The Tenant is classic Freida McFadden: twisty, fast-paced, and full of characters who definitely have secrets. It’s the kind of thriller you fly through in a single night because you have to know how it ends.
The story follows Tessa, a young woman who’s kind of down on her luck. She’s just broken up with her boyfriend, she’s not thrilled about her job as a waitress, and she desperately needs a place to live that doesn’t cost a fortune. Enter a sketchy but affordable opportunity: renting a room in a run-down house owned by a mysterious landlord named Andrew.
At first, everything seems fine if a bit creepy. The house is old, drafty, and the vibes are… off. Tessa tries to shrug it off, telling herself it’s just her imagination. But soon she starts noticing weird things:
- Strange noises in the night
- Locked doors she’s forbidden to open
- Her landlord’s oddly intense interest in her life
- A growing feeling that someone is watching her
Meanwhile, there’s chatter around town about a missing woman, and as the clues stack up, Tessa starts wondering if she’s living under the same roof as a dangerous man. The tension keeps climbing as Tessa digs deeper into Andrew’s past and discovers secrets that make her question everything about the house, her landlord, and even her own choices.
Without spoiling too much, let’s just say Freida McFadden delivers her trademark twists. The story goes in directions you probably won’t see coming, and the last few chapters are a roller coaster of revelations.
What I Thought
I thought The Tenant was a blast! It’s not super gory or graphic, so if you like psychological thrillers but don’t want hardcore violence, this one’s perfect. Freida McFadden has a talent for creating everyday situations that spiral into total nightmare territory.
Tessa is relatable, sometimes frustratingly, so because she ignores red flags but that’s also what makes the suspense work. The pacing is snappy, and there’s just the right amount of humor and tension to keep you hooked.
If you’re in the mood for a quick, twisty thriller that keeps you guessing, The Tenant is definitely worth picking up.
Think you’re ready to discover what secrets are hidden behind those locked doors?
Grab your copy of The Tenant and buckle up for a thriller that’ll keep you turning pages way past your bedtime.
