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Dear Debbie
A brand new twisted thriller that will have you cheering "good for her!" from the #1 New York Times bestselling and global sensation Freida McFadden, author of The Housemaid!
Sometimes, enough is enough…
Debbie Mullen is losing it. For years, she has compiled all of her best advice into her column, Dear Debbie, where the wives of New England come for sympathy and neighborly advice. Through her work, Debbie has heard from countless women who are ignored, belittled, or even abused by their husbands. And Debbie does her best to guide them in the right direction.
Or at least, she did.
These days, Debbie’s life seems to be spiraling out of control. She just lost her job. Something strange is happening with her teenage daughters. And her husband is keeping secrets, according to the tracking app she installed on his phone. Now, Debbie’s done being the bigger person. She’s done being reasonable and practical. It’s time to take her own advice.
And now it’s time for payback against all the people in her life who deserve it the most.
From #1 New York Times and international bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a biting, subversive thriller about what happens when women finally choose to take justice into their own hands – with killer results.
Sometimes, enough is enough…
Debbie Mullen is losing it. For years, she has compiled all of her best advice into her column, Dear Debbie, where the wives of New England come for sympathy and neighborly advice. Through her work, Debbie has heard from countless women who are ignored, belittled, or even abused by their husbands. And Debbie does her best to guide them in the right direction.
Or at least, she did.
These days, Debbie’s life seems to be spiraling out of control. She just lost her job. Something strange is happening with her teenage daughters. And her husband is keeping secrets, according to the tracking app she installed on his phone. Now, Debbie’s done being the bigger person. She’s done being reasonable and practical. It’s time to take her own advice.
And now it’s time for payback against all the people in her life who deserve it the most.
From #1 New York Times and international bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a biting, subversive thriller about what happens when women finally choose to take justice into their own hands – with killer results.
336 pages, Paperback
First published January 27, 2026
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Freida McFadden
62 books247k followers#1 New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Publisher's Weekly, and Amazon Charts bestselling author Freida McFadden is a practicing physician specializing in brain injury who has penned multiple Kindle bestselling psychological thrillers and medical humor novels. She lives with her family and possessed cat in a centuries-old three-story home overlooking the ocean, with staircases that creak and moan with each step, and nobody could hear you if you scream. Unless you scream really loudly, maybe.
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July 25, 2025someone book miss Freida a flight to the Bahamas because my girl needs a vacation
January 28, 2026
5⭐️- What in the Desperate Housewives meets unfiltered female rage did I just read?! 😳🔥🍷 Because WOW.
I can confidently say this is Freida McFadden’s best book to date 🏆📚✨ I finished it in one sitting because putting it down was simply not an option 😮💨🛋️📖
The writing is addictive, sharp, and relentless 💉✍️⚡ Debbie as a character is completely unhinged but somehow grounded enough to feel disturbingly real 😈🧠👀 A menace. An icon. A walking red flag 🚩💅🔥
And the twists. THE TWISTS. 🤯😵💫💥 Some of Freida’s more recent books played it a little safe, but not this one 😌🔪 🪤 You will NEVER see them coming. 🌀😱
What truly surprised me is how mature and emotionally impactful this book feels 🖤🥀💭 Beneath the chaos and madness, there’s something genuinely moving here, layered with anger, vulnerability, and deliciously dark humour 😤💔😏
If I had to sum up my experience in one sentence, it would be this: we support women’s rights, but even more importantly, we support women’s wrongs 💅🔥👑
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“Freida, honey, you write like you got a deal with the devil and a sponsorship with Red Bull. It’s giving fast fashion but for thrillers.” Said whilst adding it to his TBR!! 🤣
I can confidently say this is Freida McFadden’s best book to date 🏆📚✨ I finished it in one sitting because putting it down was simply not an option 😮💨🛋️📖
The writing is addictive, sharp, and relentless 💉✍️⚡ Debbie as a character is completely unhinged but somehow grounded enough to feel disturbingly real 😈🧠👀 A menace. An icon. A walking red flag 🚩💅🔥
And the twists. THE TWISTS. 🤯😵💫💥 Some of Freida’s more recent books played it a little safe, but not this one 😌🔪 🪤 You will NEVER see them coming. 🌀😱
What truly surprised me is how mature and emotionally impactful this book feels 🖤🥀💭 Beneath the chaos and madness, there’s something genuinely moving here, layered with anger, vulnerability, and deliciously dark humour 😤💔😏
If I had to sum up my experience in one sentence, it would be this: we support women’s rights, but even more importantly, we support women’s wrongs 💅🔥👑
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Pre-Read:
“Freida, honey, you write like you got a deal with the devil and a sponsorship with Red Bull. It’s giving fast fashion but for thrillers.” Said whilst adding it to his TBR!! 🤣
January 28, 2026
EVERYONE HAD DEBBIE ALL THE WAY F&CKED UP!!!
Dear Debbie,
You are indeed that bitch! Your personality and unhinged ways carried this book, and I truly enjoyed reading through it! Your advice column had me howling, because I know a lot of women would really want to act out the not so nice options you advised them if all else failed. I feel sorry for the people who ever encounter you and don’t treat you with the respect you deserve because I know their comeuppance won’t be pretty. You had me laughing, you had me in shock, you really put the MAMA in Mama Bear, and I commend you on your zero fucks given attitude!
Ms Frieda McFadden… touché!! You gave me an entertaining, suspend your disbelief to the cows come home novel and I’m not mad at it! You made Debbie relatable in a crazy unhinged way and it was enjoyable following a protagonist in your book that I actually liked and rooted for. Because I have read just about every single one of your books I know to go into your novels not trusting a soul, but I will admit the twist took me by surprise in this one. The explanations for how everything panned out was PHENOMENALLY DIABOLICAL especially the epilogues from everyone. But it is indeed a popcorn thriller so I’m going to accept the nonsensical-ness of it all!
I must say again I enjoyed the writing in this one. I listened to the audiobook, and the narrators did a wonderful job, it was truly a one sit listen and that’s something us book readers can all agree that you are able to achieve. It was a wild, fast paced, dramatic read and I am excited to read what you put out next…
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Debbie is losing it!!
Freida is losing it!!
We are losing it!!
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Dear Debbie,
You are indeed that bitch! Your personality and unhinged ways carried this book, and I truly enjoyed reading through it! Your advice column had me howling, because I know a lot of women would really want to act out the not so nice options you advised them if all else failed. I feel sorry for the people who ever encounter you and don’t treat you with the respect you deserve because I know their comeuppance won’t be pretty. You had me laughing, you had me in shock, you really put the MAMA in Mama Bear, and I commend you on your zero fucks given attitude!
Ms Frieda McFadden… touché!! You gave me an entertaining, suspend your disbelief to the cows come home novel and I’m not mad at it! You made Debbie relatable in a crazy unhinged way and it was enjoyable following a protagonist in your book that I actually liked and rooted for. Because I have read just about every single one of your books I know to go into your novels not trusting a soul, but I will admit the twist took me by surprise in this one. The explanations for how everything panned out was PHENOMENALLY DIABOLICAL especially the epilogues from everyone. But it is indeed a popcorn thriller so I’m going to accept the nonsensical-ness of it all!
I must say again I enjoyed the writing in this one. I listened to the audiobook, and the narrators did a wonderful job, it was truly a one sit listen and that’s something us book readers can all agree that you are able to achieve. It was a wild, fast paced, dramatic read and I am excited to read what you put out next…
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Debbie is losing it!!
Freida is losing it!!
We are losing it!!
😭🥵😭🥵😭🥵😭
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July 25, 2025Freida’s book releases are more regular than our menstruation cycle
December 10, 2025
4.5
This was my favorite from the author so far! Debbie was completely unhinged in the best way! 😲
I love a revenge story and Debbie is the Queen of Karma! 👑 Don't cross Debbie!
Debbie writes an advice column for a local family oriented newspaper. People send in questions seeking Debbie's wisdom. Lately, she hasn't been holding back. She may even begin taking her own advice because well, things have gotten out of hand.
I think fans of Freida will love it! Her signature exaggeration plays well with this plot! I had to keep saying to myself, "Oh no she didn't"! The ending also played well! Hoping for a Debbie sequel. 🤞
This was a buddy read with Kaceey and we both flew through it!
Thanks to EW and the publisher for my ARC. Comes out Jan 26, 2026
This was my favorite from the author so far! Debbie was completely unhinged in the best way! 😲
I love a revenge story and Debbie is the Queen of Karma! 👑 Don't cross Debbie!
Debbie writes an advice column for a local family oriented newspaper. People send in questions seeking Debbie's wisdom. Lately, she hasn't been holding back. She may even begin taking her own advice because well, things have gotten out of hand.
I think fans of Freida will love it! Her signature exaggeration plays well with this plot! I had to keep saying to myself, "Oh no she didn't"! The ending also played well! Hoping for a Debbie sequel. 🤞
This was a buddy read with Kaceey and we both flew through it!
Thanks to EW and the publisher for my ARC. Comes out Jan 26, 2026
January 28, 2026
My first Freida McFadden—and I’m enthralled! I was initially skeptical about starting this, as I’d seen many mixed reviews of her prior works. I’m pleased to say I don’t regret picking this one up.
Debbie runs an advice column, offering guidance to the wives of New England who are seeking advices. Her husband, Cooper, seems to be hiding something—and, at the same time, so are her daughters. Dear Debbie stands as a remarkable story that weaves in layers of profound emotional weight—trust, acceptance, and ultimately, revenge.
The story is told through the voices of Debbie, Cooper, and Harley in first-person. One thing I struggled with is this narration style, as it often veers into a modern tone that feels less immersive and formal, instead bordering on the clinical. That said, the writing remained my least favorite aspect of the narrative, with the first 30% feeling somewhat dull. Still, I eventually warmed up to it.
What’s striking about this book is our protagonist. She’s resilient and intelligent. Yet one detail threw me off: Debbie apparently has an IQ of 178. Even considering that she studied computer science at MIT, I can’t help but reflect on how incredibly unrealistic this feels. Talk about authors and their tendency to go over the top. But that doesn’t mean I dislike her. She’s a character of remarkable complexity, with a backstory that brings in a wave of sorrow and vulnerability, making even her questionable actions feel somewhat justified. Besides her skewed moral compass, both she and Harley’s tendency to brag about their wrongdoings—if only to feel some temporary satisfaction—can be seen as a careless mistake that may ultimately lead to their downfall.
Moving on from the characters, the trajectory of the story is largely suspenseful, with Debbie constantly on her ominous excursions. There’s nothing better than a good plot twist in a thriller, and Dear Debbie certainly delivers. I’ll be frank—I did not see it coming. Freida does an excellent job of keeping the eventual calamity hidden, making the revelation all the more shocking.
While some elements fell short, the escalating tension kept me on edge. The selfish temperaments of all three characters are unmistakable, but don’t fret—their unlikable traits are fully explained in the cataclysmic revelation at the end.
Beyond the thrilling moments, I found Debbie’s dynamic with her teenage daughters deeply relatable—especially with one of them the same age as me. This connection made the reading experience even more potent. By the ending, I must admit, I shed a few tears. This story is, to me, an incredible introduction to Freida’s books; and it’s definitely not going to be my last book of hers.
4.5 stars
Debbie runs an advice column, offering guidance to the wives of New England who are seeking advices. Her husband, Cooper, seems to be hiding something—and, at the same time, so are her daughters. Dear Debbie stands as a remarkable story that weaves in layers of profound emotional weight—trust, acceptance, and ultimately, revenge.
The story is told through the voices of Debbie, Cooper, and Harley in first-person. One thing I struggled with is this narration style, as it often veers into a modern tone that feels less immersive and formal, instead bordering on the clinical. That said, the writing remained my least favorite aspect of the narrative, with the first 30% feeling somewhat dull. Still, I eventually warmed up to it.
What’s striking about this book is our protagonist. She’s resilient and intelligent. Yet one detail threw me off: Debbie apparently has an IQ of 178. Even considering that she studied computer science at MIT, I can’t help but reflect on how incredibly unrealistic this feels. Talk about authors and their tendency to go over the top. But that doesn’t mean I dislike her. She’s a character of remarkable complexity, with a backstory that brings in a wave of sorrow and vulnerability, making even her questionable actions feel somewhat justified. Besides her skewed moral compass, both she and Harley’s tendency to brag about their wrongdoings—if only to feel some temporary satisfaction—can be seen as a careless mistake that may ultimately lead to their downfall.
Moving on from the characters, the trajectory of the story is largely suspenseful, with Debbie constantly on her ominous excursions. There’s nothing better than a good plot twist in a thriller, and Dear Debbie certainly delivers. I’ll be frank—I did not see it coming. Freida does an excellent job of keeping the eventual calamity hidden, making the revelation all the more shocking.
While some elements fell short, the escalating tension kept me on edge. The selfish temperaments of all three characters are unmistakable, but don’t fret—their unlikable traits are fully explained in the cataclysmic revelation at the end.
Beyond the thrilling moments, I found Debbie’s dynamic with her teenage daughters deeply relatable—especially with one of them the same age as me. This connection made the reading experience even more potent. By the ending, I must admit, I shed a few tears. This story is, to me, an incredible introduction to Freida’s books; and it’s definitely not going to be my last book of hers.
4.5 stars
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January 27, 2026
⤿ rating: 2 stars
⤿ age: 18+
⤿ spice: none
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Please don't mind how boring this review looks. I'm too lazy to write a long one, and I'd rather not waste my time anymore on this book.
This was very mid and boring. It was enjoyable at times, but it wasn't catching my interest as much. However, the plot twist made my jaw drop. I dropped my rating from three stars to two, because it doesn't deserve that much.
As usual, like every thriller I've read, the characters pissed me off, and I'm so glad they had this ending. I love seeing bad people get what they deserve.
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જ⁀➴ Debbie and Connor: I support women's rights and women's wrongs. I loved seeing her kickass. I was skeptical of Connor at first, and I hated him, but I'm glad he turned out to not be a shitty husband.
જ⁀➴ Lexi and Izzy: They would NOT survive Arab parents.
જ⁀➴ Harley and Hutch: I hope they both rot in hell.
── .✦ 𝓕𝓲𝓷𝓪𝓵 𝓣𝓱𝓸𝓾𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼: Overall, this was fine, I suppose. I think it worsened my slump.
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*ੈ✩‧₊˚༺ Pre-read: ༻ *ੈ✩‧₊˚
I read a lot of books by Freida, and I wasn't a fan of most of them, honestly. However, her books are quick and great for a reading goal, which is why I read them 😂. Also, I'm unable to read anything at the moment, so I hope this helps!
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Plot twist: Ali Hazelwood and Freida McFadden are the same person.
⤿ age: 18+
⤿ spice: none
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Please don't mind how boring this review looks. I'm too lazy to write a long one, and I'd rather not waste my time anymore on this book.
This was very mid and boring. It was enjoyable at times, but it wasn't catching my interest as much. However, the plot twist made my jaw drop. I dropped my rating from three stars to two, because it doesn't deserve that much.
As usual, like every thriller I've read, the characters pissed me off, and I'm so glad they had this ending. I love seeing bad people get what they deserve.
══⋆⋅☆⋅⋆══╡ Characters: ╞══⋆⋅☆⋅⋆══
જ⁀➴ Debbie and Connor: I support women's rights and women's wrongs. I loved seeing her kickass. I was skeptical of Connor at first, and I hated him, but I'm glad he turned out to not be a shitty husband.
જ⁀➴ Lexi and Izzy: They would NOT survive Arab parents.
જ⁀➴ Harley and Hutch: I hope they both rot in hell.
── .✦ 𝓕𝓲𝓷𝓪𝓵 𝓣𝓱𝓸𝓾𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼: Overall, this was fine, I suppose. I think it worsened my slump.
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*ੈ✩‧₊˚༺ Pre-read: ༻ *ੈ✩‧₊˚
I read a lot of books by Freida, and I wasn't a fan of most of them, honestly. However, her books are quick and great for a reading goal, which is why I read them 😂. Also, I'm unable to read anything at the moment, so I hope this helps!
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Plot twist: Ali Hazelwood and Freida McFadden are the same person.
January 25, 2026
women in male dominated fields
December 28, 2025
Holy Shooty Balls this one owned me! Viciously satisfying, darkly funny, & jaw dropping from start to finish!
Right away, there was this electric feeling that told me I was in the hands of a thriller that knew exactly what it was doing. Dear Debbie by Freida McFadden is a domestic thriller with claws and unapologetic energy that hooked me completely. I tore through all of it. Debbie kept my devoted interest from start to finish. The voice, the pace, the everything. I devoured it. The excerpts from the Dear Debbie column? I laughed out loud. Absolutely bingeable. And the fact that this is my very first Freida McFadden? I do not know what the heck I was waiting for.
Key Thoughts
📖 Pacing that never dipped. The chapters snapped forward with that addictive must keep reading momentum.
👀 Debbie. Debbie. Debbie. An all time favourite character for me. Her momma bear ferocity, her flaws, and that one moment that had both our hackles raised. I felt every beat of her.
💭 A wicked blend of humour and righteous fury. This is a story fuelled by women pushed past the edge and deciding enough is enough.
🏡 The setting gave me that creeping tension where everything looks perfect on the surface but you can feel something unsettling in the air just beneath it.
🧩 The twists were paced like detonations. One in particular shifted the entire landscape of the story with a single line. I sat back and just said wow.
This book completely wowed me. I am sitting here after finishing and I feel energized by what Freida McFadden just delivered. I am so glad I went in blind and let it hit me exactly the way it wanted to.
Anticipated publication date: January 27, 2026
Thank you so much to Poisoned Pen Press for offering me this DRC which I received via Edelweiss+.
Right away, there was this electric feeling that told me I was in the hands of a thriller that knew exactly what it was doing. Dear Debbie by Freida McFadden is a domestic thriller with claws and unapologetic energy that hooked me completely. I tore through all of it. Debbie kept my devoted interest from start to finish. The voice, the pace, the everything. I devoured it. The excerpts from the Dear Debbie column? I laughed out loud. Absolutely bingeable. And the fact that this is my very first Freida McFadden? I do not know what the heck I was waiting for.
Key Thoughts
📖 Pacing that never dipped. The chapters snapped forward with that addictive must keep reading momentum.
👀 Debbie. Debbie. Debbie. An all time favourite character for me. Her momma bear ferocity, her flaws, and that one moment that had both our hackles raised. I felt every beat of her.
💭 A wicked blend of humour and righteous fury. This is a story fuelled by women pushed past the edge and deciding enough is enough.
🏡 The setting gave me that creeping tension where everything looks perfect on the surface but you can feel something unsettling in the air just beneath it.
🧩 The twists were paced like detonations. One in particular shifted the entire landscape of the story with a single line. I sat back and just said wow.
This book completely wowed me. I am sitting here after finishing and I feel energized by what Freida McFadden just delivered. I am so glad I went in blind and let it hit me exactly the way it wanted to.
Anticipated publication date: January 27, 2026
Thank you so much to Poisoned Pen Press for offering me this DRC which I received via Edelweiss+.
Currently reading
January 27, 2026she loves dropping these right before my birthday. 😭😂
Want to read
January 28, 2026Not me adding this to my tbr after giving the past 6 Freida books 1,2 or 3 stars.
Currently reading
January 27, 2026it's timeeee😤 let's see how this goes !!
debbie’s losing it, i’m losing it, we’re all losing it. freida, please. let’s just spiral on into january..😩🫠
debbie’s losing it, i’m losing it, we’re all losing it. freida, please. let’s just spiral on into january..😩🫠
September 28, 2025
4.25 stars MAYBE 4.5 honestly - this one hit
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January 27, 2026
Dear Debbie,
I’m writing to you because my life has officially reached the point where advice columns exist for a reason. I live in a neighbourhood where the ladies on my street smile sweetly but are downright nasty, and let me tell you, they will pay for it. Slowly. Preferably when they least expect it.
Then there’s my boss, who fired me without a second thought. That one still stings, and yes, that score is very much being kept. While we’re at it, my daughter’s boyfriend is dark, eats all my food, drinks all my booze like it’s a personal challenge as he is not the right choice for her. He contributes absolutely nothing, and my patience is running on fumes.
At home, things aren’t exactly calm either. My husband quit his job, just quit, and while that’s stressful enough, I have a feeling there are more secrets lurking beneath the surface. The kind you don’t find out all at once.
As if that wasn’t enough, my other daughter has been kicked off her soccer team, and her coach has some serious explaining to do. I don’t buy the story I’ve been given, and I won’t be letting this one slide quietly.
Dear Debbie, I know there will be twists and turns in how all of this plays out. Consequences will come. Truths will surface. And honestly, at this point, my life should probably be made into a book, because even I can’t believe half of what’s happening.
So tell me, Debbie… how do I keep my sanity?
Yours in chaos,
The Freida addict
I’m writing to you because my life has officially reached the point where advice columns exist for a reason. I live in a neighbourhood where the ladies on my street smile sweetly but are downright nasty, and let me tell you, they will pay for it. Slowly. Preferably when they least expect it.
Then there’s my boss, who fired me without a second thought. That one still stings, and yes, that score is very much being kept. While we’re at it, my daughter’s boyfriend is dark, eats all my food, drinks all my booze like it’s a personal challenge as he is not the right choice for her. He contributes absolutely nothing, and my patience is running on fumes.
At home, things aren’t exactly calm either. My husband quit his job, just quit, and while that’s stressful enough, I have a feeling there are more secrets lurking beneath the surface. The kind you don’t find out all at once.
As if that wasn’t enough, my other daughter has been kicked off her soccer team, and her coach has some serious explaining to do. I don’t buy the story I’ve been given, and I won’t be letting this one slide quietly.
Dear Debbie, I know there will be twists and turns in how all of this plays out. Consequences will come. Truths will surface. And honestly, at this point, my life should probably be made into a book, because even I can’t believe half of what’s happening.
So tell me, Debbie… how do I keep my sanity?
Yours in chaos,
The Freida addict
October 26, 2025
OMGGG!! Get this book!! 🤯 Thank you SO much @poisonedpenpress for my gorgeous gifted copy!! I was lucky enough to grab a copy at Boucheron! 🥰
I had only read one @fmcfaddenauthor .. and now I have read two in a month… I just ordered like umm 12 more...literally.. I am OFFICIALLY obsessed. 🤩 Thanks @poisonedpenpress 😂 Okay I absolutely loved Dear Debbie!! Ten stars ⭐️ people!! Seriously. 👏👏
This book is totally unhinged… crazy and twisted!! Our girl Debbie is my favorite kind of character. She is absolutely cray! 😬 Like scary cray… 😳… Lock 🔒 your doors… don’t make eye contact. 😂 I LOVED her so much!! What does that say about me?😬🤷♀️
Debbie’s life is falling apart.. but no worries.. 😉 She has it ALL under control. 🫣😳😂 She’s FINE… She is tracking her husband and kids. You just wait until you read the advice she dishes out in her column.. you guessed it.. Dear Debbie. 😉
That ending!! WOW! 🤯 👏👏 I seriously binged this in a day. I couldn’t stop!! Whew! Okay now go read this so we can talk about how crazy it was! 😂
Pub date: 1/27/26! 🥳🥳
I had only read one @fmcfaddenauthor .. and now I have read two in a month… I just ordered like umm 12 more...literally.. I am OFFICIALLY obsessed. 🤩 Thanks @poisonedpenpress 😂 Okay I absolutely loved Dear Debbie!! Ten stars ⭐️ people!! Seriously. 👏👏
This book is totally unhinged… crazy and twisted!! Our girl Debbie is my favorite kind of character. She is absolutely cray! 😬 Like scary cray… 😳… Lock 🔒 your doors… don’t make eye contact. 😂 I LOVED her so much!! What does that say about me?😬🤷♀️
Debbie’s life is falling apart.. but no worries.. 😉 She has it ALL under control. 🫣😳😂 She’s FINE… She is tracking her husband and kids. You just wait until you read the advice she dishes out in her column.. you guessed it.. Dear Debbie. 😉
That ending!! WOW! 🤯 👏👏 I seriously binged this in a day. I couldn’t stop!! Whew! Okay now go read this so we can talk about how crazy it was! 😂
Pub date: 1/27/26! 🥳🥳
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December 30, 2025I’ve had this arc for awhile now, I’m gonna hurry up and knock it out this week🌷✂️
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November 5, 2025This woman sleeps with her laptop next to her😂 IF she sleeps
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January 23, 2026Debbie is worried about her family. Her husband seems to be keeping secrets from her, her oldest teenage daughter has a boyfriend that seems dangerous, and her younger teenage daughter, a soccer star, has suddenly quit the team.
Debbie doesn't know what's going on with the people she loves most but she will stop at nothing to find out. No one messes with her family.
All you need to know: This book is bananas and Debbie is batshit crazy!
This is my first McFadden other than a short Christmas story I read a couple years ago and wasn't all that crazy about. Lordy knows I see her name and her books in my Goodreads feed all the time. Part of me was hesitant to jump on the bandwagon. I find that authors that crank out multiple books in a year care more about quantity than quality. And this still may be true about McFadden but credit where credit is due - this was completely entertaining. Will I remember this a few weeks from now? Probably not. Was it a fun way to pass the time? Sure! 🍿 4 stars!
Thank you to Edelweiss and Poisoned Pen Press for my complimentary copy.
Debbie doesn't know what's going on with the people she loves most but she will stop at nothing to find out. No one messes with her family.
All you need to know: This book is bananas and Debbie is batshit crazy!
This is my first McFadden other than a short Christmas story I read a couple years ago and wasn't all that crazy about. Lordy knows I see her name and her books in my Goodreads feed all the time. Part of me was hesitant to jump on the bandwagon. I find that authors that crank out multiple books in a year care more about quantity than quality. And this still may be true about McFadden but credit where credit is due - this was completely entertaining. Will I remember this a few weeks from now? Probably not. Was it a fun way to pass the time? Sure! 🍿 4 stars!
Thank you to Edelweiss and Poisoned Pen Press for my complimentary copy.
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September 22, 2025Plot twist: Freida McFadden already wrote another book
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i've been hearing mixed reviews on this and i was curious to read this now. (even though i'm already in the middle of another book)
freida's books are like crack. sometimes the good kind and sometimes the bad kind. let's hope this one delivers!
pre-read
i've been hearing mixed reviews on this and i was curious to read this now. (even though i'm already in the middle of another book)
freida's books are like crack. sometimes the good kind and sometimes the bad kind. let's hope this one delivers!
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July 26, 2025Frieda?! I just know my girl is tired.
Currently reading
January 28, 2026I am sure I will eat this up! 🖤
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November 5, 2025I have a feeling that they have my girl kidnapped in a basement writing books without the right to rest.
January 5, 2026
2.5
Not what I was hoping for.
MTC
Debbie Mullen is an advice columnist. She has heard numerous complaints from women about their husbands and how they are treated by them so Debbie gives them advice.
Debbie's life is on a downhill trajectory. She has lost her job, her teenage daughters are being surly teenagers, and her husband is keeping secrets.
Debbie becomes a do something gal, and do something she does. It's time for those who wrong Debbie or her family to pay the piper. She's a woman with a mission.
Not what I was hoping for.
MTC
Debbie Mullen is an advice columnist. She has heard numerous complaints from women about their husbands and how they are treated by them so Debbie gives them advice.
Debbie's life is on a downhill trajectory. She has lost her job, her teenage daughters are being surly teenagers, and her husband is keeping secrets.
Debbie becomes a do something gal, and do something she does. It's time for those who wrong Debbie or her family to pay the piper. She's a woman with a mission.
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July 25, 2025I’m fully convinced this woman never sleeps. 😭
January 11, 2026
I have been reading Frieda McFadden since the beginning of her writing career and I have yet to be disappointed with any of her books. I would put DEAR DEBBIE high on the list if I were ranking her books. I found it to be wildly entertaining and the twist was seriously shocking! I was hooked on this one from the start!
Many thanks to Frieda McFadden for my gifted copy.
This review will be shared to my Instagram account (@coffee.break.book.reviews) in the future.
Many thanks to Frieda McFadden for my gifted copy.
This review will be shared to my Instagram account (@coffee.break.book.reviews) in the future.
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January 28, 2026⋆𐙚₊˚⊹♡ |𝑃𝑟𝑒-𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑✂️
Starting this today 💚
Didn’t even realize it was released yesterday ✨ and it’s my first Frieda McFadden read of the year. let’s go. 🥀
Starting this today 💚
Didn’t even realize it was released yesterday ✨ and it’s my first Frieda McFadden read of the year. let’s go. 🥀
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July 28, 2025No one in history has ever locked in the way Freida McFadden has locked in since 2022.
January 28, 2026
Dear Debbie
by Freida McFadden
This is one of the more believable and polished books I’ve read from Freida McFadden, and easily one of her better ones in my opinion. While she’s known for writing some more outrageous, over the top stories, this one felt carefully planned, emotionally layered, and grounded enough that even the jaw-dropping moments didn’t feel fake or cheesy.
I was hooked pretty quickly. The story moves fast and stays plot driven, but it’s also deeply psychological. It’s emotionally charged and unsettling, though more in terms of what the characters are experiencing rather than being disturbing for the reader. The tone stays consistent throughout, the pacing felt smooth as the story moved from one piece to the next.
This book is written in alternate POV. The POV structure worked really well here. I connected with Debbie as an “everyday housewife,” but there was always something about her that kept me intrigued. I never quite knew what to think of her until the story unfolded, which made her perspective especially compelling. I didn’t fully figure everything out ahead of time, but there were moments where I cod pinpoint certain things didn’t quite add up. That balance kept me engaged without making the twists feel obvious.
The twists themselves landed nicely. Some felt earned, others genuinely shocking, but overall I was both surprised and impressed by how everything was revealed. This book felt more complex and less gimmicky than some of McFadden’s earlier work, which made the payoff more satisfying.
I listened to the audiobook, and the narration made a real difference. Having one male and one female narrator helped clearly distinguish the shifting POVs, especially since the story jumps frequently between perspectives. The male narrator in particular stood out. His emotional delivery was excellent, and you could truly feel the anguish, frustration, and intensity behind his character’s experiences. The narration as a whole elevated the story and made it easier to stay immersed.
I was satisfied with how everything wrapped up, especially the epilogue, which brought a strong sense of closure. Overall, this felt like a more believable, emotionally grounded, and well-executed thriller from an author who sometimes leans into extremes. I’d easily recommend this one, especially in audio format.
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Content Warnings:
This book includes themes of sexual assault and rape. While these elements are not described in graphic detail, they are present and may be triggering for some readers, particularly those with personal experience related to sexual violence. Additional content warnings include emotional and psychological abuse, manipulation, and references to trauma. There is no explicit sexual content, but the subject matter is heavy and should be approached with care.
by Freida McFadden
This is one of the more believable and polished books I’ve read from Freida McFadden, and easily one of her better ones in my opinion. While she’s known for writing some more outrageous, over the top stories, this one felt carefully planned, emotionally layered, and grounded enough that even the jaw-dropping moments didn’t feel fake or cheesy.
I was hooked pretty quickly. The story moves fast and stays plot driven, but it’s also deeply psychological. It’s emotionally charged and unsettling, though more in terms of what the characters are experiencing rather than being disturbing for the reader. The tone stays consistent throughout, the pacing felt smooth as the story moved from one piece to the next.
This book is written in alternate POV. The POV structure worked really well here. I connected with Debbie as an “everyday housewife,” but there was always something about her that kept me intrigued. I never quite knew what to think of her until the story unfolded, which made her perspective especially compelling. I didn’t fully figure everything out ahead of time, but there were moments where I cod pinpoint certain things didn’t quite add up. That balance kept me engaged without making the twists feel obvious.
The twists themselves landed nicely. Some felt earned, others genuinely shocking, but overall I was both surprised and impressed by how everything was revealed. This book felt more complex and less gimmicky than some of McFadden’s earlier work, which made the payoff more satisfying.
I listened to the audiobook, and the narration made a real difference. Having one male and one female narrator helped clearly distinguish the shifting POVs, especially since the story jumps frequently between perspectives. The male narrator in particular stood out. His emotional delivery was excellent, and you could truly feel the anguish, frustration, and intensity behind his character’s experiences. The narration as a whole elevated the story and made it easier to stay immersed.
I was satisfied with how everything wrapped up, especially the epilogue, which brought a strong sense of closure. Overall, this felt like a more believable, emotionally grounded, and well-executed thriller from an author who sometimes leans into extremes. I’d easily recommend this one, especially in audio format.
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Content Warnings:
This book includes themes of sexual assault and rape. While these elements are not described in graphic detail, they are present and may be triggering for some readers, particularly those with personal experience related to sexual violence. Additional content warnings include emotional and psychological abuse, manipulation, and references to trauma. There is no explicit sexual content, but the subject matter is heavy and should be approached with care.
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