Twists that I didnt see coming people you get to care about and route for. Very well written and a very good read.

I really enjoyed the pace of this book even though I figured out who connected to who and how the stories of the women intertwined. I think that there was almost too much foreshadowing that when it was supposed to be the reveal, I wasn't really gasping or really having any emotion. However, I couldn't put it down regardless because I had to know the ending. I don't think I was entirely shocked with the ending except for where the child ended up.

3 Stars

This was a tough one for me. I had to really push through most of the book. I found the characters unlikeable.

The Other Wife by Claire McGowan is a book written from multiple points of view which sometimes doesn’t work but in this case, it does. If you are like me, a HUGE fan of mysteries and thrillers, you will want to read this novel. I cannot get enough of books like this one that keeps you biting your nails in fear!

Suzi did a bad thing. She’s paying for it now, pregnant, scared, and living in an isolated cottage with her jealous husband, Nick.

When Nora moves into the only house nearby, Suzi is delighted to have a friend. So much so that she’s almost tempted to tell Nora her terrible secret. But there’s more to Nora than meets the eye. It’s impossible—does she already know what Suzi did?

Meanwhile, Elle spends her days in her perfect home, fixated on keeping up appearances. But when her husband betrays her, it unravels a secret going all the way back to her childhood. She’ll do whatever it takes to hold on to him, even if that means murder. After all, she’s done it before…

Caught up in their own secrets and lies, these strangers will soon realise they have more in common than they could ever have imagined. When a shocking event brings them together, their lives will never be the same again.

Many questions, secrets, and lies that I was kept guessing throughout. Highly recommended!

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A domestic thriller with unlikeable-but-interesting characters that keeps you on your toes. It was slow to start (at least in my opinion— there are plenty of reviews saying otherwise) and the ending felt really chaotic in a forced way. There were definitely moments that were harder to believe than others, but once you learned to ignore that feeling it was overall quite enjoyable.

I would've preferred tighter writing and a shorter book in order to keep that urgent, panicked feeling, but it wasn't bad at all. I'll definitely consider reading Claire McGowan's other work.

3 stars
I feel very conflicted by this book, The Other Wife by Claire McGowan. The story is told from the perspective of multiple people. I loved the vast majority of the book. I was instantly sucked into the plot and couldn’t wait to see how the whole plotline played out. And then when the end came, it was an utter disappointment.
300 pages of suspense building up to an incredible ending and then a complete failure. It was almost like the author just got tired of writing and just decided to wrap it up. Why? This book deserves a different ending and another 50 pages or so. What was the point of the very tiny subplot of Allison and her partner? It absolutely made no sense.
This book could have easily been a 5-star book with an alternate finale. But instead, I give it a 3.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. The views given are my own.

A psychological thriller told by the two main characters suzi and Nora.
Suzi and her husband nick move to an isolated cottage in the middle of nowhere, nick goes to work all day leaving pregnant suzi and a puppy alone all day with no car or money she has secrets to hide but feels isolated and has a sense that she is going mad all curtesy of her husband nick.
Nora a widow moves in next to them and somehow seems to know all about suzi as they become friends! The way these two women are linked and by whom gradually becomes apparent and the links and ties that bind them, a sobering thought that with today’s technology how we can be controlled and how easy it is to delve for information that is freely available! A thought provoking read.
Thank you net galley for this early read.

Great twists You are on the edge of your seat reading The Other Wife. Suzi and her husband Nick move to a secluded area. They have one neighbor named Elle Unbeknownst to Suzi, Elle is watching her. Secrets and lies

Couldn't get into this story line, just didn't 'grab me' sorry. I did persevere to about 50% but then had to give up.

Thank you to Netgalley and Amazon Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

Very well written and with plenty of twists and turns. I felt there could have been a little more tension, and a little more uncovered about precisely what was going on in that hospital! But some really interesting characters and the issue of coercive control was well handled.

Nick and Suzi move to the countryside just outside of London. It is a fresh start after Suzi's affair. They agree to move away from London life. Less temptation for Suzi and she can concentrate on being a proper wife. No boozy dinners after work. No friends, no car. and no town nearby

When Nora moves in down the road- Suzi is delighted. She is a city girl, used to the hustle and bustle of London life and moving was a big change for her.

Nora happily greets her, grateful for a friend - she is a widow that has just had to downsize down to money.

Elle spends her day ensuring the house is perfect for her Dr Husband. Patrick. He spends hours at the hospital and is often late. Being alone with her thoughts and on medication he prescribed Elle worries and becomes a bit needy.

However when Patrick dies he leaves a trail of unanswered questions like why did all the money go? Elle decides to follow the trail and what she find is her most darkest worry of all!

The book tells the story through different perspective. It changes from Nora to Elle to Suzi. At first it can be a bit confusing as there is quite a few women but once you find out a bit about each person. Eventually the story pieces together nicely. I am glad I kept reading on as after I got know bits and pieces I became quite hooked.

The ending was unexpected.. I imagined it to be different to what was written. But I guess it shows the type of character.

Therefore this was a great read.

The Other Wife by Claire McGowan
What I Loved: The way the author wove so many secrets into the story. The twists and turns were done so that you were propelled through the book. Something would be revealed and I just had to keep turning the pages to see what was next.
To Read or Not To Read: This is a To Read for anyone who loves mystery, suspense, or thrillers!!

Suzi has cheated on her husband, and now she's pregnant and the man she was seeing has disappeared. Nora moves in next door and immediately befriends Suzi, although she may already know more about Suzi than she is letting on. This story takes you on a rollercoaster ride!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I loved this! I love a good old domestic thriller. The book hooked me from the start and I found myself warming to Suzi despite the things that let her down (trying not to give too much away). I guessed one of the twists, most likely because I've read so many domestic thrillers that I could probably write my own but guessing the twist didn't alter how much I enjoyed the book. I look forward to reading more by Claire McGowan!

** spoiler alert ** 3.5 stars

This is what I would call a perfect trashy read.i read it in a few hours.
Full of unlikable characters in ridiculous situations,that they keep lying about,and getting away with... but oh so very entertaining.
If it wasn't the end of summer I'd be telling everyone to take this to the beach with them.
The main part of the plot,and it's (to begin with) triple narrative ,was I think easy to guess what was going on... but there were plenty of surprises to come.
Highly enjoyable.

I am not usually fond of stories that are told from different viewpoints, but it worked well with 'The Other Wife'. I really enjoyed this book, which had me turning the pages from start to finish. Good twists. Recommended.

My thanks to Netgalley and the Publishers for my copy.

I started this book in the morning and just finished it. I just couldn't stop reading!
Suzi is pregnant and living with her husband, but missing her lover.
Nora just lost her husband and had to leave her home as she couldn't afford it anymore. She moves next to Suzi and Nick. And just like them, she has a secret or two.
Every time I thought I knew what was going to happen next, there was another plot twist that just changed everything.
It was a great read, with amazing plot and very interesting characters. They feel so real, with all their flaws.
I loved the ending. It was very satisfactioning.

A great domestic thriller with engaging well developed characters.

Suzi/Nora/Elle three characters whose lives will be tangled up together in ways that weren't least expected.

Suzi is pregnant and suffers from her obsessively jealous control freak of a husband who practically imprisoned her in their country home. Then a new neighbor "Nora" moves in and Suzi couldn't be happier to have someone to confide in, big mistake!

Then there is Elle who seems to be having the perfect life, but this is just a facade.
When those women's lives collide, there is a chain reaction of lies, betrayals, backstabbing, revenge and much more.

I was really invested in this story, but my only quibble was with the pace.
I felt that a more tighter writing would have sped up the pace, because there was a long gap between a twist and its denouement which took away from the shock value. Regardless I would recommend this book as it is both unique and engrossing.

I voluntarily reviewed this book through Netgalley, thanks Amazon Publishing UK, and author Claire McGowan.

One good thing about this book- it kept me hooked. The writing was enjoyable and the characters whilst flawed were also interesting. The only issue I had was the book was a tad too long I feel like it could have been wrapped up quicker.

A great domestic thriller which revolves around three women, Suzy, Elle and Nora. What do these three women have in common and how far will they go to keep their secrets? Told from the viewpoint of each woman, this is a suspenseful story of secrets, deceit and revenge which has a good twist at the end.

I really enjoyed this book , some really good twists , fast paced and entertaining ....

The story is told mainly from the perspective of Suzi and Nora , they live next door to each other and both are harboring some secrets . Suzy is married to Nick who is controlling and abusive , Nora a recent widow . We soon find what connects these two women and the twists just keep coming .