A very poor novella. But fascinating, original format for a book.

Ratings frequently range from 3 to 5 stars, depending on whether the reader embraced the campy humour.

The Dinner Party: A Pick Your Poison Adventure (2026) is an interactive thriller by Freida McFadden with 22 possible endings.

Facing eviction, the broke protagonist takes a waitressing job at an isolated mansion on Peyton’s Peak. The reader controls the narrative by choosing the character’s actions at various turning points. 

The book features a distinct “choose-your-own-adventure” style, departing from her standard linear psychological thrillers. You can explore the various formats