Bill Olsosson, recently widowed, is desperate to provide for his daughter, Sally that he has no alternative but to bring a lodger into his home. Karla, a law student and aspiring judge works as a housekeeper for wealthy clients the Rytters, a very private family. The wife is ill and has not left the home for months and the husband is overbearing, controlling and obsessive or so it seems. The wealthy couple are found dead in their mansion. Bill and Karla are questioned about the murder. Who done it is the question. This book was a good ride with so many good twist and turns. I wasn't able to figure out the ending so that kept me intrigued. I highly recommend this book. #thewomaninside #netgalley

Nothing can be taken at face value in this spine-tingling thriller. A young student, down on her luck, needs to find a place to live. She sees the ad for a room for rent and meets the owner Bill. He is a nice, but nervous, single father with a daughter. The rent is reasonable and she moves in. Karla doesn't mention to her landlord that she cleans houses as a job. When she is assigned to clean a doctor's home, she is happy to have a nice home to clean. Karla soon discovers the Rytters are quirky. Mrs. Rytter never leaves her bedroom and Dr. Rytter is cold and distant. Why does Dr. Rytter tell Karla to avoid interacting with his wife? What is wrong with Mrs. Rytter?

Karla's landlord is also acting strange. He never seems to go to work, his daughter is very clingy, and money seems to be an issue. Karla likes them but how involved can a poor college student get? Who killed the Rytters? Did Karla mentioning the Rytter's wealth lead to their demise? There are many elements to this story and the author does a nice job of introducing them and then coming to a conclusion. The characters lack full development and leave the story weak in certain parts. Bill's daughter could have had more impact on her father, and Mrs. Rytter could have elaborated on her confinement.

Untangling the Rytters' deaths leads to many revelations and surprises. Be suspicious, the mystery needs to be solved! This is a great late summer/fall book for thriller and mystery fans.

im pretty sure it’s just the translation but the stilted writing was really distracting for me - there were several moments of forced humor that really didn’t land and it took me out of the book…I wasn’t invested enough in the characters or plot to finish

The novel begins with a wealthy couple found dead in their home. We then go back in time to follow several seemingly unrelated groups of characters including a widow with his school-aged daughter, a struggling student, another student newly dating the perfect guy. This was a satisfying mystery, though I did not enjoy it as much as M.T. Edvardsson's previous novel, A Nearly Normal Family. The short chapters with alternating viewpoints kept me turning the pages and there were enough twists to keep me invested. I also really enjoyed the excerpts from interviews and newspaper clippings. The conclusion was satisfying and while a few things I had predicted, I was ultimately surprised. Though it is lacking the originality of his previous novel, I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a well-paced thriller that includes both a well-done story and good character development. 3.75 stars. Thanks to NetGalley and Celadon Books for sharing a digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

Told from multiple perspectives, a murder occurs. How many secrets will be revealed and how far does one go to hide the secrets?

The Woman Inside was a fine read. I didn’t love it but I didn’t hate it either. I found the characters insufferable but I believe they were meant to be that way. A few main plot points were similar to other books I’ve read, which doesn’t actually bother me just worth noting.

Overall I would rate this one a 2.5/5

Thank you to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for a copy of this work in exchange for an honest review!

I really enjoyed this but definitely didn’t see it going the way or did or the ending being what it was! I appreciated the discussions on criminality and the justice system I totally agree, especially in America, it is very criminal focused and more supportive or in allegiance with the criminal vs the victim or the victim families etc ! This topic and issue has been in my circle so much lately and this book too happened to bring it up and I really liked the perspective and honest discussion about it ! It wasn’t necessarily I mind blowing whodunit but it was really enjoyable and held my interest.

The Woman Inside, by M.T. Edvardsson, is a rather lengthy thriller with a unique writing style and great attention to detail, which occasionally slows the plot down a bit. In this character driven novel, we follow three people and gain their perspectives as we slowly unravel the murder of a wealthy local couple.

One of our main characters in our story is Bill, a widower and a father who has lost his job and is struggling to make ends meet. He decides that the best course of action is to rent out a room to Karla, a law student with plans to become a judge. Karla earns money on the side by cleaning the house of a wealthy couple. The wife never leaves her home and is mysteriously unwell and there are questions surrounding her rather intense, controlling husband. Finally, we have Jennica, an odd character and loner who is filled with anger toward her father and desperately searching for love in all the wrong places.

Early on we discover that a wealthy couple has been murdered in an exclusive part of town and from there the suspicions, secrets, dark pasts and high drama begin. All of the characters in this story are flawed and unlikeable, and all have things in their lives they’d rather keep hidden. They also all have means and motive for murder. The story unravels the who-dunnit piece-by-piece.

The plot of The Woman Inside is a bit flat, but the characters, the banter,, and the insertion of interviews and interrogations keeps it interesting. This dark psychological Swedish thriller isn’t quite as captivating as the author’s first novel, but is engaging in it’s own way.

This story, about the presumed murder of a slimy doctor and his chronically ill wife, started off with potential, but ultimately disappointed.
The characters were not very fleshed out and the climax was kind of dumb.
Thanks to #netgalley and #celadonbooks for this #arc of #thewomaninside in exchange for an honest review.

The Woman Inside sounded like an intriguing Swedish domestic thriller. A wealthy couple ends up murdered in the nice part of town. But who is responsible?
The story is told through three different points of view: Bill, Karla (his roommate and the cleaner of the wealthy couple), and Jennica (a “psychic” who is involved with the characters). This is a very character driven story, with lots of detail from the three points of view that I felt distracted me from the main point of the story, and only seemed to drag the story on for a bit longer than necessary.
Thank you to Netgalley and Celadon for the opportunity to read this in exchange for my honest opinion.

Bill, a single father struggling to pay rent, opens up his home to Karla, a college student needing a room to rent. The two are tangled up in a murder investigation when Karla's clients are found dead in their home. This is not my typical read, but Celadon Books were kind enough to send me an ARC/ALC so I gave it a go. I have to admit, I did not find a single character likable, but I think that was purposefully done. Overall, this did keep my attention but I wouldn't say it was in any way mindblowing as far as mysteries/thrillers go. The ending was kind of obvious but does still leave you with a bit of uncertainty and questions. 3.5/5

I have been provided with a review copy of The Woman Inside from NetGalley for an impartial review. This book was just so easy to get lost in. I completely got lost in the story and I just loved getting to see these new characters come together. I just absolutely love this story and I just didn’t want to put it down. I can’t wait to see what’s next from this author.

While I definitely enjoyed this book there were a few things that I was confused about which is why I gave it a four out five. I do like the writing of this book and the climatic layers that M.T. Edvardsson has created was wonderfully done!

This book would definitely be of interest to anyone who is following the true crime story of Honey and Barry Sherman billionaire murders. It's very similar vibes and very similar!!! Definitely an interesting read!!

Thanks to Celadon and NetGalley for the eARC!

M. T Edvardsson excels at crafting morally ambiguous characters, making it difficult for readers to determine who to root for or trust. The narrative alternates between the perspectives of Bill, Karla, and Jennica, allowing readers to delve into their unique struggles and flaws. However, while the characters are engaging, the plot itself feels somewhat slow and contrived, lacking originality and relying on familiar tropes.

Despite its flaws, the book maintains a certain level of enjoyment, particularly through its character-driven approach and clever dialogue. The author's ability to create fully-formed characters adds depth to the story, even if they are not always likable. The pacing is occasionally hindered by lengthy chapters, but the inclusion of interstitial news articles and police interviews helps to maintain momentum.

While the book may not break new ground in the genre, it still delivers an entertaining read, particularly for fans of character-driven mysteries with a crime center. The writing, while not flawless, captures attention and offers a pleasant diversion for a sunny afternoon. Overall, it's an enjoyable novel that keeps readers guessing until the end, with flawed characters and their intriguing misdeeds. It serves as a testament to the author's storytelling ability, leaving readers eager for more.

This was my second Edvardsson novel and just like A Nearly Normal Family, The Woman Inside was a family centered suspense novel and truly kept me guessing till the last 25% or so where everything was revealed.

It has been referred to as a ‘popcorn thriller’ and was definitely very engaging. Were it not my bedtime read, I might have read it in a few fewer days!

Thank you to the author, publisher and @NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I loved this author’s first book, “A Nearly Normal Family” and was fortunate enough to receive an ARC of his new book, “The Woman Inside”.
The story centers on a single dad (we like this uncharted territory for most books), his darling daughter, who doesn’t come across as whiney and spoiled, and an attractive new tenant he takes on to help with the bills. As usual, we immediately think we’ve figured it out, but we read the story anyway just to prove how right we are. On this one, we were wrong. They don’t start having sex and the tenant doesn’t immediately become the “mother” the child needed, and they don’t all live happily ever after…
What does happen is a spider web of lies, deceit, theft, and eventually murder. The best part is the odd turn- how does one get from such an obvious storyline to a tale of intrigue and death? This is why I love M.T. Edvardsson’s books- you just never know where the plot will lead.
If you love twisty plots, relatable characters, and an interestingly believable storyline, read this. Then read the author’s first book. Then anxiously await for him to write his third book. And so on….
Thanks to Celedon Books for an ARC in exchange for my honest review. The publishing date was June 13, 2023, so get out there and buy your copy!

Thank you to Mattias and Celadon for an advance copy of the translated release of The Woman Inside.

Bill is a widowed father doing everything he can to continue providing for his daughter. His final attempt at making ends meet is to rent out a room in their 2 bedroom apartment to a student who is also strapped for cash and looking for cheap housing as her school boarding is too chaotic for her tiring schedule of full time work and full time studying. Karla works for a house cleaning company, servicing an extremely wealthy and secretive couple, the Rytters - Mrs. Rytter is bed-riddenly ill and Mr. Rytter has strict rules when it comes to Karla interacting with her, to the point that Karla has gotten a bit freaked out.

As Karla and Bill’s relationship moves from tenants to friends, they begin to open up to each other and are desperate to help the other out however they can. Even plans made with the best of intentions can lead to sticky situations and when the Rytters wind up dead, Karla becomes a main suspect and is forced to relive some of the past she’s been running from.

The Woman Inside is at its heart, a story of class struggle with a dash of domestic thriller + unlikely friends teaming up thrown in. This story is told from multiple POVs, flashes back to the past, and has some police interview snippets thrown in making it a compulsive read that was easy to throw back in just a couple of sittings.

Everyone we meet has a reason to commit murder, whether it’s to better their situation, to get revenge, or somewhere in between. No one is likable and I did not root for anyone in particular, however I was still into the story itself. I absolutely did not see the twists coming.

This was my first M.T. Edvardsson and A Nearly Normal Family which has been on my TBR for quite some time has officially been bumped up the list to higher priority.

I loved this author’s previous book, A nearly normal family, and was hoping this book would be just as good. I enjoyed this and red it quickly, but it was definitely flawed with lots of loose ends that weren’t tied up for me.

THE WOMAN INSIDE
M.T. Edvardsson

In THE WOMAN INSIDE we’re following a few different characters.

Karla, a law student, is a housecleaner to Regina and Steven, a prominent physician. Karla is trying to make ends meet on her own and she needs this job. There is a lot going on in the household and all is not as it appears.

Bill has a daughter Sally and both of them are grieving and still picking up the pieces from the loss of Sally’s mother, and Bill’s wife. Bill and Sally take on Karla as a lodger to help cover the rent in a desperate attempt to keep themselves afloat.

The way the characters are constructed and interconnected in THE WOMAN INSIDE is interesting. The story itself is interesting as well, but not exactly unique. I expected more of a psychological approach from one aspect of the story and the book had a mind and focus of its own.

The book felt a little heavy-handed. The experience didn’t feel like my own. If reading this book was like a dance, the author has the lead the whole time. I prefer a more balanced approach.

Thanks to Netgalley and Celadon books for the advanced copy and the opportunity to proved feedback!

THE WOMAN INSIDE…⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is my second novel by, M.T. Edvardsson. I really loved, A Nearly Normal Family. The Woman Inside was good, the alternating view points were good, the voices were not as strong as the first book translated. I didn’t love any of the characters, they were all flawed as humans are of course…. I liked it and looked forward to reading each night before bed. There were good twists…which were believable and I liked the intersecting and how the characters tied in together. I had hoped for more of a punch. I will read whatever of Edvardsson’s books is translated next.

Big thank you to NetGalley and Celadon for an advanced copy of, The Woman Inside, in exchange for my honest review.

I received an arc copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion of it. I only got to about 20 percent and I didn't finish it. There were so many POV and I just didn't like any of the characters. They were all just annoying.