An interesting protagonist who definitely evolved over the story as we learn more about her. Plenty of twists, fast paced and fun.

Thanks to Netgally and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
What a wild ride! The twists didn't stop until the last chapter was finished and I loved every minute! I enjoyed the different perspectives and the different timeliness. I kinda wish we could have heard Elias, Wyatt, or Portia's perspectives but it really was fine the way it was written. I despised Katherine and Lizzy but I'm sure that was intentional. Oh and Richmond can kick rocks! I loved Addison and I was very pleased with the way the book ended. If you like a good twisty murder mystery, I highly recommend this book. I need to check out the author's other books because this was my first by her but it will not be my last!

3.5 ⭐️ decent book. A lot of twists but I saw all the twists coming. Kinda a weird concept. Medium pace. Short chapters. And a few chapters from his pov. Fairly quick read. Wanted to know who did it.

There are a lot of rough trigger warnings to this one, more so than a normal thriller. School shooting. Manipulative toxic parent child relationships (a lot of them).

What the Wife Knew by Darby Kane is a page turner for sure. This book grabbed me immediately and had my attention until the end. It was quick paced, with some great twist, especially at the end. I recommend.

This was a totally twisty thriller that I just couldn’t put down!!! After not really enjoying Darby’s last book, I was a little hesitant going into this one. Bit wow, did she blow this one out of the water. A different kind of domestic thriller from what I’m used to. Unlikeable characters and betrayal and murder. It was just so good. I’ll be recommending it to everyone when I comes out.

One of the worst reads I’ve ever agreed to read and review. Despicable characters, take your pick who is the worst? Actually, don't bother, then you will have to actually waste your time and read this book! The plot, is not a mystery, but a compilation of absurd twists and turns, none fascinating nor intriguing. The only reason I slogged through to the end is because I agreed to read and review it. Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow for sending this book for review. All opinions are my own. #WhatTheWifeKnew, #NetGalley, #WilliamMorrow.

Five stars, no hesitation. What the Wife Knew was a twist and turn on every page. HIGHLY recommend and will purchase for libraries.

Told in alternating timeline, we follow Addison as she tries to find who beat her to the punch of killing her husband. The twists, the drama, the suspense, I just ate it all up!

Oh Addison. I don’t even know how to describe her because she doesn’t fit in a box. All I know is that I absolutely loved her! Her inner dialogue had me chuckling. And as we kept peeling through her layers, I found myself loving her more and more. She was such a fun, intriguing character.

I’m left a little speechless on what to say for this review. I want to rave about how masterful the twists were while also being mindful of spoilers so let’s just end it with this. If you’re a fan of domestic thrillers then preorder this beauty now!

This is my third by Darby Kane and every times she proves why she’s an auto buy for me. When I see her name on the cover I know I’m in for a ride!

Read if you love:
❤️ Unique characters
📚 Short chapters
🕑 Alternating timelines
🤫 Secrets

Thank you Darby Kane, William Morrow, and Netgalley for my review copies in exchange for an honest review!

Not the book that I expected but I very much enjoyed it anyway.

Addison Dougherty HATES her husband. So it seems very fortunate for her that he is dead by the beginning of this thriller, but it's not. As his second wife, everyone thinks she had something to do with it. Especially his still-bitter first wife, Kathryn.

The story is told through Addison's point-of-view. And although she tell the reader often just how hard and tough she is, we can all see her soft pink insides when she makes certain choices. Addison had every intention of killing her husband, the renowned pediatric surgeon, someone just beat her to it. Now it's up to her and her unexpected lawyer friend to find out who before she is framed for the crime.

A twisty thriller that kept me guessing I enjoyed it. You need to suspend you disbelief about some of the things that happen, but that's why I read thrillers. A lot of this plot would never happen in the real world.

If you like a strong female character that doesn't take guff from anyone, doesn't mind a few outlandish plot points, and you have hard feelings towards your spouse, read it. You won't be disappointed.

A great domestic thriller. Dr. Richmond Dougherty, a surgeon and national hero dies from a fall down the stairs. Fingers are pointed at his new wife, Addison. She is now a very rich widow after only 97 days. The town folks are choosing sides between Addison and Kathryn, the first wife. Yu find that Addison 's plan was to marry Richmond and then ruin him. But that was derailed by his unexpected death. What happened and who killed Richmond. A must read.

What The Wife Knew is one of those books that hooked me from the start. Love how this book was written, love the short chapters and dual POV.. just thoroughly enjoyed everything about this book.. such a fast read for me which took me only a day to read it! Thank you to everyone at NetGalley for the early read!

Unfortunately I decided to out this book down at 52%. In no way shape or form do I think we should be writing school shootings into books, I believe authors should be doing a lot better than that. From what I read it seemed like the author could have picked 1000 other starting points for this book that didn't include a school shooting so why pick that? Overall I could have finished the book, I enjoyed the chapter length, I found the characters to be interesting and it seemed like a book you could breeze through, but that part of the plot is a hard no for me.

WHAT THE WIFE KNEW had a ton of potential, starting out strong and propelling the reader directly into the action. There was plenty of mystery and intrigue introduced, with a plot that felt like so much could have been done. The potential didn’t live up, as the ending felt forced and the “twists” out of left field. This was ultimately unsatisfying, in part because there was room to develop something so much better than what actually happened.

Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for the opportunity to read and review WHAT THE WIFE KNEW.

Darby writes the most incredible books that leave me shocked every time even when I think I’ve figured it out! Loved it!

Enjoyable mystery told through multiple view points and timelines. I like how the past mixed with the present. There were just enough twists to keep me guessing until the last page.

Darby Kane always delivers in my books and What the Wife Knew was wildly different from her last book but just as satisfying. Addison was such an interesting character and I couldn’t wait to see how things would unfold.

Addison’s famous pediatric surgeon husband was murdered. Except she was meant to be the one to do it. So who got there before her and why?

I love how prickly Addison seemed on the surface. She might come across as unlikable but I loved that she didn’t fake niceness just to get others to like her. And I definitely didn’t mind that this book had some characters much more unlikeable than her.

If you are a fan of dual timelines, lots of secrets, infuriating characters and twisty reads you will want to pick up this one! Make sure you follow @thrillerbookloversthepulse to stay in the loop about the buzziest new thrillers!

A huge thanks to William Morrow and NetGalley for my eARC in exchange for an honest review!

This is quite the story! You never know why someone wants you to be with them or IF they really don't want you. Hang on to you hat cause you in for a ride on this. Why do children have to pay for what a parent does wrong? Dysfunctional parents do a number on their children! WHY? No one wins at this.

This is a scandalous story about a wife who’s husband was killed and it was made to look like an accident. The wife is trying to figure out who did it because she was supposed to do it. I was on the edge of my seat in suspense. This story is full of shocking twists. If you like edge of your seat suspense, this is a must read.

Darby Kane has done it again with What the Wife Knew, a gripping, dark domestic thriller that pulls you in from the very first page. This time, Kane spins a web of deceit, mystery, and revenge as we follow Addison Dougherty—a young widow who is determined to uncover who killed her husband... because she thought that was her job.

Dr. Richmond Dougherty, a celebrated surgeon and national hero, dies under suspicious circumstances, falling to his death in what is just the latest of several mysterious accidents. Accusations swirl around Addison, Richmond's new wife of just 97 days, especially as she inherits his wealth. But it’s not only law enforcement closing in on Addison. Richmond’s first wife, Kathryn, is on the warpath, stirring up hostility in their small town.

Addison, though, is no fragile widow. She is driven by a plan she concocted long before her husband’s unexpected demise, determined to destroy the legacy he left behind. But as threats mount and her own life becomes a target, Addison will stop at nothing to complete what she started—even if it means unmasking the killer who beat her to it.

Kane masterfully combines suspense and psychological tension in this twisted tale of betrayal and survival. If you love fast-paced, intricately plotted domestic thrillers, What the Wife Knew will keep you hooked until the very last page.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ – A wickedly entertaining read!

A twisty story that is probably better if you just believe these crazy twists. It read easily, and one of those few books where you root for an unscrupulous person! It had multiple storylines and different points of view that helped move the story along. There are many unlikeable characters, but they just added to this soap opera! Based on this book, I would read more by this author! Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!