Reviews tagging 'Stalking'

O Namorado by Freida McFadden

241 reviews

francineh98's review against another edition

4.25

mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I’m so frustrated it took me this long to discover McFadden’s work!

In The Boyfriend, we follow Sydney, who has been struggling with online dating but finally meets someone who seems perfect. However, as murders begin to unfold around the city, she starts questioning everything.

Initially, it took me a little while to get into the story, but after a few chapters, I was completely hooked. The unsolved murders, dual timeline, and suspense were executed brilliantly. I kept thinking I had figured out the twist, only for another one to surprise me. My only issue was the main character's shocking disregard for her own safety, though it does shed light on the dangers of online dating.

Victoria Connolly and Adam Blanford did an incredible job with their narration, and they’re a big reason why I kept listening. I’ll definitely be on the lookout for more of their work!

I highly recommend this book, especially the audiobook, to anyone looking for a story that keeps you guessing until the very end.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Blood, Stalking, Murder, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment

Minor: Animal death, Torture

hayleycorrigan's review against another edition

3.0

dark mysterious tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Blood, Stalking, Murder, Sexual harassment

Minor: Animal death, Domestic abuse, Alcohol

ravenwolfereads's review against another edition

4.75

tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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High rating because I couldn't guess the ending and I ALWAYS guess the ending. I love being wrong.

Deduction comes from the RED FLAGS SHE MISSED. Homegirl. Come on. The reluctance to meet the friends at the beginning would have me running. But nooooo....Gullible Girly here finds a whole ass burner phone and item from her dead friend and only then sees red. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Stalking, Murder, Toxic friendship

Minor: Sexual harassment

krystaley's review against another edition

4.75

fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol

laheath's review against another edition

4.0

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Another great psychological thriller from this author! Her fun twists make it challenging to guess, but the ride is always enjoyable.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Blood, Stalking

maddiie046's review against another edition

4.0

dark mysterious tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Murder

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment

midnightrose_reads's review against another edition

5.0

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Another banger from Freida!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual content, Torture

kelqueen's review against another edition

3.0

dark tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Murder

Moderate: Stalking

Minor: Sexual harassment

3milylbeck's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: N/A

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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I want to give this book the highest rating I possibly can. I have been in a reading slump for 2 months and i picked this up and finished it in 7 hours. The plot twist…whoa. This is the first book by Freida McFadden I have read but I think i may have just found one of my new favorite authors. The book was so fast paced and i just could not put it down. The only downside of this book was the fact it made it lose sleep because I didn’t want to stop reading it. I love this book so much 10/10.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment

The whole book is just wow.The plot twist definitely did its job. My mind was boggled.

THE WHOLE TIME THAT WAS THE KILLER!? Plot twist

lightofpolaris's review against another edition

4.0

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Loveable characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Stalking