this book is very dark, well written, and will probably do well. having said that, i didn't care for the main character or her husband and never really trusted wither of them.

This book was so strange. I couldn't stop reading it, but the ending had me a bit disappointed that they went for such an overused twist.

I read this book in two sittings, staying up far past when I expected to.
Despite the fact that I have a friend who was once a "second wife", I don't understand being okay with sharing one's spouse. But the beauty of this book is that the reader need not understand polygamy to enjoy this book.
I was sucked into a world that was well-paced and intriguing, a world I thought I understood. But the ride turned twisty and there was no way I could go to sleep without reading all the way to the end.
But I wasn't prepared for a blow-to-the-gut twist that has kept this book at the forefront of my mind. In fact, this might be one of those unforgettable ones.

Must-read is an overused phrase, but you MUST READ this. Don't assume you know what's happening, because you'll rob yourself of the thrill, the impact and the shock.

READ THIS

First of all THANKS TO NETGALLEY FOR THE ARC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ON ANOTHER NOTE.........TARRYN????????? WHERE IN THE WORLD DOES YOUR BRAIN COME UP WITH THIS LITERAL FICTION MAGIC? Yup, I know, your twisted pretty head. First off, how ironic the h's real name is Thursday......I was like no, no way, that's a mistake, but sure enough, only TF would think of such an irony! How twisted are these characters? Very twisted and even poor little young'in Hannah is no innocent! Shame on the h's mother, how could you be so oblivious when apparently your husband, Thursday's father (just to clarify...he he he) knew all along of the sick and twisted mind F**ks that were happening! Don't blame Regina one bit, I think that if I were in her shoes I may have gone overboard as well to get my revenge! Seth, hmmmmmmmm, whatevs; by the end of the book I could care less for his ********** ways, he just likes to jump into holes, v-holes. Thursday is one disturbed woman, I ALMOST felt sorry for her but nope, not really.

I’m a huge Tarryn Fisher fan and The Wives was among my most highly anticipated releases for 2019.

This is a hard book to review because I don’t want to give anything away, if you’ve never read a Taryn Fisher book before then oh boy are you in for a wild ride! This book follows a woman, who is married to a successful business man named Seth. She’s Seth’s second wife and they’re in a polygamous relationship. He is married to two other women who are refereed to as Monday and Tuesday, as those are the days that Seth visits with them. The Narrator who we know as Thursday, has never met Seth’s other wives and they know nothing about each other. Of course Thursday tries to be the best wife she can be, spotless house, home cooked meals, flirtatious and always willing to please her husband. She resides in Seattle where she works as a nurse on the night shift, the other tow wives live in Portland where Seth has an office.

At the beginning Thursday is very agreeable, believing everything Seth tells her. Never questioning him about why she cant know about the other wives. Thursday, finds a piece of paper in Seth’s pants, its a medical bill with a woman’s name on it. She begins to investigate the other woman, because that’s what anyone would do if you had a chance to see who your husbands other wives are wouldn’t you google her too? The more she learns, she grows more anxious and suspicious of her husband activities.She questions who shes married to and if she even knows him at all. Her investigating is entertaining, as she uncovers things about the other wives. Of course near the half way point the novel takes a really dark turn and it turned out to be something I wasn’t expecting.

This book has so many shocking moments and twists, much like any Taryn Fisher book. I adore her writing and how your never really sure what is actually happening. I read The Wives in two sittings, I was completely captivated by the mystery and I couldn’t get enough. This is the type of book I would recommend to anyone looking for a really messed up story. This is Taryn’s first novel that has been published through a publishing house, and I LOVED it ! Highly recommend, make sure you carve out a few hours to read this one because once you start you wont want to stop.

This was my first Taryn Fischer book and it did not disappoint! She’s very close to Colleen Hoover and Colleen is one of my favorite author! All the books that I have read are all 5 stars, so I couldn’t wait to read a Taryn Fischer book.

Right from the start I couldn’t put it down. I was in a book slump beforehand and this definitely got me out!
This book will be very hard to review was I am struggling to not give anything away. Let’s just say there are many surprises along the way!

The only POV we have is from the main character’s perspective…When that happens it’s hard for the reader to cipher what is real and what isn’t. I also loved how the story was narrated, it was like someone was telling me a story.

Overall, this was a very unpredictable, insane but insanely amazing psychological thriller!
Oh, and I can’t forget about the ending…utterly shocking. Loved every second of it!

Tarryn Fisher is the type of writer that makes the reader question his or her own sanity at the end of each book and The Wives is no different.

For me the beginning started off a bit slow but about 15-20% in and it started flying. The Wives is complicated, heartbreaking, chilling, and made me begin to analyze pieces of my life.

By the time I was at the end, I questioned every word I read and then decided I must read it again!

I can't think of a way to review this unusual story without spoilers. So, I'll just say it held my attention throughout. I didn't want to put it down. And the ending caught me completely off guard. Tarryn Fisher is an excellent writer. She deserves five stars. But, The Wives left me feeling unsettled and nervous.

This was a different take on the more than one wife stories. There were many surprises and I could barely put the book down. I couldn’t wait to see what happened but then I didn’t want it to end!

I have really mixed feelings about this book, but in the end I was not really a fan. The premise was intriguing and the writing is definitely excellent--it was easy to read and kept drawing me back. I thought I was going to love it, but about halfway through it took a turn I really didn't like. Then it seemed to recover and I thought good fake out, can't wait to find out what's going to happen, but I really hated the ending. I'd definitely read another Taryn Fisher book because I think she's very talented and a really engaging writer, but this one left me disappointed. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an e-ARC of the book.

Actually, editing to say I'm changing my mind. I didn't like the ending, but it's actually kind of clever. Even though I was hoping for something different, it shouldn't really detract from what the book probably deserves. So I'm going to add a star to go up to 4. I often forget books as soon as I'm done reading them and this one has kept me going back thinking about it and reevaluating, so I guess for that alone it deserves more credit!

This book completely surprised me. I was initially intrigued by the hype on social media and the topic of polygamy. I found Thursday's voice to be completely authentic in that she was easily able to recognize the social perception of plural marriage so she kept that information to herself, but was still able to justify it in her head because she made the extra effort to be the favorite of Seth's wives. A bit of a slow build, but be prepared for the last portion of the book where you won't expect what is coming or be able to put it down!

This was wild! I've never read any of Tarryn Fisher's books before but I'm definitely going to be making them a priority to check out now. I kept thinking I had it figured out, but the hits and twists just kept on coming! Not my favorite thriller/book ever but enjoyable!

Thursday is sure that her husband has two other wives, if only in name. She has been sharing him for years thinking that have some time with Seth is better than nothing. He has told her that he was raised by polygamist parents but she's never met them. Then a series of events cause her to question everything that she has known. When she discovers who the others are, she is determined to meet them. But a confrontation with Seth leads her to a stay in a psychiatric ward and she is even more determined when she is released.. Is Thursday seeing reality or is her reality a carefully constructed web created by Seth and the other wives? Lots of twists and turns kept me reading well into the night just to see how it all played out. I'm still wondering...

I don't think I'm going to write a huge, long review on this one because I'm afraid of typing something that could potentially spoil the book for others. This is a book you should go in blind and with absolutely no expectation because if you go in otherwise, Tarryn is going to blow anything you thought right out of the water.

This is some of Tarryn's best work and the writing I love so much from her. I've missed this magic from her but The Wives definitely brought it all back. This genre is where Tarryn belongs and I hope we get more of these types of books from her in the future.

Like a few other reviews I am going back and forth on the ending but I believe it's exactly the kind of reaction Tarryn wanted. It's unpredictable and leaves you with your mouth hanging wide open, hoping there is just one more chapter.

From the cover to the very last word you can be sure Tarryn Fisher is going to take you for a ride you won't soon forget.

Holy heck! What the what?!?! I can't even formulate full thoughts!!
Could not put this one down!
What I loved: I thought I knew what was happening, but I didn't even have a clue. Not. One. Clue.
What I hated: That I didn't have a clue!!!
What I liked: I didn't know who to hate!!
Can't wait for others to read this so we can discuss it!!

Actual stars 4.5.

The Wives was an incredible psychological thriller. I didn’t know what was real and what wasn’t. Tarryn Fisher really knows how to write the perfect thriller with twists and turns that almost have your head spinning. Just when you think the book is done you’re wrong. She gets one more twist in. Highly recommend. Thank you to Netgalley for the advanced copy for an honest review. #thewives #netgalley

Tarryn's books are so easy to read, simple writing that is so intriguing. There are always many questions after reading her books too, like, what did I just read? Who do I believe? What is real?

I thought The Wives was easy to read and face paced but the ending didn't shock me like I wanted. I mean, I wasn't expecting what happen to happen but also wasn't surprised by it either. This was a fun book to read, and I would recommend others read it. You really can't go wrong with a Tarryn Fisher book.

First of all let me say I obviously have a prejudice against polygamy because at the start of the book the main character Hannah comes across a scrap of paper that reminds her that her husband has other wives .My first reaction Why? What man is worth it ? However this story does take quite the turn and despite my prejudice against the general subject kept me turning pages late into the night

Thursday is a plural wife who doesn't live near the other two (aka "Monday" and "Tuesday") but has her own condo and life in a nearby city. She's never met the others, only knows what she hears from her husband. And what she knows is that she can be the perfect wife, the one who gives him the perfect life that they can't provide - like home cooked meals and adoration. So far, so good. But Thursday seems to like alcohol a little too much... and obsesses a little too much about the others. Not a good combination, particularly when it comes to reliable narration. There are a few moments when the plot twists in such a way that you're not sure whom to believe, but because none of the characters really gel this only rates a three star.

eARC provided by publisher.

Wow - this book was so good! Tarryn Fisher has really knocked it out of the park with this one! This book is filled with twists and turns all through it up to the final page. I literally just shook my head and thought What did i just read? Thursday, Monday and Tuesday are in a polygamist relationship with Seth, but this is not like the HBO series Big Love or the television show Sister Wives - no nothing like that. I can't give much detail because I don't want to give any spoilers. This book just really captured my attention and I did not want to put it down. I think this was an absolute 5 star read for me! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book for my honest review.