This was a great book. I loved every paragraph, every sentence and every word of this masterpiece! I read it in 12 hours, which is a lot for me to do! It had everything and more laid out in the novel! I sure hope There is more to come from this author! I am totally hooked!

This one had an intriguing premise, and I was hooked at first. The mystery kept me curious, but somewhere along the way the pacing dragged and the twists didn’t land as hard as I hoped. The characters were fine but not especially memorable. Overall, it wasn’t bad, just not something that’ll stick with me.

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this eARC. All opinions are my own.

This was an enjoyable reading experience.

Darby Kane’s latest domestic thriller is sharp, dark, and impossible to put down. When Dr. Richmond Dougherty dies after two suspicious “accidents,” his new wife Addison quickly becomes the prime suspect—not that she’s entirely innocent. With Richmond’s first wife, Kathryn, leading the town’s charge against her, Addison must navigate hostility, police scrutiny, and cryptic threats left in her home. But Addison’s not about to abandon the plans she set in motion years ago, even if Richmond’s death changes the game. Twisty, tense, and morally complex, this is a binge-worthy read that keeps you on your toes.

When I first started this book, I assumed it would be written in the mysterious, tense, borderline theatrical tone that most thrillers are written in (which, for the record, I love). As I got further into the book, I realized that the writing was actually rather hilarious. The narrator was dry, sarcastic, kinda bitchy in a way that I wanted to root for, and her running inner monologue helped paint the picture of the dual role she had to play so well. The switch between the older timeline and the current one was extremely well done, and while I had a hunch about the plot twist that came at the end, I didn’t get it 100% right, which always means a gold star for the author. I really enjoyed this one, and give it a strong 4⭐️

*Thank you again to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.*

I usually really enjoy Darby Kanes work with this one was just okay. I found it hard to connect to any of the characters and didn't really find them very relatable. the ending was pretty good but overall I just didn't think this one felt complete. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Wow. This was such a wild ride, and I am still reeling after finishing it. Every chapter brought on more and more suspense and tension - and most ended on a cliffhanger which made it hard to put down! Some of the characters were truly infuriating, which brings on a whole other level of feeling when reading something that's already tense. As the mystery progresses, things only get more twisted, which made it hard for me to even try to guess what would happen next. This was such a fantastic read, and will definitely be one I recommend to everyone I can!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️½

The plot kicks off strong—there’s mystery, betrayal, and secrets stacked on top of secrets.

That said, it did feel like the twists just kept coming to the point where it started to feel a little overcomplicated. Still, I enjoyed the dark domestic drama and the pace kept me turning pages.

Overall, a solid thriller with lots of juicy drama.

I am forever a Darby Kane fan! Addison is an engaging FMC trapped in a situation I hadn't encountered before- really enjoyed and a great summer read.

Addison Dougherty has been married only 97 days when she finds her husband, Richmond, dead at the bottom of the stairs of their home. Dr. Dougherty is a narcissist and overall horrible person and Addison is happy that he's dead; however, Richmond's first wife, Kathryn, is as evil as Richmond and is determined to put Addison in jail for murder so Richmond's fortunes will be rightfully returned to her. Richmond was a celebrated pediatric surgeon and national hero and Kathryn is at the top of the town's social circle so Addison suddenly becomes Enemy #1. What unfolds is a layered narrative of past trauma, buried secrets and a revenge plot that’s been years in the making. As Addison navigates both verbal and physical threats, she is determined to uncover what really happened to Richmond even at the risk of revealing her somewhat checkered past as well as her very spiteful and overbearing mother.

This book is twisted and disturbing but oh so good. The author feeds you little tidbits along the way but never enough to actually figure out what the whole story is until the very end. This is a psychological thriller at its best. Highly recommend.

𝙈𝙮 𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (4.5 HOLY CRAP stars)

𝙈𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨:

This book hooked me hard from the start and did not let up.

It’s twisty, smart, and packed with that delicious “who do I trust?” energy I crave in thrillers. I was flipping theories constantly—and I loved being wrong. Darby Kane knows how to build suspense in a way that feels both grounded and wild. And that ending?? WTF in the best possible way. Totally earned that half-star bump for me.

Now, the one thing that nearly ruined it: the audiobook narrator. I hate docking a book for something performance-related, but I have to be honest—the tone of the narration felt angry from literally the first second, and it never let up. I kept wanting to say “okay girl, breathe.” It was so grating that I almost quit listening entirely. I stuck with it because the story was that good, but… yikes. Who wants to feel like they’re being yelled at for 5.5 hours?

That said, I still loved the book. If you’re into dark domestic suspense with a solid, satisfying payoff, this one’s worth picking up—maybe in print.

Thank you to NetGalley, Harper Audio, and Darby Kane for the advanced listening copy in exchange for my honest review.

What the Wife Knew is available now.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

This is one of those stories where I highly recommend you going in blind! No synopsis, just live a little!

Rich and renowned doctor marries his much younger mistress. The husband dies from a tragic accident, a fatal fall down the stairs. We soon discover that the doctor has more enemies than we thought of, making everyone in his life a suspect.

I could not put this down for the life of me! Very suspenseful! The book became a little too twisty towards the end. The reveals changed several times and I’m not fully sure if I caught all of it. All in all, it was still an enjoyable read. Add this to your TBR!

What the Wife Knew starts off intense! Great hook! Really draws you in. About half way through it starts to get pretty crazy and twisted.

Characters weren’t very likable.
It’s an ok twisty thriller.
I can take it or leave it.

Thank you to netgalley and William Morrow for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Really enjoyable read with fun twists and nice pacing! I would recommend to readers who are looking for a domestic thriller that will keep them turning the pages

I love a good revenge story, and this did NOT disappoint. While I loved the premise, I did struggle somewhat with this book. The characters didn’t necessarily appeal to me, and I found myself not really caring what happened to them. However, the storyline was very interesting, and for that reason, I’d still recommend the book. It just wasn’t a top pick for me personally.

This was such a treat! I love a good revenge story and WHAT THE WIFE KNEW had me completely captivated over an entire weekend.

There are enough crazy twists to keep your head spinning until the very end. Talk about family dysfunction! There are some pretty narcissistic and callous characters throughout the book and their actions made me shake my head several times. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

This one pulled me in right away. A husband goes missing, and instead of falling apart, the wife starts digging—and what she finds is way more complicated than it first seems. No one’s who they appear to be, and the secrets keep piling up.

It’s twisty in all the right ways, with just enough drama and suspense to keep you guessing. If you like domestic thrillers where the “perfect” life is anything but, this is a fun, fast read.

I'm sorry, but if your characters are this unlikeable, there has to be another kind of reward, like great action or fun surprises. This plot was full of conversations at the home of the young widow, who did want to kill him herself, but there wasn't a clever unraveling, and the big plot twist was a shock purely for the purpose of shocking.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

Solid thriller IMO. I enjoyed it, fast pace. I love a thriller that can keep me hooked. That's how I end up binging thrillers. Love how the story just unraveled. The characters are GRRR!!! but they make the thriller what it is right? This is my first book by Darby Kane. I'm definitely intrigued to read more books by her.