I did guess one of the twists ahead of time, but this was still a great read and a compelling mystery.

While this wasn’t the book for me, I think those who enjoy a twisty psychological thriller will enjoy it. It flipped between women and it was a little difficult for me to keep them straight. It was a pretty good read though.

While I wouldn't classify this as mystery/suspense type of book, there are a few twists that surprised me at the end.

For me, the story got slow. It started out strong and I was eager to read it...then it slowed way down. I was bored, I wanted to quit reading but at the same time i needed to know and I kept expecting something big to happen...

If you like plot driven stories this one works, if you like to get really invested in the characters, this one might not, it's jumpy and I never found myself invested in any characters to really tug at my heart strings.

This book had so many twists that just when you thought you had it figured out, something else happened to prove you wrong. Loved it!

The description is truthful: You cannot make any assumptions. I read this book in 1 1/2 days because I could not put it down.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange of a review.

Thanks Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this for an honest review. This book was great. Loved the twists in this book. It's definitely one that you can devour easily.

I had heard all the hype about the twist in this book. There were actually a couple, but the first one is more of a gimmick than a true twist. I was drawn in by the narrator. I felt her pain from the first page. I liked how everything wrapped up in the epilogue. There was one question left that I was intensely dying to know that was never answered.

This is the first book I’ve read by the writing duo Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. I really, really wanted to love it. The story was different. It was a slow burning story for sure. I did like story. The characters all had flaws, like a lot of flaws, and I always like flawed characters.

The beginning sucked me right in. It started off with a stalker and caught my attention right away. Then it just kind of fizzed out sadly for me. I see I’m in the minority here out of all the other reviewers. After the beginning it became a bit confusing on the characters. I believe that was intentional on the part of the author. But for some reader reviews, that was just confusing for them. It took me almost an entire month to get through the first 50% of this book because it was so slow moving and didn't hold my attention very well.

I liked this book, but didn't love it. The reason why is this... it took 50% of the book to get going. The last 50% of the book was pretty good (I'd give that part 4 stars). I know it's important for an author to "build up" the characters and backstory, but the first 50% of this book was filled with too much filler: things that were not really important. I also did not like how the author tried to confuse us with the two characters Vanessa and Nellie. Some said they thought this was an “aha moment”... but really, was the deception necessary? Maybe. It was a different twist for sure.

I recommend this book with reservations to anyone who enjoys a slow burning story with a psychological twist. (It’s kind of hard to categorize this book for me; I wouldn’t exactly call it a thriller, as the pace is slower.

*A very special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review*

Four and a half stars: A twisty thriller that will keep you guessing until the shocking conclusion.

Vanessa is struggling to put the pieces back after her promising marriage shattered. Now she suffers from insomnia, anxiety and jealousy. She is having trouble accepting that her thoughtful, caring husband, Richard, could so easily abandon her for a beautiful blonde named Nelly. Vanessa has taken to stalking Nelly. Meanwhile, Nelly is excited to be marrying Richard. Yet, she is plagued by the nagging fear that something isn’t quite right. She has been getting mysterious phone calls, and worse, she fears that someone is following her. Is there someone after her?
What I Liked:
The Wife Between Us is one of those twisty, suspenseful thrillers that you won’t be able to put down. If you like books thick with tension that keep you guessing until the end, this is one for you. Assume nothing, and what you think you know, you don’t!
What I loved about this one, is that all my assumptions were wrong time and time again. This is the type of book that turns upside down just when you think you are figuring it all out, and then once you have your feet on firm ground again, it upends. This one has so many shocking revelations and thrilling twists right up until the finale. Loved it.
I was surprised time and time again by the characters. One character I thought I didn’t like, turned out to be completely different than what I thought. Prepare yourself for chameleon characters. Try to keep an open mind.
This book is taut with suspense. I honestly had a hard time putting it down. It immediately sucked me in with its compelling story line, and then when the twists started around the half way point, I was unable to stop reading. If you want a book that you can’t book down, look no further.
The ending draws to a satisfying close. I was surprised at the final twist, but pleased that it settled out without leaving anything unanswered or open ended.
And The Not So Much:
I enjoyed most of the twists and turns, but I have to admit a couple of times, certain things were a little far fetched. For me, the final reveal was a bit too much, and I thought it was unnecessary.
I wished that there was more information on the first wife. There is an interesting tidbit dropped at the end, but after all that, I wanted no more, I wanted the details.
I was also bothered by Richard’s sister’s behavior at the end. I felt there was a back story for her behavior, and I wanted to know more.
The Wife Between Us is a thrilling and exciting suspenseful thriller that will keep you up well past your bedtime. I found this to be a compelling read, and I love that every time I thought I had it figured out, the book threw another twist at me. If you are on the hunt for a terrific, twisty read, look no further, this is it. This book will be big.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own, and I was not compensated for this review.

This book pulled me in from the beginning, it was so suspenseful and I read through it in just a couple days. I will admit that some of the content was confusing and a bit choppy but it was all explained in the end. I was surprised more than once by a plot twist, the author did an excellent job at drawing the reader's attention to one thing while also disclosing important information for later on in the book. I would rate this book a 5/5

The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks is a masterfully written thriller. Have you ever read a book where clues are so seamlessly woven into the plot that you don't even see them until later? This book is just like that. With in depth characterization and masterful use of voice, this book explores emotions thoroughly. If you love thrillers of any kind, you would love this book. Just when you think you know what is happening, you find out that you are completely wrong. Amazing book and a wonderful read! I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher. These opinions are entirely my own.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the advanced copy of The Wife Between Us.
I do like an unreliable narrator in a story, and the "reveal" at the end of Part One was a surprise. In fact, I had to process this twist before proceeding with the rest of the book. The remaining twists were not as surprising and in some ways maybe a disappointment. (This was the reason for 3 stars and not 4.) Some of the characters and storylines felt arbitrary and somewhat unnecessary with only loose connections to the main plot. I would, however, recommend The Wife Between Us to others who enjoy thrillers because these hang-ups of mine may not impact other readers.

I've found that a lot of domestic fiction lately has become repetitive and follows similar formulas about the relationships between women. THE WIFE BETWEEN OF US is a different story. The first twist comes halfway through the novel and was so sudden that I reread the previous 5 pages 3 times to try to make sense of what I had just read. The novel keeps twisting from there, keeping you just on the edge of your seat until its shocking resolution.

I was given a free copy of this novel by Netgalley in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.

I loved, loved, loved this book. Just when I thought the twists were over, they kept coming! The main character is one you will love and hate, depending on how far along you are in the story. It was a great escape during a very busy time at work. :)

This has to be one of the toughest reviews to write. I don't want to spill out spoilers and I can't think of how to put this review together without doing just that. I've read other reviews and comments on different blogs where people say that it doesn't live up to its hype. I beg to differ, this book is a true masterpiece for any fan of the thriller genre.

I hope to read more by these two ladies, this will be a tough act to follow for them. What a debut, it's one of those books that after you finish you go back and read what you have highlighted to make sure it really happened the way you thought it did. Because this reader would never be able to pull all these pieces together. I applaud these two writers, what a twisted imagination they have.

Disclosure: I received a copy of this e-galley in exchange to for my honest opinion which I expressed above.

Wow, I loved this one. So much in fact, that I added it to my top ten reads of 2017! The Wife Between Us has received a lot of hype, and it is so worth it! I don’t want to say much here. The blurb says it all in two words, “assume nothing.”

The Wife between us is a cleverly addictive domestic thriller that will take you on a wild ride. There are so many twists and turns throughout the story that I did not see coming. If you haven’t picked this one up yet I highly recommend that you get your hands on a copy right away! I would love to see this one on the big screen one day.

Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin’s, Greer Hendricks, and Sarah Pekkanen for the opportunity to read The Wife Between Us. It was my pleasure to write an honest review.

The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

Brief Summary: This novel explores a complex marriage including secrets kept, deceit, manipulation, and the times we turn our backs to truths in the pursuit of fairytale love.

Highlights: This novel contained many fantastic twists and unsuspecting turns. Like many other reviewers, I don’t want to give any spoilers and encourage you not to read too many reviews; go in blind and unsuspecting.

Explanation of Rating: 4/5; this novel started out slow but picked up quickly. The only thing keeping this from 5 starts is that it didn’t totally engross me to clear my schedule like I anticipated it would. I was engrossed but I could put it down. It took me about a week to finish it; rather then the 24 hours others noted. I also wish the psychology factors (see below) especially treatment of anxiety would have gotten more attention.

Psychology Factors: Anxiety, control, and domestic abuse. I wish that the protagonist would have pursued treatment for her anxiety and that psychology would have made a difference in this book.

This is a great read for book clubs and lovers of suspense and psychological thrillers. It is a quick and easy engaging read.

Thank you to Net Galley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review

So many twists and turns in this book, it was hard to put down. Most of the characters were not like able, which is fine, in fact it makes the book much more interesting. There were times when I felt that I had read this book before, as the plot is similar to "The Last Mrs Parrish". I got a little confused at the start of the book with the characters, Vanessa and Nelly. Be sure to read the epilogue, big surprise that I did not see coming.

I just finished this crazy good, compelling and surprising psychological thriller. And I am disappointed that it was not longer. I kept trying to anticipate the authors’ but without success. The book kept me intrigued and my eyes wide open. Without giving away anything, all I can say is that this book contains everything that I want and more in a thriller written by two up and coming writers. Buy and read this today, you will be happy that you did.

About two-hundred pages into The Wife Between Us the unreliable narrator notes that there are three sides to a marriage -- his side, her side, and the reality of the situation.

This thought occurred to me long before Vanessa pointed it out to her readers. I also found myself wishing that the cover blurb and marketing materials hadn't teased that there were twists contained within the pages of the story and that we'd question everything being related by the narrator. It would have made the surprises much more unexpected when Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen begin pulling the rug out from under us and playing with our assumptions.

After her husband divorces her, Vanessa is left trying to pick up the pieces of her shattered life. She is apparently obsessed with the woman who will soon be marrying her husband and will do anything in her power to warn his next wife of the secrets she hid before, during, and after her marriage. Vanessa teases tidbits to come that led to the demise of her relationship as well as the truth of what was really happening in her life and her marriage.

But unlike Gone Girl, which gave us views of the events from both sides of the marriage, The Wife Between Us only gives us Vanessa's view of things. The authors do toy a bit with time and how certain details are related, leading to one of the bigger (though not unexpected) twists at the end of the first section of the novel. What exactly Vanessa tried and is trying to do is intriguing enough to keep you reading, though the novel suffers from a twist or two too many in the final chapters.

I've seen this book heralded as the next big thing along the lines of Gone Girl or The Girl on the Train. I don't think this one is quite as clever as either of those thrillers. Or it could be that I'm starting to grow weary of the suspense thriller told to us by an unreliable narrator and promising "shocking twists." What set Gone Girl apart from the crowd was that it was one of the first novels to pull off the twists and turns. And it feels like a lot of books out there are trying to catch-up or emulate that in order to rocket up the best-seller list instead of heeding the lesson that part of what made it clever was it was the first one to pull the trick. (It's similar to how in the wake of Twilight you couldn't throw a rock without hitting a paranormal romance on the shelves).

It's not that I didn't enjoy The Wife Between Us. It's a confident, suspenseful novel that has some intriguing surprises along the way. It's a novel that the less you know going in, the odds are better you'll enjoy it more. I guess part of my frustration is seeing the raves about the books and left feeling like I missed something.

I couldn't put this one down. A story full of twists and turns and a surprise ending. A must read.