Title: WANT TO KNOW A SECRET?
Author: Freida McFadden
ISBN: 9798596462579
Publisher: Independently Published
Pages: 397
Source: Private Copy
Everyone has secrets.
YouTube baking sensation April Masterson knows the secret to the perfect gooey brownies. Or how to make key lime squares that will melt in your mouth. But if you keep watching her offline, you may find out some other secrets about April. Secrets she’d rather you didn’t know.
Like where did her son go when he snuck out of the house? What was she doing with the local soccer coach behind fogged windows? And what’s buried in her backyard?
Everyone has secrets. Some are worse than others. April’s secrets are enough to destroy her.
I’ll make sure of that.
Official Summary
19 March 2025
Freida McFadden proves once again why she’s the queen of addictive thrillers with Want to Know a Secret—a twisty, suspense-filled read that will keep you up way past bedtime. If you love unreliable narrators, jaw-dropping twists, and a story that keeps you guessing until the very last page, this one is a must-read.
April Masterson seems to have it all: a thriving YouTube baking channel, a picture-perfect family, and an enviable life. But behind the sweet treats and curated content, there are cracks in the façade—secrets she’s desperate to keep hidden. And someone out there is determined to expose her.
From the start, McFadden builds an eerie tension that never lets up. The alternating perspectives—one from April, and the other from a mysterious stalker-like observer—add to the intrigue, making you constantly question what’s real and who can be trusted. The pacing is sharp, the chapters short and punchy, making it nearly impossible to put the book down.
As with all of McFadden’s books, the twists are relentless. Just when you think you’ve figured out what’s buried in April’s backyard (literally and figuratively), another shocking revelation flips the story upside down. And that ending? Let’s just say it left me speechless.
My only minor critique is that some of the plot points verge on the implausible, but honestly, that’s part of the fun with thrillers like this. McFadden delivers exactly what her readers crave—a fast-paced, binge-worthy mystery packed with dark secrets and unexpected turns.
If you’re a fan of domestic thrillers with plenty of juicy drama and psychological tension, Want to Know a Secret is an absolute treat. Just be prepared—you won’t be able to stop until you uncover all of April’s secrets.
Also By Freida McFadden
NEVER LIE
Newlyweds Tricia and Ethan are searching for the house of their dreams.
But when they visit the remote manor that once belonged to Dr. Adrienne Hale, a renowned psychiatrist who vanished without a trace four years earlier, a violent winter storm traps them at the estate… with no chance of escape until the blizzard comes to an end.
In search of a book to keep her entertained until the snow abates, Tricia happens upon a secret room. One that contains audio transcripts from every single patient Dr. Hale has ever interviewed. As Tricia listens to the cassette tapes, she learns about the terrifying chain of events leading up to Dr. Hale’s mysterious disappearance.
Tricia plays the tapes one by one, late into the night. With each one, another shocking piece of the puzzle falls into place, and Dr. Adrienne Hale’s web of lies slowly unravels.
And then Tricia reaches the final cassette.
The one that reveals the entire horrifying truth.
About the Author
Author bio from the author’s site
#1 New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Publisher’s Weekly, and Amazon Charts bestselling author Freida McFadden is a practising physician specializing in brain injury who has penned multiple Kindle bestselling psychological thrillers and medical humour novels. She lives with her family and black cat in a centuries-old three-story home overlooking the ocean, with staircases that creak and moan with each step, and nobody could hear you if you scream. Unless you scream really loudly, maybe.
Thank you for visiting the blog and reading my review. Are you a McFadden fan? Which is your favourite book? My vote will go to The Boyfriend – that was a fantastic read. Did you read our buddy-read review? You can find it here. I would love to hear from you, please leave a comment below. Until next time …. Happy Reading!
