Wow wow wow! This was absolutely amazing! I can’t believe I waited this long to pick up this author. This whole story had me on my toes and it just kept getting better and better. That ending, holy cow.
I think this is the best book I have read all year! INCREDIBLE.

Four bewildered, beguiled stars for Elliott and his three "wives": Thursday, Regina and Hannah. Thursday is our unreliable narrator and she has quite a story to tell. When I imagine a thriller with a polygamous relationship at its heart, this is the type of book that is interesting to read. Reminded me of Ruth Ware and Alice Feeney.

Thank you to Harlequin and NetGalley for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

<b>"He comes over on Thursday of every week. That's my day. I'm Thursday."</b>

Would you ever share your husband with not just one, but two other women, having him all to yourself only one day a week? And on top of that, would you be content to know NOTHING about the other two, not even their names? If, by chance, you happened upon some information about one of the others, would you be able to resist looking into it?

This book was one hell of a ride. I couldn't put it down, the twists were fantastic! I had all sorts of different scenarios going on in my head as to what the possible outcome could be. It would have been five stars but I just didn't love <spoiler>that she had made most of it up in her delusional little head. It was well done, I've just read a lot of books with similar outcomes.</spoiler>

I've wanted to read one of Tarryn' Fisher's books for a while now, but just haven't ever managed to get my hands on a copy. I was very excited when I got to read an ARC of the book (thanks NetGalley and Graydon House!) and will make more of an effort to obtain some in the future!

Thursday is the second wife of Seth. He was married to Tuesday, and recently added in Monday. He has three wives, but Thursday is sure that she's the favorite. Seth spends Thursdays with her in her condo. She makes elaborate meals, dresses sexy and gives in to any of his wants.

But one day, Thursday finds a piece of paper with a name and address.....of Monday. She then spirals out, researching Monday and eventually Monday. But...who is the bad guy? Monday? Tuesday? Seth?

This is an insanely fast paced thriller with unreliable characters. The last 20% of this book is INSANE and that make it excellent. Tarryn Fisher is clearly a talented writer and I hope that this is the first of many thrillers to come.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Wow. Just wow. What in the hell did I just read?! Total mind fuck. I didn't see that twist coming. At. All.

Kudos to Tarryn Fisher for holding me captive from start to finish, in one sitting (this is a feat in itself). Kudos for making me so invested in characters I didn't really like, so much so that I couldn't stop devouring all the words. Kudos for leaving my mind whirling with so many questions, with trying to figure out reality from fantasy/truth from deception, even after turning the last page.

Congrats on writing one fucking hell of a book!

Thank you, Tarryn Fisher for reminding me why I love to read.

I dont even know what to say about this book. Every chapter I caught myself telling my daughter about the story and how it had a complete hold on me. I always look for books I cant put down and this one went one step further than that for me, I literally couldn't figure out what the hell was going on so I had to OBSESSIVELY read. I loved the twist and turns and was questioning my own sanity at times. I wasn't sure what was real and what I was making up in my head but this was a THRILLING ride and I hope Tarryn writes more in the genre. I am a huge Stephen King fan and this book gave me the same vibes. There is so much want to rage on and on about but since this book is not out yet I feel I shouldn't but I also don't know if anything that I have already said could be looked at as spoilers so I will hide it as such. But if you are looking for a truly original, intriguing story with a super interesting subject matter that turns into one giant mind F**k this is the book for you. Well done, Tarryn, well done

Rating: 5 stars but if I could give it more I would!
This book had such an interesting premise I just had to get my hands on it. So when I got the email from netgalley saying I was approved, I geeked the freak out!
This book starts off with you learning about Thursday and her husband Seth. You also learn that he has 2 other wives!
Thursday is always wondering about the other two since she knows nothing about them. She doesn't know their names or anything.
Then the book starts to turn. It turns into a mystery about what does she even really know about them, about her husband, about herself even.

This book had a twist and turn every single step of the way. Honestly, I'm still to this moment not sure if what I read was the full story or not! It was that insane, and I loved every minute of it!

I HIGHLY recommend snatching this book the moment you can! Officially my BOOK OF THE YEAR pick!

3.5 stars, rounded. The Wives is exactly what you've been waiting for if you like your suspense stories full of unexpected twists. This story is like driving a treacherous, curvy road where you can't see anything that's coming. It crosses some believability thresholds for me, but overall it's an incredibly entertaining and soapy read.

I really loved this book by Tarryn Fisher. I’ve read many of her books and I love her style. Her writing is so smart and emotive. The Wives was so good. I went into it blind. I didn’t even read the excerpt. It was so fun reading and not having any idea what was going to happen. I loved the characters in this book. Tuesday was so great. I still don’t know how I feel about the husband. I really ended the book slightly confused and I really enjoyed that.

Reading "The Wives" made me want to go back and revisit one of her other titles, "Mud Vein". I prefer the earlier book, but "The Wives" was also incredibly well-written.

NOTHING is what I thought it was in this book. I was pulled in every direction possible, and then just completely gobsmacked once I passed a certain point in the story. My head was spinning even hours after I put the book down.

I don't want to say more so as not to ruin it, but I don't think you'll be disappointed if you give "The Wives" a shot.

This is Fisher's debut in the suspense genre, and it is a good one. I'm not sure I can give a good summary that won't contain spoilers. Here's my best shot: The main character has agreed to an unconventional relationship with her partner, Seth. With her consent, Seth is involved with two other women. The MC and Seth's other partners are kept separate from each other - not even knowing each other's names - until the MC's natural curiosity gets the best of her. As she starts digging for information, she learns that not everything is as it seems.

Fisher has nailed the unreliable narrator. I read a blurb that said the book would give you whiplash until the very end, and I agree that's an apt description. I was certainly guessing and second-guessing until the last few pages. The plot was fast-moving, and my heart started racing in one scene.

My favorite aspect of the novel was the feminist undertone. Although it sometimes became more of an overtone, I liked the way Fisher explored the plight of exploited women without slipping (too much) into weak-and-whining victim territory. Many of the women in this book are misused, and the MC often vocalizes her solidarity with them.

There were a couple incongruities and editing slips, but the novel is generally well-written. A few times I felt the MC's actions required me to suspend reality temporarily, but I wasn't overly bothered by this necessity. A few threads were left dangling, but none that have me scratching my head. I would have liked to see more from the MC's friend, Lauren; I feel like there was unexplored potential there.

Overall, I'd say Fisher's suspense debut hits the right notes. A solid 4-star read.

Tarryn does it again! Loyal longtime fans will not be disappointed and it's a great intro for any new readers. I flew through the pages of this one. Gripping and twisty!

OH MY GOSH.

This book had my mind spinning! The Wives is a tangled mess of psychological thriller + domestic suspense. Just when I thought the whirlwind was over, the wind picked me up again and swirled me all around in "what just happened?!" mode.

Great book for anyone who likes B. A. Paris or Kimberly Belle.

Wow! This is truly what constitutes a psychological thriller! A twisted, perplexing tale with the reader not knowing what to believe. You will be questioning everything as to what is or isn’t real all the way to the end. Who’s telling the truth and who is lying? Is anyone telling the truth and is everyone lying?! A clever, unpredictable story that I couldn’t put down! A tiny bit disappointed in the ending but still highly recommend.

Wow,wow, wow!!! Tarryn Fisher writes such unique books that blow my mind. I never know what direction she’s going to take me on, but it always ends with the question, “What did I just read?!?” (In the BEST way possible!). The Wives dives into a storyline that is instantly captivating and slightly uncomfortable; polygamy. Tarryn makes you feel the main characters needs and willingness that make the situation somewhat understandable. But we soon see her curiosity unravel and it opens doors to even more questions. The twists and turns in The Wives make this book so, so good. I loved this book so much!!

The Wives was a ride from start to finish! The synopsis would have you to believe that our MC is Wife #2 in a polygamous relationship, but there’s so much more to this story. Babies and not-babies and affairs....whoo doggie!

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I received this free ebook from the publisher, Netgalley, and Wildfire Marketing I’m exchange for an honest review!

I will start with the fact that this is my first Tarryn Fisher book and it is not usually a genre I read. I am not sure what I think. I am not sure what to rate. I am not sure if I even liked it or hated it. I had a hard time getting into it at first, but then I could not put it down and stayed up late reading it in one sitting. I could not really connect to the heroine, Thursday, and there is unreliability in her narration from the beginning. There are four main characters and most of them have secrets, lie, manipulate, feed insecurities, and it is still unclear who had the most issues. It is a convoluted, mind-bending, perplexing, constantly changing story, and it is hard to know what to believe even after it is over. Basically everything is not always as it seems and it looks different from every viewpoint. The truth probably lies somewhere in the middle. But it left me troubled and thinking about it, and going back and questioning other parts I read. So after all is said and done, I am still not sure how I feel about it. But she created a story that was unique, twisty, layered, shocking, and full of interesting dynamics.

(I was not going to rate it but it is making me choose a rating. 2.5 maybe. Somewhere between OK and I liked it)

Wow! I couldn’t put this book down. I had to know what happened next. The whole time I thought I knew what was going on, but in reality I didn’t. Total mind fuck! But in a good way. Just when you think things are one way, they are another. Then you get to the last couple of chapters, and it wasn’t what you thought at all. What a twisted, messed up read!

This book had my head spinning! A must read I couldn't put it down! I read it in a day! Thursday takes you for a wild ride by the end you feel like your the crazy one!

Have you ever read a book that has you questioning everything? Those are the types of reads I enjoy the most and Tarryn Fisher not only led me down a road of mind-boggling confusion, but she had me dying to separate truth from fiction! Being inside Thursday's mind... talk about a trip. She's married and her husband has two other wives. These women are not supposed to know anything about each other aside from the random things their husband might mention. When Thursday gets a clue about one of the other wive's identities, she can't let it go. She has to know who she is, what she does, and what she offers their husband that hasn't been provided. What she finds is far more than she expected and nothing will ever be the same again.

It would be unfair to you, my fellow readers, to give any more details than this. I encourage you all to go into this story blindly. Be aware that these are unchartered waters and it's all about keeping afloat. Enjoy the journey and get lost in the secrets, lies and truths that surround these characters. Intensely captivating and profoundly enthralling, The Wives will keep you guessing right to the end!