This is a well written domestic drama where every character has something to hide. Unexpected twists and turns made it a story that I really enjoyed and would definitely recommend/
Thanks to Netgalley for this ARC in return for an honest review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (4.25/5)

Wendy and Jill are neighbors, best friends. They spend a lot time together along with their families. What could go wrong? Both are hiding secrets … how far will they go to find the truth and protect their own?

Wife Mother Liar helped me reclaim my love of the psychological thriller. This book is filled with so many ups, downs, twists and turns one could get vertigo. It had a little of a slow start for me, alternating chapters with each women's voice. One mom was more of a helicopter parent, one more lenient; more understandable as their back stories come to light. BUT, once it took off, I found it hard to put down. I never saw the twists coming, especially the unexpected ending. I can’t wait to see what Ms. Watson has up her sleeve next. I need to delve into her previous books!

Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for this ARC. This is my honest opinion.

Big thanks to Bookouture for a copy on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Wife, Mother, Liar is the latest thrilling thriller from Sue Watson, the popular UK author.
A complex domestic drama that weaves together melodrama with mystery and danger.
Jill and Wendy are neighbours and have been best friends for decades.
But an unfortunate tragic incident puts them at war.
Their battle is sustained with secrets, lies and deception as it flames the fire.
A weekend away is fraught with surprises until the ultimate climax.
I thought this was a clever read, taking two characters and making them at odds, growing the tension and building the plot on just them and a few minor characters.
Backstabbing, deceit, jealousy, adultery is just the icing on the cake.
It will keep you engaged and hooked til the very end.

Favorite Quotes:

I never analyzed our friendship that much; it just happened, in the way a tree grows, or a sponge cake rises. We just happened.

The house hits me with the pungent aroma of porridge and urine. I feel like some aging Goldilocks in a horror version of the fairy tale as I make my way through the dark kitchen.

There were other girls like me at school, ghosts in the classroom, invisible at playtime, our voices never heard, stories never shared.


My Review:

I despised the characters in this book, they were all selfish, petty, and horrid people, everyone had their own agenda and no one was trustworthy or at all admirable in any way. I grew impatient with them and wondered why they bothered with each other as I would have surely made tracks quickly and left either one of them eating my dust. Yet this crafty author tugged and poked at my curiosity and I found I needed to know what happened that fateful night, as they were all obviously lying like dirty rugs. Multiple twists and unpalatable turns later, I was glad I had hung in there. I had an inkling of some of their many evildoings but certainly didn’t foresee the totality.

If you are looking for a fast paced psychological thriller then Sue Watson’s “Wife, Mother, Liar” is an excellent option. A novel that deals with family, trust, and deception. Well written with well developed characters and narrated at a rapid pace that is guaranteed to keep you reading.

The story centres on a seemingly perfect family, where a devoted wife and mother, steers a life filled with cracks beneath the surface. She has tried everything to maintain a perfect image for her family, choosing to overlook her husband’s suspicious behaviour and her son’s teenage rebellion. However, the façade shatters when a prom night takes a dark turn, and the flashing police lights illuminate a web of lies and hidden truths.
As the story unfolds we learn that everyone in this family has something to hide. The wife’s internal turmoil is obvious as she questions her trust in her husband, her best friend, and even her son. The tension builds as each secret is revealed culminating in an exciting conclusion.
This is a gripping novel that is impossible to put down.

I would like to thank both Netgalley and Bookouture for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

I chose to read this psychological thriller without reading the blurb because Sue Watson has always ticked all the boxes for a brilliant read.

Wife, Mother, Liar is an expertly written gripping read. Told by two women, Jill and Wendy, each in alternating chapters. Neighbours who become friends along with their husbands. Over the years, they become closer than maybe they would prefer, when their children start a romantic relationship. That is until the bond is broken without warning.

This story is so full of tension that ramps up by the page. I couldn't stop attempting to guess. I never got anywhere, though, as the twists and turns never stopped. Each moment I thought something, a different bit of information popped up. Sue Watson is certainly an author to keep an eye on!

The characters are well created. I can't say I took to them all, but I also think they aren't meant to be truly likeable. They are more real, with the flaws that people have. It made for another quality book from Sue Watson. I really do recommend Wife, Mother, Liar for anyone who likes a great psychological thriller.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley.for the gifted ebook.

While I found the premise of this book intriguing. I found the put-together not so great.
I found the first few chapters to be jumbled and confusing to follow.
I pushed through until half way, and decided this book wasn’t for me.
I did not post a negative review anywhere and chose to just list it as a DNF

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the advance E copy.

I am not familiar with Sue Watson but I have a big fan of thrillers, especially those with a Dual Point of view so was looking forward to this novel,

Unfortunately I found the plot to be quite slow and I guessed the twist at the end.

Three stars a reasonable read.

I'm a big Sue Watson fan. I started in on this one a little slow thinking I didn't like it. But oh no, then it went off the rails. The twists and turns were not what I thought. I had decided that I figured it all out- I was wrong. The last 40 percent is a quick read that is a roller coaster! Definitely recommend. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Wife, Mother, Liar by Sue Watson

Sue Watson’s Wife, Mother, Liar is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the dark undercurrents of grief, trust, and deception.

The novel follows Wendy and Jill, former neighbors and best friends who reconnect after a shared tragedy. What begins as a rekindling of friendship soon spirals into a tense, suspenseful narrative when Jill, grieving the loss of her son, becomes fixated on uncovering the truth. She suspects Wendy’s daughter knows what really happened, and their planned getaway becomes the stage for a chilling confrontation.

Watson’s writing is razor-sharp, and she masterfully builds tension as the layers of both women’s lives are peeled back. Jill’s grief and obsession are palpable, making her a hauntingly relatable character even as her motives grow darker. Wendy, too, is a richly drawn character, caught between loyalty to her family and the unraveling of her long-held secrets.

The twists and turns in this story are expertly crafted, keeping the reader guessing until the final, shocking reveal. Watson explores the fragility of friendships and the dangerous power of buried truths.

If you’re a fan of psychological thrillers that keep you on edge and explore the complexities of human relationships, Wife, Mother, Liar is a must-read. Be prepared for a story that will haunt you long after the final page.

Wife , Mother , Liar by Sue Watson

I kept this book until I could sit down and read it in a couple of sessions because I know it's best to give any title by Sue Watson your full attention and WOW , I'm glad I did.
Brilliant , brilliant read .
A true page turner , full of suspense and it pulls you right in from the first chapter.

Wife, Mother, Liar by Sue Watson.
I loved the cover of this book. I did enjoy this book. I got into it straight away. It was slow in places. But I did get into the story. I couldn't put it down as I wanted to know what happened. I didn't see that coming. Double twist. My jaw was on the floor. I really didn't see that coming at all. Very surprised. I would recommend.

I really enjoyed this book and will be looking out for more from the author.
The shifting narrative was great, as I slowly learned about the women's friendship over the years and then what happened that fateful night.
This book hammered home how strong a mother's love is and how a mother will do anything to protect/avenge a child.
It was also a lesson in the fact you never truly know what's going on behind closed doors!
A great read I will be recommending to others.

Another easy five stars for Watson. Just when you think you've read the best she has to offer, she comes back with another belter of a read.

Wife, Mother, Liar is a brilliantly twisty thriller, narrated by best friends and long term neighbours, Jill and Wendy, fueled by their secrets and lies.

Their characters are complicated yet relatable, and they certainly make you question how well do you really know your own neighbours.

A thoroughly enjoyable and engaging read.

Oh my, another compelling, heart in the mouth thriller from the amazing Sue Watson, who never fails to amaze me with the dark depths of her imagination. With each new psychological thriller she writes, I’m left slack jawed and wondering where her mind will take me next time.

Wife, Mother, Liar is a compelling read that is both emotional and incredible at the same time. The story focuses on two families, who start off as neighbours and become friends when Jill and husband Tim move into the house next door to Wendy and Robert. Jill and Wendy are like chalk and cheese, if not for living next door to each other and bringing their children up together they would likely never have gravitated towards each other and formed a friendship. Their lives and that of their children intrinsically linked until suddenly they’re not!

This was a book that seemed to come with a dark cloud, death, depression and deceit peppering all of their lives. I was totally gripped, and changed my allegiance with each of the characters and throughout - such was the quality of writing, no attempts at second guessing got me anywhere close to working out all of the motives and which camp I should stake my flag. I felt anxious throughout, never quite knowing who to trust and how to sift the truth from the lies that peppered the pages - leaving me open mouthed with wonder when Sue Watson slowly but surely dropped her grenades, the fall out from each ricocheting through my mind. The debris from each shattering my thoughts and taking away the ability to tidily wrap up the story.

Sue thank you for yet another page turning thriller that hooked me in and gripped me tightly, I felt breathless and broken as I walked in the footsteps of the plethora of characters, each of whom stole my heart, some quietly and considered, others boldly without apology. Only to then have me hating them and questioning everything I thought I knew. I should now know to expect the unexpected and realise that the alarm on my Fitbit is going to be triggered by the elevated heart rate from the off. Which, whilst reading this book, didn’t seem to drop for most of the second half of the book. Nobody and nothing are actually what they seem with Wife, Liar, Mother, having more twists than a helta skelter - a ride I was pleased to have joined!

I was fortunate to receive a copy of this ARC from Bookouture.

Jill and Wendy go on holiday together having been friends for years, but one of their children is dead after attending their prom with the other child. One of the women has an agenda on the holiday and it was interesting how the dynamic played out as they reflected on their years of friendship.

I did struggle to get Jill and Wendy clear in my mind as separate characters, I couldn't always tell who each chapter's perspective was from aside from checking for the name.

My favourite quote:
"I never analysed our friendship that much; it just happened, in the way a tree grows, or a sponge cake rises.""

This book is told from two different point of views from two women named Jill and Wendy throughout the story. These two were previously next door neighbors and eventually became best friends but that all ends after their two teens go to prom one night but only one returns home. A grieving mother accuses the other of being at fault of the tragedy and is willing to do whatever to get to the bottom of what happened that night. I figured out the big twist early on but it was well written and a crazy outcome. Overall I rate the story a 3.5 because it came off as maybe the author wanted the audience to sympathize with Jill & Wendy but they both were a bit to take in, especially Jill. This is my second read from this author & I enjoy her storytelling so I will definitely be checking out more of her material. Thankful for this complimentary copy on exchange for my honest review.

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✨ lies,bestfriend, deceit and secrets.


✨ a mode of emotion on this one. Coming on two povs which is quite confusing sometimes.
Some vote I have is for Jill, losing her son and of course of what happen to her at the end.
And there is Wendy aswell which is been betrayed yet she lied on her bestfriend. Mixed feelings which is different from what usually Sue writes.
I like it but not loving it so far.
Fast paced and the ending was abit rushed.
Probably it’s just me that can’t adapt new scenario but this could work.

✨ audiobook with Tamsin Kennard is a plus! Always on point on narrating.



✨ Thankyou @bookouture for the opportunity to read this arc for a honest review:)




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Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for gifting me a digital ARC of the latest psychological thriller by Sue Watson. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4.5 stars!

Jill and Wendy were next door neighbors and best friends, sharing everything. Until the day that Jill's son and Wendy's daughter went to prom, and one didn't return home. Estranged now, Jill invites Wendy to a remote cabin for a girls weekend, to reconnect and hopefully find some answers.

Sue Watson has done it again - once I started this book, it was hard to put down. I love domestic thrillers and this was a good one, told from alternating POV of both women. But who is telling the truth and just what really happened that prom night? The tension builds and secrets start coming out until that shocking end!

In typical true Sue Watson fashion, she weaves a beautifully written intriguing twisting gripping storyline. I was immediately drawn in to both characters story lines, and followed on the edge of my seat to find out who would be the “victor”. There were many twists and turns, however I did find them to be pretty predictable but the way it was written kept me intrigued to the very end.