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This was my first time reading a book by Author Wilkinson, and I was totally drawn in from the opening line.
Your Husband’s Fault revolves around the Parkinson family, who move from the city to a small countryside village. Sarah convinces her husband, James, to relocate to the village where he grew up, hoping to give their son, Oliver, a better life and education. James is initially reluctant, but after an accident in the city nearly kills Oliver, he agrees to make the big move.
Sarah is thrilled to finally be living the quiet life she always dreamed of—but her very first day in the village is turned upside down. At the school gates, a woman asks about her husband and raises questions that make Sarah wonder: does she really know the man she married? What follows is the unraveling of James’s past, layer by layer.
This book is fast-paced and atmospheric, keeping me on the edge of my seat and turning pages eagerly. The author dives straight into the action in the first chapter, without unnecessary buildup, which I really appreciated. The plot is progressive and twisty—every chapter delivers something new. Told in multiple POVs and alternating timelines between past and present, the narrative structure added depth and suspense. I’ve never read a book where every chapter ends on a cliffhanger! I was secretly hoping the entire book would end on one—and it did.
While I enjoyed much of the book, there were a few aspects that didn’t work as well for me. I would’ve liked to hear James’s point of view—more of his involvement in the story would have added extra dimension. Also, the last 30% of the book didn’t quite live up to the strong buildup; it felt a bit flat in comparison.
Overall, this was an engaging, twist-filled read that kept me hooked—and I’ll definitely be checking out more from this author!
Your Husband’s Fault revolves around the Parkinson family, who move from the city to a small countryside village. Sarah convinces her husband, James, to relocate to the village where he grew up, hoping to give their son, Oliver, a better life and education. James is initially reluctant, but after an accident in the city nearly kills Oliver, he agrees to make the big move.
Sarah is thrilled to finally be living the quiet life she always dreamed of—but her very first day in the village is turned upside down. At the school gates, a woman asks about her husband and raises questions that make Sarah wonder: does she really know the man she married? What follows is the unraveling of James’s past, layer by layer.
This book is fast-paced and atmospheric, keeping me on the edge of my seat and turning pages eagerly. The author dives straight into the action in the first chapter, without unnecessary buildup, which I really appreciated. The plot is progressive and twisty—every chapter delivers something new. Told in multiple POVs and alternating timelines between past and present, the narrative structure added depth and suspense. I’ve never read a book where every chapter ends on a cliffhanger! I was secretly hoping the entire book would end on one—and it did.
While I enjoyed much of the book, there were a few aspects that didn’t work as well for me. I would’ve liked to hear James’s point of view—more of his involvement in the story would have added extra dimension. Also, the last 30% of the book didn’t quite live up to the strong buildup; it felt a bit flat in comparison.
Overall, this was an engaging, twist-filled read that kept me hooked—and I’ll definitely be checking out more from this author!
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