This was great but it dragged a bit in the storytelling aspects. I felt that the writing at times delved into details that were no relevant or entertaining to the plot in the way a red herring usually would be. But still, the thriller aspect was well done and the core of the story held up.

This was an okay thriller. Honestly, I wish that I wasn't able to predict the twist and it is unfortunate that I was. The twist too predictable and far fetched.

Book Review: The Woman Inside
Stars: 2.5 X 5
Author: M.T. Edvardsson
Publisher: Celadon Books @celadonbooks
Thank you @netgalley for this ARC

The Rytters are a wealthy couple with dark secrets how are murdered in their mansion. They hired a new maid, Karla who is a struggling law student who hopes to be a judge one day. Karla gets involve with Bill, a single father with a daughter named Sally. Bill has made some bad decisions but he knows his best ever was his daughter. Karla rents a room from Bill. She eventually takes pity on Bill and eventually starts helping with his daughter.

Karla becomes a person of interest in the murders just as Bill does because of his proximity to Karla. Jennifer is another character that finds herself in this investigation as Jennifer is a friend of Bill's deceased wife and is also connected to the Rytters. As the story unfolds the read gets three different perspectives.

There are so many subplots to this book that it gets confusing at times. Will the murderer be found and will it be one of the three, some other person or even a murder/suicide? I found the book to be a weak mystery and just an ok read.

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I was not able to finish this book. The characters were impossible to care about! I also found there were too many characters, which made things hard to keep track of overall. Every single character was super selfish and entitled. The story really DRAGGED on. It could have been much more concise! I get the whole slow burn thing, but this did not pick up enough to make me want to keep reading.

The description for the Woman Inside was wayyyyy better than the actual book, unfortunately. The police interview excerpts did not work in this novel. I found all the back and forth disrupted the general flow of the novel. There was no suspense or mystery.

I loved this authors writing. It is like watching a movie. I love how these stories follow several story lines that all come together. I have found a new autobuy author.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for gifting me an advanced reader copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review and opinion.

"The Woman Inside" had an intriguing premise and plot. While the book was a little on the long-side (it could have been a bit shorter) It was enough to draw you in to the story and make you want to find out what really happened.

This book is full of truly unlikeable people doing unlikeable things. A wealthy couple ends up murdered in the nicest part of town and all the characters come in contact with them in various ways. The young woman who is the house cleaner and the man she rents a room from, the woman involved with the husband and the couple themselves - they are all faced with crisis but not dealing with any of it in a positive way. I continued reading out of curiousity and to see it all play out but it certainly didn't make me like anyone any more.

"The Woman Inside" by M. T. Edvardsson is a captivating and intricately woven thriller that delves into the depths of human desperation and the lengths one will go to protect their loved ones. With a cast of complex characters and a suspenseful narrative, Edvardsson keeps readers guessing until the very end.

The story revolves around Bill Olsson, a widowed father struggling to make ends meet for his daughter, Sally. To alleviate their financial burdens, Bill takes in a lodger named Karla, a law student and aspiring judge who works as a housekeeper. Through Karla's profession, she becomes entangled with the Rytters, a wealthy couple harboring dark secrets behind closed doors.

Edvardsson masterfully builds tension and intrigue as the reader questions the true nature of the Rytters' relationship. Is the husband genuinely concerned for his ailing wife's well-being, or is there a more sinister motive at play? As Bill's circumstances worsen, Karla finds herself facing a difficult decision that ultimately leads to the Rytters' untimely demise. This catastrophic event forces Karla to confront her own haunting past, as she becomes entangled in a web of lies and deception.

What sets "The Woman Inside" apart is the author's ability to create multi-dimensional characters, each concealing their own secrets. Edvardsson flawlessly portrays the intricate layers of human nature and the capacity for both good and evil within us all. The characters' struggles with their pasts, desires, and vulnerabilities make them relatable and deeply engaging.

As the story progresses, Edvardsson expertly explores the motives of each character, leaving readers constantly questioning their innocence. The narrative is rife with twists and turns, ensuring that no one is above suspicion. The author's skillful pacing and well-placed revelations maintain an air of suspense throughout, making it difficult to put the book down.

"The Woman Inside" is a thought-provoking examination of the blurred lines between right and wrong, and the consequences of one's actions. Edvardsson's exploration of moral ambiguity keeps readers on edge, challenging their perceptions of justice and the lengths individuals will go to protect their loved ones.

In conclusion, "The Woman Inside" is a compelling and gripping thriller that will captivate fans of the genre. M. T. Edvardsson's ability to create complex characters and skillfully manipulate suspense makes this novel a must-read for anyone seeking a suspenseful and emotionally charged tale of secrets, desperation, and the depths of the human psyche. Prepare to be enthralled from the first page to the last.

I’m such a fan of Nordic crime. It took me a little while to become invested in the book, but once I did, I couldn’t put it down.

Bill is such an odd character. He is trying to take care of his little girl after his wife dies and he loses his job. He is not a good guy and has done questionable things, but I still wanted to like and root for him. I can understand why he does what he does but that doesn’t make his actions
acceptable

None of the other characters are all that likable either. I think the struggle for me in the beginning was there are multiple points of view and once I was able to figure everyone out, I was able to enjoy the story. Even though I didn’t like anyone, I was connected with the story.

There was a lot of tension and suspense as I tried to figure out everyone’s true intentions and tried to figure out where this one was heading.

It read like the other Nordic crime novels I read and kept me guessing until the end.

Terrific book! The characters are flawed but worth rooting for. Their dilemmas are understandable. The twists are great, and make sense. Five stars!

The intertwining storylines are a blast as everyone sort of fits into this puzzle. But the blurb is pretty vague, maybe on purpose, to keep the mystery of the characters cooking. So, don't dive in knowing too much. Let your mind wander through the mystery and just soak it in. Rating this one is a bit tricky for me – I think some folks will enjoy it, but I found myself a bit bored now and then with the whole procedural vibe. If you're into those slow-burn Nordic Noir mysteries, this book might just hit the sweet spot!

I finally had a minute to read this one. I have to be honest and say I did not enjoy it as much as the first book I read by this author (A Nearly Normal Family, which I really enjoyed), but I was a bit surprised at the ending ... the whodunnit it so to speak. I liked the ending twist, just not as much as a Nearly Normal Family.

The Woman Inside is the 2nd book from MT Edvardsson

"A couple is found dead in their house. A widower, his tenant and an old friend are all connected to their death."

The story is told through several POVs. Bill - the widower. Karla - the girl renting a room from Bill. And Jennica - a girl in a complicated relationship. There are also interview updates from law enforcement and the media.

I was over Bill pretty quickly. What an awful person. You want to feel some sympathy because he's a widower. But he was using her to remain a child - playing video games, online gambling. He used his film degree to work in a movie theater - taking tickets. Such a man-child. Karla makes some bad choices. Jennica makes some bad choices. It takes a while to get to the actual event. All the time you're yelling at Bill to grow up and take care of his family. The ending is a surprise.

Fans of Nordic crime fiction may enjoy this one.

Thank you to NetGalley, M.T. Edvardsson and Celadon books for the free ebook in exchange for an honest review.

This book reminded me in the beginning of The Housemaid which was kind of nice, if not a bit slow paced. But I loved the twists in this novel and the end half was amazing. I loved the twists.

3.5 stars rounded up

The Woman Inside is a multi-POV mystery, with some thriller elements, that I enjoyed! I really appreciate multi-POVs in mysteries and thrillers because I love having insight into the minds of the different characters and what their thought processes are throughout.

I felt invested in the story and the outcome of the characters, however I did find that this one was a bit slow and I needed to force myself to pick it up a few times to get through. Though there were definitely parts throughout that were fast paced and kept me turning pages quickly!

Thank you to Celadon books for my copy!

Thank you Celadon and NetGalley for the eARC of The Woman Inside! All opinions in this review are my own.

I cannot emphasize how good this book was! It opens with the ending and you spend the whole book trying to figure out which characters are trustworthy. Not only does The Woman Inside have short chapters (my favorite), they are also interspered with police interviews and articles written about the crime. If you are looking for a book that will be difficult to put down, check out The Woman Inside!

I got immediately sucked in from the beginning but at times it seemed a little slow for me. I think it can be a quick, mindless read for most people. Worth giving a shot!

I really liked this book, it was different than anything else I've read which was a breath of fresh air. I will be recommending this to my friends, and auto buy this author!

When a wealthy couple is murdered in an affluent neighborhood, detectives set out to find a motive among a select group of seemingly random people with connections to the couple.

When I first started this one on audio, I was a bit confused as to who was who. There are quite a few characters, and some of the names and descriptors are very similar to one other. Once I started to get a handle on the premise and the characters involved, I found myself intrigued and invested in what was happening. While this is not the twistiest of books, and I was able to accurately predict most of the plot line, there were some really fun smaller twists that I did not see coming.