The Trapped Wife by Samantha Hayes - #bookreview
Description
My family gathers around the large oak table in our beautifully renovated home. I’ve put on a dress and lit candles, and there’s a wonderful aroma coming from the dinner you’ve so lovingly prepared. I feel your hand squeeze mine as you top up my glass and ask about my day as a doctor in our small town. It’s the perfect domestic scene, except for one tiny fact: I think my husband is dead, and you are just another patient of mine…
I had no choice but to let you in. If I laugh at your jokes and run my fingers through your hair, maybe I can delete the photos on your phone and find the truth about the night I can’t remember, just before my husband left on the trip he never returned from. Perhaps my son and I will have a chance at a normal life again.
But as I carefully piece together the shards of what really happened that fateful night, only one thing can possibly be true: everyone is lying, even me…
An absolutely addictive psychological thriller that is guaranteed to keep you up all night! Perfect for anyone totally gripped by The Wife Between Us, Gone Girl or The Girl on the Train.
Advance Praise
Readers love Samantha Hayes:
‘Wow!… I stayed up all night to finish this book… My jaw is hanging on the floor... I could not put down this book… I’m blown away… I’m going to need a couple days to fully process it.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘Wow, wow, wow! An ending I did NOT see coming... PHENOMENAL… a fast moving read with an unforgettable ending. FANTASTIC!!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
‘Wow, what a jaw-dropping, can’t-put-down, wonderful book this was… such an amazing book… a rollercoaster of emotions. I just couldn’t put down this book… I wanted more and more. I just devoured this… I absolutely loved this book.’ Blue Moon Blogger, 5 stars
‘Omg, I honestly didn't see that ending coming, that was one hell of a totally unexpected, jaw-dropping twist… Very, very highly recommended.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘Believe me when I say that this really WASN’T A TWIST THAT I SAW COMING!... I didn’t have a clue until it slapped me in the face!… This book is AWESOME and I was addicted from the very first page!’ My Chestnut Reading Tree, 5 stars
‘One of the BEST thrillers I have read in YEARS! Exceptional and addicting.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘Mind-blowing. I loved this book. It was epic. Oh my God… The ending was so unexpected. It was absolutely brilliant. I still can't wrap my head around it… I'm still reeling. Grab your copy ASAP.’ Inscribed Inklings, 5 stars
‘OMG!… Hits you between the eyes with the most perfectly placed plot twist that had never even crossed your mind!… buckle up and enjoy the ride… A BRILLIANT page-turner! It has an incredibly satisfying ending that sent shivers down my spine AND an exquisite twist that made my heart sing! Loved, loved, LOVED it!’ My Chestnut Reading Tree, 5 stars
My Review
Initially, I thought this was a slow read with too many unnecessary details filling the pages, but once I got into it, I realized it was so much more.
The characters are engaging and well-thought out, evolving with the story and totally surprising.
At first, you see and ideal family working through an unimaginable loss, but then when a stranger shows up the memories come rushing back. Is he who you think he is or someone else entirely? Accusations are made but the truth is sorted and unthinkable. I truly enjoyed this book and am glad I stuck with it. It for sure has the vibes of Ruth Ware or Liane Moriarty.
My family gathers around the large oak table in our beautifully renovated home. I’ve put on a dress and lit candles, and there’s a wonderful aroma coming from the dinner you’ve so lovingly prepared. I feel your hand squeeze mine as you top up my glass and ask about my day as a doctor in our small town. It’s the perfect domestic scene, except for one tiny fact: I think my husband is dead, and you are just another patient of mine…
I had no choice but to let you in. If I laugh at your jokes and run my fingers through your hair, maybe I can delete the photos on your phone and find the truth about the night I can’t remember, just before my husband left on the trip he never returned from. Perhaps my son and I will have a chance at a normal life again.
But as I carefully piece together the shards of what really happened that fateful night, only one thing can possibly be true: everyone is lying, even me…
An absolutely addictive psychological thriller that is guaranteed to keep you up all night! Perfect for anyone totally gripped by The Wife Between Us, Gone Girl or The Girl on the Train.
My Review
Initially, I thought this was a slow read with too many unnecessary details filling the pages, but once I got into it, I realized it was so much more.
The characters are engaging and well-thought out, evolving with the story and totally surprising.
At first, you see and ideal family working through an unimaginable loss, but then when a stranger shows up the memories come rushing back. Is he who you think he is or someone else entirely? Accusations are made but the truth is sorted and unthinkable. I truly enjoyed this book and am glad I stuck with it. It for sure has the vibes of Ruth Ware or Liane Moriarty.
The twist at the end had me blown away… to say I never saw it coming would be an understatement!