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Saturday, July 11, 2026

Thrillers by Freida McFadden and More

 Review

I enjoyed this book so well, I went out and borrowed three more by the author. 


Brain Damage by Freida McFadden

Genre: suspense thriller, to be published Aug. 25, 2026, NetGalley

Review: Charly wakes up in a hospital with a feeding tube in her stomach and no memory of why she is there, what happened to her, or who she is. As she slowly regains her strength, some memories come back as she tries to put together who had shot her in the head and left her for dead. 

The amnesiac angle of the story made it suspenseful and had the reader eagerly waiting for the protagonist to figure out what happened to her. This trope is becoming more used in thrillers and I am a fan. Enjoyable and well written, plotted, with realistic characters, the book made me look for the author's previous books.

Listening to:
I'm listening to the audiobook in spurts. It's another suspenseful and mysterious novel by the author. 


The Wife Upstairs by Freida McFadden

Genre: thriller 
Published March 23, 2020

Brief description: Victoria is confined to her room, unable to speak or walk after a terrible accident. Her husband hires a woman, Sylvia, to keep her company, read to her, and be a friendly companion. 

Sylvia soon discovers Victoria's diary, written before the accident, and tries to piece together the mystery behind the silent woman, who keeps trying to communicate something to Sylvia. 

Next on the list:

I enjoy the thrillers by Camilla Sten. This is a new one that I hope to read soon.


The Break-Up Retreat by Camilla Sten

Publication: June 9, 2026, Minotaur, NetGalley

This book is described as a "creepy thriller" about an undercover journalist who visits a women's psychological wellness center that caters to those who want to recover from heartbreak. I'm curious about it. 


And something more relaxing inbetween thrillers:

May 12, 2026, Avon, NetGalley

To make her ex jealous, an ambitious young surgeon recruits a charming star soccer player to be her date to a lavish Parisian wedding—but love might have a game plan of its own, in this stand-alone romance (publisher)

Tropes: fake dating, only one bed, fancy Paris hotel, and more. 



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Thrillers by Freida McFadden and More

  Review I enjoyed this book so well, I went out and borrowed three more by the author.  Brain Damage by  Freida McFadden Genre: suspense t...