Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. Opinions shared are mine.

Now that it’s summer break, I’m enjoying my reading time even more. This week I read The Starter Wife by Nina Laurin. This page-turner makes me want to read the rest of Nina Laurin’s books!

Fans of B. A. Paris, Clare Mackintosh, and Ruth Ware are likely to immediately catch the nuances of this psychological thriller. Though I could spot the outcome pretty early on, it was fun to see how it played out. It’s important to go into this book knowing as little as possible. I’ll try to share my feedback without giving too much detail about the plot!

A few personality flaws make Claire, our main character, rather unlikable. She seemed to be borderline alcoholic, and tended to internalize her emotions rather than express her feelings. I tried to excuse some of her behavior because she was quite young compared to her husband. Surely that meant that she might be out of her element, or at the very least, immature in comparison. After reading the book, though, I realized that my initial reaction almost made me stop reading. Claire got on my nerves until suddenly I couldn’t stop reading about her. So, if you find yourself setting down this book because it seems to move too slow, just push through.

Overall, The Starter Wife was a 4 star book for me. I liked the twistiness of the story, and really enjoyed the shock value of certain events. I hope to read more from Nina Laurin!