The Unraveling by Vi Keeland Published by Atria Books on July 9, 2024
Pages: 300
Format: ALC
Genres: Thriller
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This chilling, sizzling, and addictive thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Vi Keeland follows a New York psychiatrist’s dark descent into dangerous obsession.
This isn’t a love story.
It’s a story about obsession.
After experiencing a terrible loss, New York City psychiatrist Meredith McCall feels painfully adrift. When she crosses paths with a man with whom she has a tragic connection, she follows him, sparking an unhealthy obsession with Gabriel Wright. How is he doing so well while her life is in shambles?
But when Gabriel walks into her office as a patient, seemingly unaware of who she is, she knows it crosses all ethical and moral bounds to treat him. Yet, Meredith can’t bring herself to turn him away and becomes further entangled. With her life and career continuing to unravel, it appears that things could not get any worse…until they do.
It took me forever to get into this story, and—if I’m honest—I’m not sure I ever completely got there. The Unraveling had so much potential.
I loved the idea of a psychological thriller about the emotional spiraling of a grief-stricken psychiatrist. There is something intriguing about a doctor who helps others but is unable to help herself. Meredith recently faced a tragedy, and the author does a good job of portraying her bleak life. I also understood her sense of guilt. Unfortunately, it doesn’t make up for the predictable storyline and unlikeable characters.
Also, I don’t handle second-hand embarrassment well. No matter how much Meredith justifies her unhealthy obsession with Gabriel, it’s cringey. It made me feel uncomfortable the entire time I was reading the story. Whenever she has the opportunity to do the sensible thing, she does the opposite.
The penny that drops at the end is unnecessary, contrived, and doesn’t add anything to the story. I think I will stick to Vi Keeland’s romance novels.
*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. Opinions are my own.
About Vi Keeland
Vi Keeland is a #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author. With millions of books sold, her titles have appeared in over a hundred Bestseller lists and are currently translated in two dozen languages. She resides in New York with her husband and their three children where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age six.
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I’ve been wondering about this one. I struggle with Vi Keeland as a romance author, so I’m not sure she’d work for me writing a thriller. Great review!
Simply Angela