This book had a lot of twists and turns. The characters were all unlikeable and had many flaws, which I guess was the point. It was hard to find anyone to root for in the book. With every chapter, another surprise was revealed. I did not see any of it coming. It was a very fast read

Who Did I Marry?
by Sara Pucci
Pub Date: May 28 2025

Who Did I Marry is a twisty, gripping domestic psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the very first page until the last! Full of toxic characters with many twists and turns including many points of view.

Synopsis: The people closest to us hurt us the most…Our daughter’s birthday party was supposed to be perfect. Our townhouse has never looked better. The decorations were extravagant but tasteful. The cake had three delicious tiers. But I didn’t account for a dead body discovered on our perfectly manicured lawn…

Many thanks to #WhoDidIMarry #NetGalley and #StormPublishing for providing me an E-ARC of this fantastic edge of your seat psychological thriller!

"Who Did I Marry?" is a psychological thriller that keeps the reader engaged until the end. The story illustrates how secrets can lead to major catastrophes when they are revealed. The family formed by Madeline, Tyler and Charlie keeps so many secrets that it is difficult to avoid problems. I recommend reading this book, which is very intriguing.

This domestic thriller kicks off with promise: a glamorous Upper East Side birthday party gone wrong, a dead body in the backyard, and a cast of flawed, unlikable characters who make the unraveling of the story both believable and compelling. The rotating POVs and a solid twist ending give it that quick-hit whodunnit appeal.

That said, the leisurely pacing made it hard for me to stay engaged. I often found myself drifting and needing to reread sections just to keep up. While I usually don’t mind a slow burn, there has to be a thread of intrigue to pull me along—and here, that thread was a bit too thin. The dialogue felt stiff, especially early on, where characters delivered exposition-heavy monologues that didn't feel natural. Some choices, like the detective casually lounging on a couch mid-investigation or the daughter’s overly stylized journal entries, stretched believability.

Still, the characters' moral grayness, particularly Madeline’s descent into desperation, added depth. This wasn't a book I tore through in one sitting out of sheer excitement—it was a fast read mostly because I was eager to just get it done. But reading taste is highly personal. If you enjoy a slow-paced domestic mystery with a cast of despicable players and a final twist, this might just be your kind of story.

Thanks to Storm Publishing, Sara Pucci and NetGalley for an advance copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

Madeline's life definitively takes a dramatic turn when a body is discovered outside her home during her daughter Charlie's 14th birthday party. Despite the festivities, no one at the party claims to have seen anything—supposedly. We follow the determined detective as she tirelessly work to unravel the truth behind the murder that unfolded in front of Madeline's home. As the investigation progresses, shocking truths come to light, and death lurks nearby once more. With Madeline's husband, Tyler, a child of affluent parents, and his grandmother leading the inquiry, we delve deeper into the web of intrigue surrounding this mysterious crime. The twists keep you on the edge of your seat—some anticipated, others completely unexpected—but each contributes to the gripping plot. This book skillfully evokes feelings of confusion, concern, hope, and anxiety. By the end, every loose end is expertly tied up, bringing the story full circle. This compelling read deserves a solid 4 out of 5 stars.

A great domestic thriller about an upper East Side family that finds a dead body at their house on the day of their teen’s birthday party. All of the characters are suspicious, and none seem to be a reliable narrator. I really enjoyed the shift in intensity about midway through when you start to see some true colors.. Just wow! i definitely was left guessing the ending of the book.

Thank you Storm Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC

Read and reviewed in exchange for a free copy from Netgalley. Unfortunately I was unable to finish this book. The characters were unlikeable and while the synopsis grabbed me, I found the book too slow and could not get engaged.

Do you really know who you married?

Madeline is putting the final touches on her daughter’s birthday party in their picture-perfect home. The cake is ready, the decorations are flawless—but where is her husband, Tyler?

Then, a body is found in their front yard, and the party comes to a screeching halt.

As detectives dig deeper, dark secrets begin to unravel. Everyone has something to hide—and no one is above suspicion. With a growing list of suspects and tension running high, this twisted domestic whodunnit keeps you guessing until the very last page.

Every character in this book was unlikeable… and that’s what made it so likeable. The dysfunction, the tangled web of lies—you can feel your dislike for the characters as well as their own dislike of each other.

Perfect for fans of messy thrillers where you don’t root for anyone. You just want to know what they’ll do next.

Thank you to Storm Publishing via NetGalley for the opportunity to read this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Who Did I Marry is a fast-paced thriller with a never-saw-that-coming ending. Multiple twists throughout the story make this a roller coaster of a read!

Thank you, Storm Publishing, and NetGalley for letting me review Who Did I Marry?, and provide an honest review in return.

This novel flowed so well, with the multiple POVs, the suspense, tension, and some physiological thrill. Along with the multiple POVs, there were different timelines.

I truly couldn’t figure out who the killer was. it seemed like everyone did it, because each character came off as unlikable, which kept the reader in suspense the entire time.

This book would give little pieces of the killer throughout and just when you think you got it, you don’t. I never figured out who did it. I had to reread the ending. I was so in shock, and still am. Wow! What an ending. I am still thinking about this book. It’s so good that you need to reread it so you can try to catch everything in more precision.

Very well written, with an execution that reminded me of the author, Lisa Jewel. I highly recommend reading this book. You will never figure out who, what, and where, like the movie clue.

Thank you to NetGalley for letting me read this before it comes out!
I felt like this was a hit and a miss. It says that there will be a shocking twist, but I guessed it fairly quickly. The characters are all toxic as heck and they all suck. I found it lacking. It felt like the author was trying to make you believe the fmc and the mmc are in love, but there's just no way. And the fact that as soon as Madeline tells Tyler that she committed murder, he immediately turned on her? AND on Charlie? Messed.

I kept seeing this book being advertised and knew i wanted to read it, so to read it in advance was great!

And boy it did not disappoint! There is drama from the first page and it doesn’t let up all the way through. Set in New York a wealthy couple and their daughter are celebrating her 14th birthday when a body is found - this sets of a chain of lies, deception and more twists and turns then a rollercoaster.

Pucci is clever as you think you know what is going on but you really don’t, not until the last chapter. Short chapters each told from a character and a delightfully bingeable read. Well worth the wait.

A husband that lies. A wife that has secrets. A best friend that would do anything. A detective that is getting too close. All of those make for a gripping multiple POV psychological thriller.

Madeline has the perfect life with her daughter Charlie and husband Tyler. At least she did until a body of a man shows up on her porch the day of her daughter’s 14th birthday.

The multiple POV’s makes for fast pace as the mystery of murder unravels. I was left guessing all the way to the last chapter. Just when I thought I could trust one character I quickly began to doubt myself. Awesome ending!

Thank you netgalley and Sara Pucci for the opportunity to read the ARC!

As psychological thrillers are my favourite genre I read this book with eager anticipation and was certainly not disappointed. Unbelievably this is Sara Pucci's first psychological thriller which she can be justifiably proud. Some great twists to enjoy in this tale. Thanks to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for the chance to ARC this book.

I’m debating if I would give 3 or 3.5 stars out of 5 for this book. It was a quick read and I enjoyed it ok, but there were too many flaws. I understand that I cannot look for what’s wrong or not logical in books because otherwise there would be no book to read, but this one was just not believable. One thing that stuck out for me was when the main character is hiding in the house thinking that there might be an intruder and she’s texting her daughter to come home (?). I also didn’t believe police questioning chapter, it seem the questions could have been different, and the whole questioning would be longer. I felt the same way about the court scene and how no one interfered when information not related to the specific case was discussed. It felt like this book was written without giving any thought/researching how these things work. Despite the main character telling how she wants to protect her daughter, I find too many instances where she’s doing the opposite (like when she knows who broke into the house and that it can be broken in again, but she doesn’t go to police). I guess that end of the book explains a lot of that behavior, but I still don’t buy it.

Sara Pucci’s Who Did I Marry? is a compelling and suspenseful journey through trust, identity, and the hidden truths that lie beneath the surface of a seemingly perfect marriage. What begins with familiar domestic tension quickly unfolds into a layered and unpredictable narrative that keeps readers guessing at every turn.

Pucci demonstrates a keen ability to build complex characters, each with their own secrets and motivations, gradually peeling back the layers to reveal a story far deeper than it first appears. The twists are both surprising and satisfying, and the pacing ensures that the suspense never loses momentum.

With strong emotional undercurrents and a cleverly crafted plot, Who Did I Marry? delivers a thoroughly engaging read. It defies expectations in all the right ways, making for a rewarding and memorable thriller. A strong recommendation for fans of psychological suspense and character-driven storytelling.

The review below is also be posted on Goodreads and Amazon (once it is reviewed).

This book was better than I expected it to be. I was not expecting it to be as grabbing as it was from the very start! While I still have mixed feelings about the characters and how it was written in multiple points of view, I was addicted to knowing how it was going to work out. There were also multiple twists that kept it interesting the whole way through. Additionally, the short chapters work better to keep people interested. Absolutely loved the dedication but the ending did seem a little unfinished so I hope for the possibility of another one in the future.

I received this eARC from the publisher for my honest review.
This is my first book by Sara Pucci and I did enjoy it. There were parts that were a bit too unrealistic for me but I ignored it. (Murder trials don’t happen within a month of the crime and they aren’t over in two days for example)
The characters are all unlikable so you want them all to be guilty. I did figure out the twist at the end before it actually came to light.
I was really excited to read this one and I’m glad I did. I do recommend if you like light hearted murder mysteries.
Thank you Storm Publishing and NetGalley for this eARC.

📚 ARC REVIEW 📚
TITLE: Who Did I Marry?
AUTHOR: Sara Pucci
PUBLICATION DATE: 5/27/25
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

FORMAT: ARC
Thanks to Storm Publishing, Sara Pucci and NetGalley for an advance copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

QOTD:
How well do we ever truly know the person we love?

Who Did I Marry? is a twisty, fast-paced psychological thriller that’s easy to binge. The writing is packed with tension that pulls you in from the very first page and doesn’t let go.

The story centers on a wealthy family whose world is shattered when a body is discovered on their front lawn—right in the middle of their daughter’s 14th birthday party.

Once the body is identified, a disturbing web of secrets and lies begins to unravel. The investigation takes multiple turns as nearly every suspect seems to be hiding something. Told through multiple points of view, the story slowly reveals the truth behind a picture-perfect marriage.

The writing is atmospheric and engaging. While some characters feel a bit underdeveloped and a few twists are predictable, the suspense and pacing keep the pages turning.

This novel explores themes of trust, betrayal, manipulation, and the chilling possibility that the greatest threat may come from within your own home.

If you’re a fan of domestic thrillers that keep you guessing, this one is worth picking up.

This one was a little harder for me to get into, but once I did I couldn’t put it down. This was my first with this author and I enjoyed it.