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The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty
4.0
emotional mysterious sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

The Husband’s Secret is exactly what I’ve come to expect (and crave) from Liane Moriarty: domestic life turned inside out, with characters you think you know until you really, really don’t. She’s basically the queen of the emotional booby trap — you walk in expecting book club banter and end up questioning the nature of morality and whether any marriage is safe from implosion.

The premise is irresistible — a wife finds a letter from her husband meant to be opened after his death... but he’s still very much alive. What unfolds is a slow-burn unraveling of secrets, guilt, and what-ifs that hit a little too close to home in the best possible way.

Moriarty’s signature blend of humour, heartbreak, and uncomfortable truths shines through. Yes, some plot points require a suspension of disbelief, but honestly? So does life.

Fans of Big Little Lies or Little Fires Everywhere will probably devour this quite quickly, just like I did.

Recommended for anyone who enjoys psychological drama dressed in yoga pants and sipping Pinot Grigio at 3 p.m.