Mary Kubica always does a great job with twists in her books, and this one is no exception. Definitely a book that makes you think about what you've read after the twist is revealed. Sadie and Will move their family to Maine after Will's sister Alice passes away and leaves the creepy old house and the guardianship of her goth daughter to Will.

A short time after they move in, their neighbor Morgan Baines is brutally murdered. Sadie becomes obsessed with solving her murder and starts befriending people in the small town to get their thoughts and the local gossip.

If you carefully follow the bread crumbs the author leaves, you could probably figure out what is going on... I definitely had my suspicions, but it is an entertaining and creepy read nonetheless.

Oh man oh man!
This is the second book I read by this author and oh man was this a great thriller!.
The twists and turns that Mary KubiCA takes you on!. I kept thinking I had it all figured out, but I was so wrong! I love the suspense of the story as well as the characters! Can't wait to read more books by this author!!!

Following the death of her sister-in-law, Sadie and her family leave their lives in Chicago behind and move to an island off the coast of Maine to raise her niece, a girl who has made it clear she doesn’t want Sadie anywhere near her. When the woman next door is murdered, Sadie begins to believe the person responsible is living under her roof.

I have read all of Mary Kubica’s books and I anxiously await each new publication so I was thrilled to receive an ARC of The Other Mrs. from NetGalley. As I read the book I repeatedly thought the “twist” in this novel was glaringly obvious but I should have known better. The Other Mrs. features a twist so surprising that I never saw it coming and I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys a well-written thriller with strong female leads.

#theothermrs #marykubica #netgalley #netgalleyreview #arc #books📚 #booksofinstagram #bookstagram first off. I adore this author. EVERYTHING she writes is beyond phenomenal. If you haven't read her yet #google her name and #readthemall. This book I could NOT put down. #adulting #working #parenting they all got in my way but thank God I am a #nightowl and kept chugging along. This book talks of mental illness and fibromyalgia. It twists and turns. You're confused. Trying to solve this puzzle and then BAM. She slaps you hard across the face with a #gotcha. You have zero idea what's happening. The road your traveling on. These books are my favorite books. The story is wonderfully told. No gaps. It's just right. I can NOT recommend this book enough ❤️ #bookhangover #whatnext😂

Mary Kubica always has riveting books. This one was told from different perspectives. The story line had unexpected turns and twist. The charcters were engaging and the scar.y components keep my interest..
It all came together at the end and it was definitely a good read..

Great thriller of a ride. I enjoyed this book so much. I was shook at the ending cause it wasn't expected. All the twists and turns kept me reading from beginning to end and enjoying every minute of it.

Thank you Netgalley, the author and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Other Mrs. tells a story from 3 different perspectives - the reader does not immediately know the time line or how the perspectives relate to one another but you quickly learn about at least one murder and some other side stories. The book is fast paced and pulls you in right away.
I had been wanting to read Mary Kubica for a while so I was excited for this. To me it became pretty clear about 2 of the perspectives and then the 3rd one became clearer later on. BUT although I felt like I had figured out a lot of what was going on there was still a piece of the story that I did not figure out on my own that was very interesting. Although I solved a lot of the puzzle, which I prefer not to be able to do, the story was still intriguing and kept me reading quickly. While the ending had a surprise, like I said, it also seemed to button up a little too easily at the end AND there was one "coincidence" (who they moved near) that is so insanely unlikely. I didn't enjoy that part of it because while most of these thrillers are insanely unlikely this one piece was over the top and a reason for it was really never offered up.
I will definitely be reading other Mary Kubica books after reading this. I will try another one soon!

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Mary Kubica knows how to write a thriller that will keep you turning the pages. I also love the fact she shines a light on mental illness in this book. Sadie and Will are starting over in a small town after Will's sister dies and leaves them a house in Maine. We soon quickly see they are running from many secrets left behind in Chicago. A great read!

The Other Mrs. by Mary Kubica..... Will and Sadie move their family to an island off the coast of Maine after Will’s sister Alice commits suicide and they inherit the house and custody of his niece. Sadie a doctor and Will a professor ....it is told in different POV. A murder just a couple houses down. Sadie who loses track of time. A detective who is determined to solve this murder. You think you have it all figured out....your wrong!

Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for my advance copy!!

I am giving this 🌟🌟🌟🌟/5 only because I thought the build up was just a tad slow. But once the author got you there it was hands down a page turner I didn’t want to put down! The twist!!! I thought I had it figured out....nope wrong! A good author keeps you guessing until the very end and I love being shocked! Great book!!

Such a good book with so many twists! I have always loved Mary Kubica, and she did not disappoint. This book keeps you guessing until the very end.

Sadie and her family move into a creepy home, the same house where her sister-in-law died. She also becomes a guardian for her angsty niece who hates her. If that isn’t enough, a neighbor dies, and Sadie has to wonder who can be trusted. This book is twisty and suspenseful with tons of unreliable characters. I couldn’t put it down.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing advance review copies to review. All opinions are my own.

A special thank you to NetGalley and Park Row Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Fousts are starting over in Maine. Sadie and Will have moved their family from Chicago to a small island town. Shortly after moving, their neighbour, Morgan Baines, is found dead in her home.

Sadie is not only shaken up by the murder, but she's also creeped out by their dilapidated old home that was inherited from Will's sister after her sudden and unexpected death. As Sadie obsesses over what happened, she also has to deal with Will's niece, Imogen, who they are now guardians of. But the more Sadie discovers about the town, and its residents, the more she realizes that she may be involved in the murder.

One woman's struggles, another's obsession, and a little girl named Mouse collide in this hypnotic and complex narrative. Told from multiple perspectives, The Other Mrs. has strong pacing and incredibly complex characters. This story is hypnotic and well-sculpted and I was hooked from the first page.

Kubica is a master at this genre and this is my favourite book of hers to date.

Sadie and her husband, Will, move to a creepy old house to take care of their niece after Will’s sister commits suicide. Sadie is a doctor and seems to have a perfect life. Surprise! Things are not as they seem! I felt like this was a slow story with a couple twists that might surprise some readers. Unfortunately, I saw it coming a mile away. I enjoyed the story but just wish it was a bit faster.

***I received this ebook from Netgalley in return for an honest review.

Sadie and Will Foust moved their family from Chicago to Maine after his sister died, leaving him in charge of her sixteen year old daughter. The island itself is home to less than a thousand residents. They live on the more populous part, in walking distance of the ferry. Living on this remote island has its advantages and disadvantages.
Maine was meant to be a new beginning, a fresh start. Instead it had a detrimental effect on everything, Will and her marriage, there family, there lives.

Overall:
The story being written in three points of view was confusing. The other two characters Mouse and Camille didn’t receive the same type of introductions as the rest of the characters. They remained mysterious and somewhat suspicious. Eventually, the characters all come to a head where reality takes hold unveiling the big mystery.
It’s a character driven driven story with much speculation about these characters actions. Therefore, the character developments took up a big chunk of space by painting most all of these characters in dim colors. Minus the two other characters whose points of view were separated into isolated chapters.
As for an investigative standpoint the story was lacking. I was so busy trying to piece together all the working parts that it took away from the concept. I think it was intentional to throw the reader off course to better hide the real cause of danger.
The officer assigned the murder case was only a supporting character with very little relevance to the story. Most of the time I had my doubts that a murder even occurred. To me the murder was not the main focus.
There were great moments and some weak moments. I found myself stepping away from the story numerous times. It didn’t hold my interest at all times. I was going thru the motions of reading even skimming at some points thinking to myself what is the point in all this? When will it come together and make sense? As it stands it’s just mediocre. I’m looking for exceptional. I want chills to creep along my skin and feel the power of the words. This story doesn’t have powerful moving words. It’s stagnant. I’m disappointed with the lackluster of these characters lives. In order push things along I made a choice of my own as to who I deemed suspicious ignoring the way Ms. Kubica delivered the information. Doing this allowed me to focus of Sadie’s character more acutely.

Ms. Kubica has a lot of moving parts in the story. It’s a great deterrent from what’s hidden beneath the surface. The way Sadie views and analyzes everyone around her is very telling. Yet the way Imogen was defined was disappointing. I don’t much care for trying to define a character by the way she dresses or with whom she socializes with. It’s their actions and behaviors that define them. Imogen’s character is painted as this brooding troubled teenager whom is disobedient and defiant towards them.
The seed of suspicion was planted regarding Will’s past. Nothing he could do would redeem him of the suspicious thoughts Sadie had of him. Yet his present behaviors warranted no mistrust. Ms. Kubica planted many seeds some with suspicious activity and some with comforting and supporting activity.

Things got messy when Sadie tried to play detective. Her convoluted ideas regarding the other characters behaviors had me questioning her own state of mind. I’m certain this was intentional.

At the eighty percent mark the story came alive. I wasn’t totally invested in this story from the beginning having struggled with the three different points of views, but once all was unveiled I quickly got back on board. The remaining twenty pe recent of the book was a page turner. I just wish the rest of the book held the same caliber of suspense.

Everything I needed to get out of a reading slump!!! This was so incredibly paced, dark, twisted, yet the author did so well maintaining sensitivity about mental illness. I’m not disappointed nor surprised - this author always does well. This needs to be at the top of everyone’s winter reading list.

Oh my, what a fabulous spine tingling domestic psyche thriller this was. I loved it, and couldn’t of chosen to read it at a better time than with Halloween approaching in just a few weeks!
Mary Kubica has once again hit another ball out of the park. The Other Mrs. is sooo twisted and creepy I couldn’t put it down!
What made this story feel so real was how Mary was inspired to write from her own experience surrounding mental illness, taking her story one step further by getting into the mind of a mentally ill person and bringing that person to life on paper. Very believable. Well done Mary.
If you’re looking for an unpredictable, dark and eerie thriller with manipulating, antagonistic characters, I highly recommend The Other Mrs. 🖤

Thanks to Harlequin-Trade Publishing (U.S. & Canada), NetGalley and Mary Kubica for providing this digital ARC for an honest review.

Sadie and Will have just moved to a small town to take care of their niece when their neighbor is murdered. Sadie is drawn to the mystery surrounding this murder. The Other Mrs. started out slowly. Character building can sometimes be this way. After that, however, the story kicked up quite a few notches. I enjoyed the storyline and the twists and turns toward the end. I would definitely recommend this book.

The Other Mrs. By Mary Kubica

First Sentence:

There’s something off about the house.

I am a huge fan of Mary Kubica and I have devoured every book she’s written. I read The Other Mrs. in just under 5 hours, right into the wee hours of the night! Ms. Kubica is truly an expert at pulling the reader into a story and not letting go until the final unexpected end.

There are so many plot twists and sketchy characters that I didn’t trust my own intuition. Ms. Kubica has that way with writing, she’s very good at keeping the story moving with differing theories and character narrations.

The characters are dynamic, deep, and dysfunctional; it seems almost everyone is hiding something. Such well-developed characters make them knowable to me and I become even more invested in their outcome.
The mood of this book is overwhelmingly dark with a sense of dread that looms over it and I absolutely loved this! The creepy house feelings really rubbed off on me and put me right in to the setting, as if I were there. I truly appreciate when a book has this effect on me, it’s a Calgon moment, only for books.

This is a must read for any fan of the genre or Mary Kubica. It’s a solid 5-star rating from me.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin for the opportunity to read and review The Other Mrs.

Is there anything more creepy than an old decrepit house on an isolated island off the coast of Maine in the dead of winter?

Sadie, her husband Will, and their two boys move to Maine when his sister dies and they inherit the house and take custody of his teenage niece. It’s a chance at a fresh start for the family, who has had their share of trouble.

Told through three points of view, strange things soon begin happening, not the least of which is their next door neighbor is murdered. Sadie becomes a person of interest and It becomes clear that someone in Sadie and Will’s household may be responsible for murder. But who? There’s no lack of suspects, and I had no idea who to trust. I don't want to give away too many details, as they are best discovered as the story unfolds.

The last 25% required a fair bit of suspension of disbelief, especially for those of us in the medical field, but that's not uncommon in thrillers. This is a solid thriller that may not wow seasoned thriller fans but if you can set aside your inner critic the pacing is solid and it’s a perfect way to while away a few hours.

Love Kubica! 4 stars for this beauty! Sadie and her family move to Maine after her husband’s sister commits suicide. Not only do they move into the house that the woman committed suicide in, but they are also they legal guardians of their 16 year old niece. The house gives Sadie the creeps, and Imogen, the 16 year old is not very welcoming. Then a neighbor is murdered. This neighborhood is remote, but definitely not an area where crimes occur — let alone a gruesome murder. Sadie is not sure who she can trust, what the police are thinking, and where she stands.

Overall, a pretty quick read and similar to most of Kubica’s works. Twists and turns with the usual unexpected plot twists. I will say that while I did rate this book 4 stars, it’s definitely not my favorite by Kubica. No regrets, though. Still a fan, and anxiously awaiting her next work! Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc in exchange for an honest review.