Much like with 'The Housemaid Is Watching', I hoped this book would make me like Freida McFadden but alas.

Entertaining popcorn read, with a surprising twist that keeps McFadden's fans coming back for more. While this one's plot and characterization were pretty shallow, it didn't stop me from wanting to keep reading -- there's enough suspense and pacing to make this a solid beach thriller. If you're looking for something with more depth and intricate plotting, maybe skip this one. Otherwise, if you're a fan of McFadden or looking for a quick read, I'd recommend giving this one a try!

3.5 stars, rounding up!

i don’t know what the author puts into her books but ever since the first chapter i’m already wrapped up into the story, so when i read the plot to this one i knew it was going to be no different.

but approach this book cautiously, as it delves into unsettling and disturbing themes that may provoke discomfort. There were instances where I had to pause, collect myself, and set the book aside momentarily. It's a turbulent ride of unease, so ensure you're prepared for the journey ahead.

the pervasive atmosphere of distrust keeps you constantly on edge, questioning every motive. This book is akin to a wild rollercoaster of unexpected turns and characters whose reliability is constantly in doubt. Just when you think you have it all figured out, bam! The ending hits you like an unforeseen surprise party.

within this captivating narrative, we follow the perspectives of Eve, a dissatisfied teacher grappling with the complexities of married life, and Addie, a troubled student whose actions carry significant consequences. As their stories intertwine, the plot unfurls with layers of complexity, unveiling a tapestry of intricacies and revelations.

to fully grasp the depth of this tale, one must embark on the journey of reading it firsthand, as the nuances are best experienced directly. I've intentionally kept this review vague, but rest assured, the book offers a gratifying experience that won't disappoint.

I ended up reading 13 Freida McFadden books in a row thanks to the introduction through Netgalley! This is absolutely one of her best!! Highly recommend and have already purchased several physical and digital copies for library collections.

I found this piece to be exceptionally well-crafted, and I'm eagerly anticipating the opportunity to delve into more works by this author. Given its potential popularity among our library patrons, we're certainly looking forward to adding it to our collection

This was one of my favorites! Freida managed to do it again… just when I think I know how it is going to end a twist and nothing is as it seems

This book was absolutely incredible! It took me awhile to get truly sucked in, but once I was it was game over. I HAD to know what happened and didn’t care how late I stayed up to finish!

Another great book by this author! I loved it. I thought that I knew what was happening during most of the book but then I was completely surprised by the ending. I didn’t see it coming AT ALL. This is why Freida continues to be one of my favorite thriller authors.

I love this author and was excited to see she was coming out with a new book!!

The Teacher is absolutely amazing and once you start it, you won’t want to put it down until you finish it. This book keeps you guessing who done it until the very end. You won’t be disappointed with this one. It is definitely a 5 star read.

As a teacher, I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about reading a mystery/thriller about a teacher. Turns out, it was so good. I couldn't get enough of it. The story was told from multiple points of view, only some (or none?) of which were reliable, and had an ending that I did not see coming.

Although the main story line involved inappropriate teacher/student relationships, it did not feel forced because the high school point of view was written so well that it made you remember the incredible hormone explosion that is high school, way before you've mastered good decision making. Also, I loved the literary references sprinkled throughout, because of course that's the case when a character is a high school English Teacher.

I love Freida’s books and actually bought a signed version of it when it came out. As usual, it was a quick read, but as a teacher, I was a little disturbed by the warped minds in this novel. However, as always, Freida’s book left me shocked which just proves what an amazing author she is!

Loved this. This was my first Freida McFadden novel but it certainly won't be my last. Gripping and extremely fast-paced.

I'd not read any of Freida's books before but this certainly won't be the last. What a great story and totally gripping. I read it very quickly as just wanted to know what happens...

This was the first Freida McFadden book I've ever read and it will not be the last! In fact, I've been actively looking for all the rest of her books since I finished this one. What an absolutely insane ride! And that last twist blew my darn mind! This was a little hard to read, as I spent a few years working as a substitute teacher, so I know a little about the ins-and-outs of working in a school. I think the most messed up part is that I could actually see this happening in real life. Such a crazy book!

This is another fast page-turner from Freida! Once again I read this in 2 sittings over a 24 hour period. The Teacher reminds me of her earlier work with twists galore and jaw-dropping reveals. As a fan, I did enjoy the Poe references and was there a bit of a nod to a Tell Tale Heart? And also as a shoe addict, I enjoyed all the lovely designer "cameos" however I can see how it might get on the nerves of others. I would like to see Freida tighten up her writing a little bit. The characters' inner dialogue can sometimes be too juvenile and monotonous. I find myself skimming over the "well what can I do about it" and "I mean...." sentences while the character is making up their mind about something. All in all, it's another solid "Freida" and I don't think her fans will be disappointed in this one! Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

If you know me, you know I LOVE ME SOME FREIDA. This book was no different for me, it was such a thrilling read and perfectly suspenseful. I didn't see the twist coming at all and was TOO STUNNED TO SPEAK. I finished this one in 4 hours and was up until about 3 am. Freida does an amazing job of dragging you in one direction just to launch you in the other. My favorite thing about this book was the way it followed the same pattern I've seen in so many other books by her and other amazing thriller writers and I still couldn't figure out what was going to happen. Def needed a trigger warning or something on this one and was disappointed that there was nothing before the actual story to talk about it. If you are someone that also values trigger warnings, a big one is child abuse (sexual) both talked about directly and in passing in great details at times. .

I LOVE Freida McFadden and have read several of her books and this one was a game changer that blew my mind! I had to read some reviews and some Facebook posts to clarify some of the ending because it just left you with a WHAT? This book was just a total mind blower that kept you sucked in from the beginning and the ending was a shocker of all shockers where you think you have it figured out, but you are totally wrong! It is sad to say that this story happens everyday all over the country, even in small rural areas, where you are afraid to send your child or children to school and you never know who you can trust. Thank you Hollywood Upstairs Press and NetGalley for my advanced copy.

This book will keep you on your toes. It takes you on a wild ride of ups and downs. Throwing in a few twists, turns, and surprises. The ending leaves you in complete shock.

Frieda is the master of the art of the unexpected. I highly recommend this book, and it is definitely one of my new favorites. Well done, Frieda

Fantastic book and full of suspense and twists. The epilogue literally blew my mind! What a twist, I really don't think anyone would have guessed that! Definitely a massive big 5 stars from me!!!

Well Freida does it again! This story definitely took me for a ride- especially because I work in education myself, which made parts especially hard to read. I wasn't sure what to expect out of the student main character- what did she really have to do with the former teachers leaving? What would she get up to with her new English teacher? Well... way more than I thought! And then the end continued to shock me- I didn't expect the continued twists (although I should have- it's Freida)- and I didn't expect her guy friend to also be the man the wife was sleeping with! I'll never miss a Freida McFadden release- to me they are easy, devourable thriller reads that I know I'm going to enjoy. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc!