Freida has done it again! Pregnant Tegan finds herself captive in a stranger’s basement after a snowy car crash left her stranded. The pacing was wonderful and really kept me on the edge of my seat waiting to see what happened next. I loved that the FMC was strong and advocated for herself, and as always, a twist I did not guess! Thank you so much to the publisher for the advance copy!

*Freida McFadden’s "The Crash" is an absolutely thrilling ride from start to finish. This book grabbed me immediately with its gripping premise—a deadly car accident that sets off a chain of events no one could have predicted. McFadden masterfully weaves suspense, mystery, and psychological tension into every page, keeping you on the edge of your seat the whole time.

The plot is full of unexpected twists and turns, each one more jaw-dropping than the last. The characters are complex and believable, with secrets and motivations that slowly unravel as the story progresses. McFadden has a knack for creating characters that feel real, and even when you think you’ve figured out the direction the book is heading, she surprises you with a new revelation that leaves you reeling.

What stands out is McFadden’s ability to blend heart-pounding suspense with emotional depth. This isn’t just a thriller—it’s a story about loss, guilt, and the dark corners of the human mind. The pacing is spot-on, and the tension never lets up.

By the time you reach the stunning conclusion, you’ll be left breathless and thinking about the story long after you turn the last page. *The Crash* is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers—it’s an unputdownable, five-star experience that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Thank you Freida McFadden and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this early! Unfortunately, this was not one of my favorite books by Freida. It was repetitive, and the ending was anticlimactic.

One part that was confused my visualization during reading is that it described the main character as wearing leggings and then suddenly sweatpants in the next sentence. The former is tight and can be sexy pants, while the latter is baggy.
The middle section in the house was a bit slow compared to her other books that I like. There could have been either more fast action or simply cut down.
Simon was an interesting character who could have had more twists and punishment. I would have liked to have read more surprises about him. Overall, I love Freida’s books!

First of all, thank you to the author, publisher and netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

I always read Freida's book so fast and it was also the case with this one.
I was glued to my kindle from start to finish and if I hadn't started it at 8pm I would've finished it in one sitting.
Now i can't wait for The Tenant in may ;)

I absolutely ravished this book! This was one of the best thrillers I have read yet. I thoroughly enjoyed the all the plot twists and turns. Just when I thought I had the story figured out, Frieda proved me wrong! This book did not end up how I thought it would and I love every minute of it. It is definitely one of those that you just cannot put down and it had me glued the whole way. Thank you for this amazing experience!

I received an advanced copy of this book and couldn't wait to dive in. It was a little repetitive in some areas but I truly enjoyed reading it. In classic Freida McFadden fashion, the twists and turns of "The Crash" kept me on the edge of my seat. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, she throws in a revelation that had me second guessing everything. The Crash is a rollercoaster of emotions and full of unexpected moments that will leave you breathless. It’s the kind of book you won’t be able to put down until you’ve turned the final page.

Thank you Poisoned Pen Press for this ARC . This wasn’t my favorite but I continue to like Freida McFadden’s writing style, as I blew through this book in 2 days. I did find some parts of the book repetitive and wanted things to get moving. I would say that I do know she puts trigger warnings on her website and would say that infertility is a huge trigger warning for this book.

I loved this one, as always. It gives off misery vibes. It's fast paced and I was hooked from the beginning. I finished it quickly and enjoyed it

Freida don’t ever disappoint to captivate you from start to finish with crazy plot twist at every turn! I loved everything so much

After reading this book, I could figure out what was up with Polly. When Tegan went to the hospital, I didn’t see what was coming next with the brother that twist was good. I like how she put mental health in this book to keep people aware of how important it is, the book Was suspenseful Although it wasn’t my favorite of her books, but it was Just OK I kinda got tired of the back-and-forth when she was at Polly’s house and I wanted it to not linger on anymore. For sure I thought Polly was a bad person didn’t see that twist either although it lingered on too much. The book wasn’t half bad.

The Crash by Freida McFadden;

Tegan is eight months pregnant, traumatized and desperate to leave her failing life behind. So she starts driving, unaware that she is about to enter a blizzard. Hours later, Tegan is trapped in rural Maine with a dead car and a fractured ankle, and she fears she has made a terrible mistake.Then a miracle happens: she is saved by a man, but Tegan is unsure if she can trust this man the man insist on bringing Tegan to his house instead of the hospital because of how bad the roads are. Tegan is thankful for being saved but scared she might have just got herself into an even worse situation that is until the man tells her that his wife is a nurse. The second she hears the word wife every part of Tegan’s body relaxes. The couple soon offers her a room in their heated cabin till the snow clears. But something just seems off.

This book possesses everything a good book should provide. It includes romance, villains, a golden boy, and suspicions. Every time I thought I know what was going to happen, it generally never happens, but with this book, I can honestly say I was more on theme. The character building is one of the things that stand out the most to me. I feel like we got a glimpse of everyone’s life before the crash, during the crash as well as after the crash. We got to see how untreated mental illness or even depression can affect our daily living and how the effects of leaving it untreated has on someone’s environment. We saw first hand how money can change the people we love and how it can turn them into someone we don’t recognize.

This book begins slowly, but the burn is well worth it. It also features a different writing style compared to other Frieda McFadden books. I really enjoyed it, especially the ending!!! I don't want to say too much right now since I don't want to reveal anything that may be a spoiler. but if your thinking about buying this book I would say BUY THE BOOK!!

Book Review: The Crash by Freida McFadden

Freida McFadden’s The Crash is an entertaining psychological thriller with plenty of twists and suspense. The story begins with a car accident that strands the protagonist with strangers, and as secrets unravel, the tension builds steadily.

While the fast-paced writing and shocking ending were enjoyable, the book didn’t quite live up to the hype for me. The twists, though clever, felt a bit predictable at times, and the characters didn’t leave a lasting impression. It’s a good read, but not one of my favorites.

Rating: 3/5

I went back and forth on what I wanted to rate this one, so I ended up going for a happy medium and choosing 4 stars. I love Freida, and this one was very different from her usual style in my opinion. Not bad, different, but different, so I'm going to lay out what I loved and didn't love.

The best parts of this book were the setup she gave us as readers. We start with some tension that escalates, and things just sort of start spiraling. There were characters I liked from the start and some I didn't like from the start, which I think is her purpose. The dual points of view was great. A lot of assumptions were made by both that just added to the tension and deepened the plot. I was literally questioning who I trusted more of the two main characters, and I loved that I had to try and decipher who was the reliable narrator (or decide if either was reliable). Freida being Freida, the suspense was of course there and on point, so overall, there was a LOT to love.

Now for the parts I wasn't crazy about. There were a few plot inconsistencies which I think can and will happen in any book, but there were a couple of very noticeable ones to me. The main thing I disliked was that, although I get this is fiction, I feel like there were a few things so out there that they just didn't create a believable situation, which is needed to really feel the build of tension. One example was a weapon being taken into the hospital, and it mentions the character walking past the guard. Usually if there is a guard, there are metal detectors and such. I don't want to add spoilers, so I can't go into a lot of details with this one, but in order for me to get the thrill from the tension, the situation needs to be realistic enough that I could see it actually happening.

Overall, I really enjoyed the book. This one did have quite a few twists. I saw a couple of them coming, and some I did not see at all. It kept me flipping pages, and I didn't want to put it down, so it did its job, and I highly recommend you check it out if you enjoy thriller and suspense novels.

Overall solid read and I finished it quickly! There was a certain element that kind of mirrored a specific part of "do not disturb" by Freida that I recently read, but it was pretty unexpected in the context of this book. Overall really enjoyable quick read!

This was so good! I always love the two POV as well as all the twists and turns. This one kept me guessing until the very last page. As always, I had an idea of what was going on but didn’t have it right once. Perfect wrap up at the end!

I received an early copy of THE CRASH and was so excited to dive in. I have read almost all of Freida's books and the twists never seize to amaze me! This book kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I couldn't put it down! Many surprising moments, especially at the end! I also love how accurate the medical terms and situations are, given Freida is a physician. This book will not disappoint!
Thank you to Mandy, Freida and Poisoned Pen Press for the digital ARC!

Another winner by Freida McFadden! I was immediately sucked into the thrilling story of kidnapping, deception, and longing. The short chapters and multiple points-of-view moved the story along quickly and really kept my interest. Add in a harrowing blizzard and it has all the elements of a great story. There weren’t the trademark twists that I am used to with McFadden’s stories (or I just figured them out this time) but the character development more than made up for it for me. Looking forward to more by this author!

McFadden definitely fed me fake story lines that I initially fell for.
I yelled at Tegan quite a bit at the beginning of the book because she had mired herself into a fine kettle of fish, given her penchant for tuna.
But as the action intensified the villains fluctuated from chapter to chapter. The most obvious one turned out to be one of the good people.
There is a scene that was so stressful I did gasp out loud.
The ending threw me for a loop because I never saw the ultimate betrayal coming.
I figured out one major plot angle about Polly’s family dilemma.
I also applaud what the good person did at the end to ensure two people’s safety.
Another hit it out of the ballpark read!

Thank you, Poisoned Pen Press for this ARC via NetGalley in excchange for an honest review.

Another great read by FM that had me trying to guess the inevitable twist and anticipating how it might all end. Characters were well developed, and at times, I felt like I was crouching in a basement corner, watching it all unfold. The plot moved at a comfortable pace, although later chapters became somewhat repetitive and and character decisions didn't really seem logical. Very much has the "snowed in" vibes, and reading it while it was, in fact, snowing outside made it that much more enjoyable.

Highly recommend this for fans of McFadden!