ani_hejduk 's review for:

The Tradwife's Secret by Liane Child

4.5

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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ARC Review: The Tradwife’s Secret by Liane Child

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (4.5 stars)

Many thanks to the publisher for the opportunity to read this gripping novel in advance in exchange for an honest review.

The Tradwife’s Secret is a slow-burn domestic thriller that simmers with tension from the very first page. There’s an eerie undercurrent throughout the entire book—you know something is off, but you can’t quite put your finger on it until it’s too late. And that’s exactly what makes it so compelling.

Callie is a fascinating protagonist. Leaving her old life behind to tutor the March children, she’s clearly running from something—or someone. Her secrets are buried deep, and watching them unravel is part of what makes this such an addictive read.

Then there’s Brianna—young, ambitious, and suspiciously sharp. I couldn’t shake the feeling she was going to become more important than she initially appeared. Possibly even dangerous. And I was not disappointed.

Madison, the so-called tradwife, projects the image of domestic bliss, but it’s painfully obvious she’s anything but content. Trapped in a role that suffocates her, she struggles with her identity and the power her husband holds over her. Michael, the husband in question, is chillingly manipulative—playing mind games, controlling situations with unnerving precision. He’s the kind of character you love to hate.

Liane Child has crafted a web of secrets, lies, and psychological warfare that culminates in a brilliantly executed twist. The ending was immensely satisfying, with the true adversary revealed in a way that felt both surprising and inevitable.

Highly recommended for fans of domestic thrillers that toy with your perceptions and keep you guessing until the very end.