The Tenant: A Dark & Twist-Laden Psychological Thriller from the Author of The Housemaid Books

I’ll be honest, Freida is my favorite thriller author and I’m probably biased. This definitely wasn’t her best but I enjoyed it nonetheless! Most thrillers get a bit repetitive and this one had a lot of similarities to others about letting someone into your home you don’t know, whether it’s a nanny, a maid or a tenant. Lots of secrets to uncover. It wasn’t the best but it definitely wasn’t the worst and I still enjoyed it overall!

The Tenant by Freida McFadden follows Blake, a man desperate to make ends meet after losing his job. When he and his fiancée decide to rent out a room in their brownstone, their new tenant Whitney seems like the perfect fit, but it doesn’t take long before odd noises echo through the night, strange smells linger in the air, and the neighbors start acting off. As Blake’s paranoia grows, he begins to suspect that Whitney is hiding something—and letting her into their home might have been a deadly mistake. I was so excited when The Tenant was announced—I’d been counting down the days. Freida McFadden never disappoints, and once again, she delivered a jaw-dropping twist I did not see coming. Her writing is fast-paced, sharp, and so easy to get lost in—I devoured this in under 24 hours. Let’s be real: having a nightmare tenant or roommate is everyone’s worst fear, which made this story hit even harder. The suspense creeps in, the unease builds, and then—boom—the twist lands and you're left reeling. As always, I didn’t predict it, but that’s the beauty of Freida’s thrillers. While The Teacher still holds the crown as my all-time favorite, The Tenant just claimed the #2 spot. This book reminded me exactly why I drop everything the second she releases something new. If you love domestic thrillers with unreliable characters and twists that smack you sideways, The Tenant is one to move straight to the top of your TBR.

Freida McFadden did an incredible job with this thriller. I started reading the book last night and couldn’t put it down! The story takes on the point of view of the MMC, Blake. He loses his job, can’t afford the rent on his upscale NYC Brownstone apartment, and therefore his fiancée, Krista, and him decide to take on a tenant. After Whitney moves in, things get a little crazy. If you love thrillers, twists, and turns… I highly recommend reading this book. It was a very easy, fast paced, and engaging read! Rating: 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Wasn’t my favorite of her books but still a good read

Wow, what a ride! There was some time in part 1 that was annoyingly repetitive but it has a purpose, so hang in there! It is worth it.