The Tenant by Freida McFadden Is a Total Mess — Here's Why

In this episode, we dive into The Tenant by Freida McFadden — a thriller that tries to shock but left us more frustrated than intrigued. Elijah is officially tired of Freida McFadden. He felt this book was far-fetched and exposed how weak her writing can be under pressure. Is the plot full of holes? Was it ever meant to be believable? Tune in as Elijah and Joseph break down what worked, what didn’t, and whether Freida is running out of steam.




Timecodes:
00:00 – Intro & Initial Thoughts

02:35 – Elijah Is Tired of Freida

06:12 – Plot Breakdown (and the holes)

10:45 – What Could Have Saved This Book

15:00 – Final Verdict & Rating


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