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I probably don't even need to review any of Freida's books as people are obsessed with her! I will say for this one, I was unexectedly surprised at the interesting ending!

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*"The Crash"* by Freida McFadden is a fast-paced psychological thriller that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The writing is sharp, the tension builds steadily, and the isolated, snowstorm setting adds to the eerie atmosphere. The dual perspectives add depth to the story, making you question who to trust. Just when you think you have it all figured out, McFadden throws in a twist at the end that completely flips the story on its head—in the best way. If you love suspenseful reads with unexpected turns, this one is definitely worth picking up!

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Freida is my favorite writer. I love all of her books including this one. I love the difference in settings in this book as well. I always feel like I know exactly what is going to happen and she surprises me. I recommend this book for a good mystery/thriller!

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I've read a lot of Freida McFadden's book (almost all).
I don't have much to say about this one as it was not one of my favorite she's written thus far.
Still a great read as always, just wasn't my favorite.

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I enjoyed reading this book. It reminded me of Stephen King's Misery. It did get a little slow, in the middle but picked up towards the end and I liked the story.

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When Tegan’s plans for her and her unborn child’s life unravel in an instant, Tegan has no choice but to seek help from her brother, who lives out of town. While en route to her brother’s house she is caught in a snow storm and ends up in a collision that pins her inside of her car. On a desolate road, she feels all is lost until a strange man appears and rescues her, with promises to take her to the hospital when the snow storm is passed. Unfortunately, not all is what it seems when they return to his home and Tegan quickly discovers that she is in grave and terrible danger.

Five enthusiastic stars. The twists and turns had me dizzy in the best way. I could NOT put it down!

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This book was so good. I felt like I was in the book along side Tegan! I love how Freida's books always leave you on the edge of your seat and wanting more page after page!

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Freida did it once again!! She never fails to impress me. Her twists in each book are one of a kind. Great book by an amazing author. I’m so honored and thankful to have received one of her arcs for this book!

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In true McFadden fashion, this book left me on the edge of my seat. I thought I knew where it was going but the book had the twist that she is known for. I enjoyed this book immensely.

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4.5/5 stars for this one! I really enjoyed the genuine human feeling for all of the characters and really shining light on many maternal feelings while also making a killer thriller. Of course I couldn’t fully guess the twists, but I loved the needing and how everyone got exactly what they deserved.

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"The Crash" is another exciting, twisty thriller from Frieda McFadden. I was very surprised by one of the twists in this book. I loved the setting and characters. It felt high stakes throughout the whole story. I will of course being reading more of her books. This one is one of my favorites though, right up there with "The Housmaid."

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Thank you, NetGalley, for an e-ARC of The Crash by Freida McFadden.
The Crash represents a trope that has been used too many times: pregnant woman, trapped in a snowstorm, held hostage in stranger's house... McFadden provides her signature twist at the end, but the story itself seemed rushed and predictable. The characters are flat and the writing feels like that of a teenager. I just don't understand why she is so popular right now. I am glad to have read this book; as a librarian it is my job to have a finger on the pulse of what is hot, but I can't say it was enjoyable!

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If you are a fan of Freida McFadden, The Crash will not disappoint. It is a slightly different layout from some of her other books but it still keeps you coming back for more. Instead of two storylines, I his book tells the same story from two points of view Her development of characters is outstanding and relatable. I highly recommend The Crash!

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Ms. Freida, may I suggest you take a few months off and reset? You’re starting to write books at almost a James Patterson pace (do you use ghost writers?), and I am starting to feel like you are focusing on quantity instead of quality.

So where do I begin? First, I think you could have played up Teagan’s situation a little more. We as readers are supposed to feel sorry for her circumstances. But when she reveals the manner in which she became pregnant, I honestly thought she was losing it!

And can we please retire the infertile female character that is jealous of every other female that’s pregnant? That trope is played out! Why do we creative this narrative that a person struggling with infertility will want to harm anyone who is pregnant? I don’t like that...

Finally, I think the ending was weird and didn’t tie everything together. If anything, it proved that all of the characters had a couple of loose screws. Read at your own risk.

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Tegan is eight months pregnant, alone, and desperate to leave her crumbling life behind. With nowhere else to go, she sets off for her brother’s house, unaware that her journey is leading her straight into a blizzard.
She never makes it.
Stranded in rural Maine with a broken ankle and a dead car, Tegan begins to fear she’s made a terrible mistake. But when a couple finds her and offers her shelter in their remote cabin, she thinks she’s found safety.
But all is not as it seems. As the storm rages on, Tegan’s growing sense of unease deepens. The couple’s kindness begins to feel suffocating, and she starts to realize she’s trapped in a nightmare. This once-safe haven may be more dangerous than she ever imagined.
Now, with no one to trust, Tegan must fight to survive—both for herself and her unborn child.

As always this Freida book is full of twists and turns and just when you think you’ve sussed it the actual twist hits you in the face. I really enjoyed this read it was super fast paced as usual and kept me wanting more. It wasn’t my favourite book by this author but still a great engaging read.

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THE CRASH
Freida McFadden
Mystery/Thriller

When, at 8 months pregnant, Teagan finds herself alone and stranded, she has to make some tough decisions. Go with the seemingly perfectly nice couple who found her or find a way to go on alone? But is that couple as nice as they initially seemed?

This is one of my favorite books by this author that I have read so far. I loved every twist and turn in it. I would give it a solid 5 out of 5 stars. #TheCrash

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The Crash by Freida McFadden is a bit different compared to her other books. It is a slower burn book that allows the reader to utilize their senses. To truly feel like the reader is experiencing what the characters are going through. Highly recommend this book just like all of her others! 5 stars!

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Many thanks to NetGalley for an ARC of The Crash! Freida McFadden does it again and hooks you into the storyline from beginning to end. Lots of twists and turns and just when you think you’ve figured it out what’s going to happen, trust me you don’t! If you’re looking for a fast-paced thriller that you can’t put down, this is it!

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This book was great! Freida always does such a great job. Although I work in a school. I work with middle schoolers and at this age MOST middle schoolers perfer not to read. I also work in a low income school but our Liberian is great about getting new books and I feel like this one is an appropriate read for this age, so Im going to suggest it to her!

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Absolutely loved this one.
Yet another classic McFadden story!
Kept me on the edge of my seat guessing all the new twists and turns.
Honestly the ending shocked me.

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