A review by thecatsmum
The Silent Bride by Shalini Boland

dark emotional tense fast-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

2.75

Alice is set to marry Seth, but when the wedding day comes, a stranger is standing at the altar. The story goes on from there, alternating between flashing back to the events leading up to the wedding and then following its aftermath. If you've ever been gaslit, it successfully captures some of the emotions and stages of questioning your own sanity, especially if your abuser involves more people in the torment.

However, this is one of those thrillers that is lessened by the need for twists. It made it necessary to make it seem like Alice had few true supports and some of the red herring antagonists were very over the top  stereotypes. That said, I never felt like DNFing this book despite everything about the conclusion straining credulity.
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