Page turner! I had a hard time putting this book down. Every time I thought I knew what was coming- a new twist is revealed.

Girl meets boy, they fall in love, get married, fall in to what might be a routine life. Insert control and manipulation. Insert one night stand, baby, more control and even more manipulation. Fast forward- someone new arrives on the scene and finds things aren’t matching what they were told. Hold on to your seat- here’s where the real secrets and twists start coming. And oh, what secrets they are!

This is the first book I’ve read by Amanda McKinney, but it will certainly not be my last. Thank you Storm Publishing for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Love this thriller! It kept you on your toes and you definitely didn’t want to stop! The saying one more chapter highly applied to this! Great read!

This was the 2nd book I have read by Amanda McKinney and I loved it just as much as the first one I read! She does such a great job writing thrillers that lead readers down such twisty roads! From the start I got similar vibes to when I read both Verity by Colleen Hoover and The Only One Left by Riley Sager.

At the start of this story, Lucy takes a job caring for Thomas Caines wife, Emilia, who he claims is bedridden due to stroke she has. Quickly Lucy becomes suspicious of what is happening in the home and Lucy will discover that not everyone is as they seem!

This story is told through multiple POVs and two different timelines. I was shocked by the twist revealed about 70% of the way through the story and then absolutely never saw the final surprise coming. This as a quick read that I read in less than 24 hours and couldn’t stop once I started!

Thank you to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

SYNOPSIS
-Lucy Greer is desperate for a fresh start and lands a job as a live-in caretaker for Emilia Caine, a wealthy woman who’s bedridden and unable to speak after a stroke.
-The house is gorgeous, but something feels off from the start.
-Emilia’s teenage son disappeared years ago, and the mystery still lingers.
-Everyone in the house—Thomas (the husband), the housekeeper, even the ex-wife—seems to be hiding something.
-Emilia might know the truth…but she can’t say a word.
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MY THOUGHTS
-This one takes a huge suspension of disbelief. Like, don’t ask too many questions or the plot kind of crumbles.
-I love short chapters, and so I liked this aspect of the book. Super easy to fly through.
-But…it was just really predictable. I saw the twists coming a mile away.
-The ending didn’t hit for me. It felt underwhelming.
-It had potential, but didn’t do much to stand out in a genre that’s already packed with similar stories. If you read a lot of thrillers, this one might feel like a blend of ones you’ve already read, but without the punch.
-Not terrible, but definitely forgettable.
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TL;DR: ⭐️⭐️A quick read with short chapters, but nothing new for fan of the genre. Predictable plot, flat ending, and you’ll need to suspend reality a bit too much.
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Thanks: Thanks to Storm Publishing and Netgalley for this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. This book will be published on May 23, 2025.

I enjoyed the last book from this author so was looking forward to this offering. I am afraid it did not live up to its premise. I found the first half good but the second half was unbelievable in parts. Short chapters made it an easy read and I would definitely give her next one a go. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to review it.

Firstly, a big thanks to NetGalley for approving this book. This is my first book by Amanda McKinney, and it definitely won’t be the last.

This book was a total surprise to me. I absolutely devoured it and finished it in 24 hours. It was gripping, fast-paced, and to the point—no dragged-out fluff or unnecessary filler. The plot grabbed me from page one. While I did find a few of the twists a bit predictable, it didn’t lessen my enjoyment one bit. If you’re a fan of Verity or The Wife Upstairs, trust me—you’ll tear through this one too.

THE WIFE'S SILENCE is an incredible novel. From the first chapter, I was hooked. It’s fast-paced and kept me guessing until the very end. If you like books filled with twists and shocking moments, this audiobook is for you!

Many thanks to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for my gifted copy.

The second book of Amanda McKinney's that I've read. The previous being When I Disappear, which I absolutely loved. This one, however, didn't live up to my expectations.

The Wife's Silence is told from multiple points of view and has various plot threads to follow. At times, I did struggle to keep up with it all as there was a lot to remember.

I'm slightly confused by this story. I mean, I flew through it. It's short and pacy chapters kept me turning the page, but at the same time, some parts felt disjointed. It's like they were forgotten about, and suddenly brought up again.

I enjoyed the first half of this book, but as the plot progressed, it became a bit unbelievable and wild. The big reveals left me feeling underwhelmed and confused.

The story is full of unhinged characters all out for themselves, and lots of twists to keep you guessing.

Overall, this was an easy, fast-paced 'popcorn thriller ' to read. For the most part, I did enjoy it. You don't need to think too much about it, and if you don't mind the plot being on the unbelievable side, then this is certainly a book you'd like.

I would recommend you read When I Disappear by this author.

Thank you, Storm Publishing, for my advanced copy.

A psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. Told in multiple POV, Lucy is hired by Thomas to care for his wife Emilia after she has a stroke (or so he says). Lucy begins to suspect things are not as they seem with Thomas and Emilia and things get really interesting!!!

I read this book one Sunday because I don’t want to put it down. Multiple POV is one of my favorite ways to read a book and this was even more fun because the POV’s were not always reliable. A perfect thriller to enjoy on vacation!

The Wife's Silence by Amanda McKinney is a insane, mad and intense thriller that will suck you into the toxic world of lies, narcissism and carefully crafted manipulation, adding some air-gasping twists on the top.
This is a story that breaks your heart into a thousand pieces before you manage to pick them up. I wish everyone had a Lucy on the side...
I must say I was sceptical at the beginning. It kind of was "not one more Verity type of book, please!" and to my relief, it wasn't!
This is a really intense story told in past and present through multiple POV's and delivers a crazy amount of emotions!

Emilia was confident and happy, but marrying Thomas Caine was the biggest mistake she had made. Unfortunitelly, it was too late to realise this.
In the car living Lucy is happy to accept the role of live-in caretaker for Emilia, who suffered a stroke a few years back.
Famous artist Thomas Caine is a narcissistic piece of sh-t who rules the world.
The Housekeeper Consuelo has been there for 20+ years, and she knows her place...
When all this mixes together, you get a mindblowing, heart-racing roller coaster that leaves you with an open mouth...

Thank you Netgalley and Storm Publishing for this copy!

I absolutely loved this book. It was a pulse pounding roller coaster of events. I couldn't put it down. I will be recommending it to all of my fellow readers and book club friends!! I wish it hadn't ended!! Terrific story!! First book I've given five stars to in years.

This is an entertaining and suspenseful domestic thriller! Lucy is hired to care for Emilia who needs a lot of assistance after having suffered a serious stroke. Her husband Thomas is a bit of a celebrity and is busy with his career. Thomas and Emilia didn’t have a conventional marriage and it was worse after their son mysteriously disappeared years ago. As Lucy spends more time at her job the more things seem deceitful in the household. There were a lot of great twists and the pacing was good throughout the book. Add this one to your summer reading list!

I'm a part of Amanda's ARC team, so I've read everything she's put out over the last 3 years. While reading this one, it felt so familiar. I finally figured out it is a revision of a previous book called The Keeper's Closet. There were a few changes, names mostly. But it's word for word the same in a lot of places. I liked The Keeper's Closet a lot, but I didn't feel the need to reread it when I have so many other books on my TBR. I gave it 4 stars, which is what I gave The Keeper's Closet.

This book started off with a bang. Very atmospheric and a bit tense as I wasn’t sure where it was going. This book had my reading late into the night. The twist was so well done. I do have to say you must suspend belief but that’s why they call it fiction! Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the arc.

An absorbing, fast-paced read with a satisfying twist. This was a genuinely enjoyable page-turner and I’ll look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

I have mixed feelings about this book. I was engrossed for the first half but then it just became a bit too far fetched for me. The writing was good (except it needs a thorough proofread) and it was a decent read but I lost interest when things got just too implausible. If you can suspend belief you’ll enjoy it. Good but not great. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the early copy.

hugely tense almost from the get go with questions over Emilia's wellbeing, Thomas' motives and Lucy's interactions with them both.
Some great twists both within the characters and the plotlines, that will keep you enthralled to the end!

ooooh this book will give you shivers. in all the delightful thriller book ways. it was heart stoppingly good. the tension build and unease rising throughout was spot on. the guessing games for both the characters and us readers were great. the need to also question the narrator too? oh this book was just so good.
we start with Lucy who isnt doing so good in life. she needs money, work, a life fast.so when a job off comes from a very successful man Thomas, she knows she is not going to be refusing. she will be looking after his wife who has had a stroke. but something doesnt feel right in this house. something with Emilia doesnt feel right. this whole situation is giving off "no" vibes to Lucy. not least because of the way she was employed.
but as she starts to find more things that dont add up so does the fear she feels and the tensions. is her worries correct. or is she putting two and two together. and just what is it behind Emilia's words not said that is giving her such warning signals.
i loved the way i too was almost holding my breath. and in parts i was squeezing my reading muscles tight at what had happened or what i thought might coming next.
is it what you thought it was? is it who you thought it was? questions questions that will be delicious to find out when you read this book. and read it you must.

Emilia and Thomas appear to the outside world to be doing great and even better when James their son comes along. Thomas becomes famous, James disappears from their lives and then Emilia nearly dies. Thomas eventually gets a caregiver to take care of his wife.
I really liked this book from start to finish and was almost sad when it finished.

The Wife's Silence had me practically gnawing on my tongue, wondering in taut suspense what was around the next corner. I really enjoyed the feeling of unease and the satisfying twists rattled me in the best way. The multiple points of view and timelines were seamlessly written and very easy to keep track of. Pacing was excellent and I zipped through the story in no time flat.

Out of financial necessity, Lucy lives in her car. Thomas Caine. a famous and wealthy bladesmith, hires her to care for his wife, Emilia, 24/7. Lucy really needs the money. Emilia's stroke leaves her unable to speak and walk but she has lucid moments where her clear blue eyes lock with Lucy's. Closets hold more than their fair share of skeletons and the family's housekeeper tells her snippets of the past. Appearances can be deceiving, and I don't mean just the characters.

The captivating story was just what I needed after some heavy Nonfiction books. One quibble is the inclusion of a few unnecessary adult situations which did nothing to advance the plot. But the story...yes, please.