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

I couldn't keep my eyes off this book!!! I thoroughly enjoyed this book with all the suspense and shocking revelations throughout the story. Bravo to the author, this was a 10 out of 10 for me.

The Wife Before is a fast-paced psychological thriller that kept me interested from the beginning. The story is easy to follow, the tension builds steadily, and there’s always a sense that something isn’t quite right. It’s one of those books that makes you want to keep reading just to see how everything unravels. The twist was unexpected and well done, even though parts of the plot felt familiar if you’ve read a lot of domestic thrillers. The characters were intriguing, though I wished some were developed a bit more. Overall, it’s an entertaining and suspenseful read with a solid twist. A great choice if you enjoy psychological thrillers and want something gripping but easy to get through.

I stumbled upon this book on Amazon looking for fiction books by Black female writers and ordered it due to strong reviews and the interesting plot summary on the back cover. Man, It did not disappoint!!! This book earns my personal record best as the fastest read novel in the history of my life! I finished the book in a day and a half, starting it Monday afternoon (2/13). I simply couldn’t put the book down! The chapters are extremely short, sometimes only 2 pages long, but break the story up reasonably. Each chapter ends at a cliffhanger that rolls into the next one, making it so easy to get sucked into reading for a couple hours as the plot thickens with every page. There are SO MANY twists in the story that you never fully have it figured out. As a lover of thrillers in all media and murder mysteries, I do a pretty good job of speculating and sniffing out a killer. And while I could figure out a few clues, the twists in this novel took me by surprised. Even when you think the murder is solved there’s still more to the story! I loved this daring, audacious, and salacious thriller, a great introduction to Shanora William’s work. If you’re interested in a delicious, page-turning story that will keep you on your toes and entertained you’re in the right place. Add it to the cart and buy!!!

It was ok. It got a little redundant and in the middle felt like it took longer than it should to get to the point. All in all it had a great twist. Became a real page turner towards the end

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.

Such a good read! I got another book by the author

MOM LOVED IT

Good book but ending was meh

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.