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lmm0 's review for:
The Boyfriend
by Freida McFadden
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
One day read!
FORMAT: Combo of physical & audio (2 narrators for the dual POVs, Tom & Sydney)
REVIEW: Sydney Shaw thinks she’s finally found the perfect man—charming, handsome, and a doctor—after a string of terrible dates. But when a series of murders points to a killer who dates his victims, her dream romance takes a dark turn. With someone watching her every move, Sydney must uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim.
RECAP: In addition to the dual POVs, we also have dual timelines. There was one twist that I didn't see coming, so that was fun! However, Sydney was one of the most frustrating, self-absorbed protagonists I’ve read—naive, shallow, and completely lacking growth. Her story revolves around dating struggles, jealousy, bad choices, and ends with no real development. She felt more like a cardboard cutout than a character.
REVIEW: Sydney Shaw thinks she’s finally found the perfect man—charming, handsome, and a doctor—after a string of terrible dates. But when a series of murders points to a killer who dates his victims, her dream romance takes a dark turn. With someone watching her every move, Sydney must uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim.
RECAP: In addition to the dual POVs, we also have dual timelines. There was one twist that I didn't see coming, so that was fun! However, Sydney was one of the most frustrating, self-absorbed protagonists I’ve read—naive, shallow, and completely lacking growth. Her story revolves around dating struggles, jealousy, bad choices, and ends with no real development. She felt more like a cardboard cutout than a character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Stalking
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Torture, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol