Dear Debbie by Freida McFadden
Publication Date: January 27th 2026 by Poisoned Pen Press & Dreamscape Media
Pages: 336
Audio Book Length: 7hrs 40min
Narrator: Julia Whelan, January LaVoy, Scott Brick
Source: Publishers
Rating: ★★★★½
My
Thoughts:
Debbie’s quiet, suburban life is unraveling. She’s just been
fired from her job as an advice columnist, her husband is keeping secrets, and her
daughters have some issues of their own.
Debbie took things in her own hands, and her actions were
definitely in the gray (maybe more than that, haha!), but any fan of justice being
served will love this story and cheer her on!
This was my first read by Freida McFadden and the hype is
real! I’m not elaborating on the plot because of spoilers, but boy did McFadden
keep me guessing and riveted by the story! My husband and I listened in one go
on a long road and both of us had a few “OMG” moments! Darkly humorous and absolute
fun!
The audio was perfection! Julia Whelan, January LaVoy and
Scott Brick are three favorite audio narrators and so the story was even more phenomenal
with their performances!
4.5 Stars
Book Description:
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.
If I had seen those 3 narrators, all favorites, I would have made more of an effort to read this one sooner. Great review! I own some of her books but have not read them yet.
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Oh man, a woman who snaps is a dangerous thing! I'm glad the hype was not exaggerated and it was a great listen.
ReplyDeleteGreat review, Rachel. This sounds delicious, a woman who snaps and wants justice,..... I love all three of those narrators, so I hope to be able to listen to this one.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read anything by Freida McFadden yet and I have so many of her books on my TBR. Should probably pick up something by her soon.
ReplyDeleteGlad to know you liked this one; I've had mixed results with McFadden's books. Some I really liked, others were so-so. But they do always read very fast.
ReplyDeleteFantastic review. I need to start her novels and it looks like audio is the way to go.
ReplyDeleteI have only been seeing raves for this one. So glad trying a new author worked out so well for you
ReplyDeleteI can't believe this is your first Freida McFadden book. I have this in ebook, but am still pending for the audiobook. I really want to listen to it. Great review, and I'm glad the narration was good.
ReplyDeleteI do like that she keeps me guessing
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