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The Locked Door

Freida McFadden

3.75 AVERAGE

dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Loved this one! I thought i knew what the ending was going to be 2 different times. The twist at the end had me floored. I love how Freida McFadden writes. I will read all of her book!
dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Fast-paced, yes—but the story didn’t click for me. I kept hoping for that “now I’m hooked” moment, but it never came. When the author hinted that
Philip might have been behind it, I was curious about the motive… but when a random sister appeared who survived at 5 months age when their mother commits suicide,
my interest just fizzled.

This is one of my least favourite Freida McFadden books—mediocre compared to her others. The storyline felt clumsy, almost as if the author wanted to publish something without really refining it.

The FMC was twisted, which I actually liked, but the overall story was forgettable. My favourite moment ? When
the cat attacked Harper
—that was the only bit that made me grin.
I binged it in a day, but in the end, I was not satisfied.

Now that I’m in the teens of how many Freida books I’ve read the twists are starting to get predictable, but all of her books are quick, easy, and entertaining reads which I appreciate.
dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

First book ever read in 12 hours
mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This is the tenth Freida book I’ve read. Am I starting to catch on to her to twists? Yes. Am I still  devouring every single one? Absolutely. 

She is such an easy quick read that always keeps me entertained. I will say this one was a bit spookier than others, and some plots are played out (ie framing, big fight scene at the end). However this one had an enjoyable main character who I was rooting for. 
dark mysterious tense fast-paced
adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Diverse cast of characters: Yes