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.