Oh, my! This book was an entertaining joy ride. The character developement was pretty good with the main characters. The backstory was good but a bit jarring at times with the flipping back and forth. I was left guessing at just the right spots! I would recommend this book to friends. Thank you for the advance copy for my review.

An Addictive Domestic Thriller Packed with Deception and Vengeance!

The Wife’s Silence by Amanda McKinney truly delivers as a captivating domestic thriller. However, I would recommend checking the trigger warnings beforehand, as the story explores some dark and potentially sensitive themes.

From the very beginning, I was drawn into the narrative. The alternating timelines between past and present piqued my curiosity, keeping me eager to uncover the truth about the characters and their secrets.
The use of multiple POVs and a dual timeline was a fantastic choice, allowing readers to witness events from varying perspectives and adding depth to the story.

As the climax approached, the twists and revelations left me genuinely surprised!
While some moments felt slightly far-fetched, the ending tied everything together nicely, leaving no loose ends.

Overall, this was an incredibly entertaining read!
The short chapters and engaging writing style had me glued to my Kindle from start to finish. I’m excited to explore more of Amanda McKinney’s work in the future.

⚠️ 𝐓𝐖: domestic abuse, emotional abuse, murder, death, suicide attempt

Thank you, NetGalley, for this ARC!

I'm torn on how I feel about this one. It was a very quick read—and I absolutely flew through the first half! I couldn’t put it down. At first, I worried it might follow the same path as Verity by Colleen Hoover or The Wife Upstairs by Freida McFadden, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that it took its own direction. The early twists were perfectly timed and made me feel silly for assuming it would be like other books. I was so glad to be wrong!

The story follows Lucy Greer, who's down on her luck and lands a job caring for Emilia, the wife of Thomas Caine. Emilia suffered a stroke a few years back, and Thomas—your classic narcissistic male main character—needs help with her care. Lucy, however, is more (or maybe less) than she appears.

I was thoroughly engrossed... until about the halfway point. That’s when the twists started to pile up. One major twist had me scratching my head and thinking, "Wait, what?"—and not necessarily in a good way. It stretched believability too far for me. As the book wrapped up, the remaining reveals felt rushed and not fully fleshed out.

I wanted to love this. It had such a strong start and set itself apart from others in the genre, but the later plot turns made it feel a bit too implausible. Still, it's an entertaining, fast-paced read with an intriguing setup.

I received this copy from the author and Storm Publishing in exchange to a honest review.
LOVED THIS! I would have devoured this in a day if I didn’t have to adult lol
I felt this story resembled Verity but so much better in my opinion. Verity was so messed up but this book? Flowed so much better, had a better twist and the back story was better in my opinion.
I also loved the short chapters, makes the book read faster somehow.
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A super easy read. I got through this within a few nights. I was engaged throughout and there was a nice mix of good and bad characters. I definitely didn't see the twist coming. Very clever. I would be interested in reading more stories from this author.

Another amazing roller coaster ride of a novel from one of my favorite suspenseful thriller authors. A fast paced book with a ton of twists and turns I never saw coming.

Lucy: a down on her luck 40 year old single woman with no children, hired by the rich and illusive Thomas Caine to care for his bedridden wife Emilia who has suffered a stroke years prior. I don't want to give away any more information and it's best to go in blind. I'm just completely flabbergasted with how amazing this story was. I literally gasped out loud during some parts and left reeling in others. I give this all the stars and then some! A very amazing job well done, Amand

THAT twist I didn't see coming - I was expecting different scenarios but not that. Difficult to review trying not to give too much away but It was keeping me up and it was super easy to read.

Thank you Netgalley.

An addictive thriller, featuring coercive control, vengeance, desperate choices, manipulation and so many secrets.

Told through multiple perspectives, and alternating timeframes. This story highlights the tumultuous relationship between Emilia and Thomas, through to the present-day where Lucy is hired to provide the 24-hour care that catatonic Emilia requires. However, behind the polished facade, all is not as it seems...

This fast-paced story offered many surprises, that kept me reading long into the night!

With thanks to Storm Publishing and NetGalley, for the advanced reader copy to read and provide an honest review.

If you enjoy a rollercoaster read, similar to stories by Jeneva Rose, Freida McFadden or Kiersten Modglin, then definitely give this one a read!

This read had a good plot twist I did not see coming. The pacing of the book had me compelled the entire time and made it a very easy read.

Emilia thought she'd found the love of her life when she met Thomas. They fell in love quickly and married within months. But pretty soon, his true colours started to show.
Now, over 2 decades later, Emilia is stuck at home in a catatonic state. But her new carer, Lucy, seems to think Emilia is more aware than people think.

This was a brilliant read, fast-paced, and definitely had me hooked. There were plenty of twists that I didn't see coming, although I did figure out what was going on with Lucy pretty quickly.
Highly recommend this one if you're looking for a quick thriller.

So, this book was weird???? Like I could not stop reading but it was also very odd. The premise started out a little wild but then when one of the twists came, it felt like everything was completely out of whack all of the sudden. The writing was very solid and kept me reading, no doubt. I just think the pacing and events of the book became a tad melodramatic. It was like everything just kept piling up to the point I didn’t know what was happening anymore. Still, I just think this might not have been the right book for me. I do like the way this author writes, and I would read more from them.

This book started strong for me, however I didn’t love it after about halfway through. I did enjoy the read and would read another from this author.

Loved this thriller so much. Flew throught it , a literal page turner. Lucy gets a job has a live in carer for Emilia, but is everthing as what it seems. The twist is so good. Thank you to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for ARC.

Lucy Greer finds herself at a pivotal juncture in her life as she secures a position as a live-in caregiver for Emilia Caine, the spouse of affluent entrepreneur Thomas Caine. The narrative unfolds through a dual timeline format, alternating between the present-day experiences of Lucy and flashbacks that explore the tumultuous marriage of Emilia and Thomas. This structural approach not only enhances character development but also amplifies the suspense, as you gradually uncover the past traumas that have influenced Emilia's current circumstances. The intricate layers of the plot maintain reader engagement, as each character unveils their motivations and histories, adding complexity to the psychological thriller.

The book excels in its pacing and structure, featuring succinct, captivating chapters that contribute to a binge-worthy reading experience. Amanda McKinney's prose effectively captivates the reader, merging vivid imagery with emotionally charged dialogue. Each twist and turn heightens the intrigue, culminating in a climax that leaves readers breathless and yearning for resolution. The exploration of themes such as control, vengeance, and the facades individuals adopt to conceal their true selves resonates profoundly.Ultimately, "The Wife's Silence" serves as a compelling psychological thriller that not only entertains but also stimulates reflection on the intricacies of human relationships and the darkness that may lurk beneath an ostensibly perfect exterior.

I highly recommend this book. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance review copy in exchange for my review.

"The Wife's Silence" by Amanda McKinney was an amazing book. It took you on a wild ride from the very first page. This book was so hard to put down and you don't see the twist coming.
Lucy is struggling to make ends meet and is at the end of the line when she gets a job taking care of an elderly lady. When Thomas, the husband, opens the door Lucy starts to get weird vibes from him. The longer Lucy stays in the house the more weird vibes that she gets. When a shocking discovery is made, things start to change in the house.
Highly Recommend this book!

Lucy has a strange feeling about the woman she is to take care of. But she senses the woman's husband has a dark side to him as well.

This book has everything you look for in a thriller: string characters, emotions, mystery, and an ending with a twist that you did not see coming!

Solid domestic thriller with lots of twists and turns. Fast-paced plot with intriguing characters told from multiple perspectives. Will be reading more from this author. #thewifessilence #amandamckinney #netgalley #goodreads

What a brilliant story this is. Thomas is in my top 5 most hated characters!!! Manipulation is his middle name. The book is full of twists and turns and red herrings. I can't recommend this book highly enough.

WOAH! I really enjoyed this one! If your a fan of Freida McFadden your going to love this! I did NOT see that curve ball coming!!
The story was so well written.

I didnt understand why so many short chapters, and the "then" and "now". There could have been a "then" and "now" and a part two, maybe. I may have been left with a few more questions at the end , but overall i flew this book in less than 24 hours.

Once I started reading this book , I couldn’t put it down.
I loved the way it was written, the plot and characters…. Lots of twists and turns. I highly recommend this book.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC and to author for a great story…