The Silent Woman originally released in 2022 is getting a revised edit and new look coming July 15th!!!

This was my first Minka Kent book and I regret this. I’ve had so many of this authors books on my TBR and physical bookshelf that I am kicking myself for not starting one of her books sooner. Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for an ARC of the revised edition of The Silent Woman in exchange for my honest review.

If you like books/tropes like Verity and The Housemaid then you’ll love this book - and no I’m not saying because it’s like Verity/The Housemaid that the twists in this book are the same in those. Although I did predicted said twist(s) very early on, it did not take away my experience or what felt like a need to finish this book asap (which ended up being less than 24hrs).

Can’t wait to dive into the rest of Minka Kent’s backlist now!!!

Whew! I blew through this one in 24 hours. Terrific, fast paced read. Jade marries a rich man named Wells. He’s perfect but also has his ex wife who is disabled living in the guesthouse. That’s a bit awkward especially when she slips Jade a note that says RUN. But run from what? Excellent read!

Meh this feels like a rip off of Verity by Colleen Hoover with some minor tweaks and an okay ending. This is supposed to be a rereleased edited edition but there are still grammatical errors.

A quick read if you're in the mood for a simple psych thriller. This had me clinging to the mystery in the beginning but the reveal felt a little anticlimactic and rushed. Loved the message of girl power and women working together!

Another quick, easy and good read by this author. I was in suspense the whole time wondering what had happened to the first Mrs. Westmore and what was really happening in that situation. Kept me wanting to read!

⭐⭐⭐⭐4.5 STARS⭐⭐⭐⭐
Being the second wife is not always easy. Imagine the first wife is still in the picture though and living in your guest house? Your not allowed to speak to her whatsoever. Would that raise your suspicions? Would your "Spidey-senses" be going off? I had so many questions throughout this book and the author did a nice job wrapping them up for me and the end. I thought I had this one all figured out until the end. The characters are relatable, and the read does not feel fiction, which was a nice change.

👀Trigger warning: Abuse and mental illness.

📚I highly recommend this book!📚

Do not wait to get your copy! You won't be disappointed.

Thank you to NetGalley, Minka Kent and Publisher for the eArc!

This thriller novel did not disappoint! The premise of this story and the author are the reasons this book grabbed my attention. The way this author writes is so easy to follow and always captures me. This is my third book that I have read by this author and I have really enjoyed all of them! This is mysterious, dark, emotional and sad. I found this to be a very fast paced read, with the story being intriguing right in the first chapter! The plot of this book is captivating and was definitely well executed! This story felt very realistic. I really loved reading the different perspectives of the characters and the dual timeline of the story. I am glad that it went back in time, because it made everything in the present time clearer. Even though the plot was predictable, it still came with suspense and mystery. I will say that there are many twists in this story, while one through me completely off guard! Overall, I rate this book a 3.5 out of 5 stars!

“The Silent Woman" by Minka Kent is a fictional thriller mystery that is unputdownable! It centers around a newlywed wife and husband named Jade and Wells. Jade gets curious about her new husband’s ex wife, named Sylvie. The ex wife Sylvie, mysteriously got injured in an accident and lives on Jade’s and Well’s estate, she is also not able to communicate to anyone. As this story unravels, we learn the dark truths of the silent woman!

I think fans of the novels “The Housemaid” by Freida McFadden and “The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides would really enjoy reading this book! Content warnings include domestic abuse, confinement, mental illness, physical abuse and toxic relationships.

Thank you to NetGalley, author Minka Kent and Thomas & Mercer for this copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

This one pulled me in and I couldn’t put it down. Was it a potential cheesy-read red flag that main character Jade’s new husband’s ex-wife lived secluded in the backyard guesthouse.. yes. Did I let it hold me back from flying through the book? Nope.

I wish there had been a little more depth to the happy Wells/Jade so I could’ve been more sold on Wells before it went off the deep end. The length of the book didn’t give it the time or option for it to be a bit more of a surprise that he was the attacker. Olly threw things off, but not enough to really sway away from Wells and make that reveal a surprise or plot twist.

Overall a quick read, a little predictable, but gave me enough of a chill that I couldn’t put it down and wanted to get through the whole story. Was rooting for both Sylvie and Jade and wanted to see where they landed. I’ve had friends recommend other Minka Kent books and I’ll happily be adding more to my to read list.

Another well written book by Minka Kent! I could not put this book down! This book is full of mystery and suspense.! I loved the story line. I loved all the twists in it! I have read a lot of Minka Kent’s books and she has never disappointed me!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!

Jade and Wells are a married couple. Wells has been married before to Sylvie, who was assaulted by an unknown person and left unable to speak, and thought to be brain damaged.
Wells installs Sylvie in a cottage on his estate with round the clock carers, and asks that Jade does not visit Sylvie as Sylvie has little or no understanding of events, but due to unforseen circumstances, Jade does meet Sylvie. From then, Jade has questions that Wells appears reluctant to discuss, so Jade decides to try to discover her husbands secrets.
I am a huge fan of Minka Kents work, and although I didn't dislike this book, it was a little disappointing to me. I found the plot rather predictable in comparison to some of her other books, and I did see the ending coming. However, it was an easy and enjoyable read. Thank you for my advance copy.

The Silent Woman





If you liked Verity, The Housemaid, The Last Mrs. Parrish, and The Wife Upstairs— this one is for you! I love Minka Kent and I really enjoyed this one. Very much gave me Lifetime Movie Network energy too! It did feel a bit predictable at times but I still liked it.

4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was previously released but is being re-released July 15 ✏️ 🗓️ (she’s an arc but she isn’t!!!!)

This domestic thriller has Jade wondering if there is anything to fear with her new husband, Wells. I read this thriller pretty quickly. I enjoyed it, however it was very similar to other thrillers I have read and enjoyed more.

Whenever I pick up a Minka Kent novel I know I'm in for a gripping thriller with many twists and turns, this one did not disappoint! When I started reading this I was instantly gripped, I thought I had predicted the plot but boy was I wrong...I love a thriller that keeps you guessing. This is the sort of book you start and want to read end to end without putting it down.

This book is full of secrets and lies, a peculiar family dynamic and shocks. You will not be disappointed if you love a good thriller.

Highly recommend 5🌟

📚I was able to read an advanced copy of title thanks to NetGalley, Minka Kent and Thomas & Mercer📚
📚All reviews and opinions are entirely my own📚

An addictive read.

This is a really well written popcorn 🍿 thriller with some great twists. Duel time line and duel POV.

I really enjoyed this book, a can’t put it down page turner. I did think the plot twist was predictable and I hoped for a little more from the ending but this didn’t take away from the enjoyment of reading.

I think if you’re a fan of “Verity” and Frieda McFadden you’ll live this 💕

I didn't realize this was a re-release and that I've already read this book. Love Minka Kent though so I'll still give a rating based on the original

This was a pretty steady read but there wasn't anything super thrilling about it. The ending felt a little flat and I was hoping for something else to happen with Wells. It was pretty predictable for Minks but the pacing was excellent and it held my attention. Thank you!

Are you a thriller lover? Check out The Silent Woman by Minka Kent. It’s one that will keep you turning pages until the end.

3⭐️ I was intrigued, but this slow-burn domestic suspense took a while to find its footing.

The Silent Woman starts with a bang—Jade, a new bride, meets her husband’s ex-wife, Sylvie, who suffered an accident and lives on their property with round-the-clock care. Sylvie hasn’t communicated with anyone since her accident, but manages to hand Jade a chilling note with just one word: “Run.” But instead of diving straight into the suspense, the plot shifts focus to Jade’s novel-in-progress and neighborhood gossip, which slowed the pace significantly. The first half felt long, with drawn-out chapters and a lot of setup.

Things picked up in the second half when the story refocused on Sylvie, and even the chapters became shorter and more engaging. The side plots did end up tying into the twist, but I couldn’t help thinking they could’ve been presented in a more exciting way. Overall, it was readable, just not as thrilling as I’d hoped.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!

The most impactful aspect of this book for me was the fact that it had so many women’s voices. It was extremely powerful to have a story told by mostly female characters and their perspectives. The story itself was incredibly gripping and it certainly grabbed my attention within seconds. The story drops you in the action from the word go!
One feature that really grabbed my attention in the first instance was the title of the book as I am a chatter box. The book needs to come with a warning label: be careful; this one is not one that you will put down. I read it in about 3 days or possibly even less.

Such a great book. I couldn’t put it down!
The story is split into two different perspectives, Jade the new Mrs. Westmore and Sylvie, the first Mrs. Westmore who suffered a tragic accident.

The story is predictable but overall a great read. I didn’t want to put it down!

Minka Kent didn’t disappoint with this one.