he Mother In Law by Sally Hepworth was a surprise 5-star. I was shocked that I enjoyed it as much as I did because I had heard mixed reviews about it. Again, I went into this book blind with no expectations because I didn’t re-read the synopsis beforehand. This enables me to enjoy the book for exactly what it is, and I loved this book!

This book is a suspenseful family drama. Hepworth’s writing is fast-paced and well-plotted. I appreciated the short chapters. This made it easier to navigate the multiple character perspectives and moving timelines of the story. The entire family of characters were enticing and interesting. I was drawn the most to Lucy as I could relate to her character the most. She’s a supportive wife, a caring mother, and she seeks affection and approval from her husband’s family without sacrificing her own morals and character. The story was twisty and suspenseful. I was kept guessing until the very last page.