#136 in Thriller
Dear Debbie
- NYT bestseller · 11 weeks on the list, peaked at #1
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About the book
A brand new twisted thriller that will have you cheering "good for her!" from the #1 New York Times bestselling and global sensation Freida McFadden, author of The Housemaid! 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.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.5 across 160 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 47% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Thriller average of 7.5. That is how 7.5 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 7.5 | 160 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“I was interested but kind of wanted to get the through the book quickly. I did have some gasp moments it was a good read”
“I'm always amazed at how Freida McFadden manages to recycle the same formula over and over again and still maintain such a loyal audience. In Dear Debbie, we follow a woman whose seemingly ordinary life—strained marriage, troubled teenagers, and simmering resentment—begins to unravel as secrets surface and the psychological tension escalates. Like many of McFadden's thrillers, the story centers on an unstable or morally questionable narrator, domestic drama, and a series of “twists” meant to reframe what the reader thinks they know. Unfortunately, this felt like the same tired plot I've read…”
“I absolutely loved this audiobook! Debbie herself was a bit crazy, but in a fun way, which made her a great FMC. I flew through this book and enjoyed every moment of it. This time I didn’t fully see the ending coming, which is always a big plus for me. Definitely a recommendation from me! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
Frequently asked
What is Dear Debbie rated?
7.5 out of 10, from 160 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is Dear Debbie worth reading?
Readers give it 7.5/10 from 160 ratings, which puts it ahead of 32 % of the Thriller shelf.
Where does Dear Debbie rank?
#136 in Thriller on the current snapshot.
Was Dear Debbie a bestseller?
Yes — 11 weeks on the New York Times list, peaking at #1. Sales are shown here but never scored.
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