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Sadie and Will move to a somewhat secluded island in Maine to care for their niece after her mother dies. Shortly after a neighbor is murdered. Lots of twists and turns in this book. It's not my favorite Mary Kubica novel but I did enjoy it. The ending may come to a surprise to some. Really any of the characters could have been the murderer.

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I’m a huge fan of this author and love what she writes. However, this story just did not do it for me. This being said I encourage others to check it out because this author is fantastic. I look forward to checking out more stories by her.

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WOW! What a page-turner. Kubica never disappoints, but this one was beyond amazing. I felt like I was descending into madness while reading it, in the best possible way. Heart-pounding, twisty, and deliciously fun until the very last moment. A must-read!

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The protagonist and her family moves to a small town in Maine after her sister-in-law’s death. But another death soon follows and there is a growing sense of unease. The reader is introduced to three different characters’s perspectives: the main protagonist, as well as a young girl nicknamed Mouse, whose story may just pull at your heartstrings, and an intriguing and somewhat devious young woman named Camilla. The plot is fast-paced and keeps you guessing at (mostly) every turn. However, some twists become predictable mid-way through the book and the plot seems to lose its way, tidying up the pieces a bit too nearly. The Other Mrs. is entertaining book, nonetheless.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin for the ARC.

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This is the type of book that is best read in one sitting so you don't have time to think about. Good story. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher.

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Sadie and Will Foust have just moved to Maine with their two boys to start a new life with their niece Imogen. Imogen's mom, Will's sister, has committed suicide and there is no one else to care for Imogen. Shortly after their arrival, a neighbor woman is found murdered. Nothing is as it seems. This story is told through three viewpoints: Sadie and two other characters, Camille, and Mouse. It is gripping and keeps you guessing throughout the entire book.

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In a way, this one is hard for me to review because I figured out the twist almost immediately so instead of being a suspenseful read, it was just reading to the end to see how it would all work out. As with many psychological thrillers, none of the characters are all that likable so you really do need those unexpected twists to keep you motivated to read on. All in all, not a bad read, and if you don't read many of these kinds of books you will probably be shocked at the big reveal

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I thought I had this book figured out half way through but was shocked at the twist it took! I love the multiple viewpoints the story was told from, it really helped develop the suspense. I read a lot of mysteries, and this book had me guessing right up to the end.

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I enjoyed this book. If you like domestic psychological thrillers you'll probably like this book. The characters are engaging and it comes with an unreliable narrator that's sure to have you scrambling to catch up with her. I definitely felt it had a dark, noir kind of feel and I kept wondering who was the bad guy. Definite twist at the end. Very entertaining!

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Mary Kubica just keeps 'em coming! Another great thriller full of surprises and lots of tension.
Sadie and her husband Will, and two sons, Otto and Tate, move to Maine after Will's sister commits suicide. It was a good time to move because the family was troubled: Sadie, a doctor, has resigned her job at the hospital after some trouble there; Will, a teacher, was a ladies' man who Sadie thinks has had an affair; Otto was being bullied at school. They could start fresh in Maine where they moved into Will's aunt's house and became guardians to Will's niece, Imogen - a hostile, disrespectful, scary teenage girl.

Then there's Camille, who is in love with Will and is stalking him. She wants to be Sadie. Camille is very different from Sadie. She's very sure of herself, much more aggressive, and is determined to get Will.

Soon after the family moves to Maine, a neighbor is murdered and the police seem to suspect Sadie of being involved.

The story comes from three distinct points of view: Sadie's, Camille's, and a fearful, abused, 6-year-old called Mouse. The pacing was well done to build suspense and the characters are really interesting. There are many twists and turns to the story and the surprises just keep coming.

Thanks to Mary Kubica and HARLEQUIN - Trade Publishing through Netgalley for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

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What another great book from Mary Kubica! I’ve read previous books from this author and really enjoyed them. I was pleasantly surprised to see that this was just as good as those. I enjoyed the story and the characters were very well written.

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If you like somewhat creepy tales, this one is for you. It has it all, suicide, murder, and misplaced suspicion. This book will definitely keep you reading well into the night, because you will want the answer to, "What is going to happen next?"

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Wow. That’s all I can say about this incredible book. I was hooked from the very beginning and I couldn’t put it down. The Other Mrs follows Sadie, a mother who moved her family to an island off of Maine when her husband is named caretaker for his teenage niece. The timing is perfect because there have been problems in their family, so Sadie and Will move for a fresh start.

Shortly after their move, there is a brutal murder across the street from where they live. Said begins to suspect that her step-daughter Imogine has something to do with the murders and starts following a trail that leads her down a dark path. As she gets closer and closer to the truth, Sadie starts finding out things that change her perspective.

I loved that this book was told from three unique perspectives. The writing was fantastic and kept me engaged the entire time. I loved following the story and trying to figure out where the characters were taking me.

I will say I did figure out the ending about half-way through the book, but I can only blame myself because of how many thrillers and mysteries I read. There were parts of the ending that took me by surprise though, and I was still excited and shocked by the ending. This is a great domestic thriller and I definitely recommend it! It was well-written and fast-paced, and I would give it 5-stars!

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Wow!!! I've read a few of Mary Kubica's books. This one has to be my favourite! This book is told from three perspectives and one more closer to the end of the book. I'll admit, I was a little confused with the perspective of Mouse and of Camille and wasn't too sure how Mouse adds to the overall storyline. BUT, it all come together!! This book was slow at first, but gets going later on. Do not give up on this book!! Totally worth the read.

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This is a psychological thriller told from three points of view with an additional point of view added towards the end. It is a story of deception and deceit with numerous twists and turns. A big city family moves into a creepy house in a small town to get a new start, not terribly original as basic plots go. Overall, it is the telling of the story that creates intrigue and tension. The story does drag somewhat around the middle of the book but picks up again. It is also around the middle of the book that I figured out the story. In my mind the number of characters and their connections could only lead to one conclusion. But even knowing where the story was going, I still wanted to find out how the characters would unravel the truth. Tightening up the middle of the book would improve the tension but it is still a pretty good read.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

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Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book.

I'd rate it a solid 3.5, and tip it up to a 4 for the purpose of the Goodreads' star scale. I figured out the twisty-turny aspects of this psychological thriller fairly early on; however, the writing and interesting plot and dynamic characters kept me intrigued enough to continue on. I would definitely pick up another book by this author in the future.

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I have tried a few other books by Mary Kubica because everyone I know raves about her. I never seemed to get past the first few chapters, but I was also in a reading slump so I passed that off to that. When I got approved for this ARC, being on a reading binge, I thought this was the perfect time to finally see once and for all if it was me, or if it was Mary.
Well, it was me. It was all me, so much me that I went and put all her other books on hold. This murder mystery on a small coastal island in Maine is told from different POVs, which seems to be the norm for many thrillers lately. It was executed really well,
Sadie and Will have started new lives in Maine and with it comes some pretty creepy family stuff. When one of their close neighbors is murdered, things take a turn for the worse. As Sadie tries to figure out all the weird family history and delve into what really happened to Mrs Baines, she may get more than she bargained for.
There were plenty of twists and ups and downs to keep you entertained. The novel is long enough to get to know the characters and while I felt it lagged in a few places, those were few and far between. It held my interest to the very last page.
I can't wait to read more by this author.

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What a great book! #netgalley gave me the opportunity to read an advance copy. Having read few of Mary Kubica's books I was quite excited to get into this one! This book did not disappoint! I loved how the book was told from the POV of different characters. I found myself guessing throughout the book, and often times I was wrong! Each POV tells a unique story and the author is great at creating the story through their voices.

As reading the book the author keeps you entertained and it was a page turner for sure. You will find many characters lovable and maybe even find one (Imogen) that you do not like as well... This is definitely a physiological thriller to the end! I enjoyed the climax of the novel and Mary ended the book well
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Murder in a small town opens up a blizzard of lies, betrayal, and delusions on a small island in Maine.

Sadie and Will need a fresh start for her marriage and her sons. In an unfortunate circumstance, Will's sister's untimely death leaves him with a new home in Maine, and an anguished teenager. But the black cloud from Chicago follows them into their new life in Maine when Morgan Baines the neighbor is murdered in a grisly fashion. Sadie is consumed with suspicion and is determined to find the suspect. But what she unveils is a barrage of lies that were left behind in Chicago.

This page-turner is beautifully crafted with careful attention to the setting and relationships between the characters. The town feels small with a haunted house, suspicious police officer, small-minded people with the only way off the island is by ferry. Here is the perfect setting for a murder. Imogene is a disgruntled teenager who lashes out her anger and sadness and her awkward relationship with Sadie is believable. Will is the most unlikable husband. And then there is the Mouse and Camille. The novel climaxes during a blizzard which is a perfect setting for natural twists and turns.

Mary Kubica's The Other Mrs. an eerie tales and shows the evolution of her writing style. I would highly recommend this novel for those who enjoy atmospheric and suspenseful novels.

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Sadie and Will move to a small town in Maine after a death in the family that resulted in becoming guardians of their niece, Imogen. Soon after their arrival a neighbor is brutally murdered and Sadie doesn’t know who she can and can’t trust. Who is the murder and is Sadie and her family safe or will they suffer the same fate?

I really enjoyed this story. There are several POV in the story and the character development is nicely done in all of these characters. It can be a challenge to write from multiple point of view and not all authors can do this successfully like Kubica. I feel like the personalities of each of these characters really came out in both minor and major details within the story. I’ll say it again. I think this is extremely difficult for an author to do.

I do think that a big piece of the storyline was extremely predictable and obvious, which I think was intentional. I would say more about that if I could, but I don’t want to spoil the story for others. I still found myself wanting to keep reading and I didn’t see the final plot twist coming.

I very much enjoyed the ending and I love when characters within books work to overcome something hard. I especially like when these characters are women doing these things.

I highly recommend reading this book.

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