This was a fun read! I enjoyed the dual POV. I found one of the twists at the end to be super disturbing and unnecessary so that was a bummer.

As a thriller, I think that this book was maybe a little too long. The first 50% was gripping and really exciting, but the twists and “gotcha moments” became too much to follow.

I still found the pacing great, but there was so much story to throw you off that it felt like a lot could have been left out.

I have liked Darby Kane books in the past but I just did not love this one. Pace was slow and the ending was just really messy and all over the place. I did like the different view points and going back and forth between past and present to have it all tie together but the book felt unorganized at times. Just overall a bit too slow for me.

Wow! I love everything Darby Kane puts out but I think this one might be my favorite so far!!! I definitely recommend picking up What the Wife Knew!

I’m a huge fan of Darby Kane’s writing style so I knew when I requested this one I’d enjoy it. I do wish I would’ve started it at a time where I was less apathetic about reading because it’s genuinely good and shouldn’t have taken me as long as it did to get through. The short chapters, secretive pasts of the characters, and snippets of time/pov jumps scattered throughout the story really help to propel you forward. I had a feeling I knew the hidden truth about Addison’s family but at the last minute Kane pulled the rug out from under me which is always fun as a reader! The only thing I wasn’t a particular fan of was the pacing near the end of the book. Everything up to that point held a steady medium/quick pace without seeming rushed but the final chapters felt like the dialogue was being used as an opportunity to info dump so the final plot points could be wrapped up. I know that’s really a personal preference kind of issue though and I think all in all it’s still a fun read for thriller lovers.

What the Wife Knew by Darby Kane was a quick, entertaining read. The twists were cleverly done and had me surprised a few times throughout.

This book reminded me of a buffet thriller, it was packed with so many things that it made it hard to really enjoy just one. I really wish that it gave a little more of the backstory between the brothers because the incident that started everything deserved more attention. Reading the tidbits was not as satisfying. Lots of twists and overall a nice thriller but it could be so much more.

This book was engaging and keeps you hooked but I feel as if the end fell short for me. There were too many twists and not in an enjoyable way. Overall, still a good read

Love Darby!!! This was a great domestic thriller. i loved the dual POV told between Addison and Dr Dougherty (who is now deceased). the deception and family dysfunction in this one is honestly priceless. Very easy read, hard to put down thriller. Did not see the twists or that ending coming. Definitely a must read!

I really enjoyed this one! It was how I would classify a book that falls in the camp of "like" not "love". It was entertaining and a quick read but I didn't feel compelled to regularly pick it up.

What the Wife Knew starts as a fact paced popcorn thriller with all the elements to a perfect thriller, but to me fell flat in the middle that I struggled to pull through to the end.

I think part of the issue was the were multiple POV's but you never really knew who the POV was because there were multiple "Hers" it was a bit hard to follow from time to time.

All in all I enjoyed it, but I just expected more!

I really enjoyed this book - it was engaging, twisty, and had a satisfying ending. The entire premise is a little...odd, but if you can suspend disbelief for a moment, it turns out really well in the end. The pace was perfect. A nice popcorn thriller. I listened to the audiobook, and I enjoyed the narrator as well.

What the Wife Knew is an absolutely captivating psychological thriller that keeps you hooked from start to finish. From the very first page, it draws you into a web of secrets, lies, and shocking revelations that make it impossible to put down.

The story unfolds with masterful pacing, weaving together suspense and emotional depth in a way that keeps you guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed, and the twists are executed flawlessly, ensuring that just when you think you have it all figured out, another surprise awaits.

This book was one you had to really pay attention too. There were quite a few different things happening that made it confusing for me at times. Overall, it was a decent story with some surprising twists!

This was a difficult read - so many red flags in this book. It took me a while to finally read it, as I had so many other titles that grabbed my attention. The book begins with the funeral of the "husband." He deserved to die, apparently, but the current wife didn't kill him, so she claims. Everyone in town thinks that she did. Throughout the book, we meet all sorts of possible suspects, the husband's lawyer, his business associates, a patient's family member who holds the husband responsible for his child's death. The ex-wife stirs up all sorts of trouble for the young widow - sending the sheriff to her home constantly, hoping to have him find something incriminating against the widow.

Then we meet the young widow's mother, who sent the daughter to help take the husband down, because she has evidence that the husband killed his parents and brother and then made it appear that the brother killed their parents. It actually sounds like the plot from a bad Spanish tele-novella. All of the characters in this book were despicable. The plot twists were weird and poorly executed. I do not recommend this book.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reader copy of this book.

What the Wife Knew by Darby Kane

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Wheww, this one definitely had me stressed and on the edge of my seat over here!! While this book grapples with some dark subject matter and also such horrible characters, there is a really amazing found family dynamic that is really beautiful! The twists keep coming and while not every single one is jaw dropping, the pieces come together in a pretty satisfying way. I think I’d enjoy a second book that features the detective, lawyer, and maybe even the wholesome nosey neighbors! I highly recommend this for someone looking for their next thriller and be sure to check out the TWs!

TWs: teenage/unplanned pregnancy, school sh**ting, DV, g*slighting, bl*ckmail, more

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ - 4.25/5

I found this one to be entertaining with some unexpected twists, but nothing really groundbreaking. It started out pretty strong but eventually it felt like it was dragging on for too long and it became somewhat unhinged towards the end.

Richmond is a pediatric surgeon and a local hero after stopping a gunman while he was in high school. He finds himself very quickly divorcing his high school sweetheart after meeting Addison. They get married and a few months later, he falls down the stairs and dies. Richmond’s former wife is pointing the finger at Addison, insisting she murdered him. The truth is, someone beat her to it.

I loved the first 75% of this book. I was invested. The story alternates timelines and I was very curious how it all played out. The ending was a bit over the top and not realistic in my opinion. Lots of twists and turns, which I love, but the last couple weren’t for me.

Thanks to NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review!

Thank you to William Morrow Books for the digital copy to review.

I always love Darby Kane’s books, but she may have outdone herself this time. I started the audio and could not stop, it was such a fun and entertaining thriller, and I thought the narrators did an amazing job with this one. Dr. Richmond Dougherty is dead, and the number one suspect is his current wife, Addison. He is a renowned pediatric surgeon, tragedy survivor and a national hero. Oh, and Addison is also now a very rich widow. But things are not always as they seem, and as Addison is fighting for her life, there are twists galore that just made this one delicious read I could not put down. I loved how Addison did not give up, despite how much folks were against her (looking at you Kathryn, wife number one), and I loved how this ended, what a wild ride.

Thank you for the ARC !
Love all the books by Darby Kane and this one was great as well!
It got my attention from the beginning and I couldn’t stop reading till the end. Definitely recommend this book!