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astoriareader 's review for:
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
SYNOPSIS
- Verity and Linden Lockwood were the golden couple—until Linden was brutally murdered in their picture-perfect home.
- A year later, Verity is trying to rebuild her life when she learns Linden was having an affair.
- Determined to uncover the identity of the other woman, Verity digs into his life and begins to suspect everyone around her.
- As secrets unravel, Verity realizes she may not have known her husband at all—and the truth could be even more dangerous than she imagined.
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MY THOUGHTS
- This book grabs you immediately. It’s layered, tense, and full of that slow-burn suspense that keeps you turning pages.
- I loved the multiple POVs—especially how we get chapters from both Verity and the mysterious “other woman.” It’s a clever structure that keeps the tension high.
- The identity of the other woman stays hidden for most of the book, and it’s handled so well. The clues, the red herrings, the pacing—it all worked.
- Every character felt like a suspect. I didn’t trust a single person, which made the whodunit aspect super engaging.
- There are a lot of twists. Some I guessed, but a few genuinely surprised me, which is rare.
- The ending? Extremely satisfying. Everything ties together in a way that makes you go, “Oh wow, of course,” but also, “Wait, what?!” in the best possible way.
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TL;DR:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️A gripping, twisty murder mystery with dual POVs, a perfectly executed “other woman” twist, and a seriously satisfying ending. If you love domestic thrillers that make you question everyone, this one delivers.
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Thanks to Embla Books and Netgalley for this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. This book is available now.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Murder
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infertility, Sexual content, Alcohol