A true page turner twists turns just when I thought I had it figured out another twist I picked it up to read a few pages & could not stop reading. Grab this thriller.# NetGalley # bookoutture.

This writer always delivers a good twisty psychological thriller where nobody can be trusted! This story was about a therapist who worries when one of her clients, Sandy, goes missing and she suspects the husband but she doesn’t fully trust Sandy. Who is telling the truth? A thrilling quick read, I would certainly recommend.

There are three sides to every story… I love how the book immediately hooks you with a future scene that has you dying to know more details. This book has multiple POVs but not too many that it is too chaotic. Its a great way to keep the reader attentive as we know more information than some characters. But, I was thrown off by two of the POVs being in first person, while the third is written in third person. I am eager to read another Nicole Trope book!

Yessssss!!!!!!!! Imagine going to a therapist. She may or may not know everything. Your pouring your heart out. Only to realize maybe it's not so safe after all? I finished this book In about 3 hours. I really connected with a few characters. I'm not going to leave spoilers. I will say I would definitely buy all the books by this author. Don't even think you know what will happen because it will be the exact opposite.

Loved Nicole Trope’s The Therapist!! It was a multilayered, psychologically intense, character driven thriller. It goes without saying that I am always compelled to Trope’s books because of her writing style. Each of the ones I have read are emotionally charged, psychologically intimate, and sharply paced. The Therapist was no different. This story followed Lana, a therapist, who reluctantly took on a new patient, Sandy, from her colleague Ben. After an initial session with Sandy and her husband Mike, Lana became entangled in a "he said/she said" situation, unsure who to believe. As Lana delved deeper, she questioned reality and fiction. It was a captivating narrative filled with twists and turns. I was thoroughly immersed in this drama therapist patient mayhem. Although this wasn’t a unique trope, I’ve read another book similar to this, the character development and layered suspense made this stand out among other books in the genre. I liked how Trope’s story explored a few of my favorite psychological themes of trust, deception, and the complexities of relationships. Moreover, the multiple points of views in addition to the then and now timelines created a rich and layered narrative that deepened the suspense and character complexity. I also liked how each voice was distinct yet accessible and added depth to the plot twists and character arcs.

Altogether Trope delivered another gripping domestic thriller that skillfully merged suspense with real psychological depth. I love how she taps into my desire for honesty and transformation—and my desire for drama. It’s compelling! If you haven’t read a Nicole Trope novel yet, I highly recommend reading The Therapist. And, for any one who is already a Nicole Trope fan, you will want to add this one to your TBR list now.

Thanks to Net Galley and Bookouture for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

As always Nicole Trope always writes a brilliant thriller. This book had me questioning everyone involved, didn’t trust a single reason. Some good twists & turns & overall really enjoyed!

“The Therapist” by Nicole Trope is a gripping psychological thriller packed with tension and suspense. You're supposed to be able to trust your therapist. This twisty story is full of deception, lies, and dark secrets that keep you questioning everyone’s motives. If you love thrillers where nothing is as it seems, this one is a must-read.

Wow! Nicole Trope takes it to a whole different level! This just might be my favorite book of hers! A rich cast of characters that kept me flipping pages long past my bedtime. Packed with tension and secrets. Lots of red herrings that made it impossible to know who to trust. A real roller coaster ride! Deliciously dark and twisted. I loved it!
Thank you NetGalley, the amazing Nicole Trope and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review this book.

The Therapist is good psychological thriller that builds slowly to a climax.

Titular character Lana takes on a new patient, as her office mate Ben claims that she has fallen for him. Lana gets far more than she bargained for with Sandy, who claims her husband is abusing her, but something just doesn't feel quite right. And then Sandy disappears ...

The novel starts slowly as we are introduced to the cast of characters, all of whom have complex family lives. The mix of points of view gives us some insight, but there is always an element of suspicion. Are any of them telling us the full truth? There is at least one unreliable narrator, and possibly several.

There are elements of the plot that seem a little odd, with characters trusting despite reservations, and the police investigations are rather inept. But overall this is a good read and the ending does throw a couple of curve balls.

When you're struggling with certain problems, it can really help to have someone who will listen. Being able to talk about it and maybe see everything from a different perspective can create a kind of “click” in your mind, helping you cope better. And who is best suited for that? Exactly—a therapist.

That's what Sandy decides to do, because her marriage is no longer what it should be. And so, she ends up with Lana...

The book starts with a prologue that immediately grabs your attention and fills your head with questions—you can’t wait to find the answers.

The story is told from three perspectives: Lana, Sandy, and Mike (Sandy’s husband). Both members of the couple tell their side of the story, but I didn’t fully trust either of them. Still, one of them had to be telling the truth—but who? If I had to bet money, I would have gone with Mike… but was I right, or was I being fooled again?

You can feel the twist coming, but if you'd asked me to predict the ending, I would never have guessed it. It was surprising—and at the same time, brilliantly done.

It’s a smoothly written, gripping book that makes you think you know where it’s going… until suddenly it takes another path and you keep reading with your jaw on the floor. For me, it was top-notch. 5 stars.

Thank you

I love Nicole Trope and I loved this book. This book delivered twists and suspense and is a great, dark psychological thriller. The Therapist definitely took me for a spin!

I found this book a little slow to begin with. I could understand Lana's reluctance to take on Ben's patient, and was pleased that she didn't quite believe Sandy's claims.
The story definitely hotted up later in the book, and I was invested in the lives of the characters.
Twist after twist, and red herrings galore, I raced to the end of the book to see how it all panned out and was not disappointed.
Definitely a 4/5 star book.

After returning from vacation, Lana, a single mother and busy therapist, is reluctantly convinced to take on a patient of her colleague, Ben. After an appointment with her new patient Sandy and husband Mike, Lana is left uncertain of who is telling the truth during the he said/she said meeting. The Therapist dives into the mind of Lana as she struggles with who to believe — and then something terrible happens. This book is an absolutely gripping page-turner that I could not put down. Five stars!

I love Nicole Trope and I loved this book. This book delivered twists and suspense and is a great, dark psychological thriller. The Therapist definitely took me for a ride!

Personally I didn’t care for this book. Seemed like one long therapy sessions. Lots of naive people. I find it hard to believe Lana is really that dumb. This was a skimmer for me. Not one of her better books.

Review of ‘The Therapist’ by Nicole Trope, due to be published on 31 July 2025 by Bookouture.

Lana, single mum and therapist, has a bulging workload with no space for anyone else, but is reluctantly given no choice but to take on Sandy, a client of her practice partner Ben.

Lana is intrigued by Sandy, and is not sure what to believe, leading her to question what is reality and what is complete fiction.

This story is an absolute rollercoaster of highs, lows, twists and turns. It’s full of tension and suspense. It has an ending that you don’t see coming, and had me hooked from the very first page.

A really dark, psychological thriller that will be another bestseller!

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC.

Nicole Trope’s The Therapist is not merely a psychological thriller—it’s a tightrope walk across the razor’s edge of perception and reality, where the roles of healers and harmed blur until the fall feels inevitable. With chilling precision, Trope taps into the undercurrent of suburban despair and mental fragility, crafting a novel that invites the reader to question not just what they’re being told, but who is telling it—and why.

The story orbits around a therapist’s practice, a setting typically associated with safety and trust. But here, that trust unravels slowly, like a thread pulled from a sweater—subtle at first, until the whole garment collapses. Trope excels in small moments: the way a door clicks shut, the blink of hesitation before an answer. These nuances are where dread creeps in. She doesn't rely on overt horror; instead, she burrows into the quieter fears—the ones we ignore until they’ve already taken root.

The characters are neither archetypes nor wholly reliable. Their inner lives are shaded with conflicting desires and secret traumas. In fact, the brilliance of The Therapist lies in how Trope manipulates our empathy, drawing us close before shoving us back with a revelation we didn’t see coming. It’s a game of psychological mirrors, where victim and perpetrator shift places in ways that feel disturbingly plausible.

As a psychological thriller, this book delivers the requisite twists—but it delivers suspense with emotional depth. Each chapter tightens the noose while also humanizing the people caught within it. It’s a thriller that listens while it terrifies.

The Therapist is about unsettling the reader—with truths that cut deeper than a plot twist ever could. Trope doesn’t ask if trauma can be healed; she asks what happens when it’s misdiagnosed, manipulated, or ignored.

Wow! I cannot remember the last time I was so hooked! This book was an absolute fantastic, suspense-filled, unputdownable page turner with a wild unexpected twist! I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough!

The perfect example of a psychological thriller I had no idea who to trust and believe until the last few chapters.

This book masterfully weaves suspense, intrigue, and complex characters into a story that keeps you guessing until the very end i’d highly recommend!

If you’re a thriller fan in any capacity, I would recommend grabbing this one immediately!

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