A review by readingisforhotgirls
My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing

dark mysterious tense medium-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

4.25

omg this was very tense and very compelling right from the get go. at the start, i began to realise how much potential it had for a layered storyline and lots of plot twists, and my expectations were somewhat met? i found myself getting bored throughout the middle. but holy shit, it has a super twisted and crazy ending, making it more enjoyable overall. the actual murders aren’t really the main focus of the book, which is what i was expecting. it isn’t very gruesome or gory compared to other thriller/mystery/crime books. also a certain niche in books i love is where the protagonist is unnamed, it adds a whole new element of interest for some reason! i’d say this book is well thought out enough, but it could’ve gone even deeper on a psychological level and had a more tightly woven plotline with more believability.
Expand filter menu Content Warnings