A review by tartan_teapotsandbooks_croft
The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden

dark mysterious medium-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? Yes

5.0

This book was chilling! The novel was sitting at a solid 4 stars for me until the ending. It was so shocking! I couldn't believe it. I was certain I had it all figured out but alas no. Freida is by far the Queen of the Psychological Thriller. The story was so good. If I wasn't happily married this would certainly put me off internet dating. It was really well though out and beautifully written. There were plenty of twist and red herrings which I've come to expect from a Freida novel now. I could not put this book down. The characters were all great and they worked well in the story. The novel is written in first person. We have the present day perspective of Sydney and the past perspective of Tom. It was a great way of telling the story. If you love thrillers and/or Freida's work then I simply cannot recommend this enough!!!