:Her plan to marry Richmond then ruin him may have been derailed by his unexpected death, but she’s not done with him yet.”
What the Wife Knew, Darby Kane
Looking for a book with female rage, dual timelines, and a dead husband with a sordid past? What the Wife Knew by Darby Kane has all of the above! Kane is a master of writing female rage, as previously shown with Pretty Little Wife. What the Wife Knew had a similarly addicting pace and plot that had me racing through the chapters, desperate for some answers!! Every character is morally gray at best, and a raging psychopath at worst. And it’s unclear where anyone fits on that spectrum.
I did take one star off, and that was mostly for some of the very last twists. I was so satisfied with the ending…and then it got twisted. And twisted. And twisted. Which was still fun, and in the moment I was literally clutching my pearls. But once I’d finished the book and sat with it for a moment, I wished it hadn’t gotten so ridiculous at the end. However, I enjoyed the rest of the book so much, and definitely think it’s worth a read!
If any of this book’s weirdly specific traits caught your eye, you should definitely give it a shot! I’d also recommend it if you’re looking for a great “so glad your husband’s dead” book!
Thanks to Netgalley and William Morrow for the free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!
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