A review by whatkatisreading
It's Always The Husband by C.L. Taylor

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

3.5

‘It’s Always The Husband’ by C. L. Taylor is a domestic thriller that explores potentially deadly consequences of school run interactions. Main character Jude moves to Lowbridge and soon learns two things: 1) “the mamas”, led by perky Victoria, love nothing more than to gossip, and 2) the man she’s struck up a flirtation with is suspected of murdering two wives! Caught in a swirling mess of secrets, lies and rumours, how can Jude know who to trust?

This novel added a layer of intrigue each time it switched perspective, planting many surprising twists. The multiple narrators also kept me guessing about which characters to like, humanising everyone even when I suspected them of heinous acts. I particularly enjoyed the characterisation of one antagonist, whose motivations were incredibly revealing and relatable… a welcome reminder that everyone has their own battles.

I have to say that I didn’t find this book as addictive as the author’s previous few releases, but I’m still very glad I picked it up! Overall, it gets 3.5 stars from me.

I received a Digital Review Copy of this book from the publisher Avon Books UK via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.