Final Rating:
Date of Completion: 11/03/2026
Published by: Macmillan
ISBN: 9781035083039
‘My Husband’s Wife’ is a twisty, addictive read that kept me eager to see how the tangled web of secrets would finally unravel.
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There was something about the reflective tone and rich atmosphere from the first paragraph that instantly drew me in. With the scene quickly set, I was completely hooked by the steady reveal of secrets in shocking twists. Add in the short chapters that often ended on cliffhangers, and this book became impossible to put down.
However, the main characters weren’t particularly likeable, even though their complex struggles and regrets gave them some depth. There’s also quite a bit of swearing and spice that just felt jarring. Plus, the final stretch felt a bit rushed, and some of the minor mysteries fell flat.
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Discussion Questions (Contains spoilers!):
Q: Do you have any similar book recommendations?
If you enjoyed all the twists and turns in this book, you should definitely check out The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. It’s another psychological thriller, with characters who are full of secrets. I’d also recommend Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson and My Darling Husband by Kimberly Belle, both of which are packed with secrets and suspense.
Q: Did you have any theories or suspicions while reading?
For most of the book, I was convinced that Eden wasn’t really the one who had died. I actually thought Mary was the victim until Carter saw her later, which threw my theory out the window. Then I thought, maybe it was an unlucky side character who had died. I also suspected that Gabriella or Carter’s sister could be the killer. I even expected Gabriella to go after Mary at the end, to get her family back together.
Q: Do you enjoy running?
I used to love running on the treadmill—it was my favourite way to clear my mind. I’ve swapped those gym sessions for long walks and home workouts now. This just fits my routine better, and I’m more consistent with it.
Q: Would you want to live in a small and quiet village like Hope Falls?
Q: Are you convinced Eden was behind Gabriella’s fall and set Birdy up to take the blame?
Q: How much sympathy did you have for Eden, given the revenge plotted against her?
Q: Have you ever met someone who looked startlingly like you?
Q: What did you think about the way the story tackled generational trauma through Birdy’s experience and choices?
Q: If you only had a little time left, what would be on your bucket list?
Q: Would you be curious enough to accept Thanatos’s invitation to find out your death day?
Q: Do you agree with Harrison that Thanatos is a terrible idea?
Q: Do you love social media and new technology trends, or do you find yourself avoiding them?
Q: What did you think of Carter and the choices he made about his family?
Q: Which twist shocked you the most?
Q: Have you ever had to work with someone you had a history with?
Q: Were there moments that seemed a bit far-fetched or too convenient?
Q: What did you make of Harrison’s regret about choosing career success over time with his family?
Q: Were you satisfied with how things turned out for the main characters?
Q: Did the changing points of view and timelines work for you?
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