Reviews with content warning for Death of parent - The Inmate

While the main character is pretty naive and HER perspective makes the story a little fuzzy. Its the epilogue that makes the entire story worth it! The overall story is predictable, the "twist" isn't completely unexpected- and the "monster" is exactly who you expect. I wish we had spent more time at the prison dealing with the actual premise, but whatever. For a quick and easy read it's not bad and keeps you thinking.

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sierrabedwell's review against another edition

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dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This book was a good read. I could predict most of the ending, but not everything! I was surprised at a lot of things that happened! Especially in the epilogue! Wow. Will definitely pick up another Frieda McFadden book in the future!

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corporealmystic's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

From a tragic past to a now hopeful future, can Brooke move on or will something or someone make that difficult?

The Inmate is a thriller suspense, semi-who-done-it that is fast paced and very enjoyable. There is some back and forth in the book between present day and the past but this helps with the plot.

The characters were well written. However you do find yourself at times questioning the main characters logic and choices, but this actually aides in the reader questioning if their theories are correct or if they have been lead down a wrong path. Characters: 4/5

The atmosphere is mellow without any true tension. I did not fine myself feeling that sense of dread or worry that sometimes comes with a darker style book. However, I was not bored and was pleased with the over all settings within the story. Atmosphere/Setting: 3/5

The novel is fast paced and easily read within a day or two, depending on a persons schedule. The writer uses common vocabular whoch means the book would be an easy read for most. Writing: 4/5

A woman deals with a tragic past and the ramifications of what happened alone with deciphering if the memories she has from the incident are real or something she created. During this she sturggles with trusting those who are around her. Plot: 4/5

Overall the book was a delightful quick read. And I will pick up more novels by this author. Enjoyment: 4/5

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ehamlett's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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aas's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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gknott's review against another edition

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challenging dark fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Narrator/protagonist has the craziest case of Dumb Bitch Disease that I have read in a while. Lots of predictable twists but the last one got me. 3 stars but extra 0.5 star for the fact that I was so invested that I basically finished the book in one sitting.

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