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This was my first full-length novel by Freida McFadden (aside from the satire novella I read last month), and I was lucky enough to buddy read it with a friend—which made the experience even more enjoyable!

The Crash is definitely an interesting read. While I’m not too familiar with McFadden’s work, I’ve heard she’s known for her unpredictable plot twists, and this book delivers on that reputation.

The story follows two women. First, there’s Teegan, a young woman in her early twenties who is heavily pregnant as a result of a non-consensual act. When things take a turn for the worse, she decides to drive through a snowstorm to reach her brother’s place—but she crashes and is rescued by a seemingly kind couple.

Then there’s Polly, who lives in an isolated, freezing area with her husband, Hank. Polly is a devoted wife, but her intense longing for motherhood has clouded her judgment. When she crosses paths with Teegan, things quickly spiral into chaos.

While the plot itself isn’t groundbreaking, it thrives on misunderstandings and assumptions between the two women. At times, I found myself frustrated with their poor decisions and flawed logic, yet I couldn’t help but feel sympathy for both, as life had clearly dealt them a tough hand.

As for the big reveal—I had mixed feelings. If we had gotten a chapter or two from that particular character’s POV, I think it would have landed better. I wasn’t completely blown away by the twist, but it wasn’t terrible either, it was rather more...odd.

Overall, I had a good time reading this one!