Title: Who Did I Marry
Author: Sara Pucci
Publisher: Storm Publishers
Genre: Domestic Psychological Thriller
Pub Date: May 26, 2025
My Rating: 3.8 Stars
Pages: 325

The cover states and asks . . .
You both have secrets .You both ask ~ Who Did I Marry?

Story is told from the POV of Madeline, Sadie, Detective Rynn, and Tyler

Tyler and Madeline Johnson have a daughter Charlie and have been married for fifteen years – they live in a beautiful 8,000 square foot townhouse – in fact their live-in maid Sadie has her own quarters.

Tyler is very successful CEO and works long hours.
Madeline has been busy preparing for Charlie’s Fourteen Birthday party -Their home looks perfect and the decorations are the right touch for the party.
Charlie friends are in the pool and although Charlie has on her party dress it is no surprise that she is thrown into the pool. After the cake is cuts Madeline goes back into the house and hears a noise at the front of the house. She finds a man on the porch with red on his shirt.
Needless to say, the party is over and the house is a crime scene.

Tyler comes home from the office as the police are surrounding his home. He is numb and cannot speak. The police believe he is on something so take him to the station for questioning. It turns out the man is a colleague named Daniel and it appears has been dead for at least 24 hours.

The Johnson’s are busy trying to settle Grandmother’s estate when it is revealed that Tyler’s father had a son from an affair. Tyler’s had a half-brother. Yes ‘had’ as he was found dead. Tyler is accused of his murder - if the half-brother had been revealed Tyler would only earn half of the inheritance- thus giving a reason to hide knowledge of him.
Wow! It was hard to keep up with these characters. They were liars and it seems everyone has a secret.
The characters were unlikeable but I had to read on and find out what in the world was really going on.
The ending was a wild ride.

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for granting me this great me this crazy ride!
Publishing Release Date scheduled for May 28, 2025.

I really enjoyed this psychological thriller based around a family with secrets. At the daughters birthday a dead body appears on the porch , but who is it and why is it on their porch. The plot deepens which keeps you guessing throughout. A fast paced thriller that’s a one sit read. A thrilling 5 star read. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.

Madeline had a difficult childhood. She meet Tyler at nineteen, they married and had a daughter Charlie. Madeline would do anything for Charlie to believe that she is a good mother. I enjoyed this book from start to finish. I loved all the twists and turns and did not want the book to finish.

Tagged as an addictive psychological thriller, I'm afraid it didn't live up to that for me. Madeline and Tyler are throwing a birthday party for their daughter which Tyler doesn't turn up to but a dead body does! We are introduced to the different characters including Tyler's family, the maid Sadie and Madeline's friend Rose who are all implicated at different stages of the story. There is some very odd behaviour from many of them, some of which leads you to believe they are more involved. Tyler and Madeline are as unlikeable as each other, with their seemingly perfect marriage which is anything but. The plot just didn't entertain me and was very forgettable.
Thanks to Storm and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

2.75/5 rounded up.

I really just couldn't get myself to care about anything that was happening in this book and I think that was because of these characters.

I understand that unlikable characters are a thing and a plot device and entertaining and blah blah blah, but they have to be entertaining. I need to want to read about them even though they suck, they have to have some quality that captures the reader's attention. These characters didn't really have any redeeming qualities, so I don't even know if they are purposely unlikable or if that just accidentally happened. They're all just liars and manipulators and so annoying. And everyone is so dramatic when it comes to dealing with situations.

These characters being so unlikable just made me annoyed, wanting the book to be over sooner.

The pacing and general premise of this book was pretty good though (but I am a character-driven reader, so it was rough). This story starts out at a child's birthday party where a dead body shows up. The drama! The horror! The shock! And so, that dead body needs an explanation.

We've got a family that seems perfect from the outside, but is a mess on the inside. And, of course, we have children suffering because of that mess.

Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review! My Goodreads review is up and my TikTok (Zoe_Lipman) review will be up at the end of the month with my monthly reading wrap-up.

"Who Did I Marry" by Sara Pucci is a gripping psychological thriller that had me hooked from the very first page. The author masterfully crafts deep, complex characters whose intertwined lives create a web of intrigue and suspense. The story is packed with unexpected twists and turns, constantly keeping me on edge. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, Pucci threw in another surprise. It's a compelling read, and I’ll definitely be looking out for more of her work.

Thank you, Sara Pucci, Storm Publishing and Netgalley for this ARC opportunity.

Madeline and Tyler have a life most couples strive, beautiful and a sweet daughter but things take a turn when a dead body is found on their lawn during their daughter's 14th birthday party.
Detective Rynn suspects something is amiss as the investigation unfolds.
Madeline and Tyler are not who they seem to be and detective Rynn suspects that there may be some secrets lurking within their home.

This is a well written psychological thriller.
The complex characters and the secrets they harbor creates depth to this toxic relationship.
This novel is filled with tension and suspense.
If you love psychological thrillers, then this is most definitely for you.

It was a perfect day for Charlie’s fourteenth birthday party. The exquisite townhouse where she lived was filled with birthday decorations that teens can only dream of, topped off by a beautiful three-tier birthday cake.
And then a dead body was found on the beautiful grounds that surrounded the party.
Charlie’s father, Tyler, was an immediate suspect, but he had been out late the night before and couldn’t remember anything. Detective Rynn immediately suspected that something strange was going on amongst the family, and she wasn’t far from wrong.
Charlie’s mother would fight to the bitter end to protect her daughter from the lies that rocked their home, even though the truth would destroy their entire lives.

Sara Pucci’s Who Did I Marry? is a dark, twist-filled psychological thriller that grabs hold early and refuses to let go. Set against the backdrop of what should have been a picture-perfect birthday party, the novel expertly unravels the façade of a seemingly successful family, exposing the rot beneath the surface. For fans of domestic thrillers with unreliable characters and morally murky choices, this debut delivers.

The story kicks off with a jarring discovery—a corpse on the front lawn during the 14th birthday party of Charlie, daughter of Madeline and Tyler. What should’ve been a celebration quickly spirals into a nightmare as secrets unravel and the family’s carefully curated image begins to crack. Tyler insists he doesn’t remember anything from that morning, and Madeline is torn between protecting her daughter and uncovering the truth about the man she married.

What sets Who Did I Marry? apart is its use of multiple points of view and timelines. We hear not just from Madeline and Tyler, but also from Charlie, Detective Rynn, and others close to the family. These shifting perspectives keep the reader constantly reassessing what they think they know. The pacing is tight, and Pucci smartly plants suspicion on nearly every character—best friend Rose, maid Sadie, even Charlie herself—without it ever feeling overdone.

The characters here aren’t necessarily likable—and that’s a strength. Everyone is flawed, selfish, and reactive, making their unraveling both believable and compelling. Madeline, in particular, walks a fine line between victim and villain, and her decisions grow more desperate as the story unfolds. At times, her actions veer toward the extreme, but that only raises the stakes and heightens the suspense.

Pucci’s writing is clean, atmospheric, and cinematic. She understands how to maintain tension and withhold just enough information to keep you guessing. The twists aren’t just thrown in for shock value—they’re rooted in character and backstory. And while the story is intense, it’s never bogged down by unnecessary subplots or filler.

By the time the final reveal lands—along with a killer epilogue—it’s clear Pucci knows how to play the long game. The ending is not just satisfying, it’s earned.

Final Thoughts:
Who Did I Marry? is an impressive debut that blends family drama with psychological suspense, wrapped in a sleek, modern mystery. It’s bingeable, addictive, and dripping with tension. If you’re into books like The Couple Next Door, Behind Closed Doors, or anything by Lisa Jewell, add this one to your list.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Goodness me, this was such a good book. Highly entertaining. Would definitely recommend to others, that's for sure!

I'm not sure there was a single likeable character in this book.
Which was good.
I wanted them all to be guilty so I could see them fall.
Seriously though, for a fairly small cast of characters, their lives were mingled in the most unexpected ways.
Good pacing, and some nice twists made it a good read.

I really enjoyed this whodunit psychological thriller packed with family secrets, and twists you won’t see coming.

Fast paced and entertaining, I kept guessing until the end.

Thank you so much Storm Publishing, and Sara Pucci for the eARC via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

What starts as a perfect birthday party for the 14-year-old daughter of Madeline and Tyler ends on a sour note.
That’s putting it mildly when a corpse suddenly turns up at your front door. Who is this person? To some, clearly someone familiar; to others, not at all. But more importantly: who is responsible for this murder?

Madeline and Tyler have been happily married for nearly 15 years, have a beautiful daughter, and lack nothing. That’s how the world sees them. But once the doors of their chic house close, their lives look far less rosy.

They may both be wondering who they actually married, but they are a match for each other. Both are masters of deception and lies. It almost seems like a match made in heaven…

The two characters I connected with were Charlie, the daughter of Madeline and Tyler, and Rose, Madeline’s best friend. Both were not treated particularly well by the main characters, which meant I couldn’t really sympathize with those main characters.

One downside for me was that Madeline very quickly resorted to drastic solutions for her problems.

It’s a smoothly written story, told from the perspectives of various characters and with flashbacks to the past. 4 stars.

Thank you

Wow!! This book was so addicting! I didn’t want to put it down.

Madeline and Tyler clearly don’t have a good relationship. It seems really toxic. I feel bad for Madeline and their daughter Charlie. During Charlie’s party, a dead body shows up on their lawn. Who did it? Tyler claims he didn’t do it but he can’t remember anything from that morning.. sometimes you can’t trust the people who love. They can be the ones who hurt us the most.

So many secrets! I had an idea of who I thought it was but I was wrong! I was guessing until the very end.

This book is fast paced and has twists you wouldn’t see coming! The ending was so good.


Thank you so much Storm Publishing, NetGalley and Sara for the eARC!

Rating: ✨✨✨ ✨
Publication Date: May 28 2025

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Review of ‘Who Did I Marry?’ by Sara Pucci due to be published on 28 May 2025 by Storm Publishing.

It’s Madeline and Tyler’s daughter Charlie’s 14th birthday party, all is perfect, apart from Tyler still being at work, when things come to an abrupt end when Madeline and her friend Rose discover a dead body outside the house.

When the body is identified, an unsettling web of deception is uncovered, leading the investigation in many directions, with multiple suspects who all act strange when questioned.

Over the course of the chapters, you are certain you know who the culprit is, only to change your mind again and again when more is revealed about each character as the twists keep coming.

A fabulous psychological thriller.

It was brilliantly paced from the very first page, I found myself engrossed in the read! I had to remember to breathe, it was so gripping! UNPUTDOWNABLE!!

I read a lot and very critical! I can figure out the twists from almost the start, but not this book you will love this book!

I absolutely LOVED it!! It kept me on my toes the whole time and instantly grabbed my attention. It’s definitely a must read!!

Thank you, NetGalley and Storm Publishing, for this Advanced Reader’s Copy in exchange for an honest review.

"Who Did I Marry?" follows the Johnson family—Madeline, Tyler, and their daughter, Charlie—on the evening of Charlie’s birthday party. The celebration is interrupted when a dead body is found outside their home. Tyler claims he doesn’t remember anything from that morning, but as more bodies turn up, Detective Rynn begins to investigate.

Madeline will do anything to protect her daughter, Charlie, but with secrets surrounding Tyler, Charlie, their maid Sadie, and her best friend, Rose, the investigation exposes lies and brings danger closer.

Told through multiple POVs, the book is a classic whodunit filled with secrets and twists that keep you questioning where it’s heading until the very last page. If you’re looking for a fast-paced thriller full of surprises, check out this book! It is also the author's first psychological thriller!

Absolutely amazing, edge-of-your-seat page turner! Seemingly unassuming characters who you know are hiding something but, what? A complex. emotional narrative that keeps you wondering... where is this going? and then... BOOM! that twist! Probably the best epilogue I've read in a long time. A solid 5 star!

Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of Who Did I Marry? by Sara Pucci due to be published May 28, 2025.

Madeline will do anything to protect her daughter, Charlie. Her husband, Tyler, has been accused of murder, and dead bodies are turning up everywhere. Will Madeline be able to protect Charlie and herself?

Talk about family secrets – everyone has one – Tyler, Charlie, Madeline, their maid, and even Madeline’s best friend, Rose. It was very entertaining to see whose secrets would be kept, whose would be revealed, and, above all, who was doing the killing! A great thriller!

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This book had everything I want from a psychological thriller. It gaslighted me into thinking I knew what would happen next; dark, twisted family secrets; a narration that keeps you guessing. I was absolutely gripped from chapter 1.

If you like dark thrillers that will keep you guessing definitely give this a go!

📚I was able to read an advanced copy of title thanks to NetGalley, Sara Pucci and Storm Publishing📚
📚All reviews and opinions are entirely my own📚