The story follows Dawn, the awkward, overly precise accountant, and Natalie, her polished, ambitious coworker. Their dynamic is uncomfortable from the start, but when Dawn goes missing, everything spirals into a dark, addictive mystery. I loved how McFadden played with the idea of perception—how much do we really know about the people we work with every day?
There were plenty of shocking turns (some I saw coming, some that totally blindsided me), and I found myself flipping pages late at night just to see how it would all unravel. Like a lot of McFadden’s books, the characters aren’t always likable, but that’s part of what makes her stories so much fun—they’re messy, flawed, and full of secrets.
For me, The Coworker was a solid 4-star read: quick, twisty, and highly entertaining. It reminded me why I always reach for McFadden when I want a thriller that I can binge in a single sitting.
Who Should Read It
- Fans of fast-paced psychological thrillers
- Readers who love books about toxic workplace dynamics
- Anyone who enjoys unlikable characters, secrets, and plenty of jaw-dropping twists
- Perfect for readers who want a one-sitting thriller binge
Quotes
Whatever else you can fake, it's hard to fake being a genuinely kind person. It's also exceedingly rare.
Nobody said revenge was easy.
Maybe we can be friends after all. After all, there's nothing that binds two people like a shared secret.
The Verdict
- McFadden played with the idea of perception
- Fast-paced psychological thrillers
- Books about toxic workplace dynamics
- Unlikable characters, secrets, and plenty of jaw-dropping twists
For me, The Coworker was a solid 4-star read: quick, twisty, and highly entertaining.
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