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The Teacher

A mind-bending, psychological thriller from Freida McFadden, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Housemaid!

Lesson #1: trust no one

Eve has a good life. She gets up each day, gets a kiss from her husband Nate, and heads off to teach math at the local high school. All is as it should be. Except…

Last year, Caseham High was rocked by a scandal involving a student-teacher affair, with one student, Addie, at its center. But Eve knows there is far more to these ugly rumors than meets the eye.

Addie can't be trusted. She lies. She hurts people. She destroys lives. At least, that's what everyone says. 

But nobody knows the real Addie. Nobody knows the secrets that could destroy her. And Addie will do anything to keep it quiet.

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400 pages

Average rating: 7.26

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Lauralee🧚‍♀️
Mar 25, 2025
2/10 stars
I don't know anymore. The first major plot twist in this story was absolutely disturbing to digest, it really grossed me out. Nothing could have prepared me for that feeling and how much I did not like this book in the slightest, just a bunch of horrible people. Even the dead.
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CONTENT WARNINGS!
Bullying
itsjustjennie
Mar 18, 2025
10/10 stars
What a roller coaster. I nearly got whiplash with the twists in this one. Absolutely loved it. Five stars.
Melquist’s Mayhem
Mar 18, 2025
10/10 stars
Amazing. Mind blowing. Plot twists. 1000000/10
mg.happyhooker🧶
Mar 17, 2025
8/10 stars
I thought I had all the twists of this book figured out but Freida McFadden strikes again! I did not see the final twist coming! She’s amazing at keeping you on your toes. Even when I thought I had all the details pinned down, she throws me out on a loop and makes me question what I thought I knew. Amazing!
AnnaMc3
Mar 14, 2025
7/10 stars
Freida McFadden is known for her jaw-dropping twists, and The Teacher delivers exactly that—but you’ll have to be patient to get there. While the story moves at a steady pace, with a plot that’s intriguing but not overly thrilling, the real payoff comes at the very end. And trust me, it’s worth it. 🤯 The writing is engaging, and there are enough secrets and suspenseful moments to keep you turning the pages. However, the buildup feels a bit slow, and some parts may seem predictable—until that final twist hits like a freight train. 🚂💥 ⚠️ Warnings: This book contains dark themes, psychological manipulation, and morally questionable characters. If you enjoy slow-burn thrillers with a killer ending, The Teacher is for you. Just know that the best part is waiting for you at the very last moment! 📖✨

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