by Carrie Hughes
Community rating: 4.0/5 from 1 rating.
A twisty, darkly comic thriller perfect for fans of Bella Mackie and Julie Cohen. The perfect wife. The perfect life. The perfect nightmare. Faith is a beautiful 'trad wife' social media star with a beefcake husband, five cute kids and millions of followers of their picture-perfect life. When they employ English content creator Melissa to promote their brand, she has no idea what she has signed up for. Behind the veneer of domestic bliss lies a nightmare - and she will be lucky to escape with her life. Readers are loving The Trad Wife: ‘Sharp humor and a gripping plot make for a wild ride. If you're like me and love twisted suburban tales, you'll love this one!’ (5 stars) Reader review ‘I devoured this book because I was so absorbed... highly recommended.’ (5 stars) Reader review ‘Leans into dark humour and suspense... escalating in a way that’s both creepy and hard to look away from.’ (5 stars) Reader review ‘Fast-paced and addictive, with a dark, disturbing edge that kept me turning the pages.’ (5 stars) Reader review ‘A creepy, atmospheric slow burn about the dark side of picture-perfect online lives.’ Reader review ‘I really enjoyed this book! It’s a refreshing take on the thriller genre and not quite like anything I’ve read before.’ Reader review ‘A Simple Favour meets The Housemaid...creepy and twisty but still a fun read.’ Reader review ‘Perfect if you love The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives but make it darker.’ Reader review
Genres: Suspense, Thriller, Domestic Thriller, Dark Humor
Tropes: Family drama, Twist Endings, Plot twist, Tension, Dark Themes
ISBN: 9781835983560
394 pages
Published: 2026-05-07
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd