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*netgalley copy*
4.25

Wow, now that was one great read!! Tense and twisty in all the right ways, with enough surprises sprinkled throughout to keep you on your toes. I don't want to say more to spoil anything but I will be recommending this one far and wide!!

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This was okay.I enjoyed the first part but it went down hill from there,The characters were unlikable and the twists were such that I just ended up confused.I enjoy an unreliable narrator but this was a slog.

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This book was extremely good. Right up to the end of the book there are plot twists and information to digest. All so seamlessly done it is incredible. Psychological thriller with more complex personalities than I have experienced in a while. I will read anything this talented author writes.

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The book blurb says to assume nothing and that is dead on. Being told not to assume anything immediately put me on my guard to question everything I was reading, convinced that I would be able to find the cracks that would allow me to figure out what was going on. I was so wrong. The twist is that good. Really. If you love books full of misdirection and you love desperately trying to follow clues by tracking breadcrumbs along the way then this is a perfect read for you.

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The Wife Between Us is a must read!!! The twists in the plot always surprised me. When I thought I knew what was going on, another major twist. Even at the very end of the book another twist totally changed the story. This book comes with my highest recommendation.

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Why four stars I hear you cry when I so rarely give that ,well it's cause of the concept of perceptions ,our perception may be one thing ,a clear picture in our mind ,we have set out the characters on the stage and expect certain things of them ,this novel turns that on its head ,
Having read other reviews before I bought the novel saying similar an then starting to read it I cdnt understand what they meant ,and then ,well u will see ,it's not at the end it's half way through and then we follow another path.
I would Defo read this author again and reccimend to friends .
Was lucky to read through netgalley

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Having never read anything by the authors before, I had absolutely no expectations when starting this book, except for an enjoyable few hours. I got that and more! This book took so many twists and turns and double around a that my head was spinning in delight as I strived to keep up with the pace. To say that I devoured this book would be inaccurate. I feasted on it not just while reading it but as it replayed in my head for a few days afterward. Kudos to the authors for creating an excellent book where nothing seems right but it all seems so very real.

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Wow, it’s been a while since I read a thriller that wouldn’t let me put the book down.

As soon as I read the description for this novel I knew it was right for me. It grabbed me on the first page and after many twists and turns it still had my attention until the last page.

This is one of those books that I want to be able to give more than five stars as a rating. It was so good!

I don’t want to say anything about this book because I don’t want to risk spoiling anything, I think the publisher’s description should be more than enough.

If you love a good thriller, just read this, you won’t be disappointed.

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The Wife Between Us is part Girl on the Train, part Gone Girl, and all intriguing.
It's hard to explain the plot with out giving away the book but at it's most simplest, it's a book about an ex wife dealing with the marriage of her ex husband. But things are nevr what they seem so the story snakes around and tales a fascination tale of deception and manipulation.
I really enjoyed this book. There were two twists I didn't see coming. I can't say anything about them but they change the way you view the book. If you read carefully, you will some of the smaller twists coming and feel pride when the events pay off-so don't let go of your theories just because you get thrown a loop.
The book lost a star for it's ending. The final acted was some what confusing and seemed misplaced though the final twist tries to explain why it seemed so weird. In fact, I feel like the Epilogue was wasted on this book. It would have been the greatest premise for a companion novel where you could really get into that character.

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Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
First word that came to mind once finished was Wow!! This book was not what I thought it would be and many times things were not what I expected to happen. I have to admit that the beginning of the book was a little slow for me. The first 2 characters had me confused as to who was who, I actually thought at one point that maybe they were one in the same. Which then led me in the wrong direction of where the story was going. Once I was back on track in my own mind and with the story I could not put it down! The twists and turns kept me guessing and definitely had me wanting to find out what was going to happen next. The main character at first was just a sad shell of a woman that she once was...her memories drowning her. By the end she became a strong and brave woman with her voice back! Great read!

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I don't often give 5 stars. But this book was just that good. Very hard to put down. Great, believable characters, subtle plot twists that packed a punch. I rooted for all the women in this novel. Do yourselves a favour and buy this book.

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Thank you Netgalley and St Martin’s for the ARC. I was excited to get this one. It piqued my interest as soon as I read the description. I’m a sucker for a modern day Rebecca. The first 20% of the book was a bit slow for me, but it was necessary for the authors to lay down the groundwork for what is to come. But hang in there, because there is a twist that may give you whiplash after the first third of the book. All I will say to keep it spoiler free is; well played Hendricks and Pekkanen. Well played. You got me. It goes to show how skilled the authors are to have pulled it off. I like my thrillers to be a little twisted and dark. This one did have some of those mind game moments that bordered on those qualities. Although I think that the authors could have done much, much more damage to their characters with the basic idea they had for this book. However it kept my interest and I did enjoy it. My favorite part was the epilogue when we get the POV of a certain character. That last bit felt like it brought the book to a whole new level of twisted… my kind of twisted. Too bad the POV is short. In the sea of thrillers out there, this book will stand out and make a huge splash. There is no doubt about that.

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Excellent story...the lives of four woman are entwined in ways that seem random, but are the result of machinations by one or more of them. What is real and what isn't? It's hard to figure out the villain in this intricately woven story of love, lies and deceit. Lots of surprises move the story along.

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Wow!!!! This book was brilliant! I absolutely loved the multiple twists in this book. Just as the description says, you will make assumptions, you will think you know where the story is going, but you will be wrong. The writing was great and the characters were intriguing, to say the least. I cannot wait for another book from these authors!! I am still speechless from the last few chapters...

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The Wife Between Us is a mind shattering, fascinating, mysterious novel.
Definitely one of the best book of 2017 that I have read!

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As I said in the title of this review, this novel will keep you off balance until the very end. There were times I questioned if the characters were crazy or if I was missing something. These questions are all answered by the end of the book and the ride is definitely worth while. I wold recommend this book for all suspense and mystery readers. I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did.

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The main character seems to have lost her husband to another woman. But that is not entirely the case. I have never read a book with more twists and turns that can't be anticipated even a little bit. I was enthralled through the entire book. Even the ending had a huge surprise. I can't recommend this book enough.

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Very enjoyable thriller, I kept thinking, "oh, that's the twist, got it" and then still ended up being surprised by the next one. I love the subtle hints dropped by the author that lead into the twists as well, will make it a fun reread also. Some of the characterizations were off, I felt no love for Sam, the best friend, and I think Richard was too one-dimensional throughout. But overall, a great read that I definitely recommend!

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Book received in exchange for honest review.
Captivating and suspenseful. This is a must read for fans of "The Girl on the Train" And "Gone Girl."
I couldn't put this one down. The chapters rotate between a new bride whose dreams are coming true and the ex wife who can't quite move on with her life. Just when you think you know what's going on, you discover that you have no idea. The story flows smoothly from front to end and the mysteries are slowly revealed as you go through the pages. Greer Hendricks knows how to get your attention and keep it. I look forward to reading more books by this author.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martins Press.

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Great read! Looking forward to reading more by this author! Highly recommend!

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