His First Wife by Sue Watson review

About The Book

Book: His First Wife
Author: Sue Watson
Standalone or Series: Standalone
Publisher: Thomas & Mercer
Publication Date (UK): 12th June 2025

My Review

Well, it’s finally here! Our fifth and final case file for the Thrills & Chills Book Club. I have really enjoyed taking part and it’s been a lot of fun discussing theories with the other sleuths.

Set against the beautiful yet slightly dangerous backdrop of Sicily, His First Wife is a destination thriller with a delicious dose of domestic suspense. The story follows Sophie, who’s embarking on a new relationship with the charming yet mysterious Emilio, but of course, things are not quite as idyllic as they first seem.

The set-up is a little slower than I expected, especially considering what’s teased in the title and blurb. However, once the pieces start falling into place, the pace really ramps up. The second half is full of tension, twists and satisfying reveals.

There are several threads woven through the plot, which means you’re constantly questioning who to trust, what’s really going on and whether everyone is telling the truth. I definitely found myself second-guessing things right until the very end!

Thank you to Tandem Collective and Amazon Publishing for including me on the Thrills & Chills Book Club for the last six months and for gifting me a copy of each book in order to take part.