A review by astoriareader
The Other Mrs. by Mary Kubica

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

4.0

SYNOPSIS:
  • Sadie, a physician, and her husband, Will, have two sons, Tate & Otto. They have relocated from Chicago to Maine. Will’s sister, Alice, recently passed away, and they inherited Alice’s home & have become the guardian of Alice’s teenage daughter, Imogen.
  • Shortly after the family moves in, there was a murder next door.
  • We are also introduced to two other narrators/characters in the story: Camille, who had an affair with Will, and Mouse, a young girl that has an evil stepmother.

MY THOUGHTS
  • Multiple POVs (Sadie, Camille, Mouse, and at the end, Will has a few chapters too)
  • Lots of twists. Although for seasoned readers of the genre, some are a bit predictable.
  • I am a big fan of Kubica’s writing, and I enjoy her writing style. This is the third book I’ve read by her.
  • Excellent pacing. I got through this one in about a day & a half. Satisfying ending.
  • Atmospheric setting. Secluded island off Maine, and Kubica deftly illustrates the old, dreary, musty house to give the house a creepy personality of its own.
  • The adult characters aren’t very likable in this one.
  • Without giving away more, my one gripe is Kubica’s use of mental illness as plot device. Although handled better than most authors, it’s still a personal pet peeve of mine.

TL;DR: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Suspense with solid ending. Finished in 1.5 days. As a fan of Kubica, I enjoyed this one.
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