This is seriously one very trippy book. Juno is staying at the Crouch family's house (this becomes very strange quickly) when she uncovers what she thinks is a family secret, Winnie stole her son Sam from someone else. Winnie and her husband Nigel are carrying a secret (as is Juno) and all secrets will eventually be revealed but so many lives will be ruined.

This book deals with so many things, mental health, homelessness, secrets, families. They are all tied so artfully together. The weight we carry of our own doing and that put upon us by others can make you live in a world of pain. Winnie's relationships all seem to be just out of touch, her doing. Her twin brother is passed around from sibling to sibling whenever he is in trouble, which is often. That sibling responsibility is very strong and leads to the climactic ending.

The Wrong Family is really a roller coaster. At times, it is very sad. At times, it is scary. At times, it really makes you think. The ending is bananas! I look forward to more from Tarryn Fisher.

Thanks to Netgalley and Harlequin Graydon House for an advance copy of this book.

Can we say Queen of Dysfunctional Families?! Another hit from Fisher!

Tarryn's expressions have that somethin' somethin' that never fail to beguile me. Fuck, to spend even a few minutes in her mind.

Fisher's words pulled me in and they held me captivated. Her brand of dysfunction absolutely addicting. The Wrong Family completely and utterly wrapped me up with its ambiguous and maladjusted characters. So much absolute, raw emotions and gritty detail in one book. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I had to see what fucked-upness would come at me next. I had to see if this family would break more than they already were or if they'd come out victorious. I had to see if any of them were redeemable/likable. I had to see if they would break me right along with them.

Samuel was the only character I felt any compassion for on a consistent basis. The others got the justice they deserved. One in particular. Oh Dakota... welcome to hell, you sick demented douchecanoe. Winnie and Juno, I can't even with the two of you. If only you minded your own business. However, I feel you two did redeem yourselves. And Nigel, I just didn't really care one way or another what your outcome was. Sorry. Not sorry.

Any who, this family didn't break me. Not like I was hoping for. Yes, I'm fucked up like that. I thrive off dark and depraved. And this one didn't quite reach the marker. I needed just a bit more pull. Which is the reason for the 4 star rating.

I will say, I read enough psychological thrillers I can usually see the twists coming a mile away. That wasn't the case with The Wrong Family. Every time I thought I had it all figure out Tarryn threw in an unexpected monkey wrench, taking a complete 180 from where my brain was headed. This made me the most excited; I absolutely adore when a book can throw me for a loop.

To say I got more then I bargained for is an understatement. I didn't know what I expected when I dived in. But it definitely wasn't that, especially the epilogue!

I really enjoyed this book! It was quite the roller coaster ride! As with some previous book by this author it kept me on my toes guessing what was really going on! This would of easily been a 5 star read for me but it took me a bit to find my flow reading this one. That is only because it is written in third person. It is harder for me to connect with stories told in this perspective for some reason. However once I found my flow I could not put it down! I will be thinking about this one for days to come! I would definitely recommend this book!

Received a arc for a honest opinion.

I'm not a fan of 3rd person POV, it's a personal preference and something I struggle with reading. So when I first started this book my first thought was to not even bother. But it's Tarryn Fisher, and even a writing style that I don't usually enjoy wasn't going to stop me from reading it. And while I admit I did struggle a bit at the beginning, I am so happy I pushed through.

As usual, she has delivered an amazingly twisted story. One of my favorite things about Fisher's writing is you can never figure out where the story is going until the very end, and sometimes not even then. The Wrong Family is no exception. Every breadcrumb she scattered throughout the book led to nowhere, and Juno, Winnie & Nigel took me on a crazy ride that I couldn't get off even if I wanted to.

This book is the perfect example of not judging a book by its cover - or in my case, writing style. For anyone who finds themselves unsure if they should continue in the first few chapters keep pushing through. It will definitely surprise and amaze you.

Tarryn Fisher is a MASTER! Elizabeth @ Carolina Chic’s Read

The Wrong Family is a can’t put down read and my most anticipated book this year. You will be drawn in an captivated with every word. There are several jaw dropping moments. Tarryn is very creative and has a unique writing style that will keep you drawn into her words! Four words to say about this book... YOU MUST READ IT!

5 WOW STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Happy pub day for #TheWrongFamily by #TarrynFisher!

Juno is a disgraced former mental health professional who jumps at the chance to live with the Crouches— a couple who seemingly have it all. Included in their perfect life is a son, Samuel.

Like all #domesticthrillers, Juno soon learns that the Crouches have a long-buried secret, and starts to question just how perfect this couple is, and whether or not Samuel is with The Wrong Family. Juno sets out to rectify this injustice, but sets in motion a series of events which will have fatal consequences.

**Spoiler alert**


Unlike most domestic thrillers I’ve read, there’s one critical detail I’ve failed to mention. . . The Crouches don’t know Juno is living with them! 😬😮😅🤯 Juno snuck in unbeknownst to them, and has taken up residence in a rarely-used closet and then crawl space! For me, this added a level of creep that I hadn’t experienced before and kept be reading long into the night.
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je n'ai pas réussi à me sentir "concernée" par nos deux héroïnes dès le départ mais l'intrigue addictive fait que j'ai eu envie de connaitre la fin. Ni Juno, ni Winnie n'ont réussi à capter mon attention et je dois dire que j'en suis restée comme deux ronds de flan en découvrant certaines choses. Deux leçons à tirer, des fois il vaut mieux garder pour soi ses découvertes sur les autres, aussi moches qu'elles soient et les actions dans le passé peuvent toujours avoir une dramatique répercussion dans l'avenir... Et c'est sur ces deux points que j'ai trouvé que l'autrice jouait parfaitement !

So many twists and turns... you don't know what really is wrong and right.

The Wrong Family keeps you guessing up until the very end. Tarryn Fisher gives readers a page turner that keeps you wanting more. It is complex and full of depth and makes you want it to not end because it truly is stunning at the end.

In the Wrong Family Tarryn Fisher provided the reader with an interesting, tension filled and twisted psychological thriller. The story introduced the reader to Juno, a retired therapist, and Winnie Crouch. Juno is looking to live the rest of her life in peace, so when the opportunity to live with the Crouch’s presented itself, she did not think twice. On the surface the Crouch’s appear to be the perfect family, but then she learns they had more imperfections than the moon had craters. At first, she had no intention in interfering in their domestic squabbles, but then she overheard a conversation, which led to her making assumptions which were not always correct. These assumptions ultimately led to a dangerous outcome.

The characters featured in this story were unreliable, unlikeable, and clueless. Told from the POVs of Juno and Winnie, the reader had a front-row seat into the warped minds of these individuals. Juno has a history of getting deeply involved in her clients, which went beyond a professional relationship. Her need to interfere in situations she perceived as being threatening came to light at the revelation of the Crouch’s secret. If only she had not been such a busybody. Winnie rubbed me the wrong way. Not only was she controlling, she proved to be a selfish and insensitive individual. The revelation of her secret did not put her in a good light either. Nick struck me as someone who lacked a backbone. The one person I felt sorry for in all of this craziness was Winnie, and Nick’s son, Samuel.

This was my second experience with the author’s work, having read her previous book The Wives, which I enjoyed. I had high expectations for her latest release. Even though I enjoyed the Wrong Family, it fell short when compared to The Wives. I struggled with the story in the initial stages. It moved at a slow pace, which was one reason I failed to connect with the story until around the fifty percent mark. It was at this point the story took a turn which made me eager to know the events would unfold. There were no dramatic revelations, but then Fisher ripped the rug from beneath me and the story took a tragic turn which I never saw coming.

Conclusions/Recommendation
Overall, despite this not being in the same category as The Wives, it was twisted enough to appeal to the author’s fans and readers who enjoy psychological thrillers.

Tarryn Fisher remains one of my favorite authors but this book just felt very different from her other books. The character development fell short for me so I was not invested in their actions at all. Winnie, Nigel and Juno did not hold much interest for me so by the ending, I did not really care about them as I should have. I also felt that the mental illness of Dakota, Winnie's brother, was merely a plot device thrown in and not as fully developed as it could have been.

This book is told from two points of view and has an almost Parasite-like feel to it. Winnie is a mother to a young teenager who seems to have a terrible marriage. I am not quite sure what her motivation was throughout this story. Then we have Juno, who is a former therapist, living secretly in Winnie and Nigel's home. It seems very unlikely that a stranger can go undetected in this era of Ring and Nest home security systems but there you have it.

Juno feels she must intervene in Winnie's domestic situation before things get too out of hand. What ensues is a wild, violent and unpredictable story that just was not fleshed out enough for me. While I love a good domestic thriller, the violence felt heavy-handed and the plot twists just seemed too far-fetched for me. Sadly, 'The Wrong Family' was a miss for me.

(Thank you to the publisher for providing an advanced copy of this book in return for an honest review. All opinions are my own.)

A lot of familiar traits, which could upset me by the similarity of it all or captivate me to compare which is better. My life or theirs.
Dysfunctional much? Ah if you go blind you are going for a treat.
I was very curious when I picked this one up, although I know how much the author likes to play with the characters and of course with the readers.
I could very well glare or laugh!
But what’s important for me is the emotional ride I’m getting and the options of attitude and behavior afterwards.
I’ve always enjoyed Tarryn’s stories.
I’m lucky to have found her.

Good luck everyone
You’re never coming back :)

I have heard great things about this author, and can see why. the writing is solid and can be compelling. Rich and descriptive characters are created and melded together nicely.

I loved Tarryn Fisher's debut and was very excited to read her second novel, The Wrong Family.

The Wrong Family was interesting--the idea of it was different and when it fired on all cylinders (the ending, in particular) it was a fantastic read. The problem is that Winnie and Nigel were not very interesting mcs and their storyline was very predictable. I also found the portrayal of Dakota, Winnie's mentally ill brother, to be one note and clearly written into the novel as a plot point.

Obviously, characters are there for the plot, but when they exist just for the plot, they don't have anything to offer and I wish Tarryn Fisher had been willing to explore him and Samuel a lot more.

In fact, what made The Wrong Family fascinating was Juno. Her character had such a rich backstory and all the things she did were so, so wrong and yet all her reasons and rationalizations made sense until it became very clear that the story she'd created for Winnie and Nigel and Samuel was completely wrong.

Overall, there were a lot of strong elements in The Wrong Family--Juno's story in particular--but the novel never hit all the things that The Wives had that made it such an amazing book. It faltered with pacing but the biggest problem was that Nigel and Winnie were never fully formed and never as compelling as they should have been. As fascinating as Juno found them, I couldn't make that leap.

You know that family nearby, the one that always seems perfect but something more sinister lurks behind the public façade they put up? Fisher explores this dynamic in her latest novel, The Wrong Family. Full of twists and turns, The Wrong Family goes in a direction I did not see coming.

@Tarrynfisher is one of Erin’s go to authors and has been for a while so we are very excited to be taking part in the release blitz of her latest release The Wrong Family with @wildfiremarketingsolutions!

The Wrong Family is all about Juno, who’s perception of the Crouch family is one of perfection. After moving in with them she overhears a conversation between the Crouches and her illusion of the perfect family they were crumbles.

I’ve seen Tarryn’s mind described as wickedly dark and I honestly couldn’t agree more. As far as psychological thrillers go I don’t have much in the way of experience however I went into this knowing pretty much nothing other than Tarryn wrote it and after reading The Wives earlier in the year I knew I was in for dark and twisty.

Do not get comfortable! Just when you think you’ve got the read on the characters, you’ve sussed them out and you know where this story is going ... BAM! Reveal! Plot twist! And it happens more than once! I honestly couldn’t believe what I was reading and it truly sucked me right into the story.

The writing is extremely fitting, fast paced and sharp, atmospheric in line with the thrilling nature of the story. The characters each have a story to tell and although only Juno and Winnie tell the story throughout you can’t help but form opinions on the other characters.

I would absolutely recommend anything to you by this author and we are excited for what 2021 has to bring.

As soon as I finished The Wrong Family, my first thought was what the heck did I just read... that's not an uncommon thought after finishing a book by Tarryn Fisher. I'm fascinated by how she thinks of these storylines. Though the first part of the book was a bit slow for me, I was engrossed. And after I got to the half way point, I couldn't put this book down. I had to know what would happen next.

This story has two narrators, Juno and Winnie. Both are intricate and complex, and I was intrigued by them both. Juno thinks she knows all about Winnie Crouch along with her husband Nigel and her son Sam, but after living with them for some time, she realizes there is much more to the Crouch family than she thought. Now she doesn't know what to do with it...

Winnie and Juno were both very likable, yet extremely unlikable. It honestly depended on whose perspective we were getting and what point in the story we were at. By the end, they were complex but I think I liked them both. I want to talk more about them and this story, but this is really one of those books you need to read on your own with no spoilers.

If you're looking for a book that will captivate you, make you think, and be on your mind for days later, pick up The Wrong Family. Fisher does thrillers so well and this one will have you guessing the twists and turns until the very last page.

J'ai déjà lu des romans de Tarryn Fisher et le moins que l'on puisse c'est qu'à chaque fois les histoires sont déroutantes. The Wrong Family n'échappe pas à la règle. On a une tension narrative importante et on se pose énormément de questions jusqu'à la toute fin.

Winnie Crouch semble avoir une vie parfaite avec son mari Nigel et son fils Samuel. Seulement un grain de sable va déchaîner une suite d'événements qui seront dans un premier temps durs à déchiffrer. En effet, dans un premier temps , j'ai eu du mal à me mettre dans l'histoire et je ne comprenais pas tout d'où mon trouble. C'est une femme qui va devoir révéler un secret à ses dépends et on va donc se poser de nouvelles questions. On va se rendre compte que sa vie n'est pas aussi idyllique qu'il le semble et qu'elle va devoir régler un nombre de soucis .

Juno Holland est aussi un personnage très mystérieux qui m'a donné du fil à retordre. On se demande dans un premier temps quel est le lien avec les Crouches. Elle va lier un dialogue avec Samuel le fils dans un parc où elle a élu domicile puisqu'elle est désormais SDF. Nous allons apprendre des pans de sa vie et le mystère sera d'autant plus étrange car on a dû mal à saisir le lien. Le hasard sera t-il responsable des choix qu'elle va faire. Elle est d'autant plus difficile à cerner qu'elle a été psychologue et on se dit que peut être nous sommes manipulés dans les chapitres écrits de son point de vue.

Je ne peux pas en dire davantage mais il faut savoir que j'ai mis environ 30% de l'histoire à comprendre qui était qui et ne plus être totalement confuse. Je suis habituée à la plume déroutante de Tarryn Fisher mais là c'est clairement très flou. Je n'aime pas avoir cette sensation de ne pas être sûre de comprendre les tenants et les aboutissants. Je sais que dans un thriller psychologique , le lecteur est mis en déroute mais il me reste encore quelques questions à résoudre et qui me laisse donc sur cette fin.

Bref, j'ai passé un moment assez agréable de lecture même si j'aurais aimé entrer plus vite et plus intensément dans l'histoire. L'intrigue est déroutante et nous avons parfois du mal à voir les tenants et les aboutissants. De plus certains liens avec l'intrigue restent trop flous pour que j'adore cette lecture.

Holy am I glad I stuck around, because it got real and intense, real fast! After a slow but interesting start, I had more questions than I did answers and I was super keen to see how the story unfolded. I feel like the twists and turns didn’t flow as seamlessly as they could of, as I found myself having to go back a re read a few lines to see what was happening but when they did click in my little brain, my mind was blown 🤯 As I got closer and and closer to the end, I couldn’t put it down until I knew ALL the Crouch family secrets. Great book, great storyline, SUPER GREAT ending!

I feel like I never truly knew crazy until I read this book. When I read The Wives by Tarryn Fisher I thought, okay, there is no possible way that things could get crazier than that (having read Mud Vein, I Can Be A Better You & Marrow already should have clued me into the fact that yeah, things could get much MUCH crazier).

Ironically I’d seen a couple movies this year with a similar scenario portrayed in this book and I’d gotten the shivers just thinking that something like that could happen. Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined how much crazier Tarryn could make things though. I don’t think I was necessarily scared for the entirety of the book but I had that deep in your gut feeling that something just wasn’t right and that creepy feeling where you just can’t even imagine what the main character is going through.

Now, I’m purposefully avoiding any and all mentions of what goes on in this book because as a long time Tarryn Fisher reader... I believe that the best way to go into her books is completely blind with the hope that you’ll make it through to the end.

The Wrong Family will have you on the edge of your seat, it’ll have you looking over your shoulder as you feel like someone is watching and it’ll have you powering through right up until that crazy last page.

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3.75 Hearts I do not recall reading this author before but the synopsis seemed interesting. I wasn’t wrong.

Cool thing is the main character is an older woman who moves into the house of the “perfect” family. But things are not always as we think and this “perfect” family is hiding something dark but when Juno finds out she has to make things right.

There is a lot happening in this book. There are so many twists and turns that you can’t help reading past your bedtime.

This is a hard back to review. Mainly because if the reviewer says something it is going to ruin some part of the story.

A very good read for any fan of the genre of suspense.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.