This one took me on a wild ride.

First and foremost I really thought I had this one figured out the whole time I was reading it I was like yep I already know what the twist or twists are…. Yeah no I didn’t first twist threw me a curve ball but second twist had my jaw on the floor! Yeah did not see that coming at all.
I also enjoyed the different POVs in this one!
Well done Freida! You kept me guessing and in the *gasp* what the heck moments when the twists were finally revealed!
Definitely was hooked all the way through and couldn’t stop turning the pages I just had to know what the heck was going to happen!

Amazing!!! Freida has done it again! She has a way of writing characters that you want to hate… until you get more of the story. Twists and turns, deception and manipulation- it has it all.

I enjoyed several Freida McFadden’s books before, so I was really excited to read this one. Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for this advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

The main character Blake was kind of annoying at first. He’s self-absorbed, constantly chasing validation, and seems to think very highly of himself. At first, his character felt overly stereotypical, but then Blake lost his job. Even with his fiancé Krista helping to cover bills, Blake had no choice but to take whatever work he could find just to cover his mortgage. Things got so rough that he even had to rent out part of his house to a tenant. The moment the new tenant Whitney moves in, Blake starts spiralling, convinced she’s out to deliberately torment him. He becomes completely obsessed with her, trying to figure out if she has some secret vendetta against him and if he somehow deserves it. Blake sets out to dig into her past and figure out what he could’ve possibly done to make her so vengeful.

Overall, it was a quick, easy read with some decent twists. While it wasn’t overly complex or shocking, it kept my attention, and I enjoyed how much Blake’s character evolved by the end. He became more self-aware, which was a nice shift from the overconfident persona he started with. If you’re looking for something fast-paced and entertaining, this one is worth checking out!

Freida did it again! I really enjoyed this book and felt like it was very well written. I did not see the main twist coming and felt like they just kept coming. I really like how Freida makes sure and ties everything all back together and helps you understand how everything fits together. Loved this book! Freida is definitely one of my favorite authors and I will continue to read every single one of her books!

Wow!!
Freida is known for her Fast paced, twisty Books & this one was fantastic! I absolutely loved this book! I enjoyed the Multi POV! I felt so many different emotions during the entire time. Some of it made me giggle, others times I was gasping, other times I was disgusted. Not to mention I really wanted to eat some Snickerdoodle Cookies after this!

Wow, the suspense leading up to the huge plot twist will leave you shocked!!I thought I had so many things figured out but boy was I wrong. Blake just got let go from his VP position and it took months for him to find a temp job. His fiance Krista suggested getting a tenant to help pay their mortgage. After countless, horrible prospects, in walks Whitney. But shortly after moving in, Blake experiences so many things that Whitney’s been doing and wants her out. I’m not saying anymore. Read for yourself how shocked you’re going to be when the truth behind everything is revealed. I was wide eyed, the majority of the book. Such a good read. Can’t wait to read what’s next from Freida.

Overall good book. Started a little bit slower compared to other Freida books but around the 70% mark things start picking up and you can’t put the book down! I felt very annoyed and sorry for the MMC throughout the story. It’s one of those books (as with every Freida book) that you just want to shake some of the characters.

Freida does it again with yet another book that I couldn't put down! When Blake is fired from his VP position at a big company in New York City he begins to struggle to make his mortage payments on his beautiful brownstone that he shares with his new fiance. They decide to get a roommate- or a "tenant" hence the name. That's when all the trouble starts. The big twist made my jaw drop and I just had to keep reading to see what would happen next!

Finally! A Freida McFadden book with a female lead I can actually get behind. I often find myself rolling my eyes at her female characters—they’re usually way too naive or just frustrating—but not this time.
This protagonist was a refreshing change, and it made the whole story more enjoyable. The twists weren’t earth-shattering, but a few still surprised me and kept the pace moving. I flew through it in a day.
Overall, a solid psychological thriller. It’s a strong 3-star read, but I’m giving it an extra half-star just for the improvement in character development. Keep these types of characters coming, Freida!

Blake Porter’s life takes a nosedive when he’s suddenly laid off, and things only spiral from there. Struggling to stay afloat, he’s forced to rent a room in the home he shares with his fiancée. Enter Whitney, the new tenant… and the beginning of Blake’s unraveling. From eating all his groceries to using the wrong laundry detergent (hello, hives), Whitney quickly becomes a nightmare guest. But that’s just the surface. Soon, her presence starts to chip away at Blake’s relationship, his peace, and eventually, his grip on reality. I won’t say more—you need to experience this one for yourself. Just buckle up… you’re in for one wild ride.

This isn’t just an awkward roommate situation, it’s a slow-burning nightmare that spirals into chaos. The Tenant is a brilliant blend of psychological tension, secrets that won’t stay hidden, and the creeping realization that someone might not be who they claim to be.

I devoured this book. Freida McFadden has outdone herself. This one is by far my favorite yet. She wastes zero time on fluff; every page is packed with suspense, every chapter ends with a hook, and just when you think you’ve figured it out? Nope. She flips everything.

My heart rate was through the roof. I was suspicious of everyone, changing theories every few pages, and that final twist? Jaw. On. The. Floor.

Short chapters made this an unputdownable binge. Tense, juicy, brilliantly paced, a solid ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ read. If you’re into domestic thrillers with smart writing, big reveals, and villains you never see coming, The Tenant is your next obsession.

Thank you so much to @poisonedpenpress and @_mandychahal_ for the advance copy of The Tenant by @fmcfaddenautho

Just finished the advanced reader copy of The Tenant that I won. Thank you Mandy Chahal and Freida McFadden! Wowzer! What a great read! I really liked having a male narrator’s voice interchanging with the female. The story is about Blake and his fiancée Krista. They decide to take in a tenant to help pay their bills after Blake loses his VP position at a big firm. They accept Whitney as their room mate. Once she moves in, unexpected things start happening to Blake. Is Whitney the cause of this? The Tenant is a wild ride! Enjoy!

I enjoyed this book quite a bit. I find myself always trying to guess the big twist in her books, and while I found myself pretty close to guessing correctly, I still enjoyed the ride!

The Tenant by Freida McFadden delivers the kind of fast-paced psychological suspense that fans of her work have come to expect. It’s a bingeable thriller with just enough tension to keep the pages turning—but it also falls into some frustratingly predictable patterns.

The story follows Blake Porter, a man whose life crumbles after losing his high-powered job. Desperate to stay afloat, he rents out a room in his brownstone to the seemingly perfect Whitney. But from the moment she moves in, things start going downhill—mysterious smells, creepy noises, and a growing sense that someone knows more about Blake than they should.

While the premise is intriguing and the pacing never drags, much of the plot unfolds in a way that feels overly familiar. As the story progresses, it becomes increasingly obvious where things are headed, robbing the final act of the punch it might have delivered.

A bigger letdown is how the female characters—particularly Whitney—are portrayed. McFadden often writes women with a sharp edge, but here it veers into a tired trope: the "unhinged" woman as a source of chaos and danger. This recurring depiction can feel reductive, and in this case, it detracts from what could have been a more layered and impactful narrative.

That said, The Tenant is undeniably entertaining. McFadden knows how to keep readers hooked, even if the twists are a little too easy to see coming. If you’re in the mood for a quick, eerie domestic thriller and don’t mind some cliché character dynamics, this one will do the trick.

Recommended for: fans of domestic thrillers who enjoy tension and don’t mind sacrificing some originality for a solid, quick read.

This was a fast paced, binge able read that keeps you on your toes! True to Freida’s style it has you looking for the twist from the very beginning. This ride will make you feel like you’re losing your mind right along with the main character. The twist for me was not super shocking but definitely made the second half interesting in its revealing details which Freida is so good at tying those ends together right down to the end! Overall enjoyable read. Thank you @poisonedpenpress for the advanced copy!

I was so excited to get this early read. It was not difficult to stay up reading The Tenant.

Blake Porter was promoted to VP of his company while being engaged to the love of his life and living in his dream brownstone in Manhattan. That is until it all goes downhill when he is unexpectedly fired from his job. He denies the accusations against him but circumstances don’t go in his favour and he and his fiance have to take in a tenant to make ends meet. But is it worth it when Whitney seems to have it out for Blake? And why does she have it out for Blake?

This was a change-up reading from the male perspective for the most of the book and I liked it. Blake’s mental state deteriorates through the book and adds to the tension and guessing about what’s actually going on. Things are never as they seem in a Freida book and this one surprises you right up until the last page. There are themes of betrayal and revenge. Do you believe in people getting what they deserve?

Beware: the cookie cravings are strong in this one.

Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for this Early read!

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When you life looks like everything is falling into place and then it all comes crumbling down and you have no idea why!

You lost your dream job but are trying to keep your dream girl and so you decide to rent out a room…..

The Tenant seems to be amazing from the start but things go south very quickly!

This book is a fast paced read, with many twists and turns! I could not put it down!!!

✨ My 1st ARC ✨

Happy Release Day to The Tenant by Frieda McFadden 🎉

Wow what a book!! Right off the bat I was hooked. The twist and turns keep you sucked in, I never wanted to put it down. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

After Blake loses his job, him and his fiancée Krista become desperate for money. He didn’t know what he was getting himself into when Whitney became his tenant. Strange things keep happening around the house and to Blake he can’t tell what’s real and what he’s imagining. He is losing his mind and desperately wants answers. Little did he know those answers were going to throw his world even more upside down. What will he do with this information? Will he confront Krista & Whitney to get to the bottom of this? 🥀🩶🩸🫣

Thank you Frieda McFadden & Poisoned Pen Press for gifting me an ARC copy of The Tenant❤️‍🔥

Loved this book so much!! Freida is so talented! I love the way Freida is always able to give the same energy no matter which story she is spinning. I love trying to guess who is really a victim. Such a great book!

Holy moly this book!!! I flew through it in about 24 hours because I couldn’t put it down. I can’t even tell you how on the edge of my seat I was while reading this. I had no idea how it was going to turn out and it made me not trust anyone in the book!! Frieda did it again with the suspense and me questioning my own sanity while reading this!!! It gave me slight PTSD with the roommate situation since I’ve unfortunately had the worst case of roommates in NYC!! It hit very close to reality for a while there ha! Would definitely recommend to anyone who likes her books, as it was very well done!! I received an arc copy of this book for an honest review.

I couldn’t figure out if I was losing it or if the main character was — and honestly, I loved every second of it. This book had twists coming at me from every direction. Just when I thought I cracked the case… nope! Plot twist. I literally sat there more than once like, what is even happening right now? Freida pulled it off again. She’s the queen of messing with my head, and I’m here for it!