The Unraveling: A Novel by Vi Keeland

(Thank you Atria Books/Emily Bestler Books for my copy of this book!)

 

about book: (summary from Goodreads)

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.

my thoughts:

Dark and twisty, that's how I like my psychological thrillers, and Vi Keeland's new novel, The Unraveling,  delivers, along with a jaw-dropping ending. Whoa! What an exciting and thrilling story! I absolutely LOVED this book! I mean it. I devoured it all in one sitting, because I had to find out what would happen next. Keeland's storytelling was on fire! Damaged characters that are fascinating to read about. Storylines that keep you turning pages, because they are so damn good. And, a whole lot of twists and turns that will have you gasping out loud in shock. Love, love, loved this reading experience! Thank you Vi Keeland!!

Okay, so what is this awesome book about? Well, it's about a psychiatrist named, Meredith McCall. Her family, along with another family have suffered a tragedy. She's feeling the loss hard, and so when she sees that Gabriel, a man who should also be feeling numb with loss, but isn't...well...that leads her to wonder...why. Of course, when he walks through her office door as a new patient, boundaries are definitely crossed. And, her curiosity is further aroused. Think obsession, stalking, and some steaminess. That's all I will say about this unputdownable story. You MUST definitely read it for yourself to find out what happens to Meredith and Gabriel. It is crazy good!! 

Talk about the perfect summer read! I loved it to bits! I will happily recommend Vi Keeland's novel, The Unraveling to anyone and everyone looking for their next great read. Make sure to check it out ASAP!

Thank you Emily Bestler Books/Atria Books for my copy of this book!

Monday Musings...

Woke up with back pain (again) and it rots. Makes me wonder if it's my mattress - ugh. I couldn't sleep all that well, so I finished reading a book around 3am. It was the new one in the Helen Grace series by Arlidge. Forget Me Not is the title. I've always liked the series, so I was glad to read a new one. I feel like it's been awhile. Anyhow, the ending left me wondering where the story will go next.

I decluttered some books and it felt great. I gave them to my cousin. She's visiting from Texas and loves to read now, so I thought it was great timing. I gave her a bunch of suspense-thrillers that I knew I was never going to re-read, but that I had enjoyed - Sarah Pearse, Freida McFadden, Karen M. McManus, and Peter Swanson. I still need to declutter more books, because I realize that I don't want all of them anymore. I just want my favorites and ones I will re-read again. The rest can go. I mean, do I really need a book I read in high school that I will never read again - The Pearl by Steinbeck? 

I'm listening to Indigo Girls, The Chicks, and James right now, which I am loving. They're helping make my Monday a good one. And now, I'm off to tackle my to-do list. Wishing everyone a great week! 

My Friday Five...

1. I finally finished the Didion book, The Year of Magical Thinking, and it was excellent. I'm glad I own two more of her books, so I can keep on reading her work.

2.  I watched the sneak peak of Real Housewives of Orange County and it looks fab! Can't wait to watch the new season. I'm sure it will be chock full of drama and pettiness, which is just what the show is all about nowadays. I really need to start to rewatching The West Wing or Lost. 

3. I bought a CD called Petty Country. It consists of country artists singing Tom Petty's songs and I am loving it! George Strait singing, You Wreck Me, is my favorite. 

4. 2025 planners are on my mind. I keep watching planning videos. Also, I tried "one book June" and it was a fail. I just can't seem to use only one book. However, I don't want to use several books either. So, I am going to simplify and only use a few - I really need separate ones for my finances and general planner. I'm thinking of using Leuchtturm 1917 weekly ones next year. Hmm...

5. Junk Journal July is going well. I'm on day 5, which is lettering. I don't do lettering, so I just wrote about it instead of creating something for it. Tomorrow is wildlife, so we'll see what I come up with. 

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Happy reading!

Monday Musings...

I finally feel better- hurrah! I'm glad, because it seems there is so much to do this month and I already feel behind. Not only do I need to catch up on my reading for 20 Books Of Summer, but I was going to join in on the Paris in July reading challenge and the Junk Journal July challenge. Oh, and I wanted to try and create a commonplace journal for my devotional readings - I just thought of that idea. Plus, I really need to organize my book blogs - the posts, reviews, ARCs, etc. - yikes! And, that is just some of the stuff I want to deal with this month, alongside of all of the other things in my life. So yeah, I feel a bit behind already. 

I rewatched seasons 1 and 2 of The Bear right before the new season started, which I of course had to binge all in one day. I love that show! 

We had a garage sale this past weekend and the weather was horrible - HOT! HOT! HOT! Of course, we live in FL, so what did we expect when we keep getting heat advisories. Ugh. 

I started a new book, because for some reason I can't seem to finish the two I started last week. So, now I'm reading:

What about you? What are you reading? Are you joining in on any reading challenges? How's your summer faring so far? 

Wishing you a lovely week! Happy reading!

My Friday Five...

1. The cold that never ends. Or at least it feels that way to me. I do feel better-ish, but not one hundred precent better. Hopefully by the end of this weekend I will. Fingers crossed!

2. My reading is still going strong, which I am loving. I just finished an early copy of the new Liane Moriarty book,  which I really enjoyed. Especially since it inspired me to start an OGT notebook. OGT means one good thing. There's a part in the story where gratitude journaling is mentioned and a character responds that they've been doing it for years, but they call it OGT. And he only jots down a word or a sentence, which I loved. I've been gratitude journaling for years, but lately I've gotten tired of it. I think I try to write too much and it just feels like a chore. So, when I read that bit, it just hit me about how simple he made it and I really liked that. So, I bought a Hobonichi Weeks and created my own OGT notebook. And, I am really having fun with it. 

 

3. Rain. The rain is here and it is loud and annoying. So much thunder - ugh!

4. Travis. I was on YouTube looking at a music video when a new Travis one was recommended. I couldn't believe that I had forgotten about them. I used to love listening to their music. So, I hit play and really enjoyed their new song, Bus. And now, I'm playing their music on repeat. 

5. The Bear. Season three is finally here! Hurrah! I've been rewatching to get ready for the new season. Such a terrific show! Love it!

Wishing you a lovely weekend! Happy reading!