The Other Woman
My rating: * * * *
Goodreads Description
A deliciously disturbing, compulsively readable debut domestic suspense--prepare to meet The Other Woman: there’s nothing she won’t do to keep you away from her son ... Emily thinks Adam’s perfect; the man she thought she’d never meet. But lurking in the shadows is a rival; a woman who shares a deep bond with the man she loves. Emily chose Adam, but she didn’t choose his mother Pammie. There’s nothing a mother wouldn’t do for her son, and now Emily is about to find out just how far Pammie will go to get what she wants: Emily gone forever. The Other Woman is an addictive, fast-paced psychological thriller about the destructive relationship between Emily, her boyfriend Adam, and his manipulative mother Pammie.
My Review
What I liked
* I was so gripped by this story that I couldn't turn the pages fast enough.
* This novel got my emotions pumping. I felt so sorry for Emily, I absolutely couldn't stand Pammie and thought she was nothing but a nasty, manipulative witch and I wanted to grab Adam by the shoulders and shake him until his teeth rattled in his skull. I love novels that make me feel so many emotions and so strongly.
* Pammie is the mother in law from hell, and so if you think you battle with your mother in law then I suggest you rush out and buy this book because Pammie will make even the most difficult relative look like a saint in comparison.
* A quick and easy read that had me diving for the book whenever I had a spare moment.
* An unexpected ending with a wonderful twist, meaning that fans of tense, twisty, psychological suspense will love this one.
* It was thoroughly entertaining and I absolutely loved it.
What I didn't like
* There was some pretty over the top and slightly unbelievable behaviour from some of the characters. I would have acted completely differently in many of the situations and so I did find some of the characters actions a little strange.
* A few loose ends that weren't dealt with by the end of the novel, and which have left me with some questions that I'd love the answers to.
Final thoughts
* I truly loved this novel and it's been some time since I've been so completely entertained. This is one that I have no problem recommending to others.
My Rating: * * * *
Publication Date: July 2018 (South Africa)
Genre: Psychological Suspense
Format: Paperback
Source: Review copy received from the publisher. Many thanks to author, Sandie Jones and Pan Macmillan SA for my copy. It was my pleasure to read and review this title.
