A review by chuckstafer
The Wife Who Knew Too Much by Michele Campbell

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was a fiery little novel about mysterious deaths, nefarious scheming to amass a fortune, and one innocent young woman caught in the middle. The story was for sure interesting, getting kicked off with a bombshell reveal followed by a story that would make a pretty good movie or episode of Law & Order. I really enjoyed the twists that the story took the reader on, but the characters were a huge miss for me. The main character, Tabitha, was whiny and annoying. Her husband, Conner, was a dick, and none of the other characters that entered into the story were necessarily likable. 

I would also say that while the overall plot was engaging, twisty, and easy-to-follow, the ending just felt too predictable and rushed, and left me wanting more. This was an OK, just not great, thriller to me.