Monday, 24 November 2025

WHAT I'M READING | THE TRAPPED WIFE | SAMANTHA HAYES

Can you love a book and hate it at the same time?. This book is like no other. I have read quite a few now from Samantha Hayes, and she is definitely up there with one of my favourite authors, but some of this just didn't make sense to me.




This is not the happy family you think.

The fire crackles, my son smiles, the man jokes whilst I pour drinks.

But my husband has disappeared. The man is a stranger. My skin crawls every time he brushes my hand.

He says if I don’t play along, he has photos that will destroy my family.

What happened the night before my husband disappeared – the night I don’t remember?

There’s nothing I can do to save my family… is there?

An absolutely gripping psychological thriller with an ending you will NEVER see coming! Strap in for a twisty rollercoaster ride that will keep you turning pages all night long.

* Trigger warning *
There is sexual abuse in this book 

I really enjoyed the storyline, and the plot twist at the end was brilliant!, But the trigger warning part doesn't make any sense to me. I dont know why it is in the story, where it is relevant to the story. If you have read this one and it makes sense to you, then do let me know, or if you are as confused as I am, then I am glad I'm not the only one! :)

I would still recommend reading it, because the plot twist is a good one!


9 comments:

  1. Ooooh, I'm looking for something to read at the moment. This has totally grabbed my attention. I might have to order myself a copy.

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  2. One thing I am missing since losing my husband is reading. For some reason I just can not get past a couple of paragraphs and then have to go back and re-read. Hopefully in time I can start to enjoy reading again and this is going on my list

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  3. Ooh. I love a twisty, turny mystery thriller like this! I can't wait to read it!

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  4. This sounds like a great read. I love dark, psychological thrillers like this, and a twist is always a bonus!

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  5. Psychological thrillers are my absolute favorite reads. I will get it. Perfect timing. Thank you so much.

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  6. Ohhh interesting! Sounds like a gripping read. I'd be interested to see if anyone else understands the trigger warning! Call me intrigued. Love a book when you don't see the twist coming! This sounds great.

    Claire
    www.clairemac.co.uk

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  7. Sounds like an interesting book, although I do find it strange when things are added in which don't feel like it fits in with the story. It's good that the plot twist was brilliant x

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  8. I loved your honest review! It’s amazing how a book can grip you yet leave you puzzled. Your review makes me even more curious to dive in, have a read and see for myself.

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  9. I do love a thriller and very much appreciate the trigger warning. Sounds like you are very much enjoying it.

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