After a few people highly recommended this book to me, I knew I had to check it out. It is certainly not my go-to genre, so I went in not knowing what to expect and I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed it. It had me confused and mind fucked and truth be told, this book isn't going to be everyone cup of tea.

This is a psychological thriller and boy did it take me on a ride I did not expect to be on or like. Normally I'd probably avoid books with this sort of plot but honestly, I am so glad I didn't pass this up and I took a chance... This had my mind reeling and completely mind fucked, I spent the better half of this book trying to piece together everything and at every turn, I was throw off track. This isn't a romance.. IN NO WAY IS IT, it does, however, hold some elements but it really is a book that will psychologically challenge you and morally change you. It was not a light read and it had me questioning my own mind.

Who is okay with their husband being married to two other women? You know he is, you know he's sharing his heart, his body and his time with these women. It sounds like a book that would normally turn some people off, but the deeper I got into the plot and the more that transpired the most I was hooked and couldn't put it down and the more I was looking at things in a different way.

As I said, this book was a mind fuck but an amazingly written, all-consuming, addictive and intense one and I cannot wait to see what her other books are like!


This was the first book by this author I have had the pleasure to read but it won't be my last.

5 Thrilling Stars!

A fast-paced thriller mystery that I couldn't put down until the very end, and then I wanted more! The Wives was better than I even imagined. What a great read. Highly recommend. Electrifying!

Tarryn is one of my favorites authors so I was thrilled to see The Wives coming out!

The Wives is one of those books that makes you think if this is a life you could live or would you lose your mind going through all the things the ladies had to. The first part of the story instantly pulled you in. The suspense, twist and turns was unexpected but wow was it great to see. I thought I knew what would take place in the second part but of course I was wrong.

I enjoyed part one better than the second but it doesn't take away from the fantastically written story and it doesn't disappoint. This books will keep you wondering!

A great little fast-paced thriller from Tarryn Fisher about polygamy. There’s so many twists and turns I read it in a couple sittings. I could not put it down. I had to see what happened next. Plus it has my all-time favorite trope in a thriller, the unreliable narrator.

I really loved the first half of this book. Though the story line was familiar, it really looked like the author was going to do something different for it. However, when it turned out that the main character really was crazy and everything was a delusion, I lost interest in it. It is an overused trope, to make the woman crazy in order to quickly explain away any plot holes and wrap it up in a pretty little bow.


I will not be posting this review publicly, as per my own review rules.

I really liked the book ! The main character was liakable and I loved the plot ,I wish it was longer tho ,to enjoy it a little bit more

I will prefice this with the fact that I love Tarryn Fisher's books.

However this one just didn't do it for me. I had trouble with the poligamy aspects of it and just could not seem to get into it. I did finish it and I think I would tell other people to try it as I definitely think there is an audience for this one.

What a complete mind f&@k! I’m not 100% sure of the craziness that I just read, what I do know, is that Tarryn Fisher is an author unlike any other! Thursday met Seth in a cafe and this is where their relationship began and our story begins. The Wives will take you on their journey as we meet Hannah and Regina and hear their tales from Thursday’s POV. When Fisher is writing a story - what can we truly ever believe?

Review coming soon. Fell behind due to illness, amd working on all of the old ones now.

This one will not be forgotten. This was a freaky book!,
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC; opinions are mine.


Pub Date was December 30, 2019
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I would give this 1000 stars if I could! This is the best book I have read this yearm I loved every second of it. It kept me on the edge of my seat!

HOLY CRAP ON A CRACKER. Holy crap.

Nothing what I was expecting as I read this book. Tarryn Fisher truly knows how to make you grip the edge of your seat as you read her stories and she is extremely captivating with her words.

i enjoyed this but it just didn't leave a memorable impression on me where i am really struggling to find the words to review this two years later. but i appreciate you and everything this author does always.

I’m always in awe of this Author.
Her whirlwind of action, had me on my toes. With every twist and turn, it kept me begging for more. You fall into her character as they feel so real.

“It’s strange how perception is altered by bitterness.”

I’ve been a huge fan since I met her at the Seattle Author Event in 2012. Every book, she grows with leaps and bounds with her skills of craft. Highly recommend.

Tarryn Fisher' s The Wives is a crafty dark psychological thriller that blew my mind and still has me reeling and looking for another that engages me to such an absolute unbelievable ending. Living with a polygamist and trying to dissect his secret life can be frightening and quite dangerous as Thursday discovers. This is a book you will quiver to read and not dare to release.

My head is still reeling from this book! It was a fabulous read, one I could not put down, and one I will be thinking about for a while. The twists and turns of the storyline had me predicting what would happen next, but I was always wrong. if you enjoy psychological thrillers, this is a great book to pick up, especially if you have all night to read.

I was really i to this book throughout the first half. It was engaging and a quick read. But, then it went off the rails. There is a specific kind of book that I really hate, where it’s not clear if the woman is crazy or not. It turns out this book is of that genre. I would not have requested this book had I know that.

I was fascinated by the premise of this book. It sat in my TBR pile and I finally delved into it. Unfortunately, I wasn't impressed. It has strong GIRL ON THE TRAIN meets GONE GIRL vibes, so if you loved those, then pick this up. If that's not your bag, pass this one up.

Thank you netgalley, for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are mine and mine alone.

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right off you know something isn't right. As I went further into this book I was hooked. Great twists and turns and an unbelievable surprise ending.

3.5 stars - this was a good book and wow, I didn't see the end coming on this one at all. It sure did keep me guessing! I'll definitely be checking out more books by this author, I hope they all keep me guessing as much as this one did.

I’m such a huge Tarryn Fisher fan, so I was so excited for this book. I whipped through it pretty quickly. The whole concept of a husband having multiple wives was very intriguing to me. I don’t want to say too much about this one because it’s definitely the kind of book you should go into completely blind. (If you’ve read it, I’d love to discuss it with you! I have so many questions and spoilery thoughts in my head! 😂)