This was a quick read and a decent thriller. The story started off pretty slow and I had a hard time getting interested in this. After a bit though it did start to pick up. I found the story ultimately predictable but it was still enjoyable.

I had to be patient in the beginning, it started off a little on the slow side. There is a lot of details in the plot and character development, and come mythology references. It takes some time to get into and understand the story line. But once it starts to pick up on the thriller action it becomes a quick page turner.
I never got attached to any of the characters besides the missing wife. I was really intrigued by her story and what happened to her. There is duel POV as well as flash backs to the past. It would take a second to recognize we jumped back but wasn't too hard to follow along.
Overall a good mystery/thriller/who done it story.
3.5 stars.

Thank you NetGalley, Henry Holt & Company and the author for the chance to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

It definitely started out a little slow and then the twists eventually started to get intertwined throughout the book.


Thank you to the author and NetGallery for the arc

Well that was one twisted tale!! I'm not sure how I feel about this one yet?! It was a really good book that definitely kept me glued to my Kindle but there were times that I thought it went on a bit too long?! I guess?! Either way its still definitely worth reading! It had suspense, intrigue, murder, mystery, a few crazy characters, A great who done it and some crazy twists and turns! The storyline was interesting and a bit disturbing but worth reading! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

I really really wanted to like this book. I tried really hard to get into it. First and foremost; some of the verbiage was really difficult to get into. Secondly, I got so confused. The story goes between past, and present with no warning. At times I got lost, and not the good lost. I struggled with waiting for it to get more entertaining. I unfortunately had to force myself to read it until I could no longer. It’s a slow burn, too slow for me. I disappointingly, couldn’t get myself to finish it. I’ll try again another time.

This book absolutely didn't disappoint. I was fully engrossed after I got a few chapters in. The first few chapters always leave me wondering if it's going to be that drop off in pace but nope with this book it picked up and remained steady.

It was hard to put this book down. Not only because of the structure, but also because of the multiple POVS, that made the story line appealing. I must say that it was the first time that I cared about the antagonist, I guess because it was well written and, in this genre, that character fitted well. Congratulations to the author and thank you to NetGalley for the advance copy!

For Annie it was love at first sight when she saw Mark on a train. They both have had difficulties in the past however Annie is sure this will bring them even closer. The mystery of Mark’s first wife’s disappearance is central. When a stranger appears at their wedding asking questions, the secrets begin to emerge. The characters in the story are distinct and well developed. The plot is complicated and goes back and forth in time. It’s hard to put this book down; the storyline and twists keep on coming. I really enjoyed it. With thanks to Netgalley and Henry Holt & Company for this ARC. My opinions are my own. susanh_bookreviews

The Stranger at the Wedding is everything the book title promises. I found this book hard to put down and couldn't wait to get on to the next part of the story.. A definite well-written page turner. The suspense ramps up toward the end when you think you might have figured it out then it takes a couple of more twists. If romantic suspense is your cup of tea then I highly recommend this book.

Thank you A E Gauntlett, NetGalley and Holt for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for a review.

This dark, twisty turny thriller keeps you guessing. This book just wasn't for me as I had a hard time getting into the story because of the back and forth set-up, the deep subject matter, and the continued references to mythology. The pacing of the book helped a bit and the storyline was very clever so I am sure many will love this book. I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review and I thank the author, publisher and NetGalley for this opportunity.