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Ward D by Freida McFadden

4 reviews

daydaybookbay's review against another edition

dark inspiring mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I rated this book a 9 out of 10. I loved this book. It'sfast-pacedd and keeps you on edge waiting for the next shoe to drop. Although I figured out the twist in the first half, the ride there was so much fun. Will definitely read it again!

Reasons I couldn't give a 10 out of 10 rating is mostly how I predicted the ending. There's only so many twists you can create in a locked psychiatric unit. Also, I feel the mental illnesses are very generalized. There's a lot of diversity in reality, but the depictions here were very Hollywood-esque.

This is my first book by Freida McFadden, but it definitely won't be my last. I have heard many good things about her other novels, so I am super excited to read them in the future as well.

I love how easy it is to throw off the reader. All the characters are in a psych ward, and the main character questions her own sanity from the get-go. Every single person's credibility is demolished since Chapter 1. With no reliable character, there is a wide open playing field for the story to travel. Because of this, the storyline has no clear path, and it's easier to mislead the reader. I love it!

Jade took me by surprise multiple times. Her character was all over the place (obviously).

I do like that there was no redemption arc for her, though. Sometimes, having a bad guy just stay a bad guy is so freaking satisfying.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Blood, Confinement, Death of parent, Alcohol, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Drug abuse, Addiction, Gore, Emotional abuse, Death, Dementia, Medical content, Mental illness, Murder, Alcoholism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic friendship, and Violence

rsagarin's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Blood, Mental illness, Death, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Violence, and Confinement

Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Murder, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Self harm, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Classism, Death, and Toxic friendship

killmoore_'s review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Ward D is fun. 

Throw out all of your anger about how unrealistic the medical ward setting is (we get it) and let yourself enjoy this slightly cheesy, b-movie vibe, absolutely ridiculous plotline. 

Despite having figured out the big twist about 30% in, I live for a good unreliable narrator story, and this had me second guessing our MC every step of the way. Amy is terrible, and by the end I was almost rooting for her to die.

HOWEVER. The end had me cackling. I had been so angry with how they "wrapped up" the little girl plot point that I was thrilled to have a little extra.

Despite its faults, this was a fun, fast paced read that I couldn't put down. We love Frieda.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic friendship, Violence, Blood, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Medical content, Cursing, Murder, Bullying, and Mental illness

pageafter_paige's review

dark mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

This is hands down one of Frieda’s best in my opinion. I was hooked instantly by the short chapter and the writing style! I was on the edge of my seat as I read this in one sitting. The entire book I was waiting for the next shoe to drop and I was trying so hard to figure out the twists but yet again Freida has me tricked! I loved how we got present day chapters and then flash backs from 8 years before to provide more context and deepen the characters. 

I really don’t want to say too much because I don’t want to give anything away but damn I wish this book was a movie! If you’re looking for a fast paced psychological thriller or are in a slump this is the book for you!!!! 

I know I’m hyping this up so much but really this felt like I just discovered Freida for the first time again. Maybe I NEEDED a thriller of maybe she’s just THAT GOOD but either way this is a top tier read for me!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic friendship, Violence, Abandonment, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Addiction, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Classism, Confinement, Dementia, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, and Medical content