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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Complicated
A sharp mystery with substance.
Thank you Bantam & Random House for the gifted copy of Happy Wife {partner}
Genre: Fiction
Format: š§š
Pub Date: 6.24.2025
Pages: 320
Star Rating: āāāā
This was the juicy mystery I didnāt know I neededābut I devoured every last page.
One of my favorite things about this story? The protagonist is actually likable. Sheās pulled out of her everyday life and dropped into a world of designer homes and high society, yet she never loses her grounded, down-to-earth nature. It made rooting for her effortless.
What really stood out, though, was how the story explored class dynamics, performative marriages, social power plays, and the illusion of āhaving it all.ā The authors tackled big ideasāwhat it means to be a perfect wife, a good neighbor, a real friendāwithout ever feeling preachy or heavy-handed. It all unfolded in a way that was sharp, smart, and completely addicting.
And the twists? šš» They didnāt take the easy way out. The story moved with intention, redirecting just when I thought I had it figured outāand I loved every turn.
Read if you enjoy:
š Short Chapters
āš¼ Dual Timeline
š«¶š¼ Lovable FMC
š¤ Social Dynamics
I recommend reading Happy Wife if you enjoyed reading The Last Thing He Told Me or Big Little Lies
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tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
fast-paced
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
The writing wasnāt strongā¦and the characters were boring and vapid.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
There weren't any major things that I disliked with this one, I just didn't feel gripped by the story and the storyline of why the murder took place felt a little thin to me.
fast-paced