The Wife Before: A Spellbinding Psychological Thriller with a Shocking Twist

This book had so many twists. I found myself going from audiobook to reading out of curiosity. Above and beyond expectations.

My husband and I read this together. We enjoyed reading it and talking about it together. There are parts that I found unrealistic and there was a lot of over-explaining that had to be done at the end to make everything make sense. Other than that, it was a good read.

Good for anyone looking for a quick suspenseful read. The ending left me so curious and I was interested the entire book.

It was a cool read but I think I was expecting something else. If there is a part two I will read at a different time but I think people should still give it a chance. Also I will say at least I could see it play out like a movie in my mind.

The Wife Before was such a fun, fast-paced read! It’s a shorter book, which made it incredibly easy to fly through. I was hooked from the very first chapter and found myself constantly saying, “Just one more chapter.” As the story unfolded, I kept asking myself question after question, trying to piece everything together. The plot is filled with several smaller twists and turns that kept me engaged from beginning to end. Every time I thought I had things figured out, the story took another unexpected turn. Best of all, I never guessed the ending, which is always a huge plus for me in a thriller. One thing I really enjoyed was the main female character. She wasn’t someone I completely loved or completely disliked. There were moments where I was rooting for her and others where I questioned her decisions. That complexity made her feel more realistic and added another layer to the story. If you’re looking for a quick psychological thriller that grabs your attention early, keeps you guessing, and delivers an ending you won’t see coming, I’d definitely recommend The Wife Before.

Yesssss please! Amazing! Round of applause for Shanora Williams! I didn’t not see a single thing in this book coming! I will definitely be reading more from Shanora in the near future. I cannot recommend this enough.

Beautifully written. Had me hooked from the very first page. Most books are a little predictable halfway through the book. Well I can definitely say I was shocked and satisfied with how much this book kept me wanting more. Once you think you have it figured out another twist is thrown in the mix. The ending wasn’t rushed and offered plenty of details to add to the climax. I had to reread the last chapter to catch the little detail she threw in there. This is one of the best books I’ve read in a while.

I binged this like crazy and finished it in a day! Wow! Shanora Williams delivers a compelling and atmospheric domestic thriller, partially set in my home, Miami, and in Colorado, with “The Wife Before”, weaving suspense, romance, and mystery into an engaging read. From the start, I was drawn into Samira’s and Roland’s worlds, and Williams’ writing style kept me hooked with its smooth, immersive flow. She balances tension and emotion well, creating a story that is both gripping and easy to devour. The plot itself unfolds in an intriguing way, with well-paced twists and secrets that slowly unravel. The characters felt fully realized, and I appreciated the development of Samira’s journey, as well as the psychological depth woven into the story. The theme of uncovering dark truths in a seemingly perfect relationship was handled effectively, making for an addictive read. That said, I found the ending slightly predictable, which took away some of the final punch. While the buildup was strong, I anticipated the direction the story would take before the big reveal. Still, that didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the novel as a whole—Williams crafted a thrilling ride with a compelling premise, layered relationships, and enough suspense to keep me turning the pages. Overall, “The Wife” Before is a well-written and enjoyable thriller, perfect for readers who love stories about secrets, obsession, and the dark side of love. Despite the somewhat foreseeable ending, the journey to get there was more than worth it.

Gosh this book keeps you on the edge of your seat right up until the last sentence. Shanora really knows how to write an incredibly absorbing thriller, with some extremely dark hidden secrets. The characters are so believable, and the heroine so determined. Samaria a young lady finding it difficult to focus on the necessities of life is forced to stand on her own to feet and not rely on hand outs from her brother Kellan and her friend Sheila. Jell is soon to be a Dad, and his fiancée does not get on with his sister particularly well, and Sheila, wants space when her boyfriend moves into her flat. A chance encounter whilst Mira is waitressing has her meeting Roland a professional golfer with a sinister past. A widower, who although walking around freely fell deeply under suspicion when his first wife committed suicide, whilst under the influence of heroine. He was never proved guilty but everyone had opinion that reflected on his career. The two start a whirl wind romance and finish up married and moving into Roland’s home. The one he built with his first wife. Journals that Mira finds written by her hand, the first wife, cast shadows of doubt, and so the incredible journey of deceit, encounters and plots unfold. It is so well written that when the end does arrive the reader is most definitely wanting more. Cruel characters weave in and out. Those you thought you knew you didn’t, and those you thought were fair left you realising that perhaps you only saw what they wanted. The heroines sheer determination, continues throughout the book, and is basically the total backbone of this exciting novel. One not to miss. One to digest and ponder. Some topics are difficult to absorb, and some are quite macabre, but all essential for a phenomenal story. Well worth more than 5 stars. This ladies work always is. Totally excellent.

Good book keeps you gripped from the beginning wanting to find out more and more. The twists and plots were easy to guess but overall it was a good read

Can’t imagine how this book is rated as high as it is. Terribly unlikeable characters, a predictable plot and childish writing. Forced myself to finish reading hoping to find some redeeming quality but unfortunately it just got worse.