, and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
Read more of my reviews at www.openbookposts.com
March 27, 2024
3.5 ⭐️
Freida always does it for me! It's so fast-paced and easy to read that it keeps you entertained.
So Eve is a math teacher married to Nathaniel, who's an English teacher; they both work at the same school, and Eve is considered lucky to be with her husband considering how everyone sees him as a handsome guy compared to his wife's "mediocre" looks. Eve meets a student named Addie, who's the reason that one of her favourite teachers resigned due to inappropriate behaviour.
I went in blind without knowing anything about this book; just the fact that it was written by Frieda was enough for me. I did enjoy this even though the plot twists didn't really make sense at the end, but I just love how Freida makes me fly through reading her books, and that's what I really needed!
Preview
Freida please don’t disappoint me😭
Freida always does it for me! It's so fast-paced and easy to read that it keeps you entertained.
So Eve is a math teacher married to Nathaniel, who's an English teacher; they both work at the same school, and Eve is considered lucky to be with her husband considering how everyone sees him as a handsome guy compared to his wife's "mediocre" looks. Eve meets a student named Addie, who's the reason that one of her favourite teachers resigned due to inappropriate behaviour.
I went in blind without knowing anything about this book; just the fact that it was written by Frieda was enough for me. I did enjoy this even though the plot twists didn't really make sense at the end, but I just love how Freida makes me fly through reading her books, and that's what I really needed!
Preview
Freida please don’t disappoint me😭
February 22, 2024
THIS is the author everyone on the social media craps their drawers about?????
I dared to Google “Why is Freida McFadden so popular” because truly, my mind? She be blown. The first response (from Reddit – oh how I love the subReddits) states “I get why it's popular because it's fast paced and a very easy read but the plot is so derivative and the writing style is so annoying.” To that I say – PREACH.
Talk about an easy reader. The plot (LOL plot!) here starts with a body being buried in the woods. You then meet the “teacher” (teacherS in this case since Eve is married to a fellow educator named Nate) and their student Addie. It doesn’t take much of an I.Q. to figure out EVERYTHING that is going to happen so I have no idea what “twists” people cream their jeans over. Maybe they are contained in her other books???? (Sidenote to anyone thinking of making a drinking game every time “shoes” are mentioned. Don't do it. You will die from alcohol poisoning.)
Apparently she has a real rabid fanbase so I guess I can look forward to potentially getting trolled for eternity like I have for nearly a decade by the Cohorts (note to trolls - I delete and block you rather than engage so have a blessed day and maybe go outside and touch some grass). It also appears from my quick one minute search of the interwebs that she apparently is a copycat so the half that don’t love her want her cancelled. Bottom line? No matter what we readers/reviewers can’t win. But before any of you go all keyboard commando please note that popcorn thrillers like these are a dime a dozen and trying to claim Freida steals from Riley Sager, an author who admittedly makes his millions reimagining others’ tales, isn’t gonna hold up in court. I was looking to venture out of my comfort zone of listening to memoirs during my “Walk ‘n Talk” and this was so easy to follow while I attempted to kiss every dog that crossed my path on the trail at the park that I will most likely end up picking her stuff up over and over again. And most likely also give them 2 Stars max.
(For audiobook listeners - I thought the narration was quite good.)
I dared to Google “Why is Freida McFadden so popular” because truly, my mind? She be blown. The first response (from Reddit – oh how I love the subReddits) states “I get why it's popular because it's fast paced and a very easy read but the plot is so derivative and the writing style is so annoying.” To that I say – PREACH.
Talk about an easy reader. The plot (LOL plot!) here starts with a body being buried in the woods. You then meet the “teacher” (teacherS in this case since Eve is married to a fellow educator named Nate) and their student Addie. It doesn’t take much of an I.Q. to figure out EVERYTHING that is going to happen so I have no idea what “twists” people cream their jeans over. Maybe they are contained in her other books???? (Sidenote to anyone thinking of making a drinking game every time “shoes” are mentioned. Don't do it. You will die from alcohol poisoning.)
Apparently she has a real rabid fanbase so I guess I can look forward to potentially getting trolled for eternity like I have for nearly a decade by the Cohorts (note to trolls - I delete and block you rather than engage so have a blessed day and maybe go outside and touch some grass). It also appears from my quick one minute search of the interwebs that she apparently is a copycat so the half that don’t love her want her cancelled. Bottom line? No matter what we readers/reviewers can’t win. But before any of you go all keyboard commando please note that popcorn thrillers like these are a dime a dozen and trying to claim Freida steals from Riley Sager, an author who admittedly makes his millions reimagining others’ tales, isn’t gonna hold up in court. I was looking to venture out of my comfort zone of listening to memoirs during my “Walk ‘n Talk” and this was so easy to follow while I attempted to kiss every dog that crossed my path on the trail at the park that I will most likely end up picking her stuff up over and over again. And most likely also give them 2 Stars max.
(For audiobook listeners - I thought the narration was quite good.)
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