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The Other Mrs.

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Mary Kubica is an author I follow as her books always make me have to work it out; something I really enjoy doing. This time I wasn't so sure. Sadie, the main character, a wife, mother, doctor, seemed to do things that were ridiculous to me. Why on earth would she think of doing that? Then she follows that action with another stupid action. Was I annoyed? Yes, Did I think about closing the book due to being so annoyed? Yes, but did I finish it? Oh yes and so glad I was that I stuck with it.

Sadie's family, her 2 sons and her stepdaughter are a large part of the story, but also two others deserve to be mentioned as main characters. Camille is another voice we hear from a lot. She sounds aggressive and selfish. It's all about her and how she can hurt Sadie. Mouse is a 6 year old girl with a hateful stepmother. How do they factor into the deaths of neighbor Morgan and Sadie's former sister in law? Or do they?

There are lots of characters to not like in this novel, but stick with it; it's worth it. Kubica has done it again!. Thank you NetGalley for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

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I’m a little dizzy from the twists and turns but overall a little disappointed in this book. I almost put the book down numerous times because I was constant state of disliking the main character to a point it made my blood boil. The story is told from a few different perspectives and it was only when I reached “Mouse” did I stick through it to connect the pieces to her heartbreaking story. It felt as though some of the book dragged on, but the ending was well worth getting to. For that reason I settled on a ⭐️⭐️⭐️.

Thank you publisher and Netgalley for the ARC.

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I can only muster up 2 stars for this one. I didn't particularly care for it and the reasons I didn't care for it are because everything seemed to be revealed or obvious to the reader but not obvious to Sadie. It was pretty apparent from the get go that Camille was really Sadie and that her husband was a tool. Chapters dragged on and on with Sadie whining about how she just doesn't understand, nothing makes sense, no it wasn't me, no it wasn't Will, maybe it was my own son! and the readers are left slamming their heads against desks just begging Sadie to get it together and figure it out already!

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If you are looking for the next best psychological thriller The Other Mrs. is it!! We are introduced to Sadie and Will as they are making a new life for themselves on a little island separated by the mainland by ferry. They move their after Will’s sister dies to look after his niece. As soon as they get there a murder occurs on the island and Sadie doesn’t know who to trust. The character development is excellent and the pages fly by. Enjoy this when released Feb 2020.
Thank you netgalley for the early preview in exchange for an honest review.

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Oh my goodness... this book was amazing! I've been a bit iffy about Kubica novels for a little bit, but she totally redeems herself here. This novel was amazing and I totally did not see that ending coming. The characters and story were so intriguing and unique. I couldn't put it down! Full review to come closer to the pub date. Thank you to NetGalley for sending this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Rating 4.5/5

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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to.

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This is one of those books that is very hard to review without giving away too much.... it is so well written, and although I was able to guess what was going on with the narrators about halfway through, there is another surprise at the end that I certainly was NOT expecting! I absolutely adored this book, and it is very easily one of the best books I've read lately.

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Thank you to Harlequin and Netgalley for an advanced copy of this title to review. Sadie and Will Foust have moved to an island in Maine to take care of his niece after his sister took her life. The Fousts have two boys, a young one and a teenager. Soon after the move, their neighbor, Morgan, is found murdered. Sadie is a mess because she’s sure that the murderer is still on the island and might even have been in the vacant house next door.

Although I love Mary Kubica’s writing, I felt cheated by this thriller. It was told from three different female viewpoints, but I was forced to guess who they were. And in what I felt was a very sudden turn of events, a few of the characters completely changed. I felt like I should have been given more clues or red herrings earlier in the narrative.

Many other reviewers gave it five stars, so it could have been a bad time for me to read this book. I wasn’t able to concentrate on it much of the time. So, I say if you like Kubica’s writing, you should give this title a whirl.

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I really enjoyed this book. It was a really fast read, and the twist was fairly unpredictable. There were a few storylines that I felt were left unfinished, but overall a really great read!

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4.5 amazing stars. Mary Kubica has become on of my all time favorite thriller writers! The twists in this one really got me!

Sadie, Will and their two children have to move to Maine, when Will's sister unexpectedly dies. Along with the house they are now in the care of a teenage Imogen, who does not want them to be there. When suddenly a neighbor is murdered, Sadie starts to feel unsafe but also starts looking into things herself..... how can that go wrong?!
The twists really had me with this one. I had thought part of the twist and was like no that doesn't seem to be it and BAM twist after twist! I really enjoyed the characters and all the family drama that happened along the way.

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Another good thriller by Mary Kubica! I enjoyed this book but it wasn’t my favorite of hers. The beginning was a bit slow but the middle and end of the book made up for it! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free copy in exchange for review.

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Mary Kubica is at her finest with this thriller. Story with more twist and turns than a corn maze. Obligations prevented me from reading straight through but that did not stop me from thinking and trying to figure the puzzle out. This one had my mind engaged and my heart pounding. No doubt we will see it in the best seller list for 2020.

Thank you Netgalley for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

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Mary Kubica does it again. ALL THE stars. Absolutely loved this book! The story flows, the characters are fascinating and I couldn't put it down. Highly recommend. Run to get this thrilling book.

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Another GREAT thriller by Mary kubica! The twists and turns had me audibly gasping while reading! A+ thriller!

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The Other Mrs. is an intriguing, twisty thriller by Mary Kubica. Sadie and Will Foust and their two sons move to Maine after Will's sister tragically commits suicide. The family's relocation from Chicago comes at an opportune time, as the family had been dealing with some difficult times, with Will's recent affair and their older son getting into some trouble at school. They move into Will's sister's house with his creepy niece, Imogen, who is grieving the loss of her mother and is moody and closed-off.
Strange things happen in the small coastal town. The Foust's neighbour is murdered and unexplained events begin happening to Sadie.
The reader also hears from the perspectives of several other characters, Camille, Will's stalker and affair partner, as well as Mouse, who is being abused by her stepmother.
Full of mystery and suspense, this book is hard to put down! It kept me guessing up to the very end.

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Mary Kubica does it again, keeping us captivated til the very end! I thoroughly enjoyed this book and all the twists.
The story switches between Sadie, Camille and Mouse.
Sadie and her husband Will have relocated to a small island in Maine after the death of Will’s sister Alice. Alice left Will her house and also guardianship of her 16 yr old daughter Imogen. Sadie is a dr and the head of the house. Will teaches a few classes but is otherwise home for their children Otto, Tate and now Imogen. Sadie has been keeping her distance from Will since he cheated on her but really wants to lean on him when she finds out that one of her neighbors, Morgan has been murdered. There is a killer on the loose and Sadie is not sure who to trust or if the killer is someone she knows. Sadie is determined to solve Morgan’s murder at any cost and will go to great lengths to do so. Imogen has been combative and awful to Sadie since moving in together and Sadie has suspicions about what is really going on with Imogen and wonders if it has anything to do with murder.
Camille believes that Will should be hers because she met him first. She can’t let go and accept that he has Sadie as his wife. She wants more than anything to have Sadie out of the picture and have Will for herself.
Mouse is a 6yr old girl who lives with her father and now stepmother. She misses her dad greatly and wants nothing to do with her “fake mom” who is awful to her.
The story takes you through different scenarios and introducing different story lines that have you wondering why until you reach the end of the book and all is revealed. Definitely recommend!
Thanks Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

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This page-turner had me hooked within the first couple of pages. A murder occurs on a little island, shortly after Sadie and her family move in for a fresh start from their past problems. It is quickly realized that the problems of the past have followed the family to their new home. Written from the perspective of three different characters, an intriguing tale is told. I found the plot twists refreshing and a definite surprise. They were unlike the usual psychological thriller. Once I began reading I had a hard time putting the book down. I would highly recommend this book if you enjoy trying to uncover the mystery of whodunit.

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The Other Mrs. is a complex and expertly layered novel of suspense and dare I say, one of my favorites from Kubica? Having read so many romances and other books this is one that I absolutely NEEDED to stay out of a book funk and it WORKED. I loved it! It's one of my new top favorites.

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Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.

Good book, saw the plot happening so that was kinda disapointing but still a decent story. Not creepy enough. I feel horrible that she was exploited like that. I'm not sure what i can say without giving the story away.

3.5 stars

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Another amazing story by Mary Kubica! I was so excited to have the privilege of reading an ARC from one of my favorite authors and it certainly did not disappoint. This story perfectly illustrates the saying that things aren’t always what they seem. A great thriller right up to the end.

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