Reviews tagging 'Pregnancy'

The Wives by Tarryn Fisher

46 reviews

rigel's review against another edition

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Forced institutionalization, Stalking, and Pregnancy

jessyhayward's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I have mixed feelings on The Wives by Tarryn Fisher. Truly.

On one hand, it was a super engaging and suspenseful mystery and psychological thriller that made me question absolutely everything I thought I knew. I had no idea what was actually true half the time. I liked the main character and really, really felt for her.

On the other, though, this book is a terrible representation of polyamory, mental illness, and domestic violence — especially in the second half. If you are particularly sensitive about this, don’t read it. It was particularly jarring (and outright inaccurate) when it came to psychosis. I thought the ending, while indeed as shocking as it was meant to be, was unnecessary and didn’t make much sense. If it wasn’t for these factors, I would’ve rated it much higher because it was quite interesting otherwise. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pregnancy

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting

Minor: Domestic abuse and Drug abuse

talyahonor23's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Was actually really enjoying the books twists and turn and was excited by the idea that the man was the "crazy" one for once but oh no...it was the woman again. Plot was original but the ending was so boring and just like every other thriller.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

withintheselines's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Miscarriage

Minor: Infertility, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pregnancy

elderwoodreads's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I have to give this book credit where it is do, I definitely did not know what was going to happen next up until the final page. There were some minor typos I caught that broke me out of the story from time to time. Additionally, the story stuttered in a few places and I feel like it could have benefitted from one last clean up of some extraneous scenes. I did find it to be an engaging and entertaining read, and Fisher did a great job building the mystery. Definitely worth a try if you think it's up your alley. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Medical trauma, Stalking, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Cursing, Gun violence, Misogyny, Self harm, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

Minor: Drug use and Vomit

samsnerdcorner's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated

2.5

i can't prove it but some things in this book just feel like they don't make sense if you look into it

also definitely don't read when pregnant

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage

Moderate: Misogyny and Pregnancy

din0_bot's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Stalking, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting

kshertz's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This was an interesting mystery. There’s a lot of twists and turns. A few times I was frustrated with the storyline but it was definitely addicting. I think it’s an exciting read though I was not a huge fan of the ending and how it wrapped up but I still think it’s worth a read. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Stalking, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

readingtotravel's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The whole exploitation of someone's mental illness turned me off to the book. What was a great book full od twists and turns ruined itself with a trashy ending.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Infidelity, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting

Minor: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Murder

spinesandwines's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Really pulled me in, I was thinking about this even when not listening to it. The twist weren't incredibly predictable which is always appreciated. Kept me engaged until the end. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Abortion, and Pregnancy