Wait
Hold on
Sorry
I actually ate this up?
Why? I don’t know.

First of its kind for me. For anyone? Idk.

I was sucked in by the title so I didn’t expect this to be a thriller but I’m so happy it was.

Hyper realistic. I was so sucked in that for the first like 80% I had to remind myself this wasn’t MY life. Such good writing.

Also WHERE WERE THE TRIGGER WARNINGS. I feel like there’s stuff in this book that would really fuck some people up. Pls.

Note to the publisher: There was a plot hole at the end where it says Rose gave something to Madison that I don’t think actually happened.

Really thankful for NetGalley providing these copies.

Wow. I couldn't put this one down. I had heard of this book on booktok before being approved for a NetGalley Arc. It definitely lived up to the hype. It was fast paced and made me feel enraged at some points but overall, I enjoyed it! Madison was so self-absorbed and Michael was just such an unlikeable, miserable, disrespectful POS. I found the dynamic between Madison and Lori very interesting. At some point, I did have a slight clue where the book was heading but overall it was a great read. I've seen the tradwife movement on tiktok and the content creators with the seemingly perfect life - well dressed in their clean kitchens while making picture perfect food. It really makes you realize how much of what you see on social media is staged and fake and behind those women is probably a team of people making that 10 second reel come to life. The story line was different from other thriller's I've read recently, and I definitely appreciated the take on content creators/social media/the tradwife movement.

I would recommend this book to friends.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5 Stars) The Tradwife’s Secret

I really enjoyed this book. Y’all, I stayed up all night to finish this, and that should tell you something lol. I loved the concept of the Trad Wife lifestyle with an influencer twist. It was interesting seeing the behind-the-scenes of a so-called perfect life. The book has 3 POVs: Madison March, Brianna Nelson, and Cally. I really liked how each Madison chapter started with a comment from her infamous Instagram page. You dance between whether you like Madison or if you hate her. There were times in the book I was SCREAMING because I just wanted her to stand up for herself.
-There are trigger warnings such as: Domestic violence, sexual assault.
There were a few plot holes once we started to get answers. They were lazily filled towards the end to have everything make sense, could’ve been done a little better but I’m not mad at it. Overall, I still had a GREAT time reading this book. It was the type of thriller I haven’t read before, and it now makes me want more!
And the TWIST….INSANE! Jaw on the floor!
I would like to thank Netgalley and Harper 360 for an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

2.75🌟

Madison March is a #tradwife with millions of followers. She comes across as perfect in every way. But behind the filters and camera-ready makeup is a life full of lies, some of which are returning to haunt her.

I pretty much abhor the whole tradwife thing, especially when it's treated like an aesthetic or something 🤮. I read this because I thought it would be interesting to see the dark "behind the scenes" of influencer life and what can go wrong, despite this book being a work of fiction. I didn't hate this book, but I think I expected more. Or, I at least expected to like/respect perhaps one or more of the characters. It was just challenging to do so. Madison and her husband are both fairly despicable people. Even Cally and Lori felt rather one-dimensional and blah to me. It wasn't bad, though. Pacing-wise, it was a quick read.

Recommended for people who might idolize influencers a little too much.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper 360 for the ARC.

This book was okay. It was very suspenseful and time consuming, I was very invested untill the end and it just didn’t give what I thought it should give. I’m not disappointed but I wouldn’t recommend it unless you have time to kill then it would be a good book for you.

**Review of *The Tradwife’s Secret* by Liane Child**

I was completely captivated by *The Tradwife’s Secret*, a gripping domestic thriller that exposes the dark reality behind a picture-perfect social media facade. Liane Child delivers a timely story about Madison Marsh, a viral "tradwife" influencer who portrays an idyllic life of homemade bread, cozy family moments, and rustic Montana charm. But when Cally, a tutor hired from the East Coast, enters the Marsh household, she discovers disturbing truths hidden beneath the carefully crafted illusion of perfection.

This book is a brilliant blend of suspense and social commentary, unraveling the dangers of influencer culture with slow-burning tension. Child’s writing is immersive, and the twists are expertly executed, culminating in an ending that will leave readers stunned. Fans of Freida McFadden, Jeneva Rose, or Lisa Jewell will find this impossible to put down. With its sharp insights and shocking revelations, *The Tradwife’s Secret* is destined to be one of the summer’s most talked-about thrillers.

I give it 5 stars out of 5. An absolute must-read for anyone fascinated by the dark side of curated online lives. Thank you to NetGalley and Harper 360 for the ARC.

4.5/5 Stars! Thanks NetGalley and Harper 360 for this eARC of The Tradwife's Secret by Liane Child.

I really enjoyed this book, I got approved for the audiobook and decided to listen while reading the book and really enjoyed it! I don't know for sure if I would've enjoyed this book without the audio book because I loved the narrator that ended up reading this novel. This is my first book by this author and really enjoyed the plot and characters that were built in the story.

Really enjoyed and following this author for her next novel! Thanks!

A marriage is between two people—and their millions of followers.

In The Tradwife’s Secret, Liane Child peels back the curtain on the seemingly picture-perfect life of Madison March, the internet’s ideal homesteading wife. With sourdough starters, homegrown vegetables, and golden sunsets over a Montana farm, Madison’s world is straight out of a lifestyle influencer’s dream. But as the story unfolds, we discover that the reality behind the curated posts is far messier—and far more compelling.

This book is a sharp, timely commentary on the pressures and illusions of social media. Madison’s perfectly filtered life hides a web of secrets, and as the cracks begin to show, the narrative explores themes of identity, authenticity, and the consequences of living for an audience. What I appreciated most was how Child deftly shows how easy it is to get caught up in comparing ourselves to someone else's carefully managed highlight reel.

I experienced this story both as an ebook and through the excellent audiobook narration by Lauryn Allman. Allman brings the characters vividly to life—Madison, Brianna, Cally, and Lori all have distinct voices and personalities that deepen the emotional impact of the story. Her performance adds texture and realism, especially as the tension builds and the truth begins to unravel.

While the plot occasionally leaned into familiar territory, the characters and pacing kept me engaged throughout. Madison’s descent into disillusionment—and her fight to reclaim her voice—made for a gripping read that felt both personal and reflective of wider societal truths.

A solid 4 stars. The Tradwife’s Secret is a gripping reminder that perfection is often a performance, and reality is rarely as tidy as a grid of Instagram squares. Highly recommended for anyone who’s ever found themselves scrolling and wondering, “Why isn’t my life like that?”

This was really just not for me.

The characters were all so extreme (too manly, too fake, too naive, etc.). I felt like everything here was just too much. I also felt that it was incredibly choppy.

3.5 stars

This book gives ballerina farm vibes… IYKYK.

Quick, easy, attention grabbing read. I enjoyed the different POVs. Kept it interesting and not super predictable. Towards the end it did get a little confusing switching back and forth. There were a couple of times I had to put it down, because the men in this book made me irrationally angry. Once things ramped up I couldn’t put the book down. Madison’s POV at the end was spectacular and quite a twist.

**Special thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy**

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: The Trad Wife’s Secret
Big thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this absolute gem.

This one had me hooked from the first page—The Trad Wife’s Secret is twisty, clever, and totally unputdownable. Just when I thought I had it figured out… BAM. The plot shifted, and I was completely spun around (in the best way). The premise is bold, the pacing is tight, and that final reveal? Chef’s kiss.

I loved how it played with image, identity, and what goes on behind the perfectly curated life. It’s domestic suspense with bite—glossy on the outside, dark as hell underneath. And yet somehow, it still felt real. Relatable, even.

A smart, juicy thriller with something to say. Five stars from me. I’ll be recommending this one to all my fellow plot twist junkies.

I was completely hooked by this book from the start. The storytelling was sharp and addictive, with each chapter peeling back another layer of secrets I didn’t see coming. It kicks off with what seems like a picture-perfect housewife—her life looks straight out of a lifestyle blog—but that glossy image quickly begins to crack. When a new staff member enters the picture, things shift in the most deliciously unexpected ways. Both women have secrets, and watching them circle around each other kept me on edge the entire time.

What I loved most is how the story builds its tension—there’s always that sense that something’s just beneath the surface. The twists were clever, and just when I thought I had things figured out, the plot swerved again. It’s one of those thrillers where almost every character has something to hide, and I couldn't stop flipping the pages to uncover what was really going on. If you’re into layered mysteries with social media facades, hidden pasts, and slow-burn suspense, this one’s totally worth your time.

This absolutely addictive thriller will leave you guessing until the very end! In the age of social media can you really believe everything you see online? Great plot and characters in this twisty turny and unputdownable read!

A solid 4 stars! Thank you to the publisher for sending me this ARC via NetGalley!

This novel tells the complexities of the Tradwife phenomenon that has continued to grow in Western culture. Some of the common themes and ideologies portrayed in this book are incredibly hard to read & are almost stomach churning, but I think the raw look at them through the character’s lens is what makes this book so good. The writing had me feeling every range of emotion from disgust to indignation to empathy. There are some heavy hitting topics in this book to be aware of before deciding to dive in for yourself (i.e. DV, SA, pregnancy loss, etc). I would recommend this book, however, the content could potentially be very triggering for some individuals.

The tradwife/secret life of wives genre is going to be everywhere and this page turner of a book is the perfect choice to start. The twists were unexpected and unparalleled. Thank you Liane Child and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this advanced copy of The Tradwife’s Secret.

I enjoyed the story and the premise. Twists were enjoyable and not overly predictable. Something felt off about the book that I’m not quite sure how to place, maybe it’s because the subject matter is so new and inherently flawed.

4/5 stars. This book kept me intrigued and interested throughout. The right amount of connection and twists and turns to keep you wanting more.

The concept of a modern influencer promoting a traditional homestead lifestyle was such a unique (and ironically contradictory 😂) setup—I haven’t read anything quite like it.

Some of the reveals were jaw-dropping in the best way. I love when a book truly surprises me, and this one definitely delivered a few “wait, what?!” moments. That said, a couple of the twists were a bit confusing, and I had to flip back and reread to make sure I was following. Not a dealbreaker, but it did pull me out of the story for a moment.

Overall, I thought this was a clever, entertaining thriller with a fresh premise. I’m curious what others thought about some of those big reveals! If you enjoy domestic thrillers with an influencer twist and a darker edge, this one’s worth picking up.

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A perfect wife who has a perfect life. Or does she? This was a fast paced domestic thriller about the life of an influencer and how it affects those around her. I loved the character development, short chapters and multiple POV’s. This was my first read from this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book! Truly I could hardly put this book down. 5 Stars this is the best thriller I have read in a while.
I love how it emphasizes on a side of social media of the
"tradwife" which is a big controversial side of tik tok instagram etc. it was very easy to get into. I also found myself wanting to start wearing dresses and baking to be honest. The twist kept coming I was surprised by almost all of them. This style of writing was great you follow 3 different views and each chapter is well written and easy to get through.
I was speed reading at points and stayed up until almost midnight. This last few pages got me through 10 minutes on the stair steppers on level 5 (IYKYK) ! This book is coming out soon and when I say read this and let's buy some traditional wife clothing together because even though the ending was crazy. The style described in this book wants me to go shop #Tradwife #ThelradwifesSecret #NetGalley #momtok @netgalley