--- product_id: 609475884 title: "The Boyfriend: A Twisty Psychological Thriller from the Author of The Housemaid" price: "$27.26" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/609475884-the-boyfriend-a-twisty-psychological-thriller-from-the-author-housemaid store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Boyfriend: A Twisty Psychological Thriller from the Author of The Housemaid **Price:** $27.26 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Boyfriend: A Twisty Psychological Thriller from the Author of The Housemaid - **How much does it cost?** $27.26 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/609475884-the-boyfriend-a-twisty-psychological-thriller-from-the-author-housemaid) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A new, twisting thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Teacher and The Housemaid ! She's looking for the perfect man. He's looking for the perfect victim. Sydney Shaw, like every single woman in New York, has terrible luck with dating. She's seen it all: men who lie in their dating profile, men who stick her with the dinner bill, and worst of all, men who can't shut up about their mothers. But finally, she hits the jackpot. Her new boyfriend is utterly perfect. He's charming, handsome, and works as a doctor at a local hospital. Sydney is swept off her feet. Then the brutal murder of a young woman―the latest in a string of deaths across the coast―confounds police. The primary suspect? A mystery man who dates his victims before he kills them. Sydney should feel safe. After all, she is dating the guy of her dreams. But she can't shake her own suspicions that the perfect man may not be as perfect as he seems. Because someone is watching her every move, and if she doesn't get to the truth, she'll be the killer's next victim... A dark story about obsession and the things we'll do for love, #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden proves that crimes of passion are often the bloodiest… Review: Twisty, Addictive, and Impossible to Put Down - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 Stars (Outstanding) Setting: Modern Day New York City Genre: Psychological Thriller; Domestic Thriller The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden is psychological suspense at its finest—smart, sharp, and so full of twists, you’ll be flipping pages late into the night. McFadden once again proves her mastery of the domestic thriller with a story that is equal parts witty, creepy, and utterly unputdownable. Sydney Shaw is a relatable heroine for anyone who’s ever been burned by modern dating. Her string of awful experiences makes you instantly root for her—and when she finally meets the perfect guy, it feels like a fairytale. That is, until the fairytale starts to unravel in the most chilling way. With a serial killer on the loose, and all signs pointing uncomfortably close to home, the suspense kicks into high gear. McFadden does a brilliant job building tension with short, punchy chapters and a plot that keeps the reader guessing until the very last page. Just when you think you’ve figured it out—boom! Another twist. And another. It’s the kind of thriller that messes with your head in the best possible way. With a perfect blend of dark humor, relatable dating drama, and spine-tingling suspense, The Boyfriend is a must-read for fans of Gillian Flynn, Lisa Jewell, or anyone who loves a thriller with a wicked sense of fun. A 5-star thrill ride from start to finish. #theboyfriend #booked_this_weekend Review: It was ALMOST 4 stars - I thought I had it this time. I SWEAR I HAD IT THIS TIME. But, also, in the deep corner of my mind, I knew it wouldn't be this easy. Frieda wouldn't make it this easy. This is a trap. "It's a trap!" I will admit the story was dull. It wasn't bland enough to put down, but I still genuinely enjoyed it. However, it could have been better. I wish there had been more character development, but I enjoyed how unorthodox the writing style was. Sydney's inner monologue was similar to my own (it's goofy and dumb, and I can relate to it in my own way, regardless of the readers who think Sydney is stupid). The writing was very relaxed and set in what I believe is a modern thought process. I liked the dual POV because Tom's past and Sydney's present moved toward each other until they met in the middle, and everything started to make sense (sort of). 3.75 stars for the writing style (that I related to personally), plot twist, and dual POV (past and present meeting in the middle). It would have been an actual four-star rating if there had been more character development. ****SPOILERS**** ** ** ** ** ** I CAN NOT believe Tom went back with Daisy in the end. I was really hoping for some character development on his part, but I also understand the Bonnie and Clyde vibe going on between them. The only character development I saw was with Jake because he realized how he prioritized work over his relationship with Sydney. I don't know how I feel about them being back together, but I am glad he grew in that department, whether with her or someone else. I really wasn't expecting Daisy to still be alive. I truly believed Randy was Slug because we were never given Slug's real name (from what I can remember), and he had bought that ant farm (when Slug was obsessed with bugs), but of course, Frieda wouldn't make it that easy for us. She wrote Daisy and Slug from a perspective where we believed them to be a certain way when they turned out to be the opposite (Daisy being sweet and innocent when she turned out to be a total psychopath and Slug being a perv but NOT a psychopath). Also, Kevin was a completely pointless character. I understand him being an example of the bad dates she had been on, but other than that, his following her around and stalking her was pointless. Nothing came of it except for Tom killing him for her at the end of the book. Overall, I enjoyed the book. It took a little bit to get into, but the dual POV definitely helped in that department (his past was more interesting than her blabbing about bad dates). ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #437 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Serial Killer Thrillers | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 279,658 Reviews | ## Images ![The Boyfriend: A Twisty Psychological Thriller from the Author of The Housemaid - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71waptWklgL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Twisty, Addictive, and Impossible to Put Down *by M***D on May 31, 2025* ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 Stars (Outstanding) Setting: Modern Day New York City Genre: Psychological Thriller; Domestic Thriller The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden is psychological suspense at its finest—smart, sharp, and so full of twists, you’ll be flipping pages late into the night. McFadden once again proves her mastery of the domestic thriller with a story that is equal parts witty, creepy, and utterly unputdownable. Sydney Shaw is a relatable heroine for anyone who’s ever been burned by modern dating. Her string of awful experiences makes you instantly root for her—and when she finally meets the perfect guy, it feels like a fairytale. That is, until the fairytale starts to unravel in the most chilling way. With a serial killer on the loose, and all signs pointing uncomfortably close to home, the suspense kicks into high gear. McFadden does a brilliant job building tension with short, punchy chapters and a plot that keeps the reader guessing until the very last page. Just when you think you’ve figured it out—boom! Another twist. And another. It’s the kind of thriller that messes with your head in the best possible way. With a perfect blend of dark humor, relatable dating drama, and spine-tingling suspense, The Boyfriend is a must-read for fans of Gillian Flynn, Lisa Jewell, or anyone who loves a thriller with a wicked sense of fun. A 5-star thrill ride from start to finish. #theboyfriend #booked_this_weekend ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It was ALMOST 4 stars *by M***W on October 21, 2024* I thought I had it this time. I SWEAR I HAD IT THIS TIME. But, also, in the deep corner of my mind, I knew it wouldn't be this easy. Frieda wouldn't make it this easy. This is a trap. "It's a trap!" I will admit the story was dull. It wasn't bland enough to put down, but I still genuinely enjoyed it. However, it could have been better. I wish there had been more character development, but I enjoyed how unorthodox the writing style was. Sydney's inner monologue was similar to my own (it's goofy and dumb, and I can relate to it in my own way, regardless of the readers who think Sydney is stupid). The writing was very relaxed and set in what I believe is a modern thought process. I liked the dual POV because Tom's past and Sydney's present moved toward each other until they met in the middle, and everything started to make sense (sort of). 3.75 stars for the writing style (that I related to personally), plot twist, and dual POV (past and present meeting in the middle). It would have been an actual four-star rating if there had been more character development. ****SPOILERS**** ** ** ** ** ** I CAN NOT believe Tom went back with Daisy in the end. I was really hoping for some character development on his part, but I also understand the Bonnie and Clyde vibe going on between them. The only character development I saw was with Jake because he realized how he prioritized work over his relationship with Sydney. I don't know how I feel about them being back together, but I am glad he grew in that department, whether with her or someone else. I really wasn't expecting Daisy to still be alive. I truly believed Randy was Slug because we were never given Slug's real name (from what I can remember), and he had bought that ant farm (when Slug was obsessed with bugs), but of course, Frieda wouldn't make it that easy for us. She wrote Daisy and Slug from a perspective where we believed them to be a certain way when they turned out to be the opposite (Daisy being sweet and innocent when she turned out to be a total psychopath and Slug being a perv but NOT a psychopath). Also, Kevin was a completely pointless character. I understand him being an example of the bad dates she had been on, but other than that, his following her around and stalking her was pointless. Nothing came of it except for Tom killing him for her at the end of the book. Overall, I enjoyed the book. It took a little bit to get into, but the dual POV definitely helped in that department (his past was more interesting than her blabbing about bad dates). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great thriller with a great twist! *by S***I on May 31, 2026* Sydney is a single woman living in New York. She had been having a hard time dating. She meets Tim when her current date attacks her and he intervenes. He seems perfect. Then a woman gets murdered and there are some things about Tom that are suspicious. This was a great thriller with a great twist! I did not see that coming! 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