Three mothers. Three secrets. One devastating scandal.
Anna has always been the quiet one, the soft-spoken mother who kept her head down and her secrets close. But when she's thrown together with Maggie and Rhea on a PTA project, they begin to bond over wine and gossip, and slowly share the truths behind their picture-perfect lives.
As a relationship therapist, Maggie is struggling with the painful, embarrassing reality of her floundering marriage. Rhea, despite her wealthy appearance, admits her troubled past could resurface and shatter her perfect world. But it's Anna who harbors the darkest secret, hiding the reality of her home life to protect the reputation of her husband – the school headmaster.
When the three women stumble upon a scandal the school has gone to great lengths to bury, Anna is caught in an impossible dilemma. With the centennial gala approaching, she must decide how far she's willing to go to expose the truth. Because doing so could wreck all of their perfect lives in one instant…
In this gripping tale of scandal, deception, and female solidarity, three women discover the steep price of perfection and the unshakable strength of friendship. A riveting, emotional story that will captivate fans of Big Little Lies, Lucinda Berry and Jodi Picoult.
Scientia-labore-integritas (Knowledge, Hard Work and Integrity)
So reads the crest of Civitas-one of the country’s top private day schools, located in Atlanta, and run by headmaster Jerry Armstrong. But does he practice what he preaches?
Scandal is about to rock this community
Jerry encourages his soft spoken wife Anna to volunteer for the fundraising committee for the schools annual Gala-the MOST important fundraising event of the year, along with Rhea Connelly-the Parents Association President who knows the Texas secret for a killer grilled cheese sandwich and its other volunteer, Maggie Reed, a semi famous relationship therapist an author of best-selling book-“Reconnecting Between the Sheets”.
At first glance, it would appear that the three women would have nothing in common, but as it turns out-there is something that they do share-EACH ONE is hiding a secret.
And, if exposed, their marriages may NOT survive.
I recently finished Caitlin Weaver’s excellent debut “Such a Good Family”, and this book proves that the author definitely has a knack for creating well developed, relatable characters and a natural ability to write entertaining domestic suspense stories which cover a wide range of “challenges” that marriages and families might face.
Sharing more about what these women will encounter would ruin the surprises for you, so I won’t say more, but suffice to say that things are not as perfect as they seem behind closed doors.
At 394 pages, I thought the pace could have been tightened in the first half, if a few pages had been trimmed and secrets exposed a bit sooner, but regardless, the author is now 2 for 2 for me, and I am looking forward to what she writes next!
3.75 ⭐️ rounded up!
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Thank You to Storm Publishing for the gifted ARC provided through NetGalley. As always, these are my candid thoughts!
4.25⭐ Genre ~ psychological fiction, domestic drama Setting ~ Georgia Publication date ~ book ~ September 27, 2024, audio ~ November 12, 2024 Publisher ~ Dreamscape Media Est Page Count ~ 394 (63 chapters) Audio length ~ 11 hours 30 minutes Narrator ~ Jesse Vilinsky POV ~ multiple 3rd Featuring ~ secrets, family drama, domestic abuse, infidelity
Anna, Maggie & Rhea are three very different mothers with very different secrets that come together and form a friendship after discovering a scandal at their children’s school. I really enjoyed how they slowly became great friends that could rely on each other. And they rely on each other until the satisfying ending.
But it's not just the women that have secrets, it's the men too. One hub needed a dose of his own medicine, one you just want to shake with his stupidity and the other I wish was honest sooner.
Overall, a solid read. I found the pace steady and while the storyline was not unique the way it unfolded kept me engaged throughout. I’ll definitely read this author again.
Narration notes: She did do a wonderful job giving each character their own voice, but I really think there should have been 3 narrators.
Anna is the wife of English Jerry who is the head of Civitas Upper School in Atlanta, the parents of the students reads like a list of Who’s Who. Anna is very quiet, troubled and harbouring the darkest of secrets. Meet Rhea Connelly, President of the Parents Association, who despite her glossy and expensive appearance also has troubles that are buried deep in her past. Finally, there’s Maggie Reed, a relationship specialist with a marriage that’s floundering. The most unlikely threesome are thrown together to organise the Civitas Centennial Gala. Ill suited to friendship? May be not, only time will tell. Whilst working on the build up to the gala, they stumble upon information that may well detonate the seeming perfection of their world. How will it all play out? The three main characters tell their stories in turn.
This is an engaging, compelling and engrossing domestic psychological thriller which is well written. There is plenty of suspense as the plot navigates the despair, the highs and lows of the lives of Anna, Rhea and Maggie. I find myself becoming involved in their stories and hoping for good outcomes even when the tide seems to have turned against them. It’s well paced with authentic characters who I feel very unsure of at the start but who I end up liking and even admiring, especially their growing friendship.
It shines a spotlight on marriage and relationships, it has scandal and how, there’s corruption, lies and cover ups that keep on coming. At times it makes me gasp in shock, at others it’s moving and emotional and in addition, there are moments where it’s heartwarming. The storyline builds well and progresses to a good ending.
This novel is about facades, how often we judge books by their cover. People are not always what they seem, sometimes they put on a show but underneath who knows what is going on. None of us know what goes on behind closed doors either.
This is two for two from Caitlin Weaver for me and she will be an auto read from now on.
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Storm Publishing for the much appreciated arc in return for an honest review.
Wow! This book was impossible to put down! A juicy, emotional rollercoaster packed with secrets, lies, and one unforgettable scandal that brings three bold, flawed women together 🎢💥. I was completely hooked by the drama, moved by the heart, and fully invested in their evolving friendship.
The “women supporting women” vibe was everything... raw, real, and empowering 💕. Plus, the audiobook narrator nailed it; each character felt so real 🎧✨. If you’re into twisty, emotionally charged stories with mystery, scandal, and strong female friendships, RUN, don’t walk, to read this one! 🏃♀️📖
Caitlin Weaver has quickly become a go-to author for me. Much like her previous novel - Such A Nice Family - I also loved this one! Plus, it gives major girl power vibes!
Things We Never Say is about three women who stumble upon a scandal at the prestigious, private school that their children attend. They must decide how far they’re willing to go to expose the truth – even though it could destroy their perfect lives.
I love books about female friendships. Toss in a ton of secrets, scandal and betrayal and you’ve got the ingredients that make up a superb domestic suspense story! I could not put this book down. It was super engaging with lots of revelations sprinkled throughout.
Weaver is very good at building tension and suspense. I’m looking forward to reading anything she writes!
Highly recommend!
Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for my advanced copy to read and review.
Three women from very different facets of life get thrown together for a fundraiser at their children's school. They all have pasts and secrets they would like hidden, until they begin to open their minds to unlikely friendships. When a scandal threatens to expose the underbelly of a closely guarded plot in the school, these same bonds will be tested!
This was a solid read with awesome character developments!!! highly recommend!!!!
You never know what’s really happening behind closed doors
Things we never say is following the lives of three mothers who individually have their own secrets and one devastating scandal that could wreck all their lives.
I love a good family domestic story and this book more than well delivered. We have Anna: A soft-spoken mother married to the schools headteacher who is completely despicable and she trying to find a means of escape Rhea: A married mother with two boys that has a lifelong secret that if exposed could destroy her happy home Maggie: A marriage therapist who is so focused on her clients she is missing the red flags of her own floundering marriage
I really enjoyed reading about these three women who never really spoke to one another being brought together through a PTA project start to really rely on each other and the start a blossoming friendship. The author did a great job with each chapter focusing on each women’s life and the burdens within them. We are dealing with all different sensitive topics and triggers and the author wrote about them so well. The story was heavy and heartbreaking while also executing the raw reality of what happens when deep buried secrets are exposed.
The pacing was great, and I could really picture everyone’s scenario like a movie in my head. There were some chapters in the book that did feel like ‘fillers’ and could have done without but that would be my only critique. All the women were likeable even with their flaws and I was rooting for them throughout.
I listened to the audio of this book and the narrator did an amazing job. She captured the voices of the characters wonderfully and I could really feel the emotions coming from this compelling complex story.
There was one comment that one of the husbands said in the book that had me spewing and wishing I could jump into the book to put his stupid ass in a headlock!
This author is now an auto buy for me and I can’t wait to see what she writes next!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⋆。°✩pre read⋆。°✩ YAAAAY! I got the Audio Arc approval for this read Really enjoyed the authors first book Excited to see what this one has entail! 💙🤍💙
Thank you to Netgalley and Dreamscape_media for gifting me an audible arc of this book
This is the best thriller I've read in years. Found family, beautiful female friendship, mystery, suspense, and someone you love to hate. I read A LOT of thrillers, and they're generally just a good fun time. This was outstanding. I can't with this cover. It does not relate or make any sense. Don't let it fool you!
As the old saying goes: A Problem Shared is a Problem Halved.
4.5 Stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Even before they were thrown together to plan a school fundraising event, three PTA wives and mothers have more in common than they realise.
Each is hiding one big secret.
If revealed it could upend their lives, and the lives of those they hold dear.
But they should know, nothing ever stays buried forever.
At its core Things We Never Say was a novel about the empowering nature of healthy female friendships, and that when you have supportive women in your corner you can endure and overcome even the most devastating hardships life throws your way. The idioms ‘Appearances Can Be Deceiving’, and Behind Closed Doors’ as well as the saying ‘Never Judge a Book by its Cover’ were all applicable here. Also, the shame and guilt women still place on themselves to be perfect, even in 2024! Just like Caitlin Weaver’s debut novel, Such a Good Family (June 2024), this one also contained copious amounts of marriage and family drama and strained and toxic relationships.
Chapters cycled between Anna, Rhea, and Maggie, and all three were keeping secrets (one more serious than the others) – from their husbands, and children, as well as each other – unaware that their significant others also had things to hide. I enjoyed all three characters, and I liked that they had very distinctive personalities to set them apart from one another – there was never any doubt who was narrating – but that they also shared a lot of commonalities. I was more invested in Anna and Rhea’s chapters, as I found Maggie’s plight the least interesting. Although she did have more to do with uncovering the white-collar crime going on at the private high school all the teens in this novel attended (a variation on the college admissions scandal) which was a compelling subplot.
Audiobook narrator, Jesse Vilinsky, did a brilliant job of bringing all three women, and every supporting character, to life, and nailed every emotion in her performance. Her submissive, quiet voice for Anna, Rhea’s Southern accent, and her dramatic overreacting emotional rants for Maggie’s teenage daughter, Pen, were the standouts!
This review would be amiss without commending Caitlin Weaver for releasing not one, but two, exceptional contemporary domestic dramas dealing with serious, life-changing real-world issues. Other authors take note and write faster because this is how it’s done. I will be eagerly awaiting anything this author writes next.
I’d like to thank Netgalley, Dreamscape Media, and Caitlin Weaver for the advanced audiobook.
This audiobook is only days away from being released (12th November 2024), and I have no hesitation in recommending Things We Never Say.
Thank you to Caitlin Weaver, Storm Publishing, and Net Galley for the early release of “Things We Never Say”. I recently discovered Caitlin Weaver’s books this year when she debuted her novel “Such A Good Family”. I look forward to reading her future work. Her books are always filled with mystery, distinctive plots, and well written relatable characters.
If you find yourself reaching for a book that includes family drama, marital issues, affluent families, and scandal then this book is for you.
Three women Anna, Rhea, and Maggie get paired up to organize a gala at their children’s elite private school. These women on the surface seem to have not much in common with one another but as friendships grow deeper and information comes to light they realize that they all aren’t very different from one another and they all have something to hide. They are then quick to learn that one can only hide behind a facade for so long.
This book releases at the end of September so definitely add it to your fall tbr!
I will always read a book if it has mommy drama, especially if it surrounds their kids school so this one was a no brainer for me. Three women with secrets, trauma and drama band together to uncover a scandal and this was pretty juicy. The women were very sympathetic characters that I enjoyed spending time with and Jesse Vilinsky is a phenomenal narrator.
I’m classify this as a domestic thriller, a mystery without death or kidnapping. This isn’t about murder, it’s more about the power of female friendship. Rhea, Anna, and Maggie are thrust together as they are volunteering for their children’s private school gala. The school is very prestigious, and throughout The next few months each of them has a life altering event or secret that brings them closer and allows them to be better mothers. I read this book in an afternoon at the pool, if you like female centered books with some intrigue, this book may be for you! Great for fans of Liane Moriarty, Gillian Flynn, or Celeste Ng.
Thank you, Storm Publishing, for the advance reading copy.
I will say the writing is good and the characters very realistic.
However, the plot seems to have some issues in pacing towards the second half. The ending would have been much more interesting with the main adult characters resolve issues like adults but we know we adults are actually clueless about a lot of things. And that’s where the book is really good.
I went into this book thinking it would be a mystery thriller but well I would say it is domestic general fiction dealing with adult relationships and secrets.
I appreciate the growing friendship throughout this. These secrets, whew. Some heavier than others. A quick read. Free advanced copy from Netgalley, book publishes 9/27
Thank you @caitlinrweaver and @suzyapprovedbooktours for the gifted copy
In this gripping tale of scandal, deception, and female solidarity, three women discover the steep price of perfection and the unshakable strength of friendship. A riveting, emotional story that will captivate fans of Big Little Lies, Lucinda Berry and Jodi Picoult.
TITLE: THINGS WE NEVER SAY AUTHOR: CAITLIN WEAVER PUB DATE: 09.27.2024
THOUGHTS:
THINGS WE NEVER SAY by Caitlin Weaver was a gripping read that had my attention from the beginning, and found myself gripped and excited to keep turning the pages. I enjoyed the complex story line, and how the story unraveled. It’s so good, I stayed up way too late to finish this book because I just had to find out what happens next.
I am so emotionally invested with the story and the characters. Well done Caitlin Weaver!
I absolutely loved this. book as it's about a scandal involving a private school and three women who are friends and have their own secrets in their personal lives. I raced through this one at break-neck speed as each page left me breathless with each new realization, It's my favorite kind of convoluted-plot stories that had me racing to take notes with each new revelation! It's a winner for sure! Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!
I love books about family drama and women bonding. This book was a little slow at first so it took me awhile to feel connected to the characters. However, once I was, I was wholeheartedly invested in this story.
I really enjoyed her debut, and this one was another win. Three moms become friends after a pta meeting where together they unfold secrets about their own lives that could change things for the whole school. Lots of suspense and the character development was great, I felt so much empathy for each woman as their story unfolded. A page turner and one I will definitely recommend.
Thanks to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for my Arc! Pub date 09.27.24
Things We Never Say by Caitlin Weaver is a compelling read that I both enjoyed and personally struggled to finish. With a trio of complex, relatable female characters, the story dives into the secrets that lie beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect lives. Despite being marketed as a thriller, it's definitely more women's fiction.
Now for some of my deeper thoughts...
What I Loved:
💖 Quick Hook & Relatable Characters: From the start, the story pulls you in with a quick hook and easily relatable characters. The three FMCs each have distinct voices, making them easy to connect with and also distinguish. Never once did they feel like they blended together, which is what sometimes occurs with many rotating POV's.
💖 "Every Family Has Its Dirty Little Secrets" Vibe: I appreciated the way the book explored the idea that every home and family has its dirty little secrets, secrets that change us, shape us, and redefine us. This theme was woven beautifully into the story, offering a nuanced look at domestic life, motherhood, marriage, and female friendships.
💖 Complex Characters: The story does a good job of making you care about each of the three women, despite their varying degrees of secrets and complicated relationships with their husbands. You become invested in their lives, rooting for them even when their decisions are questionable.
What kept this from being a 5 star read:
😞 Misleading Genre:Let me begin by saying... while decent, this book was NOT a thriller. The suspense and tension you’d expect from a thriller just weren’t there, which made the pacing feel somewhat off... despite the story being interesting in its own way. I would have personally marketed it as Women's Fiction, and delved deeper into the nuances of the underlying themes of the story (motherhood, marriage, etc).
😞 Slow Burn: The book is definitely a slow burn, which isn’t inherently bad, but it sometimes left me impatient. Just when I was expecting the plot to hit its climax, the story wrapped up, leaving me wanting more in terms of plot development and resolution.
😞 Predictable Ending: The predictability of the plot was another downside. While the characters were compelling, the twists and turns were not as surprising as I’d hoped, and the author TOLD us all of the answers to all of the character's secrets at 50% of the book... which dulled the impact of the story’s conclusion.
😞 Unrealistic Character Reactions: For a story that hinges so much on female friendships, it was frustrating that neither Rhea or Maggie seemed concerned when Anna suddenly "disappeared" towards the last 1/4 of the book. Given that Anna displayed clear signs of being a victim of domestic violence, it felt unrealistic that Maggie, a relationship psychiatrist with a PhD, didn't pick up on these signals. This oversight made the characters’ actions feel less believable, especially given Maggie's job and the relationship Weaver wanted us to know they had.
Overall, Things We Never Say is an enjoyable read with strong character development and a compelling exploration of the secrets we keep. However, the misaligned genre, slow pacing, and predictable plot detracted from what could have been a more thrilling and impactful story.
Thank you to NetGalley and Caitlin Weaver for the ARC copy to review!
Things We Never Say is an emotionally charged domestic thriller that delves into the lives of three seemingly different women—Anna, Maggie, and Rhea. Each is hiding a secret that could upend their worlds, and as they come together to plan their children’s private school’s centennial gala, their lives begin to unravel in ways they never expected.
Anna, the quiet mother with the perfect headmaster husband, harbors the darkest secret of all, concealing the reality of her troubled home life. Maggie, a relationship therapist struggling with her own crumbling marriage, and Rhea, who hides a tumultuous past beneath her glamorous exterior, round out the trio. Together, they uncover a scandal that threatens to shake the very foundation of their lives and the school community. The suspense builds as they must decide how much they are willing to risk to expose the truth.
What I loved most about this book was the development of the friendship between Anna, Maggie, and Rhea. Initially, these women seem to have little in common, their interactions tinged with disdain and preconceived notions. But as they spend more time together, their bond deepens, and they form a genuine friendship based on trust and shared vulnerability. The fact that these women had no close friends before adds an extra layer of poignancy to their growing connection. Each of their secrets has the power to devastate their lives, but their newfound bond becomes a source of strength as they face their challenges together.
The suspense throughout is well-crafted, with highs and lows that kept me engrossed in the lives of these three women. At first, I wasn’t sure if I would like them, but by the end, I was rooting for each of them. I particularly enjoyed how the novel explored the dynamics of their marriages and relationships—each unique, with different power plays and dynamics at work. The story shows that behind the facade of perfection, everyone has something they're struggling with, and you never really know what’s going on in someone’s life.
The multiple points of view worked brilliantly to highlight the complexity of their lives and how things are rarely what they seem from the outside. The situations felt real and believable, which made the stakes feel all the higher. This is a story about facades, friendship, and the power of uncovering the truth.
As someone who believes in finding true friendship in unexpected places, Things We Never Say resonated deeply with me. I felt like I was right there with these women, experiencing their stress, emotions, and joys. Caitlin Weaver has crafted a compelling, heartwarming, and suspenseful story, and I look forward to reading more from her.
Thank you to Storm Publisher, the author, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
Three women with three different secrets. This women's fiction was all about friendship and the way women put on a brave face and act like nothing is wrong when their lives are being turned upside down.
This book really resonated with me. Who hasn't tried to hide one's bitter reality for fear of being shunned by others. This universal fear of rejection or being seen as "different" was at the core of this book.
The publisher description is bang on about what the story is about, so there is no point in regurgitating. The plot jumps between the three different women's perspectives and their individual challenges. They are mothers trying to navigate their families through difficult situations, which brings them closer to each other as they confide together at their volunteer meetings at the school.
I liked how each story was resolved. This book was emotional and heartwarming. The audio performance was dynamic and engaging. Using different narrators for each perspective would have made it even better.
Thank you #Netgalley for an audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
How did I not find Caitlin Weaver until now?! This is a new author to me and is the second novel in her writing repertoire. Things We Never Say was a powerful domestic novel about three women and the ripple effects of decisions that were not black or white, and the pressures of their modern family lives. There were many deep issues that arose in this contemporary fictional mystery-secrets, family drama, domestic abuse, & infidelity- which made for an emotionally charged and compelling story.
I loved watching Anna, Maggie and Rhea’s friendship grow as their vulnerabilities emerged. Not only were these women holding secrets but the men were too. I thought the alternating perspectives between the women kept a steady storyline and its free flowing pace. I didn’t find myself favoring one woman over the other since each other stories was equally emotional and challenging. I loved how Weaver fabricated these women with likable and relatable personalities. Each of them had depth and were deliciously flawed. Despite the steady stream of characters that one could find overwhelming, Weaver’s writing style and narrative was simple enough to follow while the rich in the domestic themes incorporated.
Overall, Caitlin Weaver created a solid and emotionally fabricated domestic mystery. This was a compelling story based on the many circumstances the women and their families experienced, both good and bad, that made it so hard to stop listening. I was pleased with how this story and its mystery gradually led to a satisfying culmination. I recommend this fresh, fictional novel to those that are feeling indulgent for a tale of scandal, deception, and female solidarity. (Audio)
"Things We Never Say" is my second Caitlin Weaver book, and it’s easily my favorite! It masterfully weaves together themes of marriage, school dynamics, relationships, and the messy sides of life—drama, family tensions, friendships, enemies, secrets, and more. The story centers on three moms who, after an almost accidental partnership following a PTA meeting, find themselves entangled in something far deeper than they ever expected.
At its core, this book revolves around a shocking secret that threatens not just their lives, but the entire school community. The multiple points of view allow each character’s voice to shine through, and what I love most is how relatable and flawed they all are—just like real life.
I can confidently say this book has solidified my status as a Caitlin Weaver fan! If you’re looking for an addicting, fun read, Things We Never Say is a perfect choice. Trust me, you won’t want to put it down—it’s the kind of story you can devour in a weekend!
Bonus: the witty, awkward moments scattered throughout make the book even more delightful.
I loved everything about this book! This was a new author for me, but I will read everything she writes. After this book, I immediately went to read her first novel, Such a Good Family, and loved that one too.
Three mothers who each harbor their own secrets have to work together on a school gala. Do they trust each other or will they decide that every woman is on their own? This story is all about friendship, secrets, betrayal, scandal, and family drama. This was so much more than a thriller. It was a beautifully crafted journey that wove together such relatable topics. The plot was convoluted, and I couldn't stop listening to this story. This story completely roped me in, and held me captive until the very last word. The ending was so good. All three storylines pulled together perfectly. I love strong female characters, and we see that displayed here threefold.
Jesse Vilinsky was an amazing narrator. I love when a narrator can pull off multiple voices. It helped to keep each of the three main characters distinguished from one another.
Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.
“Three mothers. Three secrets. One devastating scandal.” Sounds juicy, right? Well, buckle up for a very slow ride. Anna, the soft-spoken wallflower with secrets galore, teams up with wine-sipping Maggie and Rhea for a PTA project that promises drama, gossip, and intrigue. Except… it doesn’t. The book creeps along at a snail’s pace, with revelations so underwhelming they might make you wish for a nap instead of the next chapter.
The characters? Meh. Anna’s “mystery” feels like it could be solved with a single text message. Maggie and Rhea are vaguely interesting but don’t evolve enough to warrant your emotional investment. And the school scandal? Let’s just say if you’re expecting a jaw-dropper, you might want to adjust your expectations to a shrug instead.
If this sounds familiar, that’s because it is. This story follows the Big Little Lies formula almost to a T, but without the charm, wit, or stakes that made that story so compelling. It’s like a reheated version of a meal that was amazing the first time, but now just tastes… okay.
I really liked this book. I'd been craving a good domestic thriller and Things We Never Say totally hit the spot.
The three main characters were well-developed and likable (despite their flaws). I found them, and their relationships, relatable.
I wouldn't call this book well-paced, as it was slow to start. But it hit a good rhythm about halfway through and I was locked in! There weren't any major surprises or reveals but there was enough drama to keep me interested throughout.
There were parts that could've benefitted from additional detail, both in terms of the characters' feelings + their surroundings...but I'm the type of reader that likes a lot of description so not everyone will feel this way.
Overall I really liked this book. I recommend it if you're into dosmestic thrillers/family dynamics/female friendships.
3.9 rounded up to 4.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc.
I was up until 4 am trying to finish this audiobook! I listened to it in a day. The multiple POV perspective kept me interested and left me hanging over and over again, which kept me super invested in the plot. There was so much drama happening in this twisty suspenseful thriller!
Three mothers, Anna, Maggie, and Rhea, bond over secrets and struggles in their seemingly perfect lives. As they uncover a scandal at their children's school, Anna is faced with a difficult decision that could expose her own dark secret. This gripping tale explores the price of perfection and the power of friendship.
This was a fast-paced and intriguing listen. The story delves into the lives of characters who are dealing with secrets that many of us may not even realize exist. It will make you question what you would do if you were in their shoes.
I found myself feeling helpless and sad for the characters who were unable to share their struggles with each other or their spouses. Some carried their secrets for years, unable to open up. Reading stories like this makes me more aware of the importance of checking in on my friends to ensure they are okay. It's easy to judge the characters and wonder why they don't speak up, but in reality, it's much more difficult than it seems. I've learned from people I've met in the past that asking for help is not always easy. Victims of their own secrets often wait too long or believe that no one can help them.
I thoroughly enjoyed this captivating story that made me think deeply. It's a reminder of how challenging it can be to maintain meaningful relationships in a world where people often keep their struggles to themselves. As a military wife, I can relate to the constant moving and difficulty in forming lasting friendships.
The narrator did a great job of keeping me interested in hearing more about the outcome of the story. I found it difficult to pause and walk away, so be sure to clear your schedule because this is definitely binge-worthy.
If you enjoy stories about complex relationships, friendships, and tough decisions, this book is must-read. I highly recommend giving it a chance.
Thank you, Dreamscape Media for audio ARC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.