I love reading a book that drags you in and keeps you reading, I love listening to an audiobook where the narrators can bring the characters alive, adding different emphasis to that which you get when reading. I read The Tenant some time ago and revisiting it in audiobook was an absolute joy!

Blake and fiancé Krista are forced to take in a lodger to help make the mortgage payments on their Manhattan brownstone. Meet Whitney, the perfect tenant, or is she?

Told mainly from Blake’s perspective and full of humour, with quips on every page, it has the feel of a sharp NYC couples comedy, until things get darker and much more twisted. It’s great to see Freida writing a male main character, is he a ‘self-obsessed a**hole’ or a good guy on a run of bad luck?

The audiobook narration is superb from both narrators, Will Damon and Christine Helen Lakin. The brief scene with Quillizabeth performed by Christine Helen Lakin is a joy, as are the text exchanges with male and female voices.

Freida’s signature pace and flow are in full effect. This was a very fast read and as smooth as silk, listening to the audiobook allowed me to properly savour it.

Beneath the seemingly straightforward plot there’s a whole level of detail, misdirection and hints about the characters that you can’t pick up on the first reading. Reading and then listening to a Freida McFadden book is a real pleasure and highly recommended.

I loved reading it, and now love the story even more through the magic of audiobook!

Thanks to Netgalley and Dreamscape Select

The Tenant is fine. The reveal is a little convoluted. and I don't think I ever found out what the MMC's dark secret was.

Blake is an annoying main character with just about every trait of toxic masculinity. The whining, the ego, the need to walk around in his underwear with a near-stranger while keeping a dialogue in his head about her skimpy outfits and lack of bra. Krista is fine. Seems like a helper and problem solver. Whitney is just about as cute and friendly as you'd want until Blake starts acting like a brat.

My first thought when Blake lost his job in the beginning was, "why didn't he hire a lawyer and sue for wrongful termination?" And that should be all you need to know.

The narrators, Will Damron and Christine Helen Lakin did a great job voicing the characters and narrating the story.

My thanks to NetGalley and Dreamscape Select for the ALC in exchange for an honest review.

A fast-paced thriller highlighting the ripple effects of people's choices. McFadden crafts a suspenseful narrative with complex characters. The audiobook format brings the tension to life.

The narration was incredibly immersive, bringing every emotion and nuance to life in a way that felt intimate and raw. The narrator’s voice carried the weight of the story’s complexities, making the characters’ struggles feel real and immediate.

As the plot unfolded, a sense of anxiety grew within me. The events were unsettling, and the moral ambiguity challenged my comfort zone. Revenge as a theme is something I struggle with—it often feels cyclical and destructive—and this story’s focus on it made it difficult to fully embrace. Yet, that tension added a layer of realism that was hard to ignore.

The main character’s despair was portrayed with such depth and honesty that it resonated deeply. Their pain wasn’t just told—it was felt, almost palpable. That emotional rawness lingered long after the story ended, leaving me reflecting on the complexity of human suffering and the choices people make when pushed to their limits.

This wasn’t an easy story to listen to, but it was one that made a profound emotional impact and stayed with me in a way few stories do.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced audiobook copy of The Tenant by Freida McFadden.
While I generally do not listen to audiobooks, I jumped at the chance to give this one a try, and I am so glad that I did! As per usual, this one is Freida at her finest. The twisty, gaslighting, crazy train ride this one takes you on is so worth it, right up until that final twist that will have you releasing that breathe you did not realize you were holding.

I'm a newcomer to Freida Fiction. Her novels fly off the library shelves, so when NetGalley offered me the audiobook of her latest, I decided it was time to see what the fuss is about. My first impression? The plot is fast-paced, twisty, and entertaining. Was it memorable fiction, a novel I will reflect upon or gain insight into the human condition? No, but it was fun to read! Krista is the girl of Blake's dreams. He can see himself making a life with her, having a family, growing old together, but in an instant, life makes a sharp turn for them and the gaslighting begins. To make ends meet, they decide to take a tenant into their home until Blake can find a new job and shore up their finances and their future. Whitney has solid references, and all indications suggest she will be a trouble-free renter. At first, little things disturb the peace of Blake and Krista's home - things missing from the kitchen, food consumed, late night noise - but the problems quickly escalate. Krista seems to have a ready explanation for everything, but Blake is losing patience, and maybe his sanity. Some (maybe a little more than some) of the plot is downright silly, but in the name of entertainment, I went along with it. The narrators, Will Damron and Christine Lakin, are exceptional at creating tension and keeping the reader listening. Freida Fans who can't get enough of her novels will enjoy this latest.

Classic Freida! If you are normally a fan, you'll enjoy this one! Entertaining suspense and build-up, similar formula to her other works. Will definitely be a quick read for book clubs! Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Select!

Wow Freida has done it yet again! I love all the twists and turns. I always think I know what's going to happen but of course I am wrong! Easy five stars!

*4.5 Stars On My Instagram Account*

"She's acting like I've been coming unhinged lately."

Oh Blake is definitely becoming unhinged in the OMG never saw those end twists coming, The Tenant, by the she shocked me again author, Freida McFadden.

Blake just got promoted to VP at his firm, his girlfriend Krista said yes to his proposal, and they were able to move into the Manhattan brownstone of their dreams. Then it all slips away.

He's accused of stealing and fired from work. Krista suggests they get a tenant to cover costs. Enter Whitney. She works at the local diner and seems friendly enough...until strange things occur. There are fruit flies hovering in the kitchen, he's developed a weird rash over his body, and there's no milk or cereal left for him in the morning! He knows it's all Whitney's doing, but why is she doing it? To make matters worse Krista thinks she's great and he's paranoid. Is she right?

This audiobook is a must if you are a Freida McFadden fan. It's got all the WTF twists we expect but, as a bonus, it's also got the incomparable voice actor Will Damron as Blake. No one does slow unhinged panic like him. You feel his frantic energy coming out of your headphones. Then voice actress Christine Helen Lakin is a revelation as she balances the curious lives of Krista and Whitney.

Like in her best seller, The Teacher, your mind spirals as the truth is revealed, but once again, this writer is not done, because she's got one last gotcha moment at the very end that is a stunner. The Tenant will live rent free in your head long after the end.

I received a free copy of this audiobook from Dreamscape Media and Dreamscape Select via #NetGalley for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.

No one can Freida like Freida can! The Tenant is classic Freida with a scenario that starts off very innocently before all heck breaks loose and then you are white knuckling it until the last page.

The MMC seems as if he is having the worst luck ever as he and his fiancee navigate his being fired, planning a wedding and paying for their huge Brownstone. It would make sense to split the cost of living with a tenant and that is where the story takes off.

Freida has you guessing and presents characters in ways that you don't quite know who to trust but you do know nothing is what it seems.

If you love the sinister feeling and wild ride that Freida's books give, you will not be disappointed in this selection.

Audio Book Review - Narrators Will Damron and Christine Lakin offer a wonderful performance with edge of the seat style narration! The suspense, twists and finally the mad end are delivered in a manner that had me hooked. The tones of Will kept the story flowing!

Apologies for the delay in reviewing due to the medical emergency of my mom, but I finally did get around to this!
Wow! I don't think I could love this book more than I do. Not typical for a males POV in Freida books, but I thought it was well done. His humor undertones made him very likable and I was feeling sorry for him for sure.
The twists just kept coming at me at the end and I'm so glad I was able to get a chance to hear the story!

After being wrongly terminated from his lucrative job, Blake is struggling to make the payment on his new home. His live-in fiancée suggests getting a tenant for the extra bedroom in their house. Despite the bad feeling he has about having to share a bathroom, kitchen, and living space with a stranger, Blake agrees. Whitney, the new tenant, seems perfect at first, but then things quickly escalate when stuff goes missing and strange new things show up. Blake, riddled with the stress of his new tenant's lifestyle and his lack of promising job offers, thinks he's losing his mind. Is it him - or her that's the crazy one?

Unlike McFadden's other books, this one disappointingly ends with a villain monologue explaining why and how everything happened. The shock factor that I've come to love and expect from McFadden is no where to be found in this book.

I said that I would never read another Freida McFadden book after her last release, but here I am, reviewing her newest installment.
I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised with part one. It was engaging, and while the characters were annoying, it's a thriller, so that's alright. What I didn't like is that we got a different point of view in part two that literally explained everything and took away any mystery. The epilogue was completely unnecessary.
I listened to the audiobook version of this release and really liked it. The narrators were enjoyable to listen to.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher!

Wow. I find I sometimes get cocky about figuring out the twists before they happen but I have been put in my place!!!

I did not see this twist coming. The way this book all fell together and worked itself out. Amazing.

Top thriller/mystery book of 2025 for me so far!

Will highlight recommend this book and author.

Ooo so good!!!

Blake Porter is riding high, until he’s not. Fired abruptly from his job as a VP of marketing and unable to make the mortgage payments on the new brownstone that he shares with his fiancee, he’s desperate to make ends meet.

Enter Whitney. Beautiful, charming, down-to-earth, and looking for a room to rent. She’s exactly what Blake’s looking for. Or is she?

Frieda is not my favorite. All her books are the same…but she is a master at creating wicked characters and evil deeds. And this book is just that.

Whitney played her part well. She went after Blake with a vengeance. And believe me, as a reader, you didn’t know if he was losing it or if she was really creating the chaos.

Then there is a twist…and you will have to read this to find out.

The narrators, Will Damron; Christine Helen Lakin, did a great job with the suspense and drama in this tale. I love a good tag team!

Need a good thriller in which you will never think the same of snickerdoodle cookies…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.

I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.

One more chapter. Just one more chapter. This is what you’ll be saying to yourself again and again once you start reading or listening to Freida McFadden’s newest novel: The Tenant. I don’t know how she does it, but McFadden just has a way of crafting insanely engaging stories with some seriously twisted characters.

Blake had it all…emphasis on HAD. A great job, plenty of money, and he’s engaged to the woman of his dreams. But just like that he begins to lose it all. Being fired from his job is just the start of the downward spiral. In need of money, he agrees to rent out a room in his brownstone. After interviewing a series of bizarre potential tenants, Blake and his fiancee settle on Whitney, a young woman who seems completely normal. But could this be a case of ‘looks can be deceiving’? For Blake his life has become a descent into madness or his own personal hell. The fast chapters and constant upping of stakes, kept me listening. I nearly listened to the entire thing in a single sitting. The story reminded me a bit of the movie Pacific Heights from the 90s. The story is narrated by Will Damron with Christine Helen Lakin and they do a fantastic job. McFadden never disappoints and while The Housemaid remains my favorite, this wasn’t that far behind. McFadden fans will not be disappointed. I’d like to thank Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to an advanced copy of the audio version of The Tenant.

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Thank you to NetGalley and DreamScape Media for this ALC in exchange for an honest review.

This book had me nervous and anxious in the best way. This one takes a slight detour from her usual psychological thrillers and dives into the world of domestic suspense. It's a slower burn, but the tension builds like a pressure cooker, and once it hits, there’s no turning back.

The Tenant follows Blake Porter, who’s having the worst streak imaginable. He loses his job, money’s drying up fast, and to stay afloat, he decides to rent a room in the home he shares with his fiancée. Enter Whitney, the new tenant from hell. She eats all their food, uses detergent that gives Blake a rash (yes, seriously), and somehow manages to wedge herself into every part of Blake’s life, threatening his relationship and unraveling his sanity.

The suspense here doesn’t rely on flashy twists—it’s all about the slow, creeping dread of watching someone’s life fall apart from the inside out. That said, it’s classic McFadden that you’ll want to keep listening past when you meant to stop.

The audiobook narration deserves a special mention. The voice actors bring real life to these characters, especially Blake’s perspective, which had me genuinely anxious more than once. Their performances added so much depth and urgency to the story—it’s one of those listens that feels like you're inside someone else's unraveling world.

If you enjoy a thriller with a more personal, domestic edge, The Tenant is a must-add to your listening list.

Bingeable, tightly written, and just the right kind of unsettling. 4.5 Stars!

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It’s insane just how quickly Freida can churn out great books! This latest (out today!) is no exception. Blake Porter has everything he could want in life…until it all comes crashing down. When he’s fired from his high-paying job, he and his fiancée take on a roommate to help cover the mortgage and make ends meet. Whitney is their ideal tenant but something is amiss. Blake finds himself at odds with her, a growing smell of decay in the house, and rising tensions with his fiancée who has no issues with Whitney. One has to wonder…is he imagining things or is this truly a tenant set to ruin his life, and if so, why?
The audiobook narrators did a great job, especially portraying Blake’s seeming descent into madness and despair.
Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

I’m a big fan of Freida McFadden, so I knew what I was getting into—and The Tenant didn’t disappoint. I expected some twists, and while I guessed a few, there were still moments that totally threw me (in the best way).

The red flags? Endless. The narration? Perfect. The pacing? Fast enough to keep you flying through chapters.

If thrillers are your thing, this one’s a must-read!!