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The Coworker
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I think it’s safe to say that I’m a McFadden fan. I enjoy her books, as they provide mindless entertainment (usually). This book however, seemed to tackle a couple of heavy topics along with the thrills. I’m usually left feeling overly excited after having just read one of her books, this one not so much. Maybe I resonated too much with our main character Dawn? Maybe I’m too familiar with characters like Natalie? Either way, I think I was hoping for something a little different…
This story starts off with Dawn Schiff not showing up for work one day. This is very odd as Dawn is always very prompt, meticulous, and never misses work. Natalie, her coworker decides to go looking for her. Natalie seems very worried about Dawn, and insists that she was always kind to her while other people in the office were not. However, Dawn has emails that she wrote to a friend that prove otherwise…
I can see where McFadden was going with this book, as we are all tired of bullies. We are tired of bullies getting away with everything with no repercussions, while the those of us who get bullied continue to suffer. Where is the justice?!
This is book is divided into two parts. I really enjoyed Part I, but Part II- not as much. It did have some nice twists, but they just didn’t “wow” me like I thought they would. All in all, this is a fun read- and I will be looking out for more from McFadden in the future!
Many thanks to NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press, and the author for an ARC of this book which I had the pleasure of reading. All opinions are my own. Publication date: August 29, 2023.
Genre~ Mystery & Thrillers
This story starts off with Dawn Schiff not showing up for work one day. This is very odd as Dawn is always very prompt, meticulous, and never misses work. Natalie, her coworker decides to go looking for her. Natalie seems very worried about Dawn, and insists that she was always kind to her while other people in the office were not. However, Dawn has emails that she wrote to a friend that prove otherwise…
I can see where McFadden was going with this book, as we are all tired of bullies. We are tired of bullies getting away with everything with no repercussions, while the those of us who get bullied continue to suffer. Where is the justice?!
This is book is divided into two parts. I really enjoyed Part I, but Part II- not as much. It did have some nice twists, but they just didn’t “wow” me like I thought they would. All in all, this is a fun read- and I will be looking out for more from McFadden in the future!
Many thanks to NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press, and the author for an ARC of this book which I had the pleasure of reading. All opinions are my own. Publication date: August 29, 2023.
Genre~ Mystery & Thrillers
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Aug 21, 2023 05:27AM
I like being wowed as well. Great review Rachel.
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I still haven’t tried a McFadden book…although when I do I think it’s going to be the Housemaid. I’m a bit over the bullying/mean girl trope myself, so I hear you! Wonderful review, Rachel! 💗
Barbara**catching up! wrote: "I like being wowed as well. Great review Rachel."Thank you, Barbara! At least I was ‘wowed’ halfway through. :)
Catherine wrote: "I still haven’t tried a McFadden book…although when I do I think it’s going to be the Housemaid. I’m a bit over the bullying/mean girl trope myself, so I hear you! Wonderful review, Rachel! 💗"Thank you, Catherine! 💗 You definitely have to try a McFadden book! Especially the Housemaid series, they are super enjoyable! I’m still not sure what went wrong for me in this book…
Sorry this was missing the wow factor and went downhill in part 2, in but fair & honest review Rachel! At least it was a fun read.
She is good for a mindless read! 😂Glad it was somewhat good 💞
JanB (travel till mid August with spotty internet) wrote: "Sorry this was missing the wow factor and went downhill in part 2, in but fair & honest review Rachel! At least it was a fun read."Thank you, Jan!! And yes, it was still a fun read! :)
Holly wrote: "She is good for a mindless read! 😂Glad it was somewhat good 💞"Lol! Thank you, Holly! 💗
Andrea wrote: "Honest review Rachel. 🤩"Thank you, Andrea! 🤗
Carol wrote: "Excellent and fair review, Rachel 💙!!! Glad you mostly enjoyed despite a few issues. Hope your next read is a 5⭐️!!"Thank you, Carol!! 💗 This was still mostly enjoyable for sure! :)
Hello Rachel,
Sorry to hear this isn't one of her best. I will probably read it anyhow. I've read a handful of her books and Never Lie is my favorite so far.
Since you enjoy her books on the 29th of this month McFadden will be in discussion with Kaira Rouda about the Coworker. To find out where just Google the date and both authors names and you will get the info.
Happy Reading!
Sorry to hear this isn't one of her best. I will probably read it anyhow. I've read a handful of her books and Never Lie is my favorite so far.
Since you enjoy her books on the 29th of this month McFadden will be in discussion with Kaira Rouda about the Coworker. To find out where just Google the date and both authors names and you will get the info.
Happy Reading!
Superb review, Rachel. Sorry the second part of the book wasn't great.
Lovely review, Rachel. What you wrote about bullies touched my heart. So true - sometimes, there's no justice at all. Glad you mostly enjoyed this work. 💞
Fair and honest review Rachel ❣️
You just want to enjoy the book the whole way through 😀 Fabulous review Rachel, a pity it fell short a little 💖
Cheryl wrote: "Hello Rachel,Sorry to hear this isn't one of her best. I will probably read it anyhow. I've read a handful of her books and Never Lie is my favorite so far.
Since you enjoy her books on the 29th..."
Thank you so much, Cheryl! I enjoy both Kaira Rouda and Frieda McFadden, so this sounds like it will be a great discussion to listen to! I haven’t read Never Lie yet, but I plan to very soon! :)
Srivalli wrote: "Superb review, Rachel. Sorry the second part of the book wasn't great."Thank you, Srivalli! It’s always disappointing when that happens…
Rosh (Trying to catch up!) wrote: "Lovely review, Rachel. What you wrote about bullies touched my heart. So true - sometimes, there's no justice at all. Glad you mostly enjoyed this work. 💞"Thank you so much, Rosh! 💗 I think you might enjoy this book with the theme that McFadden was basing this off of. 🤗
Maureen wrote: "Fair and honest review Rachel ❣️"Thank you, Maureen! 💗
Kaceey wrote: "Terrific review Rachel!💞"Thank you, Kaceey! 💗
Margaret M - wrote: "You just want to enjoy the book the whole way through 😀 Fabulous review Rachel, a pity it fell short a little 💖"Thank you, Margaret! 💗 That’s exactly what happened- I just wanted the full enjoyment/excitement the whole way through! 🤗
Debbie wrote: "Awesome review, Rachel! 😁"Thank you, Debbie! 😊
I've yet to read this author. Fab review, Rachel! Hope your next read is more enjoyable!💜
Sujoya(theoverbookedbibliophile) wrote: "I've yet to read this author. Fab review, Rachel! Hope your next read is more enjoyable!💜"Thank you, Sujoya! 💗 McFadden has some very entertaining and enjoyable books- especially The Housemaid series!
Sorry this lacked the wow-factor you were hoping for, Rachel, but glad it didn't turn you off to McFadden completely.
Teres wrote: "Sorry this lacked the wow-factor you were hoping for, Rachel, but glad it didn't turn you off to McFadden completely."Thank you, Teres! I’ll always be a McFadden fan!! Lol!
I just finished this yesterday and I agree it was missing the WOW factor for me as well. I also agree I knew where she was going in a newer territory for Freida but then I also loved how she made me wonder about 17yr old Nat vs 30yr old.
Catbythesea wrote: "I just finished this yesterday and I agree it was missing the WOW factor for me as well. I also agree I knew where she was going in a newer territory for Freida but then I also loved how she made m..."Yes, this did seem to be newer territory for Freida. And 17 year old Nat vs 30 year old Nat may have only changed slightly… This was a very thought provoking book for sure!
Was so hoping this would be a five star read. Excellent review, Rachel!
Marialyce wrote: "Was so hoping this would be a five star read. Excellent review, Rachel!"Thank you, Marialyce! I was hoping this would be a five star read as well.
Great review, Rachel💕!!!!!!!! Oh no, I'm so sorry this book was such a flop for you😢!!!!!!!!
Cara wrote: "Great review, Rachel💕!!!!!!!! Oh no, I'm so sorry this book was such a flop for you😢!!!!!!!!"Thank you, Cara!!! 💗 This book was not a total flop, I’m just used to being more “wowed” by McFadden’s books- that’s all… :)
Wonderful review, Rachel. I hope you like ALL THE PARTS of your next read. 💕🤗
Jayme wrote: "Terrific review! 💞"Thank you, Jayme! 💗
Shelley's Book Nook wrote: "Wonderful review, Rachel. I hope you like ALL THE PARTS of your next read. 💕🤗"Thank you so much, Shelley! 💗🤗
Excellent review, Rachel! Sorry you didn't enjoy it more. 💖
Julie wrote: "Excellent review, Rachel! Sorry you didn't enjoy it more. 💖"Thank you, Julie! 💗
I’m hit or miss with her. Great review, Rachel 🩵
Heather Adores Books wrote: "I’m hit or miss with her. Great review, Rachel 🩵"Thank you, Heather! 💗 I hope you enjoy this one if you do read it.
I agree! I love her writing but not my fav! Fantastic review ❤️
L.A. wrote: "I agree! I love her writing but not my fav! Fantastic review ❤️"Thank you, LA! 💗 So glad we agree! :)
It's always a little frustrating when the second portion of the book isn't as strong as the first. But I'm glad you still enjoyed this one overall, Rachel, and great review!
A wrote: "It's always a little frustrating when the second portion of the book isn't as strong as the first. But I'm glad you still enjoyed this one overall, Rachel, and great review!"Thank you, A! It was a little disappointing that the second portion wasn’t as good as the first (for me anyways). However, I will still continue to look for future reads from McFadden! :)
Fabulous honest review, Rachel. I am also a Freida fan and have this one on Libby reserve. Thanks for setting my expectations. I hope that your next book earns 5 stars.
Jayne wrote: "Fabulous honest review, Rachel. I am also a Freida fan and have this one on Libby reserve. Thanks for setting my expectations. I hope that your next book earns 5 stars."Thank you, Jayne! I’m glad that you are a Freida fan as well! I hope that you enjoy this book, and I will be watching for your thoughts on this one!
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I was very disappointed with "Housemaid #1", but I'm having a crack at "The Coworker" to see if it's just me.. :))
