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Red flag after red flag, but the main character is color blind. I also really don’t get the title of the book, given that there isn’t necessarily a silent wife. I could argue that there is a silenced wife, but she doesn’t remain silent for very long. Additionally, I felt like the characterizations in this were very odd. I understand that the author wanted to make some of the characters’ back stories and actions a surprise, but there also needs to be hints about the characters real personality and history, but it felt like the author made characters seem like the perfect person with no indication of the dramatic reveals that came up later. Now both husbands have some serious red flags that go ignored by the main character frequently so I’m not really talking about them, but I’m talking about basically every other character. For example, there were no signs that the best friend from work was doing anything sketchy, until suddenly she is somewhere she should not be (no spoilers) and it’s clearly not the first time. To summarize, it felt like the characters were very 2 dimensional and had little to no thought process or true personality outside of their interactions with the main character. There were also too many sub plots that didn’t really feel like they mattered in the long run. For example, the idea that the mother-in-law owns the house they live in and the main character is afraid that if things go the way they seem to be going with her husband that she will not only be single and jobless, but also homeless. This could have been a problem without adding in this really rude (and honestly cruel) mother-in-law plot that felt like it added nothing to the story other than showing how the main character really does not stand up for herself to anyone and has no one supporting her.

When pregnant and seemingly perfect wife Sarah disappears, everyone is shocked, including her husband who was home when she vanished. Sarah's sister Kate seems to be the only person who might know where Sarah has run off to, if she has actually run off. This was an interesting thriller that revolved more around abusive and complicated relationships.

This is quite a slow read and I feel it would have benefitted from being a bit faster paced. It really picks up at the end and I'm glad I persevered to that point.

For me this book was not a hit. For the majority of the book the main character is trying to convince her sister to come back to her seemingly perfect marriage and house, although it’s clear she doesn’t want to. Nothing major is going on. Nothing and more nothingness. The very end of the book has all the action this book contains and by this point you’ve already decided that the main character isn’t good at following her own instincts. Then it ends with you still not knowing what really happened. I hate not getting closure especially after I’ve stuck with a book that was far too long with unnecessary chapters with the same things on repeat to not at least get closure. So this was not a book for me.

This was so close to being a DNF. It was so slow and tedious. I didn't understand the obsession with finding the sister, which was the majority of the book. It wasn't until 85% in until anything really started to happen. This book was way too many pages for it to have gone on that long. Then, I just couldn't get past the stupid decisions made by the main character. I found this book dull and annoying. Especially because you are left with questions at the end about who was responsible.

Thank you to NetGalley and Inkubator Books for this eARC.

*Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc in exchange for my honest review*

Great thriller - Ruth Harrow never disappoints. Love her books!!

Since the title and description of the book caught my attention, I gave it a chance and I loved it! Now I am going to recommend it to my best friend, it is definitely recommended! Thanks Netgalley for this great reading opportunity.

I appreciated the fact that the author tried to give every character a background, even though it made the starting slower, I knew what was going to happen but the writing, the way it was written caught my attention from the starting.

The writing is solid, creating a vivid atmosphere, but the plot is a mix of captivating moments and predictability. Characters are well-developed, though some lack depth. Pacing fluctuates, making it a decent but not outstanding read.

Slow start. In an effort to give backstory of characters, it just seemed like the characters didn’t go together or even like each other. I did not finish this title.

Sarah has vanished and her sister Kate wants answers. Gripping and with layers under the surface. The plot is deep.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC of this book. This was a great read and flew through the pages. The story kept me engaged and guessing until the end. Lots of twists!!

I went back and forth with this book I loved it then was annoyed with it. Some of the banter back and forth felt juvenile and just not believable. Overall a good story line but felt redundant at times.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy of The Silent Wife by Ruth Harrow in exchange for my honest review and opinion. Two words - LOVED IT! This was a great book that had me guessing up until the end on what was going to happen. Lots of twists and turns and the ending will shock you.

Thank you Netgalley for an ARC! I loved this book! Full of twists and turns. I had a hard time putting it down and finished in a few days! I rate the book a 3,4

I did enjoy reading this book, it kept me intrigued throughout & had to keep reading to find out what was going to happen!!!

This was a fast easy read BUT not a favorite. I found the main character extremely frustrating. Her thought process and rationalizations throughout the entire book had me screaming at her saying what is wrong with you!

Sarah seems to have it all. A gorgeous husband, beautiful house, and a successful Instagram blog. She also just announced her pregnancy. However, in the middle of cooking dinner, Sarah disappears into thin air. Her sister, Kate, immediately jumps into action. Sarah has run away before. But this time, it's not just Sarah she is worried about. There is also Sarah's unborn child.

Kate starts diving into the ins and outs of Sarah's life, including her relationship with Sarah's husband, James. The further Kate digs, the more secrets she uncovers. Sarah has been living a very different life than she has presented on Instagram. Kate's determined to find her sister and to figure out what is going on.

This is an enjoyable read. It is predictable at times, but I still enjoyed the overall plot line. I did predict the person behind the big twist, but there was a bit of nuance to it. It is quick-paced novel. Ruth Harrow does an excellent job diving into the character's backgrounds and personalties. I did find myself shaking my head at our main character, Kate, several times, however.

Overall, I recommend this book for thriller fans. The revelations might not be the most shocking, but it is still a great and easy read!

Thank you Inkubator Books for a copy in exchange for an honest review.

Ooh, I really enjoyed this. Its so twisty! Wondering where a pregnant seemingly contented wife went and why its so hard for her sister to find her. The more she searches, the more secrets come spilling out. Very good, definitely worth a read!

Kate and Sarah are sisters. Sarah is married to James and they have the perfect marriage. They have a lovely home and Sarah has a successful Instagram following and has recently discovered that she is pregnant. So why, halfway through cooking the dinner, does she disappear leaving behind her phone and her handbag? James is totally confused and contacts Kate. Kate is married to Chris and experiencing problems with her life. They both work in the business owned by Chris’s mother and he seems to spend all his time with her. Kate realises that she must find out what has happened to Sarah especially as she knows that Sarah has done this before. As Kate starts to dig for answers she realises that there are more secrets to be revealed. She feels that she is being watched and fears for her own safety. This is a good psychological thriller with interesting characters and plenty of twists and turns. An enjoyable read.
Thanks to Netgalley and Inkubator books for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.