The Wives by Tarryn Fisher

The Wives

by Tarryn Fisher

The Wives. You're not the only one...

'Compulsive, brilliant, enthralling... I was hooked to the very last page' Adele Parks, author of Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Lies Lies Lies

'Fans of B A Paris will love this addictive page-turner' Woman's Weekly

You've never met the other wives. None of you know each other, you see your husband only one day a week. Thursday. But you don't care, you love him that much. Or at least that's what you've told yourself...

And then, one day it all changes.

You thought you were fine with this, with only having a fraction of a husband. But you can't help yourself, you start to dig. You begin tracking them down, the other days... Who is Monday and why does she have bruises on her arms? Is she being abused? By who? Her husband? Your husband?

What else is he keeping from you? And who is he, really?

Praise for The Wives:

'A compulsive, brilliant, enthralling thriller... a novel that totally captures absolute love and utter deception, total obsession and cruel betrayal. I was hooked to the very last page' Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author, Adele Parks

'Fans of B A Paris will love this addictive page-turner' Woman's Weekly

'This page-turning psychological thriller by Tarryn Fisher will leave you guessing right until the end' HELLO!

'A perfect page-turner...a must-read of 2020' Woman & Home

'What. The. Actual... My mind is BLOWN' Terri, Amazon reader, 5 Stars

'Nail-biting, heart-clenchingly good from the start, with characters that you both root and cringe for. I loved every word' New York Times bestselling author Alessandra Torre

'Will leave the most sure-footed reader uneasy until the last word is read' New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover

'A fantastic thriller that asks the question: how well do we know the people we love? Filled with twists and turns you won't see coming, The Wives is a winner' PopSugar

'Not just an original story but an equally original plot twist ... an emotional and psychological crescendo that will keep readers on their toes until its final page' USA Today

Reviewed by Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading on

4 of 5 stars

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Let me start by saying for you to get the full effect of how twisted this book is, you need to go into it blindly. I found the title intriguing and was curious to find out about the story hidden between the covers. Having never read Tarryn Fisher’s work before, I had no clue what I was exposing myself to. Now after reading this book, I have to say Ms. Fisher messed with my brain and left me with many crazy thoughts. Even as I write this review, I keep asking myself what the hell did I just read. The Wives took me on the most twisted journey, not even a roller coaster ride could compare.

The story hooked me from start to finish. I had to know what was happening. The story pulled me into its dark recesses and for its duration I had an inkling of how Alice felt when she fell down the rabbit hole. Neither the title nor synopsis could prepare me for that dark journey down the rabbit hole.

Filled with a host of unreliable characters, I had a hard time determining who could be trusted. The deeper I got into the story, the more I doubted the characters. This book reminded me that appearances can sometimes be deceiving. Not because your mind perceives something doesn’t necessarily make it true.

Despite the unreliability of the characters, I sympathized with Thursday. I believe this was because the story was told from her POV. I kept wondering why she would put herself in such a position, but I guess she was a fool for love. Being in her head was nerve wracking.

I am not sure what to think of the ending. I was hoping after those revelations that the questions I had swirling in my head would be answered. Instead I was left to make my own assumptions.

Conclusion/Recommendation
Would I read more from this author? A resounding yes. Fisher delivered a mind boggling story that will have you questioning every word you have read while attempting to decipher the many mysteries hidden within the pages. This is a must read for fans of psychological thrillers. Be prepared to have your mind blown.

Recommended by Jennifer.
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