I really looked forward to reading this psychological thriller because it’s my favorite genre, and I really loved the summary of the book. A bitter ex wife that was out for revenge after her divorce that comes up with a plan to get back at peoole was right up my alley. Unfortunately this book did not do it for me at all. I loved the premise of the book but the majority of characters in this book were all so unlikeable even the main character (Amelia). There were too many parts that were repetitive where it took away from the story a lot to me. I did enjoy Wendy the best friend more than Amelia because she was funny and a straight shooter with what came out of her mouth. I have read other books from this author that were good but this particular book just wasn’t as gripping as I thought it would be.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this. This book had a good premise, but was slow. I didn't really like the characters at all. There was a surprise at the end, but I didn't really believe it.

I read the book, The Scorned Wife, by Theo Baxter, and OH MY GOSH!! This book has more twists and turns than Route 66!!
There were several times when I thought I knew what was going on, only to realize that I was wrong.
Honestly, if you want a book that you’re going to stay up late to read, a book you’ll open every free second you have, and book that will keep you focused on the next page?
This book is it! Go grab a copy!

Not a likeable character in the nook. Plot is over the top and unrealistic. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book

I felt that the first part of the book was a slow burn, but the last part picked up, and ended up being really good. I have read a couple of other books by this author, and I did enjoy those a little more than this book, but I still thought this one was interesting.

This was a great book. I loved every paragraph, every sentence and every word of this masterpiece! I read it in 12 hours, which is a lot for me to do! It had everything and more laid out in the novel! I sure hope There is more to come from this author! I am totally hooked!

The premise of the book is good. i did find it a little hard to get into at first but i enjoyed the story and the
third person POV was great.
Overall a really enjoyable thriller

I initially thought it was going to be a cliche read because of the title and I was definitely wrong.

The Scorned Wife is about a woman named Amelia whose husband does whatever he wants to do to get what he wants. This man leaves her for her own sister (I was completely shocked this happened by the way). The sister Cara will do whatever it takes to make Amelia's life not worth living anymore and that's when the twists and turns begin. Once Cara (Amelia's sister) destroys her marriage, Amelia hires a handsome escort named Damon to play the role of boyfriend to then teach her little sister a lesson. What felt like a good plan at the beginning became a worst nightmare at the end and now Amelia must find a way to survive!

Being rich and coming from a wealthy family was not enough to keep her "perfect" life together.

The idea that she hires a complete stranger to get back at her sister and backstabbing husband then turns into her having to get away from all the chaos she thought would work!

This book is full of edge, suspense, very crazy twists and turns and had me stopping myself in the middle of my read to really process what I just read!


Thank you, NetGalley and Inkubator Books for this copy, it was a great read!

This was my very first dnf. I just couldn’t get into it. Very very slow and just not very “thriller” for me. I tried so hard to finish it but I just couldn’t.

Thanks NetGalley for the opportunity to read this. It sounded good and I love a good domestic thriller but this one did not care for this one!

I expected to love this. It was just an okay read. There was a lot of potential, but it missed the mark. I ended up skipping a lot of chapters.

Thank you to Netgalley and Inkubator Books for this ARC of ‘ The Scorned Wife’ by Theo Baxter.

The premise of this book seemed so good and I was so excited to read it. Unfortunately, it just didn’t live up to what I was hoping for. I found the story hard to get into and very slow but other than that it was an enjoyable read. I did enjoy the third person POV too. It did keep me engaged so overall I give it 3 stars!☺️

Ugh.

I apologise but I just couldn't finish this book. I tried so hard but the characters are all annoying!

I really tried and had to force myself in reading each chapter but right after the 50th page, I completely gave up.

I really struggled with this one.

It took me so long to get into it because of the writing style, and then I found the whole story to lack depth. Parts were repetitive and just didn’t seem to go anywhere. I had to read some parts multiple times to understand what was going on, and I also really didn’t like the characters.

This is my first by this author so maybe this was just not the one for me.

I received an advanced copy of this book from Inkubator Books via NetGalley.

Amelia Gray's life takes a sudden plunge into chaos when her husband leaves her for her own sister. Talk about a double betrayal. Fueled by anger and hurt, Amelia decides to take matters into her own hands, concocting a plan for revenge that spirals out of control faster than a runaway train. From hiring an escort to accompany her to her family's Christmas party to facing off against her manipulative sister, Cara, every step Amelia takes seems to lead to even more trouble.

The narrative kicks off with a slow burn, gradually building tension as Amelia's plan takes shape. However, as the plot thickens, it becomes increasingly convoluted, with twists and turns that border on the absurd. While the unexpected twists injected some excitement into the story, they often felt forced and detracted from the overall coherence of the plot.

My biggest gripe with the book lies in its characters—or lack thereof. None of the main players in this drama are particularly likable or relatable. Amelia herself comes across as self-centered and entitled, while her family members are portrayed as one-dimensional caricatures of cruelty and dysfunction. Even Amelia's interactions with her escort, Damon, fail to inject much-needed depth into the narrative, despite his intriguing portrayal.

Despite its flaws, the book does manage to maintain a sense of suspense throughout, keeping readers on their toes until the final twist. While the resolution may not have been entirely satisfying, it did deliver a surprising revelation that caught me off guard.

In the end, while this book had its moments of intrigue, it ultimately fell short of its potential. With a more nuanced portrayal of its characters and a tighter plot, it could have been a gripping psychological thriller. However, as it stands, it's a story that promises much but delivers little beyond a few fleeting moments of tension and surprise.

This book wasnt really what I was expecting, it didn’t have much of a story to it, and there wasn’t enough suspense in my opinion. I couldn’t wait to finish it as it dragged on. I have read other books by this author and I have enjoyed them all, but unfortunately this one wasn’t for me.
I would this author to anyone who enjoys reading psychological thrillers.
Thank you netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a honest review.

I don’t like stalkers and I am
So afraid of those who keep to follow you even if you don’t want them anymore ever somewhere nearby. Even worse is when someone is there and watching you ! The book is thrilling and nail each woman that has ever been afraid of being observed ! Love it !

I loved the cover!

This started out just from the description to be a great book but definitely fell flat. I just couldnt get into the story or the characters.

I love this author so was a bit disappointed.

Thanks NetGalley for letting me read and review.

The beginning was promising but the story progressed a bit too slow for my liking. The third-person perspective also bothered me a bit. It was therefore quite hard for me to keep reading til the end, I didn't see the plottwist coming, so that was a nice surprise after all.

Thank NetGalley for this opportunity to read The Scorned Wife. My first by this author, and I loved it. Definitely a book to read if you like messed up families. I couldn’t believe the craziness of this one.