Freida McFadden continues her string of incredibly addictive, fast-paced thrillers with the release of The Tenant. McFadden is so skilled at taking tried and true tropes—in this case, the roommate from hell—and turning them into delightfully twisted tales that feel simultaneously fresh and familiar. She’s a plot-focused author who wields her words in ways that draw readers in and keeps them turning the pages until the final reveal is unleashed.
The Tenant is the story of Blake Porter—a bro who seems to have everything going in his favor, until it’s not. After suddenly losing his job and not wanting to disappoint his fiancée, they decide they must take in a tenant to help cover costs until financial stability is once again achieved. Enter their worst nightmare—Whitney.
With a Freida McFadden novel, you can pretty much count on inevitable twists that while rarely surprising, are almost always deadly catnip for readers who must continue reading to see how things unfold. McFadden has a unique way of allowing her plots to unfold organically with the reader under her spell before they even realize they are addicted.
As with her most famous novels, The Tenant is a one-sit read that moves faster than the bullet train. What she lacks in the character development department, she more than makes up for with relatability. You know these characters, in fact, maybe in some cases you are these characters. A word of warning to anyone planning to search for a roommate anytime soon—you are about to see just how bad things can get, so you might want to skip this one. Or maybe just skip the whole idea of letting a stranger into your home as a tenant.
If you are looking for an easy read, something that will keep you invested late into the night, Freida McFadden’s The Tenant more than fills the bill. Her immense cadre of fans know what to expect and she more than delivers. Call it bingeable batshit crazy crime fiction at its best.
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Disclaimer: An e-galley of this title was provided to BOLO Books by the publisher. No promotion was promised and the above is an unbiased review of the novel.
