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This was another great book by Freida McFadden. I started it on a Friday night and couldn't put it down until I finished it on Saturday. The many plot twists and turns kept coming through the epilogue. I am a little confused by the final twist, did she not know that he was a student at the school?

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As a new freida fan I couldn't wait to dive into this audio and I loved every word.. An utterly brilliant book, yet another one of Freida's books that keeps you guessing tight till the end and then.... the twist!
The narrator,Leslie Howard was perfect at bringing the words alive. I couldn't stop listening and Leslie has a way of giving the characters depth and evokes all the emotions from the listener along the way. A great audio that won't let you down.

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The only good thing I have to say about this book was that it was a quick read. The writing felt amateur. The plot was cringe. It MAYBE could have been redeemed if it wasn't for the epilogue that was so beyond unnecessary except for a cheap shock. It honestly didn't even make sense. As a friend said, I'm going to throw this book across the room when I finish and she wasn't wrong. I miss the old Freida.

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This one had my attention right off the bat - nothing like digging a grave to start a story. I’m a teacher, so of COURSE I’ll love a McFadden book about a teacher.

Fast paced, well written, but this storyline was just not for me. I had hopes it wasn’t going to go where I thought it would, but oh it did and more. Yes, the age of consent was stated in the story, but I was just very uncomfortable. Looking back there wasn’t a whole lot in the story and the twist at the end just made it…. More uncomfortable.

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McFadden always knows how to grab the readers attention and this one starts off with such a fun guessing game. A grave is being dug - who’s doing the digging? Who’s being buried?

This domestic suspense and psychological thriller is incredibly fast paced and so addictive, you can easily finish it in a sitting!

It’s just bursting with an abundance of drama-rama and it’s got such an intriguing love to hate ensemble! It’s a popcorn thriller with all of the entertaining secrets, lies, reveals and scandal. Parts may be super cringe and disturbing but I couldn’t look away! 😳

McFadden has made a name for herself as the queeeen of unexpected twists, and I promise you won’t see this epilogue coming 👀

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The Teacher was my first audiobook from NetGalley! The Teacher by Frieda McFadden is a gripping mystery thriller that kept me engaged as I walked and listened from start to finish. Narrated brilliantly in the audiobook format, the story follows a series of chilling surprises. McFadden masterfully crafts a suspenseful plot filled with twists and turns that will leave readers guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed and relatable, drawing listeners deeper into the narrative with each chapter. The audiobook narration enhances the overall experience, bringing the characters to life. Overall, The Teacher is a must-listen for fans of the mystery thriller genre. She kept me guessing until the end as always!

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Well thought out and kept me reading throughout the entire book. Sometimes her's are hot or miss but I liked this one

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This book was… interesting? Not the best book I’ve read by this author but also not the worst. I was a little thrown off by the ages. Not a fan of grooming.

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Another great book by Freida McFadden. I was not expecting the crazy twists in the story. My mouth dropped a couple times while listening to the book. I really liked the narrators.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving my honest review voluntarily.

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Thank you Netgalley and dreamscape select for the audiobook ARC in exchange of an honest review.

This is my first ever Freida McFadden book and she is definitely is quite good at writing mystery thriller. This book kept my attention from the very first page till the end. The ending was good, the last twist was not exactly shocking but nice twist to the whole ending. Just makes you think again about the characters in different light altogether.

I couldn't stop myself from remembering a book similar to the main theme in the book and it actually made me hate Nate more than I might have otherwise. I'm not saying out loud the name of the book as it will give away spoilers. And I'm avoiding those in my entire reviews.

Overall a good listen, fast paced and very engaging.

Audiobook rating- 4.5 stars
Book rating - 4 stars

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I honestly had no idea where this was going. I was fully invested and loved the twists at the end.



I received an advance copy. All thoughts are my own.

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She 🤯 my mind again with that ending! So entertaining with all the twists and turns you want with a thriller. I thought the audiobook was very well done and easy to follow along. The epilogue took it from 4.5 to 5 stars. 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻

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*Please check trigger warnings before reading/listening - There are some heavy themes throughout The Teacher*


The Teacher by Frieda McFadden is a quick, tense story. Duel POV and the narrators bring Eve, Nate, & Addie’s characters to life. I stayed on the edge of my seat until the very last moment. Excellent book and audiobook!

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Two married teachers, two different personalities and one naive student. Love, affair, manipulation and sex mixed together get a murder, revange and passion. Love will make overlook things that are right in front of you.

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Freida, aka Master of Plot Twists, has done it again! With a cringe-worthy story line, and some very unlikeable characters, this audiobook didn't take me long to listen to at all! It has short chapters, is fast paced and packed full of suspense, everything I love. 

The narrators, Leslie Howard and Danny Montooth, really brought the characters to life too! Such a fun read. And that ending!! 

Thank you to Netgalley and Dreamscape Select for an ARC of this audiobook.

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I really enjoy Freida McFadden’s books but lately all of her new stuff is not hitting home for me. The heavy topics of mental health and sexual predators can go sideways very fast even in a fiction book. In this case, I was truly grossed out by the behaviors in this book. None of the characters were likable, there was zero character development either. I could’ve almost given benefit of the doubt to Eve, until the epilogue came. I was just so disappointed with this one.

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The Teacher was my first book by Freida McFadden. I enjoyed this book so much that I finished it in less than 48 hours. The narration was very well done. The story kept me on the edge of my seat. I could not wait to find out what was happening next. The only reason that I did not give this title a five-star rating was that I felt there were just a few plot holes. I had a few unanswered questions that made the story feel incomplete. Overall, I really liked The Teacher and I will definitely be recommending this book to my patrons. I can't wait to read more from Freida McFadden!

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Freida!

This book was so hard for me to review, I had to sit with my thoughts for a few days after listening. I decided to give this read a 4 star rating. I finished listening to The Teacher within one day which shows I thoroughly enjoyed this read. There were many factors of this read that I felt disappointed in. I am a teacher and despise student teacher relations. I wish the teacher aspect was more about a teacher caught up in a murder, witnessed a murder, or was a teacher with a dark side or past. The main two teachers Eve and Nate were so unlikeable I felt that I was rooting for their lives to fall apart. I felt at times that the storyline was very unrealistic with having multiple webs of student teacher relations. I did not find the big twist at the end completely believable or shocking. I felt more that the twist at the end was underwhelming and an easy way to wrap up the book. I love all Freida McFadden books for the way that they suck me in and hold my attention the whole time. I will always read and continue to come back to her thrillers as her writing style and speed is something I look forward to!

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book prior to release date in exchange for an honest review.

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"Lesson #1: Trust no one."

Another fast paced twisty thriller from Freida McFadden! Told from multiple POV's this story grabbed my attention from the beginning and didn’t let go. It's dark and disturbing (please check trigger warnings) with several big twisty reveals along the way. Some of the twists I guessed, others I didn't see coming.
Freida McFadden sure knows how to write a twisty thriller and is not afraid to tackle challenging and triggering subjects. If you're looking for a fast paced thriller and are okay with heavier topics in thrillers, this one is for you.

Thank you to @netgalley and @dreamscape_media for the gifted copy of this book.

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A disturbing and thoroughly absorbing tale of does the punishment fit the crime. Scary and shocking with twists that come from every angle - definitely a great read!

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