I was blessed to receive an ARC of this book.

First I want to say I love Freida and I usually devour her books in a day. This one was a slow starter for me. I really struggled to get into it. I think the beginning is just too slow. The characters are boring and it was not until the second half of the book that I became more interested in the story. I just think it took too long to get it going.

Dawn and Natalie are co workers and Dawn comes up missing. Natalie takes it upon herself to try to figure out what has happened to Dawn and finds herself in hot water because of it.

Dawn is obsessed with turtles and there is so much about turtles in the book I feel like it was overdone. I love turtles too but after this book I am a little sick of them.

The twists at the end were good but a little expected. I still love Freida just not my favorite book of hers.

Quote I liked:

"She has no idea how creepy turtles can be."

"I have experienced everything I care to experience. The best parts of my life are over."

When golden girl Natalie Farrell meets her new coworker, Dawn Schiff, she realizes that there is something "off" about the young woman. Dawn is obsessed with turtles and covers her cubicle with them. It seems that outside of accounting, Dawn can only speak on one topic-turtles. Natalie at first tries to make some friendly overtures to her weird coworker but finally gives up and exchanges whispers and emails about Dawn with her other coworkers. This behavior is not new to Dawn, who has suffered from an inability to be "normal" her entire life and is used to bullies and their tactics. When always prompt Dawn doesn't show up for work one day, Natalie becomes concerned, especially when she answer's Dawn's desk phone only to hear, "Help Me!" Going to Dawn's house to check on her leads Natalie down a path which ends with her being accused of Dawn's murder. Wait, What? There is a lot more going on here than what readers are lead to believe. Unspooling hints and slowly revealing the connections between Natalie and Dawn will keep readers engaged until the connections and motive are revealed. You'll want to read this in one sitting!

Another great FM book. This book is easy to read and keeps you on your toes. I have yet to figure out a FM book, even though I think about each character as I'm reading, still never get it. I rarely actually read anymore. I typically just listen, but I managed to get my hands on this one through NetGalley and decided that I would make an exception to my normal and I completed it in two days, that usually doesn't happen when I read a book. All the twists and turns in this one, you think this, and then you think that, and you are wrong it's something else you hadn't thought of and that hits a couple of times in this book. Thanks NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the advanced copy.
TW: bullying and suicide. #TheCoworker #FreidaMcFadden

A twist like no other! TBR it right now Freida Fans, she has done it once again. The first page will hook you and wanting more. A lesson to always remember kindness matters. This book comes in hot with a mean girl twist that leaves you hanging on till the last page. Can not wait to discuss this book when it hits the shelf!

I received this advanced copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

HOLY COW. I'm kind of thrilled that I read a psychological thriller and that it was GOOD. I'm excited to recommend this book to friends of mine who enjoy this genre.

There were twists I did not see coming. Across the board. Even spoiler tags would literally give everything away. But dang! I will say it is important to note that bullying is a topic that occurs frequently in this book and as such might be a trigger for some. Otherwise it was a fabulous read that I did not want to put down. And I didn't. I read it in a day and a half.

I'll be adding more to this review after the book. Because DANG! No one is likeable and that almost adds to the enjoyment.

Freida McFadden has done it again!
I’ve had my fair share of mystery/thriller/suspense novels but there is something about McFadden’s books that have become my go-to whenever I’m in a slump or just want to reread for enjoyment. I find McFadden’s books to be captivating and alluring while also being enjoyable, and The Coworker is no different. While McFadden’s latest thriller does fall into her formula, which only those who have read her novels will understand, it is still a good book. The suspense always keeps me wanting more and the twist is tactical and smart.
I can’t wait to read what McFadden has next!

I read my first Frieda McFadden book in May of this year, and this one makes number 5! I love this author's writing, it's easily digestible and all of the books have been one sitting reads for me. Her latest is no exception!

Natalie and Dawn have booths next to each other at work, and when the ever punctual Dawn doesn't show up for work, Natalie's concern leads her to check out her co-worker's home. What she finds is blood, and a lot of it and everyone presumes the worst for Dawn- and fingers are pointed at Natalie.

Rumours of bullying begin to surface, and Natalie is desperate to clear her name. Dawn is described as an oddball in the office, and the more we see her perspective leading up the the present, the more Natalie's narrative seems to fall apart.The way the author made me flip from caring about Natalie, to loathing her, to having sympathy return, followed by disgust is a credit to her fleshed out characters and her ability to weave in a good twist or two.

A snappy roller-coaster of a book!

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance reader copy of this book. In true Frieda fashion, this book is written to grab the reader and keep them wondering until the end. Who is the good guy and who is the bad guy flips and flops until the last chapter. I hated most (all?) of the main characters, but that is something one should expect in a Frieda book. 5 stars!

Freida McFadden is incredible! Every book that I’ve read of hers has so many twists and turns. Just when I think I have the plot solved she hits ya with another twist. The Coworker would be a great fall book club pick!

The writing here feels beyond cheesy and almost textbook thriller without any of the nuance that’s apparent in contemporary powerhouses like Sally Hepworth and Lisa Jewell. This one feels so so overwrought and the dialogue isn’t realistic. I had no entry point here. Not for me.

The Coworker by Freida McFadden - I always think EVERY Freida Mcfadden book is my favorite until the next one! I REALLY think this is my favorite. I really thought I knew what the twist was going to be at the end and I was SO WRONG! And then.. the twists just kept coming until the end. I read this book so fast because I could not put it down! Easy to read, engaging, unputdownable! Everything I want in a thriller. I am kind of sad the book is over! Freida has done it again!!!

I loved it! Just like I love every book by Freida. Dawn and her turtles are just as weird and unsettling as Sheldon!

Highly enjoyed. The plot was great. It became a little predictable right towards the end and did leave some loose ends for me. I still very much enjoyed it. I will say, the main character seems to be autistic even though it’s never confirmed in the book. I’m still unsure how I felt about that representation. Freida is one of my favorite authors and I will always read her work. This was definitely different from what she’s written before

Firstly, I’d like to hugely thank Freida for giving me the opportunity of reading this before the release date and Mandy for choosing me as one of the first!

Freida has done it again! This was a great read with an easy to follow story without too many characters to lose track of and with lots happening from the get go making it an awesome page turner.

I found I was very engaged with this book throughout reading it and really enjoyed the quirkiness of some of the characters. I think this was very well thought out to make everything fall into place at the end and that’s all I really want to say without giving anything away! 😂

Thank you Freida! 🐢

This book kept me reading non-stop, and I finished it in less than a day. However, as entertained as I was, in the end I found the book a little too simple and predictable. None of the twists came as much of a surprise, but maybe that's because I read so many books in this genre. Nonetheless, this is a solidly entertaining book, which should have broad audience appeal. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Well, that was a very twisty ride. This was the first book I've read from this author who I keep hearing about. This is a fast paced psychological thriller filled with twists and turns. The narrators are unreliable, making it even more a twisty ride. I appreciated the character development and how you start to like them but then you're just not so sure about them half way through and by the end, well you'll just have to read the book. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced ecopy for an honest review!

I loved this book. You have two stunning characters both telling the story at the same time. Natalie is the high preforming coworker who everyone has no idea how she can perform like she does. Dawn is the steady oddball of the office. When Dawn doesn’t show up for work one day Natalie knows that something is wrong. Her trying to figure out what happened to Dawn sets everything in motion for a crazy ride of who is telling the truth, who is lying, what secrets will be exposed, and is anyone really who they say they are. This book is filled with delicious twists and turns and will keep you on your feet. You don’t want to miss out and not read this book. I have already started to recommend it and am excited to get it in patron’s hands real soon.
Thank you so much to Poisoned Pen Press and Netgalley for allowing me to read an advance copy.

Wow! I've taken a break from anything sad or scary or suspenseful since covid. There's enough rotten things in the world that I just veered towards fluffier stories. That is until I kept hearing about this author. And I can't keep her books in stock at the store. So I took the dive into the Freida McFadden world and am not sorry! Lives up to everything I've heard- well written and you can't guess the aha moment, which is what I love about a good suspense book. Will keep in stock and recommend for customers without a doubt.

I was not only surprised but very, very, very happy to see I was approved for this book!
This was my second Freida McFadden read, my first was “Never Lie” Which I gave three stars.
“The Coworker” Follows Natalie, a smart, beautiful, and successful woman with just about everything she wants. Natalie works alongside Dawn, a very lonely and eccentric woman who sits just two cubicles away from her. One morning when Natalie get to work, she notices Dawn isn’t in the office. Which she immediately sees as suspicious because of how punctual and on task Dawn always is, (Sometimes to the point of driving everyone nuts)
Before she knows it, Natalie is accused of murder and forced into a corner with every aspect of her life falling apart. With her wicked past not as far behind her as she’d hoped.

First of all, This was a really fun read. It’s not often I find a thriller author or book that feels entertaining all the way through. There are usually bouts of boredom with various characters and events that take place. But I’ve yet to feel that way about Freida McFadden. McFadden’s writing flows almost too naturally, it feels seamless and straight to the point without ever feeling like it’s rushed. Her characters are written with a lot of dimension and their motives are almost never left to question. They feel incredibly real. Reading this book felt like watching a really good thriller film. And I really enjoyed that! I was annoyed that I couldn’t just sit and binge read the whole thing in one sitting! I did see the twist coming but honestly it didn’t take away from the experience at all! I think the suspense and complexity of the characters and plot were enough to overshadow the predictability.

A massive thank you to NetGalley, Freida McFadden, and Poisoned Pen Press for providing me the ARC for honest review! :)

WOW! This book captivated my attention right from the first page and didn't let go. This is my first Freida McFadden book and I am thrilled to read more. A huge thank you to Sourcebooks and to NetGalley for this ARC.