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books_in_badgerland's review against another edition
3.5
My newfound love and backlist consumption of Sally Hepworth's books led me to The Younger Wife. I'm thoroughly enjoying her family dramas with mysterious elements. I feel like they can be recommended to readers of a lot of genres. The topics are tough but important and likely relatable to many readers.
This book may be a good fit if you enjoy:
- complex family dynamics
- wondering who to trust
- books about women overcoming obstacles
I enjoyed The Younger Wife, but I'm not obsessed like I was with Darling Girls and The Mother-In-Law. 😆 It's natural as we catch up on author's work that we will connect more with some than others.
I always appreciate a full cast audiobook and plan to binge all of Hepworth's books on audio as I catch up. The narrators have been top notch! The stories are relatively straightforward, so I think they work well with this format. If you're looking to try mysteries on audio, her books could be a good place to start!
Rating: I liked it! (3.5)
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Dementia
Minor: Sexual assault
jilliancarrizosa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Sexual assault
anneclareivy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Gaslighting
Moderate: Sexual assault and Domestic abuse
Minor: Alcoholism, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Eating disorder
applescruff1981's review against another edition
Graphic: Sexual assault
heatherv's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Dementia, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Death of parent and Alcoholism
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Rape, and Grief
destiny929's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Dementia, Alcoholism, Addiction, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Death of parent, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Murder, Miscarriage, Mental illness, Chronic illness, and Domestic abuse
tashy49's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Rape, Gaslighting, Miscarriage, and Eating disorder
itsbexx's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Addiction, Sexual assault, Rape, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Death of parent and Eating disorder
aligrant's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and Rape
scottad3308's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Sexual assault