This was very well done!
I tried wrapping my head around who"The Other Mrs." could be and I was still wrong!
I never even had suspicions of who the killer was. I can't believe the level of deceit and manipulation that happened here.
I was on the edge of my seat for most of this book. I loved that it took place on an island where you had to take a few to the mainland....it added to the suspense. I don't want to add anymore because I think this would be a great book to go into mostly blind.

This was definitely my favorite thriller thus far by Mary Kubica! This book was mysterious and had me hooked from the start. I truly couldn’t figure it out! I had to re read the plot twist a few times to make sure I caught every detail, and even though I predicted part of the ending, I completely loved it.

The story follows a family who recently moves from Chicago to Maine in hopes of starting fresh. However when their neighbor is murdered, the town becomes completely unsettled. Is there a murderer lurking on the small Maine island? Is it someone closer to them then they think? When the police investigation starts pointing towards one of them, you’ll never believe how it all plays out.

Definitely recommend you pick this one up come Feb. 18! Thank you Netgalley and Park Row for allowing me to read and review this early ❤️ I thoroughly enjoyed it! Saturday well spent :)

With her latest offering, The Other Mrs., Kubica proves once again why she can be considered one of the current queens of psychological suspense.

Will and Dr. Sadie Foust try to leave professional and marital problems behind them and grab at a fresh start after Will inherits his sister's house (and guardianship of her 16 year old daughter, Imogen) following her death. Moving from Chicago with their sons Otto, 14, and Tate, 7, to an isolated island in Maine, is a big step for all of them, but one that Will and Sadie want to work. Things soon swerve off course however. The house is very dark and creepy, and Imogen doesn't want them there. At all. She is filled with anger and attitude, and truth be told, frightens Sadie. When one of their neighbors is murdered only days after they move in the family finds itself under intense scrutiny.

The plot and characters are superb, and though I thought I had it figured out (many times), I didn't. Nothing is as it seems. I love it when that happens!! This started out fast-paced, got a bit sluggish for awhile and then took off again with intensity. Downgraded from 5 stars to 4 for the slow section, but definitely add this one to your TBR pile, you'll be glad you did!!

My thanks to NetGalley and Park Row for allowing me to read a copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review. All opinions expressed here are my own.

Shockingly creepy! This book had me on the edge of my seat! I couldn't put it down. I definitely didn't see anything coming. I love love loved this book! It's the best book I've read in awhile.

Creepy and fast paced, this novel is hard to put down. Filled with twists and turns, this disturbing psychological thriller keeps you on the edge of your seat with an unsettling and suspenseful story.

Okay, I could say a whole heck of a lot in praise of this book, but I don’t want to give anything away from your experience of it, should you choose to read it. (And you should!) So, I’m keeping this brief.

The Description:
She tried to run, but she can’t escape the other Mrs.

Sadie and Will Foust have only just moved their family from bustling Chicago to small-town Maine when their neighbor Morgan Baines is found dead in her home. The murder rocks their tiny coastal island, but no one is more shaken than Sadie.

But it’s not just Morgan’s death that has Sadie on edge. And as the eyes of suspicion turn toward the new family in town, Sadie is drawn deeper into the mystery of what really happened that dark and deadly night. But Sadie must be careful, for the more she discovers about Mrs. Baines, the more she begins to realize just how much she has to lose if the truth ever comes to light.

My thoughts:
One of Mary Kubica’s greatest strengths is character creation and development. The characters in this are boldly drawn and very passionate, yet totally believable. Every moment feels high stakes and important for them. Kubica allows us to get into their hearts and heads, with an unflinching look at the truth of human nature and needs.

Also, I think the pacing and plotting of this thriller is exceptional. And just about every character in this story seems dangerous and untrustworthy, which is always fun!

This was my first read by Mary Kubica, and I definitely want to go back and read others, especially The Good Girl!

A huge thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin for the ARC!

This gem of a thriller hits the shelves on February 18. Don’t miss it!

I really enjoyed this book. I had trouble putting it down, I just wanted answers. Then when I got them, boy I was not ready for that! Characters were well rounded and the plot moved itself along. I had never read a book by Mar Kubica but I would certainly be interested in reading more of her books in the future.

I would like to thank netgalley.com and HARLEQUIN for allowing me to read this book for free in exchange for an honest review.

Mary Kubica has done it again-- I couldn't put this book down and will absolutely be sharing this with my thriller readers-- great book, keeps you guessing until the very end and really throws you for a loop. A must read!!

I am a sucker for anything Mary Kubica publishes....and rightfully so. The Other Mrs. is no different. Well crafted and fast paced, it tells the story of Sadie and Will. They have just moved to a new city, and their neighbor is found dead. As questions arise, Sadie finds herself wondering what really happened, and what her role was.

One of the books twists was telegraphed fairly early on, but served to cleverly obscure the ending. Definitely challenging to get through some of the scenes, but a good pageturner that kept me engaged.

The Other Mrs. is another thriller by Mary Kubica. I consider this author to be one of the queens of the psychological suspense thriller genre and this book did not disappoint me. This book starts with the murder of Will and Sadie's neighbor. Since they just moved to the tiny island off the coast of Maine they do not know this neighbor very well. Therefore, it comes as a shock when it appears that the officer investigating the murder has set his eyes on Sadie for possibly being involved. Many intricate characters and plot lines help this story move along at a brisk pace. Read and enjoy!

Spine chilling and extremely captivating novel that has everything any thriller lover longs for: unreliable narrator, multiple twists, "what-in-the-world" moments.

Just a few weeks after Sadie and Will move their family from busy Chicago to quiet Maine a gruesome murder takes place in the neighboring house. Suddenly, Sadie evolves a big interest to the victim that she never got a chance to meet (or has she?). After a few chats with the police detective, she starts her own investigation, and the shocking facts she discovers - point to her family home. Shocker, I know! But this is only the beginning...

With "The Other Mrs" an author keeps the readers on their toes as she continually shocks and surprised them with the plot twists. Nothing is ever what meets the eye. Everything is interconnected in an elaborate way. Not one fact and story are wasted here in order to build atmosphere, everything is said with purpose and brought back up in due time. Thank you NetGalley and Park Row publisher for an advanced and free copy of the novel and Mary Kubica for a phenomenal story!

Wow. Still processing this amazing story. It’s creepy, twisty and the surprises keep on coming. I had no idea how the book would end. And that’s rare for me. It’s about a family that desperately needs a fresh start and a teenage girl who needs them but doesn’t realize it. Mostly though the story revolves around a murder on a small isolated island. The island is one of the central characters because its remoteness sets the tone for the entire book. A winner for me. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

The other mrs by Mary kubica

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for an ARC brook copy to read and review. As always, an honest review from me.

I ended up not finishing the book. I tried for several weeks to more than a month to keep reading it. I got more than 100 pages into the book, but it didn't really vibe with it. I feel like it's fairly in keeping with the rest of the authors books. Good, creepy, some suspense, but doesn't captivate me like I originally thought it would. If you love the rest of the author's books, then you will like The Other Mrs.

Lately, I've been trying to only read books that I love and absolutely enjoy all the way through. So despite the fact that this was an ARC book I received, I feel that I read enough of it to evaluate.

Mary Kubica's latest novel, THE OTHER MRS., was such a satisfying read! Loved it from start to finish! I thought I had it all figured out early on and then BAM! there were still a few "get the heck outta here!" twists that I didn't see coming! Definitely a must-read! I'm not sure what else you're doing on February 18th, but make sure you GET. THIS. BOOK!

Thank you so much to Net Galley and Park Row Books for allowing me to review this book early! I love Mary Kubica's books and this is my 5th book that I've read by her. It did not disappoint. It had the classic elements of her books that I love! I love that this book continued to have various perspectives. As a reader you know they are going to connect in some way, but you have no idea how. I had so many different theories and ideas of how they were going to come together in the end. I think that's the fun of reading her books because they constantly keep you guessing. I had some theories that were correct and others that were wrong. I love books that allow you to start with one theory and then as the book goes on it you change and adapt it to fit with the new information that you are provided with. Overall I really liked this book. My only complaint is that I wanted more at the end. I wanted to know more about Imogen's story and how things ended up working out with her sons! I just needed more answers! Obviously won't be my last book by Mary Kubica! I'll continue reading her books!

The book begins with Will’s sister having had recently committed suicide, leaving behind her 16 year old daughter, Imogen. Will and Sadie decide moving to Maine instead of having Imogen come to Chicago would be best because they are trying to forget some horrible things that had recently happened, including Will having an affair and a bullying incident that had escalated at Otto’s school.

And that is just the beginning of a whirlwind of craziness that happens to and around their family. This book is a non-stop drama fest filled with mystery and so many questions that need answering. The Other Mrs. had me staying up late reading and turning the pages as fast as I could.

Most of the story is told between three viewpoints; Sadie, Camille, and Mouse, with Will’s voice a bit at the end. I thought that Camille was stalking Sadie, but very quickly you realize that there is something else going on. Sadie keeps having blackouts and her children are quickly coming to hate her because of things that she’s done, but refuses to admit to doing. Then you also have Imogen, who does not get along with Sadie. Is it just typical teenage feelings and anger for losing her mother, or is it something more?

Sadie starts doing some investigating of her own since a neighbor said he saw her arguing with Morgan shortly before her death. Sadie’s uncovering of information starts to make her wonder if she’s paranoid or going crazy. Throw in some distrust for her from her coworkers and others who live in the town, and you have even more pressure for Sadie to find out who killed Morgan.

The way Mary Kubica has Sadie questioning if she has a stalker, is being paranoid, is actually the killer, or is being gaslite is done masterfully. I did have a small issue towards the end with the police not holding her longer once they had an idea of what was going on with Sadie. But if she had been held, then the end of the book couldn’t have ended the way it did.

I highly recommend The Other Mrs. and could easily see this being turned into a movie since it’s so good!

When Will Foust’s sister passes way, she leaves her home, and custody of her daughter Imogen, to him. He and his wife Sadie uproot their own two children, and move to her remote home on an island in Maine. Teenage Imogen is moody and sullen, dressing in black and frequently skipping school. Sadie is so uncomfortable with her that she’s actually afraid. As she notices things amiss about the house, she fears what Imogen might do to her family, and how she responded to her mother’s death.
The setup is well constructed for a murder. Not only are the Fousts in a creepy, unfamiliar home that has recently seen death, they are also on an island. If, let’s just say, there were to be a storm preventing ferries from running, no one would be able to get in or out. When one of the Foust’s neighbors turns up murdered, Sadie is distinctly aware that the murderer remains on the island with her and her family.
The story is split between several different perspectives. Sadie seems to be the leader, as she adjusts to her creepy new island house, but we also get excerpts from Camille, who appears to be obsessed with Will Foust, and Mouse, a timid child in an abusive home. I somewhat guessed the relationship between these narrators fairly early on, but that did not take away from my enjoyment of the story and my impatience to understand how everything else fit together.
This was a fairly long book, and I was initially concerned as to how the story would be able to support itself for so long, but I was not disappointed. Mary Kubica knows how to layer on suspense, and surprise a reader with shocking character insights that are unexpected, but, in retrospect, believable.

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This story was so good! It was a quick read because it was hard to put it down. The story is told in 3 different point of views which had me guessing how they were all going to connect. If you’re looking for a thriller, pick this one up!

Ms. Kubica is back in great form with this excellent psychological thriller. Sadie, her husband Will and their two children move to Maine looking for a fresh start after several disagreeable incidents in Chicago. They just inherited a house from Will’s sister, but it comes with a catch: they need to take care of Will’s surly teenage niece Imogen, who is not the easiest person to live with. Sadie is not all with us. Her career as a doctor has her so exhausted that she’s having blackouts. She also suspects Will of cheating, but Will is such a great husband that it’s hard to believe. Then, a neighbor is murdered. Part of the plot I suspected, even if I didn’t see how it all fit, but the master twist was so unexpected that at first I thought I had misunderstood. Then it all clicked into place and I was stunned. One of the best novels with unreliable narrators that I’ve ever read.
I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thank you, NetGalley/HARLEQUIN!