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

This book was entertaining yet really frustrating to read about the life of a tradwife. I enjoyed the depiction of social media, but the ending wrapped up in too much of a bow for me

[3.5 STARS]

Perfect wife, perfect life.

Madison March is a tradwife influencer and mother of four — soon to be five — children who spends her days curating the ideal, wholesome life on their family homestead (just picture Ballerina Farms). But as the saying goes, don’t believe everything you see online. The March family is full of dark secrets her followers would never believe.

The Tradwife’s Secret is a gripping thriller that highlights the far-right positions on feminism, doomsday prepping, patriotism and patriarchy.

Hits: a real twisty page-turner; multiple POVs and time frames (Madison’s POV is *chef’s kiss* especially in the last 20%); most of the book takes places on the homestead and the author really paints a picture of the March family’s world

Misses: heavy on the stereotypical political traits on both sides (mentions of Jan. 6, red hats, Obamas, etc.) (not that any of these mentioned in a book is bad, but they were just really hammered throughout)

Thank you to #NetGalley and Harper 360 for an advanced reader copy of #TheTradwifesSecret!

Thank you to Netgally for the opportunity to review this ARC!! This is a fun thriller I would recommend to fans of Frieda McFadden. I absolutely could not put this down! The story follows trad wife influencer Madison March and her family, and her supposed perfect life curated on social media. But of course not everything is as it seems. I don’t want to give too much away since the twists and turns were super unexpected. The multiple POVs and shorter chapters made this easy to fly through. This is an easy one to recommend for fans of any domestic psychological thriller- especially fans of the Housemaid!

Liane Child gives us a compelling peek behind the lens of a #tradwife influencer. Think: multiple kids, homemade meals from homegrown ingredients, spotless kitchens, and doting husbands. But as we all suspect, there’s always more happening off camera.

In The Tradwife’s Secret, Madison March appears to be the epitome of domestic perfection, living an idyllic life in the Montana wilderness. But it’s all a carefully curated illusion. As her picture perfect world begins to unravel, so does she. As the ugly truth spills it’s impossible to look away.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

I really enjoyed this story. I love suspense and when it is so well done I cannot recommend it enough. This will definitely be one of those times. The plot was well written and the characters felt so real!

I loooooved this book! I wish I could read it again for the first time. A good story, characters that are cringe, and twists that I didn't see coming had me devouring this book.

Going into this book I really had no idea exactly what a tradwife was. I've heard the term a few times and guessed it was a woman who played a traditional role in the home as wife and mother. I soon learned that Madison, the main character, was a social media influencer living the tradwife lifestyle. Or is she really?

Got to be honest here and say I really didn't like any of the characters in this book except Cally. But I think that was the author's intent. We get a behind the scenes look at the influencer lifestyle and how it isn't as perfect as it looks. A great reminder for when people are scrolling and getting down about their not-so-perfect lives.

This story is told from the pov of a few characters. This keeps things moving along at a nice pace. There are plot twists that I didn't guess until they happened and it made reading this book fun.

All in all this was a great book and one I quickly read. Once I picked it up I couldn't put it down. When I had to reluctantly step away from.the book I couldn't quit thinking about it. A book Ibwould definitely recommend!

I absolutely devoured this. I was totally engaged the whole way though. Trad wife influencers in general fascinate me; the idea of portraying such perfect domesticity when so often there are outside forces propping it up.

The characters were really well developed and all of them had flaws, although I was definitely rooting for some over others. I thought the relationships between the male and female characters was really well done, showing the struggle to find the balance of power in these relationships.

Madison March is the perfect tradwife, with a social media following in the millions, with people following her perfect homestead life and her perfect family. Things, however, are not what they seem on camera.

🌟🌟🌟🌟 An Addictively Twisted Look Behind the Apron Strings
The Trad Wife’s Secret by Liane Child is a deliciously dark dive into the carefully curated domestic bliss and the sinister truths that can lurk beneath the surface of a seemingly perfect Instagram influencer. This is a compelling, twist-filled thriller that is chillingly relevant based in the influencer culture, gender stereotypical beliefs of the trad-con movement, and the pressures of being viewed as “perfect” online. Child takes the glossy veneer of the tradwife culture and shreds it completely into ribbons.

On the surface, Madison March is the embodiment of tradwife chic living the American dream-homesteading in rural Montana, baking from scratch, homeschooling her kids, smiling sweetly, and posting sun-drenched photos of farm life for her millions of loyal social media followers. But behind the filtered reels of her idyllic life of sourdough starters, dresses, and a feed-friendly façade is a woman walking a razor-thin line trying to hide the dark, disturbing truth of her secret-filled life and Child makes sure the reader feels every wobble.

This is not your average domestic thriller. Child dials up the tension fast and doesn’t let up. Just when you think you’ve uncovered Madison’s biggest secret, Child peels back another layer with one more well-timed twist—some shocking, some gasp-worthy, and a few genuinely disturbing. Madison is absolutely fascinating: equal parts calculating, trapped, and complicit. I was never quite sure whether to root for her, fear her, or pity her. With a plot that is stacked with betrayals, manipulations, and unpredictable turns and a protagonist caught somewhere between empowered and entrapped this book has a truly addictive pull.

That being said, there is one nagging flaw: the use of British English when Madison is supposed to be an ultra-American, trad-con Montana homemaker with a massive U.S.-based following. It felt jarring to read words like mum, snug, and windscreen, and see the alternative spellings of words like tyre, colour, and favourite disrupting the otherwise immersive narrative and pulling me out of the story breaking the illusion of Madison as an authentically American character.
Despite this, The Trad Wife’s Secret still delivers in spades with its juicy, knife-sharp exploration of curated identity, power, and control. If you’re drawn to stylish, smart thrillers with a wicked edge, there is plenty to feast on here. Just don’t be fooled by the flaky pie crusts and fake smiles—the truth is anything but wholesome.

I received a free copy of, The Tradwife's Secret. by Liane Child, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Looks can be deceiving, is Madison March the perfect tradwife? I did not care for any of these characters especially Michael.

TW: Domestic abuse

To Madison’s 10 million + Instagram followers, she has the perfect life. Loving husband, 4 perfectly behaved children, and exceptional domestic skills.

However life isn’t always what it seem like on social media.

This was such an entertaining read and a thriller where I didn’t guess most of the twists at all which was fun. It was also a good reminder that social media is typically more of a highlight reel than real life.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

The Tradwife’s Secret by Liane Child is a quietly unsettling domestic thriller that skillfully lulls readers into a false sense of security before pulling the rug out from under them. What begins as an almost mundane portrayal of a traditional, seemingly picture-perfect life slowly reveals a far more disturbing and layered narrative beneath the surface.

Child’s choice to open the novel with an air of normalcy appears entirely intentional—every detail feels controlled, almost too perfect. It’s this deliberate calm that makes the eventual unraveling so effective. As the story progresses, the cracks begin to show, and what initially feels unremarkable transforms into a psychological maze of secrets, manipulation, and unexpected revelations.

With well-timed twists and moments of genuine shock, The Tradwife’s Secret keeps readers questioning everything they thought they understood about its characters and their motives. It’s a slow burn that rewards patience, delivering suspense and surprises in equal measure. Liane Child has crafted a novel that is as deceptive as it is compelling—a haunting reminder that appearances can be dangerously misleading.

Rating: ★★★★½ (rounded up to 5)

I really enjoyed this book overall. It was fast-paced, full of twists I didn’t see coming, and genuinely kept me hooked from start to finish. I was never bored, and I didn’t find it hard to follow at all. Even with the story being told from three different points of view, each perspective was distinct and easy to keep track of, which I appreciated.

That said, I did have one issue that stuck with me. The book leaned heavily into portraying all the trad wives’ husbands as abusive and all conservatives as inherently bad. There was even a MAGA reference, and while I understand the stereotype the author was working with, it felt a little over the top. I don’t think it was necessary to make every conservative character awful in order to tell the story. It started to feel more like a political statement than part of the plot, and that pulled me out of it a little.

Also, the tone felt very British. After finishing the book, I saw that the author is British, which made sense. At times, it felt like someone writing about American conservative culture from an outside perspective, and that added to the feeling that some parts were a bit exaggerated…maybe out if personal opinion?.

Content warning: infertility and pregnancy are major themes throughout the book. It is not just a side element, but something that is woven through the entire story. I wish I had known that going in, so I think it is worth mentioning for readers who may be sensitive to those topics. There’s also domestic abuse.

Even with those concerns, I really liked the book. The story was compelling, the ending worked for me, and I would absolutely recommend it. Just know going in that the political elements are pretty strong.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.