I gave this book 3-stars. The reason is because I had a very good idea of what was going to happen in the end. There was one twist that got me but for the rest of it I was able to piece it together. I have read several of Freida's books and to me this one was my least favorite. However, I would still recommend for people to read this! It just wasn't my favorite personally.

Two women. An office filled with secrets. One terrible crime that can’t be taken back. The Coworker was a great read with a lot of interesting elements. Throughout the book, things are happening that make you feel like it’s straight forward and that you’ve figured the whole thing out but then something changes and you’re immediately off track, Then before you know it another twist comes and you’re back to not really knowing anything at all. It keeps you guessing the whole time. Something Freida McFadden is very good at. By the end of the book when it all comes together, it just blew my mind. Not what I expected. This book kept me hooked from page one. The characters in this book will have you feeling angry, confused, happy, frustrated, and relieved by the end. Never a dull moment. I would highly recommend this book to my friends. Thank you Netgalley for a chance to read this ARC as Freida McFadden is one of my favorite authors.

A binge-worthy read! This is the first book I've read by Freida McFadden, and it certainly won't be my last. I thought I had the twists figured out, but then I was surprised. I'm assuming Dawn is neurodivergent, but I found her to be well-crafted as a character. Just so many things I loved about this thriller! 4.5 stars!

Natalie and Dawn both work at vixed, they are co workers but
Could not be more different. Whilst Natalie is top seller at the company
Dawn is quiet albeit bright and when she does not turn up for work
Natalie knows something is wrong, Dawn is never late, ever.
Natalie takes it upon herself to find out what has happened to Dawn.
True to the author’s style all is not quite as it appears.
I could not put this book down and cannot praise the author enough.
Just brilliant

I just recently read the infamous "The Housemaid" by Freida McFadden so I was very excited to receive this ARC. Thank you, NetGalley! Similar to my last Freida McFadden read, I read this in a day and can easily see how and why people binge-read all her books in a matter of days! When her cubicle neighbor named Dawn doesn't show up to the office one morning, her co-worker Natalie starts to worry and wonders what happened to Dawn. As the story unfolds between these two women and we learn more about their backgrounds and history, there are many twists and turns and unexpected reveals. What happened to Dawn?!

Dawn and Natalie are polar opposites in every way: Natalie is portrayed as a very social, likeable, and successful woman and Dawn is the odd one in the office and very turtle obsessed. Their workplace is not something to be desired and I would not want a job there! Even though the majority of the characters are super unlikable, Freida does an incredible job at moving the story forward and keeping readers engaged and entertained. The Coworker releases on August 29th and I think many people will find this wildly entertaining! Thank you again, NetGalley!

Dawn the awkward, turtle loving new girl in accounting is trying to do whatever she can to win over the office and make friends, especially with the top sales girl, Natalie. Is Natalie the fun and sassy sales girl or a bully like she was in High School? This book has secret affairs, office drama, and a missing coworker in this vitamin company where the products are just as shady as the staff. The police make this an open and shut case but nothing is as it seems. As you read through the interoffice emails you think you have it all figured out but in typical Freida fashion you need to read to the last page to know the real Natalie and Dawn.

My first 5 star rating on a book this year! Had me guessing till the very very end! I thought I knew it all but then ending just added more! I live for books like this!!

I devoured this book within hours. This takes office drama, cliques, bullying and revenge to the next level with twists and turns I did not see coming again and again. Knowing Frieda is the Queen of plot twists, I really thought I had this one figured out only to find out I was so wrong. The range of emotions I felt for the characters was a rollercoaster ride. I immediately despised Dawn the annoying coworker who just doesn’t know when to stop. I later felt guilty for disliking Dawn upon realizing she is possibly autistic and sympathy for how she is treated, only to later feel angry and somewhat impressed with her level of crazy. Natalie is the top sales person in the office who is pretty, popular and the poster child for term “Mean Girls”. This is a wild ride that I thoroughly enjoyed!

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Thank you Mandy at Poisoned Pen Press for an early copy of this ebook.

Like thousands of other readers, Mcfadden’s books are instant pick-ups for me. They are usually always read within 24 hours - usually sooner! - unless I have something keeping me busy. After reading Ward D and guessing the twist I was wondering how this one would be.

I want to preface this next bit by saying that guessing the twist, or part of the twist does not always ruin the book. The purpose of a book isn’t to shock you (unless you are reading extreme horror maybe, and that’s not usually a good shock) it’s to entertain! After reading hundreds of mysteries and thrillers if I rated a book poorly for every correct prediction I’d have only poor reviews. A book can still be great without a shocking twist. In the case of The Coworker I’d say there is one really big twist and then some pieces that tie in. I did guess the really big twist but it was a surprise to see how Freida made it all work.

I am a Freida fan, I’ve really enjoyed all her other books but this one didn’t seem quite up to her previous books. First I found the narratives between Dawn and Natalie very, very similar. It was hard to differentiate between who’s chapter I was in because of just how similar they were. I also found Natalie’s narration contradicting the personality she was portrayed as having but that may have been done on purpose based on the Dawn’s unreliability.

The biggest letdown for me was the ending. I haven’t seen other reviews that mention it so maybe it’s an unpopular opinion but I found the ending just so unsatisfying. I really wanted justice in this book. I can’t say more without spoilers and I don’t see the point of reviews that have to be hidden because of spoilers so I’ll leave it at that.

On the other side I did enjoy the dual timelines, I love dual timeline books, it’s like getting two stories for the price of one. Freida’s biggest critics complain about the simple or ‘YA’ style writing but this is what allows me to read her books in a couple hours flat. I appreciate the simple, not overly descriptive writing style so I don’t get bogged down with unimportant details and can focus on moving the story along. I did feel the mystery was intriguing and while I did know part of what was going on I wasn’t sure how Freida was going to make it work so I was still drawn in and entertained throughout the book.

All in all this wasn’t a huge miss but it wasn’t my favourite of her books. 3.5 stars but I’m leaving it at 3 since I have to pick 3 or 4.

Hmmm. Another 5 star Freida book, why am I surprised? Oh I'm not, I devoured this in less than 24 hours.

When Natalie noticed her coworker, Dawn, doesnt shoe up to work she gets worried. What she finds when she goes and checks on her, causes alarm and the police get involved. As the investigation goes on, Natalie becomes a person of interest to one of the detectives. While she has the support of her boyfriend, she becomes fixated on the investigation.

As things unfold, who can Natalie trust? Are people really who they say they are?

I couldn't put it down! I absolutely devoured this one in one sitting. In true Freida fashion this twisty pretzel kept me thirsty until the very end. I loved all of the turtle references. I would read an instructional manual if Freida wrote it.

Freida is one of my favorite authors. Her books are a quick read for me always. This book was great as usual but not my favorite of hers. The dynamics between people really show and you can definitely see this in real life. Do not hesitate to buy and read this book!!

Oh. My. Goodness.
This might be my new favorite Freida.
From start to finish, pure greatness.
I laughed and I gasped. Wouldn't change a single thing.
I was finally able to figure out part of the twist, but that didn't take away from it for me at all.

10/10.
Always a must read author for me, and I was just lucky enough to get an ARC.
Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press and Freida McFadden for letting me check this out early.
Pub Date; 08/29
As always Free for all Kindle Unlimited users.

Thank you to NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press, and Frieda McFadden for the opportunity to read this arc.
Oh wow! 🤯 This book was so good! I thought I had it figured out, but the twists kept coming! The writing overall was excellent! Very strong characters and plot! It was unputdownable and had my heart pounding! Frieda, you are amazing! For those of you that have kindle unlimited it will be available on 8/29/23. I highly recommend this book!
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My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Summary:
Two Women work at an office that is filled with secrets. A horrible crime happens that can’t be taken back.

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4.5 stars! As always, Freida got me with her fast, twisty and utterly bingeable story! I was one of the lucky owns to get an ARC and I jumped right into reading it and barely slept all night to finish it! And guess what? It was worth it! I went in blind, without reading anything about the book, because I knew I didn't need to - Freida is an auto-buy author for me. And she delivered again! I admit I guessed one of the twists but I still enjoyed the story and the remaining twists as well! Highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press and Freida for the ARC!

The Coworker by Freida McFadden
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

So, I received an email yesterday saying - tag, your it. And the publisher so graciously sent me a widget to read this book- and then there is me knowing I'm starting my vacation tomorrow- so naturally I had to tell my family I was checking out for the night and I stayed up late to finish this one so I could leave my review for it today. 🙃

OK. So naturally. @fmcfaddenauthor is one of my top thriller authors and I of course had to read this one. And just like previous titles. She keeps the twists coming. And like Crumbl Cookie; once you start. You can't stop (maybe that's just me😆) I couldn't put it down. It's incredibly binge-worthy and fast-paced.

I will say, this one just wasn't as good as previous titles by the same Author. If I'm being honest. However fast I read it. None of the characters were relatable. In fact... I think they were all wholly unlikeable. The ending was kind of far-fetched for me.
Kind of like " pics or it never happened" 😄
I just had a hard time believing it. .. and I know... I KNOW it's 'fIC-tIoN' *insert dramatic sarcasm here*

So yes. This book is still a twisty work of art. However, the ending seemed to be a bit of a letdown. But if you love McFadden and a 'read it all in one go' book, then definitely give it a go.

Thank you @poisonedpenpress for sending me this early copy of The Coworker ❤️

She did it again.
That's what I told my wife shortly after a plot twist that left me saying out loud, "You've got to be sh!tting me!"

If you're looking for deep, thought-provoking literary fiction worthy of a Pulitzer prize nod, then Freida McFadden's books are not for you.

If you're looking for a page-turning, "unputdownable" thriller chocked full of twists and turns that make you say, "Whoa, didn't see that coming!" then you should read The Coworker, and frankly, any other book penned by McFadden.

A wildly successful author, McFadden knows how to deliver the unexpected plot twist. (I'm defining "wildly successful" as having five books currently on the Amazon Kindle Top 50 Best Sellers list. That's TEN PERCENT of a list the vast majority of authors only dream about making once in a lifetime.)

The Coworker is another gem in Freida's crown. I read it in one sitting. So crack open The Coworker, hang on tight, and enjoy the ride!

A *big* thanks to Freida McFadden, Poisoned Pen Press, and NetGalley for the ARC copy of The Coworker!

Two women. An office filled with secrets. One terrible crime that can't be taken back. Dawn Schiff is strange. At least, everyone thinks so at Vixed, the nutritional supplement company where Dawn works as an accountant. She never says the right thing. She has no friends. And she is always at her desk at precisely 8:45 a.m. So when Dawn doesn't show up to the office one morning, her coworker Natalie Farrell is surprised. Then she receives an unsettling, anonymous phone call that changes everything.

The Coworker is a tense thriller that explores the dark ways the past can echo through the present with deadly consequences.

I actually gasped at some of the events and scenes. Dawn's monochromatic color eating was interesting. There is an ironic comment from Caleb in one scene, but I can't say too much as it will give away plot details.

I am a fan of Freida McFadden and her books, as there is always a twist you don't see coming but one you anticipate!

I would recommend this book and this author. A 4.75 out of 5 for me (rounded to 5).

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Well Freida, you've done it again.
Not only is this book good at keeping me hooked from the start, you turned everything I thought I knew about thrillers upside down. The detail in the book was just enough, without getting over done with how someones couch looked (it helps foreshadow).
The writing style was also new, but I'm a big fan. I love the cut between what was going on, allowing the next cut to build up to what was going to happen.
I've read almost all your books, and this has to be one of my top three.

I loved loved loved this book. Creepy psychological thriller full of twists and turns that I did not see coming. One to read!