This book had a good premise but fell short in parts for me. Some of the characters were unbelievable and unlikeable. That said it was a ok read. I would try another novel from this author though. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to review it.

Was completely blown away by this brilliant book and predict it will be a HUGE hit in 2021. A beautifully written, sad - yet also uplifting - thriller that follows the lives of three women in a polygamous marriage. When their husband is brutally murdered, the women are all prime suspects. As they race to clear their name, and discover the real killer, we get to know the characters as they get to know each other.

This is a beautiful written, literary crime fiction novel exploring themes of female identity and oppression. I adored it and would highly recommend it.

One word to the publisher, I know this is an ARC but there are a lot of typos. Hope they get sorted before 4 Feb!

Thank you for the chance to read this stunning novel.

I’m in two minds about this book: it is certainly an original, intriguing and fascinating story, which made me curious about the whole Mormon culture; it is captivating, fast paced and suspenseful; it touches on several sensitive and at times harrowing issues. On the negative side, it is poorly written and in need of serious editing. I also didn’t like the ending. Overall, it is an unusual and memorable read, which will definitely make you think and question some common canons and perceptions of modern society.

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A must read.
Blake Nelson moved into a hidden stretch of land - a raw paradise in the wilds of Utah - where he lived with his three wives:
Rachel, the chief wife, obedient and doting to a fault.
Tina, the other wife, who is everything Rachel isn't.
And Emily, the youngest wife, who knows little else.
When their husband is found dead under the desert sun, the questions pile up.
But none of the widows know who would want to kill a good man like Blake.
Thanks to NetGalley and Orion for giving me an advanced copy.

What a book! A great un-put-down-able novel based in Utah/Nevada with The Church of Latter Day Saints. Told from the viewpoint of the three wives, based around the murder of their husband Blake, and their worries, suspicions, and distrust of each other. Each wife comes from a different background, and there is a mystery to be solved over buried memories of the first wife, Rachel. This book delves into cult lifestyle, with child abuse, mysogeny and sexual exploitation. It’s is grim yet compelling, and each chapter seems to end on a cliffhanger, keeping the reader gripped to the end!

A fascinating story set in the mysterious Mormon community. I was absolutely blown away by the twist! Highly recommended.