“What else do I not know about my wife”
Summary - I have held you every night for ten years and I didnt even know your name. We have a child together. A dog, a house. Who are you? Emma loves her husband Leo and their young daughter Ruby: shed do anything for them. But almost everything she’s told them about herself is a lie…
With a premise like that I thought I’d be sucked right in, but I wasn’t. It is described as a thriller on the front cover but I really don’t think this was a thriller, at least not the thriller you’re expecting. The first half is a slow build to figure out what secrets Emma has been keeping, I wish this had more character building, but it was all plot and not a very strong one if I’m being honest.
Around halfway, in true “thriller” fashion, the plot begins to pick up and we start to learn about some of Emma’s past. The secrets are intense and extremely propulsive, one twist I didn’t even see coming but does that make it enough to say I enjoyed it or to recommend it? I’m not sure. Maybe having the word “thriller” on the cover made me think this would be more fast paced so I felt misled? Again, I’m not sure. Knowing the first half is more of plot build maybe your expectations will be lower than mine were and you’ll enjoy! You’ll have to let me know
Have you read this one? Is it on your list? Have I completely confused you?
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