Name :- Wife Mother Liars
Author :- Sue Watson
Genre :- Psychological Thriller
Wife Mother Liar is an electrifying domestic thriller that delves into the dark secrets buried within a seemingly perfect family. With its layered narrative and suspenseful plot, this book masterfully examines the lengths people go to in order to protect their loved ones—and the lies they tell themselves along the way.
What I like :-
1 Complex Protagonist: The unnamed narrator is a richly drawn character—a wife, mother, and liar grappling with her own secrets while trying to navigate the deceit of those around her. Her inner turmoil and flawed decisions add depth and emotional weight to the story.
2 Unpredictable Twists: Watson keeps readers guessing, with shocking revelations that unravel the picture-perfect façade of the protagonist’s family life.
What I didn't like :-
1 Predictable Moments: Despite the twists, seasoned thriller readers might foresee a few key plot points.
Overall :- Wife Mother Liar is a gripping and emotionally charged thriller that keeps readers on edge until the very end. With its exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the weight of secrets, it’s perfect for fans of domestic noir and psychological suspense. While a few elements could have been more fleshed out, Sue Watson delivers a chilling tale that will leave readers questioning how far they would go to protect their family.
My Rating: 4/5

Sue Watson does it again. 👏 I was hooked from the very first page. I love all the test and turns. And that she doesn't add 90 extra chapters of unnecessary bits.

Overall, it was a decent read! I enjoyed the dual POV and the flashbacks. I didn’t expect the plot twist, which actually caught me by surprise. The author did very well with building up the suspense of what truly happened on prom night. The ending also surprised me and it was a proper ending for this book.

Thank you NetGalley! I have enjoyed many books by this author with this one being no exception. I was surprised by a few of the reveals in the book as I thought they would be something else. It really made me feel for both main characters as they told the story

Gripped me right from the start and couldn't put it down I read it in a couple of hours, I was so engaged. Kept me guessing all the way through too

Ruby is such a relatable character (even if some of her decisions made me want to shake my head). You can’t help but get sucked into her world, and you’ll find yourself wondering what you’d do in her shoes. The whole "who can you trust?" vibe kept me on edge, and I love when a book keeps me thinking long after I’ve finished it.

Sue Watson’s writing style is super engaging—light enough to keep things moving but still with that depth that makes the suspense real. It’s the perfect book to read when you need something that’s both thrilling and entertaining.

ill and Wendy are best friends they have watched their children growing up together. Jill has a son and Wendy has a daughter. they became friends when Jill moved in with her husband on the same estate the husbands became firm friends. everything looks good in Jills life until one night. the school prom, her son never comes home. his girlfriend is Wendy's daughter. they say was an accident but Jill does not believe it she wants the truth an amazing gripping read

So I started this today and finished it today. Excellent story with so much secrets. There were a lot of jaw dropping twists up until the very end!

“Wife Mother Liar” is the fourth book by author Sue Watson that I’ve read so far. Psychological thrillers with twists and turns are one of my favorite genres and this book did not disappoint.

At the center of this book are secrets, lies and the consequences that may follow deeply affecting all involved. “Wife Mother Liar” is a first person narrative which works well to reveal devious thoughts and motives, secrets and lies.

Some details of the storyline don’t flow quite as readily as other books by Ms. Watson, but the character development and premise of the story are excellent.

4.5 stars.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and true review.

Thank you so much for this ARC! I love reading Sue Watson (there needs to be more hype for her books!).

This was a very unique read. The first half of the book takes place in a secluded cabin and has a lot of tension and an impending sense of dread. Personally, it felt strange and any normal person would have left during this trip. Meeting the creepy neighbors keeps it interesting.

The second part of the book was way more fun to read. The pacing was stronger and kept me at the edge of my seat. I did not see the twist coming at all!

This was a quick read but not my favorite Sue Watson.

Jill and Wendy are newlyweds and neighbors, and soon become best friends. Jill struggles to bear children but finally has a son, Leo, into whom she pours her whole life, to the point of obsession and paranoia. Wendy has three children and tries to help Jill, but Jill pulls away and gradually the friendship falters. When Leo dies under mysterious circumstances while at the prom with Wendy's daughter, Jill is convinced that Wendy and her daughter know more than they are telling, and she is determined to make Wendy tell her the truth.

The premise of the book is intriguing and the writing is good, but the first half of the book is very repetitive. The pace picks up later and leads to a surprising conclusion. That said, I didn't particularly enjoy reading the book because the two main characters aren't very likeable. Though they claim to be best friends, the friendship has no substance and quickly falls apart amid dishonesty and distrust.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

This starts off in an intriguing way, with Jill and Wendy meeting for a weekend at a secluded cottage in Wales to re connect. There has been a tragedy in the past that neither wants to mention and it becomes clear that Jill still hasn't got over it.
I found the parts where the 2 women are at the cottage were quite slow moving and dull with a lot of the same thoughts and feelings going around and between them. (too much). I also felt it was a bit clichéd (secluded cottage no streetlights, no neighbours except one with a telescope, creepy old man). It also grated on me, although I know it's personal .choice that the author used Venableses instead of Venables'.
I found myself skimming and skipping parts and struggled to stay interested til the end for that reason.

This kept me on the edge of my seat! I enjoyed the suspenseful nature of the story and trying to figure out who the true villain was from the two points of view.

I did not see those twists coming at all. This story was a perfect example of what happens when people in a small town become too familiar with each other.

Loved it!

Thank you Bookouture for this arc provided by NetGalley

Let me start off by saying this is the first book I've read by this author but won't be the last for sure! This was one heck of a wild read I LOVED IT! The plot twists were twisting to say the least! The story evolves around two best friends Jill and Wendy their friendship takes a 360 turn when prom night for their kids is supposed to be the best night of their lives ends up being the start of a never ending nightmare with the death of Jill's son Leo! I love a messy thriller with unhinged characters, I was hooked from the first page! I didn't see that ending coming! Highly recommend!

Jill and Wendy were neighbors and the best of friends; their son and daughter were born just a few weeks apart, when they started dating Wendy was so happy but Jill was not. At the age of 16 they went off to prom together but only Wendy's daughter came home, Jill's son was found in the river a few days later. The police marked it as an accident but Jill knew better. She vows to find out what happened to her son and will stop at nothing to find the truth.

The twist and turns throughout this story will keep you hooked until the very end!

Thank you Netgalley, the author and publisher for the ARC!

Wife, Mother, Liar is a rollercoaster of secrets and suspense that had me hooked from the very beginning. Sue Watson brilliantly peels back the layers of an outwardly perfect family, revealing shocking betrayals and hidden truths. The twists were unexpected, and I loved how the story kept me questioning who to trust until the very end. It’s a gripping and emotional thriller that’s perfect for anyone who enjoys stories about the dark complexities of family life.

I have read most of Sue Watson's books but this wasn't her best in my opinion. It was too drawn out and slow when both women were at the cottage in Wales and I found myself skipping a few pages. It did get more interesting towards the end.

This was my first Sue Watson but I would
definitely read more by her. Although I found the beginning a little slow, the book was filled with enough intrigue to keep my interest and I couldn’t stop reading the last few chapters. Really enjoyed

Sue Watson is one of my favourite authors so when I seen Wife,Mother, liar I could not wait to read it and wow it did not disappoint. I love the writing style i loved how well thr characters were written and wow I loved the storyline which was thrilling and unique. There was so many twists and turns throughout which I did not see coming it was definitely a rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish I was gripped I couldn’t put it down.

Jill and Wendy have been neighbours since they first got married and moved to the street, Their children have grown up together and Jill and Wendy have both had ups and downs in there life’s but they have always been there for each other. Both there children attend their prom together, but only one will came home, One parent wants answers and another one wants to put the past in the past.

This was a fantastic read which is by far one of my favourite read this year. I loved everything about it and can’t wait to recommend it to everyone. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this excellent thriller.

I'm sorry to say this book didn't do it for me. I was intrigued by the premise: two old friends take a weekend trip together but bring along more baggage than they can handle. Told in dual POV, readers follow the exploits of Wendy and Jill, two neighbors whose children grew up together and suffered a traumatic event together a couple years prior. Everyone is lying, and secrets are slowly revealed (emphasis on slow).

I found the first half of the book to be sluggish and boring, and I had to will myself to keep going at times. Tons of awkward dialogue and no action. I don't know why these two would have agreed to spend a weekend together after one of their children suspiciously died and they clearly dislike each other, and I don't know why Wendy tolerated Jill's behavior for as long as she did. A sane person would have gone home. The amounts of alcohol consumed by the characters is excessive, and I don't see how two women in their late forties can still function the way they do after bottles and bottles of wine.

I hate the carrot-dangling, "we have a horrible secret, we just can't say what it is yet" type of thriller. The last quarter of the book does get more interesting, and the twist was intriguing, even though it came out of nowhere. Overall, a pretty dull story with clunky pacing and awkward delivery. Would not recommend. This was my first Sue Watson novel, and I would try a different one.