Such a Good Wife

by Seraphina Nova Glass

[Quirky Cat]

Seraphina Nova Glass' latest thriller novel, Such a Good Wife, is a read that will have you on the edge of your seat. It asks the question; do we ever honestly know someone?

Melanie Hale is a proud mother of two and very happily married. Even while taking care of her sick MIL, she feels content with her life. That's what she keeps telling the world – and herself. Perhaps if she says it enough times, she'll believe herself.

She might have been able to believe that lie had she not finally found something that made her feel alive again. Or rather, someone. But that interaction is going to throw her entire life into upheaval, leaving her scrambling to protect her marriage – and herself.

"I could tell from the eerie, lifeless stare and gloss over his eyes that he was dead."

Such a Good Wife is a novel that is seemingly upfront about the twists it has in store – and that is how it succeeds in surprising its readers. This novel was somehow everything and nothing like what I expected, though it was certainly quite the thriller.

I would argue that Such a Good Wife fits perfectly between a domestic thriller and a psychological thriller. It has a little bit of both, in just the right proportions. The way the story unfolds certainly doesn't hurt, especially as tension builds.

Personally, I love a thriller that starts the story off by hinting at the conclusion. It makes it more fun to try and pick apart the tale and find all of the clues hidden inside. Such a Good Wife did not disappoint on either front; I am happy to report.

The thing I loved the most about Such a Good Wife had to be all of the surprises that were in store. I sincerely didn't see them coming, and that is so refreshing (is that a sign that I've been reading too many thrillers lately? I can't tell).

Thanks to Graydon House and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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