I totally flew through this book in only half a day! I had to know what happened next! I love all of the little twists and was fascinated with Meredith’s character. I really liked the flashbacks and was really enjoying the ending but was left a little confused about the ending. I’m still giving it 5 stars because it held my attention throughout and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it!

This book was addicting!! I could not put it down. It was intense! It really kept the adrenaline and the intrigue going to the very end. And damn it was a little hot too 🥵

The ending to me is the only thing I question. The final chapter doesn’t totally add up to me and leaves me with more questions. Mostly just why? I don’t get it. But ignoring that, loved this read.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC in return for a fair and honest review.

The Unraveling takes place a year after a life-altering tragedy in the life of Meredith. Meredith is a Psychiatrist living in New York and trying to get used to her new "normal". After spotting and following a man whose life was also affected by the tragedy, Meredith finds her life unraveling. Is someone stalking her or everything be chalked up to coincidence? And just who is doing the stalking?

This was my first read by Vi Keeland. While it is obvious that the author is talented with words and story-telling, this one left me flat. I wasn't able to connect to the main character, in fact I found her quite annoying. Would a well-educated woman really make all those poor choices? There are some intimate scenes that I couldn't care less about (I prefer my romance closed-door) and the twists weren't twisty enough as I saw them all coming. Two out of five stars.

WOW! I couldn’t put this book down! Honestly, the twist took me completely by surprise. It's so gripping that I kept thinking about it, even when I wasn't reading. The plot just pulls you in, and watching the characters’ secrets slowly come to light was super satisfying.

Thank you so much to NetGally and the Publisher for an advanced digital copy of this book. I'm looking forward to release day so I can add it to my shelf!

Meet Meredith McCall, a once-promising psychiatrist whose license suspension sends her on a journey of self-healing. Consumed by grief, guilt, and shame, she grapples with her past, including the shattered life of Gabriel Wright, an English professor entangled in her history. As she navigates her own turmoil, Meredith’s fixation on Gabriel raises questions about the tragic events that unraveled their lives and her relentless pursuit of redemption.

As Meredith tentatively resumes her career, pondering a clean slate and dipping her toes into dating apps, a surprising patient arrives, throwing her into turmoil. Gabriel Wright seeks her counsel, forcing Meredith to confront her past transgressions. Caught between her desire to aid him and the ethical quandaries it poses, she grapples with the unsettling presence of mysterious gifts, raising alarms about the peril she may unwittingly face.

In summary, this book captivates with its addictive storyline and rapid pace, offering an immensely enjoyable read. I eagerly anticipate Vi Keeland's exploration of psychological mysteries in the future, as her adeptness with the darker aspects shines brilliantly here.

This mystery was not overly twisty but was engaging enough to want to know what happened...and then it throws a final subtle twist at the end. bravo .
New York City psychiatrist Meredith McCall has suffered a loss...though "then" flashbacks...that are only in the first 1/3 of the book, slowly details emerge as to what happened. She is grieving but also feeling guilty of what transpired. In the "now" she catches sight of someone that she can't understand why he is happy and begins to follow him to understand. As she resume her practice, HE walks in as a patient. Meredith is making many ethical violations but, she can't stop; she's consumed. BUT then she starts to think maybe HE is following her. Quite a cat and mouse game. And the twist is decent.

The Unravelling" written by Vi Keeland is a first for the author as she attempts psychological fiction.

The main character struggles with personal issues and the story weaves a downhill cycle of how her decisions clinically are affected by her personal decisions.
Centered around her role as a psychiatrist on probation, the narrative delves into themes of connection, loss, and the complexities of blame. The story skillfully blurs the lines between professional ethics and personal struggles, as the therapist’s decisions become increasingly entangled with her own unresolved issues. As the plot unfolds, the reader is kept guessing about the true nature of each character, leading to an engaging and thought-provoking read. With its’ compelling storyline and intricate exploration of human psychology, "The Unravelling" is sure to leave readers eager for more from this talented author.

I felt the story was interesting and engaging enough to want to find out what happens. The story certainly weaves some complexities which the main character gets herself into and definitely feel like a roller coaster ride when the story tries to make it appear one way and leaving the reader on another path to figure out what the motive is.
I have to say the therapist hat with blurring of boundaries to the point where her fantasies and the obsession with her client turns to the stereotypical therapist/ client relationship of blurring boundaries and she ends up having sex with him is so overdone, it’s completely unreal. As most movies and shows always focus on this forbidden element it’s to the point of absurdity.

In summary I like the writing story of the author and the storyline was engaging enough to see what happens til the end. I would have to say if you like dramatic psychological fiction this will not disappoint.

Stalking. Obsession. Sign me up!! Mer gave me heart problems with her crazy ass life. This book is exactly what I needed to switch it up a bit! This is a read in one sitting kinda book. The ending was incredibly crazy. Highly recommend!

Vi is one of my fav romance authors ever, and so when I heard she was writing a thriller, I was def intrigued. The addictive quality in her writing is definitely present with this one. I kept saying to myself “one more chapter” as I read. Meredith and Gabriel’s story is so twisty, shocking, and constantly keeps you wanting more! I’ve said it before, but for me, a good thriller is one that leaves me going “I did not see that coming!” And I definitely said that three times this book 😅

I think fans of Vi will def love this one. Ok time for me to decompress now with one of Vi’s romance backlist titles 🤭

Some comps: CoHo’s Verity meets Caroline Kepnes’ You!

Disclaimer: I received an arc of this from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Intensely gripping, this book captures your attention from the first page to the last. It follows Meredith, a young psychiatrist whose life is upended after her husband, a professional hockey player, becomes addicted to painkillers following an injury, and tragically causes an accident that kills a mother and her daughter while under the influence. As Meredith wrestles with her grief and guilt, she becomes dangerously obsessed with the surviving husband/father, going so far as to stalk him. Unbeknownst to her, she is also being stalked. The plot thickens when he unexpectedly becomes her psychiatric patient, leading to an inappropriate and intense encounter that blends tension with passion, likely to make readers blush while simultaneously igniting a desire for more. Set in a professional context where lines are crossed, the encounter between Meredith and the bereaved husband unfolds with a raw intensity. This moment is not only a significant turning point in the story but also a potent blend of forbidden allure and emotional depth, appealing to those who appreciate a spicy twist in their thrillers.. This thriller alternates between past and present, revealing the dark history behind Meredith's actions. Prepare for a thrilling journey that keeps you on edge and leaves you breathless.

Great thriller 👌 interesting plot and interesting characters, Meredith and Gabriel both. Started a little slow but continued at an intriguing pace. Climax is great, Gabriel's point of view at the end is unexpected but clever ending. Recommended. Thanks a lot to Netgalley and publisher for the eARC.

Wow!

The Unraving by Vi Keeland was a ride I was not expecting!
I haven’t read a good thriller in a long time and The Unraveling had me hooked from the first chapter.

Lauren a grieving widow returns to work after losing her husband to drunk driving and becomes obsessed with her husband’s victims husband.

You need to read this! You will not be disappointed!

And that ending? Holy Plot Twist!!

Spiiiiiicccyyy! Oh my word, this book was great. I was hooked from the first page and it just kept getting better.
It has everything you could possibly want in a book, suspense, spice and domestic thriller. I was able to guess part of the twist but it didn’t bother me that I figured it out. The last line of the book is what has me stumped. Someone please tell me what to think of this ending?! Like whaaat?!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria for this amazing opportunity! This was my first book by this author and I can’t wait to check out more.

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for the early release of The Unraveling. What a page turner!!! I finished this book in about a day and a half because I just NEEED to know what happens!

This book follows Meredith a psychiatrist in New York City. Meredith experiences a great loss and because of it gets thrown into a world of grief, deception, and stalking. Yes you read that right…stalking.

For fans of the book and television show You you will enjoy this book! It has a lot of similar aspects to this story. It honestly had me looking over my shoulder a few times because you just really never know when or if someone is paying close attention to you and your life.

I loved the psychology aspect of this book. I always found a love for reading about psychiatrist and or therapist relationships with their clients and how the mental health provider is too just a regular person like their patients who experiences all of life’s ups and downs.

I saw some of the twists coming but until the last sentence of the book it had me on my toes. This was a page turning addictive psychological thriller with a dash of spice if you like to read romance thrillers.

This book comes out July 9th and I definitely recommend it to add to your summer TBR!

WAIT A MINUTE! WAIT A DAMN MINUTE! What the heck was that last line?

Well hello there Joe Goldberg 2.0!

This is a story about grief and obsession and I was hooked from the very first chapters, thanks to the erratic and unprofessional behaviour of our darling protagonist.

Suspension of disbelief is absolutely necessary to get the most out of this wild ride because yes, our MC does NOT make sense and most of her decisions are unbelievable; it’s like watching a terrible accident unfolding in slow motion.

If this author ever writes another psychological thriller, I will be reading it because reasons, a lot of reasons.

What an absolute page-turner! 🤯

In The Unravelling we meet Meredith McCall, a psychiatrist in the bustling city of New York. After a tragic event leaves her feeling alone and lost, she stumbles upon a man who is somehow connected to her past. Intrigued by his happiness despite her own turmoil, she starts following him, hoping to uncover his secret. But what begins as curiosity soon turns into an obsession for Meredith. She tries to break free from it, but fate has other plans. One day, the man, Gabriel Wright, shows up at her office as a patient, completely unaware of their connection and her previous actions. Meredith is fully aware that she shouldn't cross that line and treat him as a patient. But she's finding it impossible to resist the temptation, and that's when everything starts to unravel.

This book had me so captivated that I didn't even see the twist coming. If I had more free time, I'm sure I would've finished this book much sooner It was just so captivating that even when I wasn't reading, my mind was consumed with thoughts of the twists and how it would all unfold. I was constantly on the edge of my seat, eagerly anticipating every page turn. I couldn't resist the desire to uncover all the secrets of those intriguing and slightly unpredictable characters. The gradual reveal of the secrets was incredibly satisfying. It had a hold on me, and I just had to keep going until the very end! The ending of this left me craving for more. I'm dying to know if there's a possibility of a follow-up book. It would be so exciting to dive back into this world and see what happens next!

I’ve been seeing The Unraveling all over bookstagram, so I had to skip my entire TBR and read it to see what the hype was about.

And wow.

The first half, it felt like a standard thriller. It was well written, with mystery and intrigue. An unreliable narrator? Some light stalking? Questionable ethics? Sign me up.

And then bam. Literally? lol. This book ramped way up and I inhaled the last 50% in one sitting, because I could not put it down. This book was downright *spicy* and thrilling. My heart did not stop pounding until the very last page. I absolutely understand the hype. Read this as soon as you can - it publishes July 9!

I loved this book. Thanks netgalley so much for the copy. A therapist is stalking someone who she shares a tragedy with. Then he shows up as her patient and everything takes a turn. But their relationship doesn’t end as expected. You think she’s the crazy one but maybe he’s the crazy one the whole time.

I really enjoyed this book. I loved the thrilling aspects and the plot twist. It is different than other books written by Vi Keeland but it is just as wonderful as the romances she writes. Some authors can only write one genre of books well but Vi Keeland is not one of those authors. I will definitely read more of her thrillers or romances. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I’m a fan of Vi Keeland’s romances and was so excited to try a new genre of hers! The book was fast-paced and twisty and kept me on my toes! I love a surprise ending.