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Chapter 2025: My Reading Year

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I read 50 books in 2025 and here are my reviews. Mix of thriller and romance.
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January

 
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Hands down the best Freida book. I recommend it to everyone. I can't wait for the film adaptation. Great book to start the year.
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, Paperback
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The Housemaid series is absolutely captivating. I give it a solid 5 out of 5 stars. The thrilling plot and intriguing characters make it a must-read for any suspense lover.
The Housemaid Is Watching: Gripping Psychological
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Yes, yes, yes, another amazing book. Freida will never disappoint.
The Housemaid's Secret (B&N Exclusive Edition)
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Loved it. I can't never figure out Freida's plot twist. It's insane!!
Never Lie by Freida McFadden, Paperback
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February

 
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First thriller book that I read that was not Freida and I absolutely loved it!
The Perfect Marriage - Jeneva Rose
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It was very cute. I enjoyed this book a lot.
The Kingmaker by Kennedy Ryan, Paperback
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Amazing plot twist!!!!!!!!! Go read it!!
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, Paperback
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Not her best book but very good as an audio.
The Crash Audiobook by Freida McFadden
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I enjoyed the plot twist. Felt it coming but couldn't believe how Freida wrote it
Ward D - by Freida McFadden (Paperback)
 
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Crazy. not my favorite but John Marrs knows how to plot twist
What Lies Between Us - by John Marrs (Paperback)
 
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Not my fav from Freida but again, the plot twist will get you 100%
The Teacher - by Freida McFadden (Paperback)

March

 
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really liked this one
Love, Mom (Deluxe Edition) - by Iliana Xander (Paperback)
 
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yes yes yes yes ! Please read. You won't believe it
Rock Paper Scissors Psychological Thriller Novel by Alice Feeney
 
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very cute story and really enjoyed reading it
Things We Never Got Over - by Lucy Score (Paperback)

April

 
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You kinda know what the plot twist will be but you really trying to ignore it. It will get you once more
The Inmate - by Freida McFadden (Paperback)
 
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Not a lot of people enjoy this one but I did. Short, sweet and amazing
The Housemaid's Wedding: A Short Story
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I read a lot of the Freida and trust me this one got me!! I really enjoyed reading it
The Business Trip - by Jessie Garcia (Paperback)

May

 
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crazy Freida! She did it again
The Tenant - by Freida McFadden (Paperback)
 
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Short and pretty confusing to me but I hear a lot of good things about it! Read and prove me wrong!
Death Row (Alibis collection)
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I love Abby Jimenez book!!! and that is one of my favorites from her. Soooo cute
Just for the Summer - by Abby Jimenez (Hardcover)
 
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I was a fan of the perfect marriage so the perfect divorce hit the spot too and did not disappoint!!
The Perfect Divorce - by Jeneva Rose (Hardcover)
 
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Very good one. You think you know but you don't
Do Not Disturb - by Freida McFadden

June

 
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loooots of turtles and I loveeeeeed it!!! Made me wonder the whole time and I still did not get the plot twist. That is how you know Freida did it
Coworker - by Freida Mcfadden
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MY FAVORITE (after housemaid). Amazing end! got my jaw on the floor. I LOOOOOVED it. Please read !!
The Boyfriend - by Freida McFadden (Paperback)
 
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How is she doing it? I mean Freida just knows! I really enjoyed this one as well
The Surrogate Mother - by Freida McFadden (Paperback)

July

 
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Okay. This one took me a while to get into it but just read! I loved it so much by the end of it. It does start slow but keep reading and you'll see!
The Wedding People - by Alison Espach (Paperback)
 
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YESSSS! 5/5 stars. Amazing and did not see it coming
The Locked Door - by Freida McFadden (Paperback)
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not going to lie, I listened to this one and was pretty confused but after reading about it, everything made sense. Read, don't listen!
Home Is Where the Bodies Are - by Jeneva Rose (Paperback)
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probably my least fav of freida but you gotta to read all of them to know that!! I expected the ending for once
One by One: Lost in the Woods Survival Thriller
 
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so so so sweet. If you want a very cute book, please read
Life's Too Short by Abby Jimenez, Paperback
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You cannot go wrong with Kristin Hannah… long book but everything is amazing about it. I recommend you to read 100%
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, Paperback
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I wish I could read it for the first time again…… that is how good this book it…
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune, Paperback
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August

 
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very cute. Book #2 of every summer after. Great story!
One Golden Summer - by Carley Fortune (Paperback)
 
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if you can read in french, please read!
L'Inconnue de la Seine: Musso, Guillaume

September

 
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CRAZYYYYYYYYY lol
The Last Party
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very good book. Be careful to not be disappoint by the movie..
People We Meet on Vacation - by Emily Henry (Paperback)
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October

 
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COME ON EILEEN! My favorite romance book! I cannot wait for the next one to come out march 2026. I loved it so so so much! Wish I could read it for the first time again. Go read
Say You'll Remember Me - by Abby Jimenez (Hardcover)
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Very good Freida book!!
The Intruder - by Freida McFadden (Hardcover)
 
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what just happened ? wow. it is a must read. Verity vibes
The Only One Left - by Riley Sager (Paperback)
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5/5 book. I loved it and found it fun to read.
First Lie Wins: Reese's Book Club Novel
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so so so sweet! go read it!!
Yours Truly - (Part of Your World) by Abby Jimenez (Paperback)
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not my fav thriller but prove me wrong!
That's Not My Name by Megan Lally
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very cute book. I always recommend it. Go read it along with the serie!
Part of Your World - by Abby Jimenez (Paperback)

November

 
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go read!!!! yes yes
Funny Story - by Emily Henry (Hardcover)
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very cute book and really enjoyed reading it
Friend Zone - By Abby Jimenez ( Paperback )
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had to read the second book after the friend zone! great one! I recommend
The Happy Ever After Playlist - by Abby Jimenez (Paperback)
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December

 
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It is a Freida which means…. you need to read it!!
Brain Damage
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short story but a good one. read it for a quick read!
The Gift: A Christmas Thriller Novelette
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that is a fun one and Freida knows it!!
The Widow's Husband's Secret Lie
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fun one to read!! Every day in December and you finish it on Christmas Day. You are going to want to read it faster but don't. it is worth it!
25 Days: A Novel - Jacobsen, Per: Books