New Release Review: The First Mistake by Sandie Jones

From Sandie Jones, the author of the Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick and New York Times bestseller The Other Woman, comes an addictively readable new domestic suspense about a wife, her husband, and the woman who is supposedly her best friend. THE WIFE: For Alice, life has never been better. With her second husband, she has a successful business, two children, and a beautiful house. HER HUSBAND: Alice knows that life could have been different if her first husband had lived, but Nathan’s arrival into her life gave her back the happiness she craved. HER BEST FRIEND: Through the ups and downs of life, from celebratory nights out to comforting each other through loss, Alice knows that with her best friend Beth by her side, they can survive anything together. So when Nathan starts acting strangely, Alice turns to Beth for help. But soon, Alice begins to wonder whether her trust has been misplaced . . . The first mistake could be her last.

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Continue reading below for my thoughts on The First Mistake:

The First Mistake was high on my list of most anticipated reads this year, and I'm pleased to report that I was not disappointed. The story is told in three parts and what started as a slow paced story quickly gained momentum after the first 20%. I was glued to the pages, enjoying the buildup and the story/character development. While there were predictable paths the plot was leading down early on, there were also a few turns that I couldn't quite piece together before they were presented. It really affects my overall enjoyment of a novel if I can guess every outcome before the reveal, so I was pleased that there were some instances where I was left guessing and then found myself surprised with the direction the story turned. Without giving too much away, I do believe the motive needed strengthening, but other than that I liked the conclusion and I felt like any questions I had were answered. Overall, The First Mistake was an engaging story, and if you're looking for a psychological thriller to add to your list of summer reads, it's a great contender!