'The Last Mrs Parrish' by Liv Constantine follows the story of Amber Patterson, a woman determined to marry wealthy businessman Jackson Parrish by manipulating his wife, Daphne. The plot unfolds through the perspectives of both Amber and Daphne, revealing the deceit, manipulation, and psychological suspense that ensue as Amber infiltrates the Parrish family's life. As the story progresses, secrets are unveiled, leading to unexpected twists and turns that challenge the characters' perceptions of each other and themselves.

Characters:

Characters are primarily archetypal, with Amber as the ambitious villain and Daphne as the initially unsuspecting victim.

Writing/Prose:

The style is accessible and engaging, utilizing multiple perspectives to enrich the story.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative follows Amber's scheming to usurp Daphne's life, leading to unexpected twists and revelations.

Setting:

The setting underscores the contrast between wealth and ambition, enhancing the narrative tension.

Pacing:

The pacing grips readers, particularly in the latter sections, but some find the beginning slow.

Amber Patterson was tired of being invisible. She’d been coming to this gym every day for three months—three long months of watching these women of leisure working at the only thing they cared about. ...

Notes:

The Last Mrs Parrish was published in 2017 by Harperluxe.

The authors, Liv Constantine, are actually sisters writing together.

The story revolves around two women, Amber and Daphne, from very different backgrounds.

Amber Patterson is portrayed as manipulative and cunning, trying to take over Daphne's life.

Daphne is married to a wealthy man, Jackson Parrish, and they have two daughters.

The novel is divided into three parts, each presenting different perspectives.

Amber infiltrates Daphne's life by claiming to share a similar tragedy, the death of a sister from Cystic Fibrosis.

The book explores themes of jealousy, ambition, and revenge.

Characters in the novel evoke strong emotions, particularly disdain and dislike, from readers.

There are many twists in the plot that keep the story engaging.

The writing style has been compared to a stylish noir atmosphere, focusing on subtlety rather than shock.

The novel has drawn comparisons to other thrillers like The Wife Between Us and Gone Girl.

Critics noted that the characters could be one-dimensional, lacking depth and nuance.

The book’s ending has been described by some readers as unsatisfying or disappointing.

It provides a cautionary tale about the dangers of judging appearances and trusting too easily.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The narrative includes themes of psychological abuse, manipulation, and violent behavior, which may be triggering for some readers.

Has Romance?

The story features elements of romance, particularly through manipulative relationships, but it is not the central focus.

From The Publisher:

LibraryReads Selection

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER AND A REESE WITHERSPOON HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK

"Will keep you up. In a 'can't put it down' way. It's 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' with XX chromosomes." -The Skimm

"Deliciously duplicitous. . . . equally as twisty, spellbinding, and addictive as Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl or Paula Hawkins's The Girl on the Train." -Library Journal (starred review)

Amber Patterson is fed up. She's tired of being a nobody: a plain, invisible woman who blends into the background. She deserves more-a life of money and power like the one blond-haired, blue-eyed goddess Daphne Parrish takes for granted.

To everyone in the exclusive town of Bishops Harbor, Connecticut, Daphne-a socialite and philanthropist-and her real-estate mogul husband, Jackson, are a couple straight out of a fairy tale.

Amber's envy could eat her alive . . . if she didn't have a plan. Amber uses Daphne's compassion and caring to insinuate herself into the family's life-the first step in a meticulous scheme to undermine her. Before long, Amber is Daphne's closest confidante, traveling to Europe with the Parrishes and their lovely young daughters, and growing closer to Jackson. But a skeleton from her past may undermine everything that Amber has worked towards, and if it is discovered, her well-laid plan may fall to pieces.

With shocking turns and dark secrets that will keep you guessing until the very end, The Last Mrs. Parrish is a fresh, juicy, and utterly addictive thriller from a diabolically imaginative talent.

Ratings (74)

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It Was OK (7)
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1 comment(s)

DovesDream

It Was OK

6 months

Beware this book contains sexual abuse. I liked the overall story, but i had to repeatedly skip the abusive parts.

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