This book was amazing, one of the best I’ve read!! The storyline was original and had me HOOKED. The twists were surprising and honestly, I didn’t want the book to end. I’d give it 10 ⭐️, it is a MUST READ!

THE QUIET WIFE BY DIANE SAXON.
Release date set for the 20th of February 2025.
This book instantly jumped out to me after reading the blurb and it did not disappoint.
Soriah's story from the past actually breaks my heart.
The premise is amazing and it all came together perfectly in my opinion.
This is my first book by this author and I'll be reading another one of hers again.

First of all, I loved the way it's written. The book will make you weep, shocks you from time to time and the twists will make you gasp!
Some of the things were predictible but I enjoyed reading it. I felt so connected to Soriah that it's almost like I was living her life. I would love to read more this author!! I was literally not able to put it down; finished the book in 2 days!

Soriah is living a quiet life. She has escaped what happed in her past and Craig Lane is behind bars. When she hears that he is going to be released from prison she starts to panic. Will she be safe, will he start stalking her again. When flowers and messages start coming to her are they from him?
A good fast paced read that I read in one sitting found it hard to put down once I started.

4.5 ⭐️ | The Quiet Wife is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps you at the edge of your seat. This was my first novel by Diane Saxon and upon finishing, I immediately added her entire catalogue to my TBR list.

The story follows Soriah as she navigates through life, still impacted by a traumatic experience of a stalker from her past. The alternating timelines between past and present were easy to follow, adding more suspense to the characters as the chapters continued. Suddenly, her world is yet again turned upside down when ghosts that she thought she buried long ago, comes back to haunt her. With the amount of deception in her midst, Soriah begins to question everyone & everything, including her own sanity.

Thank you Boldwood Books for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

A fast paced thriller that I definitely needed in between my romance books! Def enjoyed! Soriah was a rather interesting character but I liked her! I enjoyed the dual timeline delivery of the book!

Thank you Netgalley, Diane Saxon and Boldwood Books for the eArc of The Quiet Wife.

The Quiet Wife is a medium paced psychological thriller that is a fast read and a complete page turner. I have always loved Diane Saxon's books, this felt a little under par for her but it was a great read none the less. The pacing of the book is constant throughout the book, but I found the twists a little predictable.. Even with this only negative, it's still a great page turner.

3.5 stars for Storygraph rounded to 4 for other review sites

When I read the synopsis for The Quiet Wife, I was excited to dive in! Sadly, the book itself just didn't quite hit the mark, in my opinion. I found it hard to get into and rather slow. It seemed to drag on longer than it needed to. I'm so glad that there are people who have read and loved this one but it just wasn't for me. I do appreciate the advanced copy provided via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

After moving away from Shropshire, and binge reading all of the thrillers based in Cumbria, I decided I wanted to find a thriller based near my home town. That's when I found Diane and the Jenna Morgan series (which I hope there are more off). When I finished those, I wanted more, and enjoyed Diane's writing style, so I back to back read her other books. I was absolutely thrilled to be able to read this, and devoured it. It is excellent. I hope Diane has many more books to come, whether they feature my favourite Jenna or not.

It is one of those books that transports you making you forget about real life and full of characters that spring to life. I actually felt like I was there in the story with them ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Quiet Wife is extremely predictable. I like trying to figure out how twists are going to turn out in books, but I did not have to try very hard with this one. I also did not find any character to be likeable. It is a well written book, just not one I would read again.

Thanks to NetGalley, Diane Saxon, and Boldwood Books for allowing me to read an advanced reader copy of The Quiet Wife in the return of an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of The Quiet Wife by Diane Saxon.

I have not read a book by this author before and I did enjoy her writing style but I did not care for this storyline. I am ok with reading about horribly sad subject lines but the store about rape and abortion and they way it was told was not for me.

I had a hard time connecting with the characters of this book as well.

This book was not for me, but the ARC was very much appreciated.

'The Quiet Wife' - Publication date 20th February, 2025.

Never one to pass on a good mystery, the synopsis for this latest novel by Diane Saxon immediately jumped out at me. Narrated mostly by the main protagonist, Soriah, the plot moves quickly almost from the beginning. Having suffered through a terrible ordeal when she was younger, Soriah has pushed to overcome her past and is now a married woman, trying to start a family. However, her carefully curated world has started crumbling around her, bringing all of anxieties to the forefront once again. She must now confront her demons, both past and present, to secure her future.

Overall, what I enjoyed most was the pacing of the book. The storyline moved and flowed in a way that made sense and allowed me to easily follow along. There were some flashbacks utilised to give a better sense of how Soriah's past shaped her, and I thought they were well fleshed out. This technique isn't always successful but Saxon used it in a way that didn't become too overwhelming.

The biggest letdown for me was that I easily solved the 'whodunit!' I hate when this happens as I'm always hoping to be shocked and awed in a mystery novel. However, through a simple process of elimination, I correctly guessed the evildoer's identity quite early on.

All in all, I rate 'The Quiet Wife' 3 stars because while I didn't quite love it, it was a quick and simple read. Please note that there are some very heavy topics that will not make this an easy read - trigger warnings include stalking, abduction, rape, abortion and adoption. If these are not immediately off-putting to you in fiction, this book will provide some joy to you.

*A great many thanks to Boldwood Books, Diane Saxon, and NetGalley for this ARC. It is important to note that I was not committed to providing a positive review; all opinions are undoubtedly my own.*

Soriah is living a quiet life hiding a dark past until the man who once obsessed over her is released from prison. She begins to receive disturbing messages and fears for her safety as strange occurrences start happening around her. Her past is catching up to her and she must confront the secrets she has been keeping.

One of the reasons I am enamored with this author is her ability to craft a story filled with suspense and tension that builds up to a jaw-dropping twist. I am a sucker for books that keep me on the edge of my seat, unable to predict the outcome until the very last page. The shock factor of the reveal leaves me reeling, unable to shake the story from my mind long after I have finished reading.

The storyline unfolds like a nightmare, delving into sensitive topics that may trigger some readers. There were moments where I found myself clenching my teeth, but it was necessary to push through to fully grasp the depth of the narrative. The writing is masterful, making it nearly impossible to set the book down once you have started. The unexpected twist takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, leaving you breathless and haunted by the story long after you have turned the final page.

If you crave a fast-paced, unpredictable, and suspenseful read that will keep you guessing until the very end, then this book is must-read. I assure you, that the conclusion will blindside you, so pay close attention to the subtle hints scattered throughout the story. Get ready for a thrilling ride that will leave you speechless and craving more.

Thank you, Boldwood Books for the digital ARC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This book was a really great read with so many twists it keeps you hooked from the beginning. Really is a must read .

I think this is my favourite read by the author, each book seems better than the previous one! I really felt empathy for Soriah, the main character, as she struggled with the abuse she suffered from an unwanted relationship. There is plenty of tension, a couple of nasty so called friends and a couple of twists, albeit predictable. There are trigger warnings but it's a very good character driven, psychological thriller which left me wondering at the end. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.

That was an amazing, chilling thriller.

It was fast-paced, unable to put down.

Just enough twists to keep you hanging after.

I really enjoyed reading this book, it had that element that I was looking for from a psychological thriller novel. The plot was everything that I was hoping for and enjoyed the overall feel of this. I was invested in the twists and thought the characters worked overall. Diane Saxon has a strong writing style and really enjoyed the way this was written.

This is a twisty domestic psychological thriller. The timeline switches between the past and present with the POV of different characters. It definitely takes obsessive to a whole new level. The author hits on some difficult subjects. A couple of times I felt the story moved just a bit slow. The twists were good. Throughout the book I felt awful for the MC and disgusted with a few of the others. The author really brought out these emotions and I’ll definitely read another book by her.

Thank you to the author @DianeSaxon as well as to @BoldwoodBooks and @NetGalley for a free e-ARC. The opinions are mine alone and not biased in any way.

Diane Saxon writes some fantastic thrillers and this cast-paced, compelling read is absolutely one of them!

Soriah suffered a hugely traumatic experience at the hands of a fellow pupil at her school, 20 years earlier. She has just been informed that he has been released from prison and when strange things start to happen, Soriah is terrified he will come after her again.

The story is told in the present day, where Soriah is married to Marcus, a controlling and unsupportive man, and in the past, leading up to what happened to Soriah. The effects of the trauma on Soriah in the present day are clear and it is interesting to see the dynamic between her and her husband, and how it differs to that with her loving mother.

The twists were excellent, although the big one was a little too easy to work out. Still an enjoyable read, which I loved.

4.5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Diane Saxon and Boldwood for an ARC in return for an honest review.