I've read all of this author's books, and this one is my least favorite. I guessed who "did it" and practically slept through the first half because it was so slow. I guess you can't knock them all out of the park. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Freida has done it again! There was a surprising twist and a shocking twist within the twist. This was a fun, easy read that grabbed me from the beginning and didn’t let go til the end.

Just finished the Tenant by Frieda McFadden. This was her first thriller written in a man's point of view.
I love her quick-read, suspenseful, twisty thrillers! She always gives me a
"whoa, I did not see that coming" moment. Keep them coming Frieda!

Freida is always a nice little pallette cleanser read in between my books. I’ve read absolutely everything by her because she’s the reason I’m reading again to be honest. I really enjoyed this one better than the last one however I did once again have part of the twist figured out. If you’re looking for a quick little read that’s just over all fun, you will enjoy this one I think

I absolutely loved this book. One of my favorites by Freida McFadden. She did it again with the twist and turns and suspense. I started to read this and did not want to put it down.

Oh my, she's done it again. Absolutely loved this book - could hardly put it down. So many possibilities and unexpected plot twists! This is a must read!

McFadden pumps out books like their water, and this one was a surprisingly decent story. It was nice to see a female protagonist instead of another female victim. The book was a bit over the top and unrealistic, but I finished it. I appreciate the ARC

Thank you Poisoned Press and Netgalley for an advanced copy of McFaddens latest thriller" The Tenant". She has become my favorite author to listen to on audio since you don't need to intensely listen to follow along. Blake is a big wig at an advertising firm who is on top of the world after getting promoted and proposing to his dream girl. However, that all comes crashing down when he loses his job and has to take in a tenant to keep his beautiful Brownstone. Once that tenant arrives, what was bad becomes only worse. In typical McFadden fashion, the twists don't stop throughout the entire novel. I do think this one was a tad more predictable than some of her other works, but I enjoyed in none the less!

Awesome book. It was an easy read. Pace was just right. I did not see the plot twist coming.. I highly recommend this book!

This is only the second book I have read from Freida since The Teacher. In classic Frieda, the multiple twists involving the main characters are not ones saw coming. Thanks, @poisonedpenpress, for gifting me a digital arc copy that I easily devoured in two days (when work allows me to continue to read). There is one coincidence that I thought might have been to far-fetched (Krista meets Whitney at the diner while she is having dinner with her best friend Becky). I would love that part to have been a lot more complicated and realistic.

I really enjoyed this one! It was fast paced and kept me hooked from start to finish! Definitely recommend reading if you are looking for a good mystery/thriller!

Thank you Mandy & the team at Poisoned Pen for the eARC!
Much like her other books, I devoured this. It was actually unpredictable for me, and I did not see the ending coming at all. I love Freida so much and will always read her books. I love the way it was written, though seeing it through a mans POV was so different for her!
Always so good, forever a Freida fan.

Freida McFadden never misses—The Tenant had me hooked from the very first page. This one felt a bit different in tone, but in the best way possible. The tension builds steadily, the atmosphere is deliciously eerie, and her writing keeps you turning pages without even realizing it. I loved the fresh angle while still getting that classic McFadden intensity. Another addictive read that’s hard to put down. If you're a fan of her other books, this won't disappoint. If you're new to her books, it's a great place to start.

An absolute must read. Full of twists and turns true to Freida McFadden's nature. Blake Porter seems to have everything, a successful career, the perfect fiancé, and a gorgeous Brownstone home, until it all comes crashing down one thing at a time after the other. It starts with his job, so his fiancé suggests they rent out one of their bedrooms in order to get some incoming funds to make ends meet. They end up finding what seems like a perfect candidate, Whitney, who is a young, pretty girl who works at the local dinner. Pretty quickly, it seems like Whitney and Blake start to get off on the wrong foot, with them each thinking the other person is targeting them. Mystery unfolds, and we learn the truth of what is happening. I definitely enjoyed this story, and the audiobook had an OUTSTANDING narrator who truly brought the story to life. A five out of five read!

I thought I was ready… but NOTHING could’ve prepared me for THE TENANT!

I devoured Freida McFadden’s latest psychological thriller and I’m officially unwell (in the best way possible!!!). This book is twisty, chilling, and so addictive, I couldn’t put it down if my life depended on it! I kept saying "ok, just one more chapter" until it was 3:30AM and my jaw was on the floor... AGAIN!

She has done it again, ladies and gents! Her signature dark humor, unreliable characters, and deliciously shocking twists are ALL here, but The Tenant might just be her most sinister puzzle yet! Like who’s lying?? Who’s watching??! Who’s really in control?? Trust no one. Not even the walls!

Huge thanks to @poisonedpenpress and Ms. @_mandychahal_ for the Advanced Reader’s Copy!!! (Still can't believe I received an ARC of my super love and fave @fmcfaddenauthor! I'm not worthy huhu😭) I feel like I’ve been given early access to a secret, and I’m LOVING it! Mark your calendars, thriller lovers. This one’s going to have everyone talking! MAY 6, 2025!!!

Pre-order NOW! Cancel plans. And again, TRUST NO ONE.

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The Tenant was a good read. In general, I thought it was a slower read with a smidge more predictability. The twists and turns were not as jaw draping as previous reads from the same author.

Plot Summary
Blake Porter's life is falling apart-he's lost his job, his savings are dwindling, and his dream brownstone is slipping through his fingers. To stay afloat, he and his fiancée rent out a room to Whitney, a seemingly sweet and polite young woman. At first, everything seems fine-but Whitney's presence quickly becomes unsettling. Strange noises, odd behavior, and secrets from her past begin to surface. As tensions rise, Blake starts to fear he's invited something dangerous into his home-and it might cost him everything.

This was a rather enjoyable fast paced twisty easy - read, one thing she knows how to do is to keep me turning the pages like time was running out. l'm a thriller girlie at heart who started with Freida, so I’m always going to enjoy her fast paced, sometimes over the top stories. I thoroughly enjoyed this, however I must admit I didn't like any of the characters.

I absolutely adore Freida McFadden. She is my favorite author and never disappoints! The Tenant is a slower paced book with amazing twist and turns along the way. Freida McFadden is the Queen of jaw dropping twists!! I thought it was interesting having the POV from a MMC! I did chuckle a few times throughout the book. It is not satire by any means however the MMC has a sense of humor. I cannot wait for her next big release later this year.

There is little doubt that Frieda has become comfortable with her special style of bat -poop crazy thrillers , with a little romance sprinkled in here and there. Her fan base with be thrilled with this new addition to her list of publications.
One of my favorite things of note in this novel is the humor I experienced the first third of this this book. A nice addition to the typically dark tone of her novels.
The story kept me intrigued, knowing from the start that the character being blamed for the problems couldn't possibly be THE culprit. That would have been entirely tooo easy. I just knew there would be a nice twist and once exposed everything you thought you knew gets spun around.
Thank ,Frieda, for another psycho-filled drama.

Special thanks to Netgalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the pleasure of reading this ARC.

Classic Freida, in the best way possible. Loved that it dropped during Nurse's Week. It felt like a mini gift to us.

I loved this entire plot. Especially when the main character is an alpha male that you love to hate and then eventually genuinely feel bad for. THAT'S CALLED QUALITY CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT! I couldn't get enough of it and devoured it in 2 days.

Pros:
-definitely did not guess the ending and was a wonderful ride. I feel like some people just want to guess who the bad guy is and it ruins the book. I did not get that feeling.

Cons:
-there is a pretty intense description of rotting with insects involved. (For the more sensitive stomach people. Didn't bother me but always good to point out)

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Thank you #NetGalley and #PoisonedPenPress for my most anticipated ARC, #TheTenant