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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
fast-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
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was an amazing thriller. A great palette cleanser as well. The end shocked me when I thought it was going to be okay. It kept me entertained the entire time. The only thing I wish there was different was more characters/suspects. I kinda wish it was someone other than one of the people staying the night (at the farmhouse) but overall it was a great book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Murder
Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Violence, Stalking, Pregnancy
Minor: Sexual content, Medical content
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
mysterious
Quick easy read. Nothing special. Ending was interesting.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
I liked her, I just thought the twist was kinda predictable and a bit meh
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Review: The Inmate by Freida McFadden
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5)
The Inmate is my first book by Freida McFadden, and I picked it up after seeing her trending and becoming curious about her writing style. The story follows Brooke Sullivan as she returns to her hometown and begins working in a prison where past connections and secrets resurface, creating suspense and tension throughout. While the book kept me guessing, it also felt somewhat predictable at times, with clues laid out throughout the story.
Tim Reese stood out as my favorite character because of his genuine, kind nature, and the other characters were well-developed, complex, and believable. McFadden’s writing is easy to read, the pacing is steady, and the dialogue felt natural, which made the story engaging from start to finish. Even though I felt like something was missing—perhaps a bigger plot twist or additional perspectives—the book still delivered a compelling psychological thriller experience. Overall, The Inmate is a gripping, thoughtful read that will appeal to fans of suspense and character-driven mysteries, and I look forward to exploring more of Freida McFadden’s work.
dark
mysterious