Title:  The Wife at the Window

Author: Cara Reinard

Publication Date:  June 17, 20024

Genre:  Psychological Thriller

My Rating: 4 out of 5

Quote: "She was never supposed to get out."

The Wife at the Window begins with Emerson Wilder standing outside a window, looking at her ex-husband's girlfriend interact with their son. 

Emerson has recently been released from a mental hospital.  Her only goal is to see her son Leo.  A tragic event resulting in the death of her second child, Thea, is what landed her in the hospital.

Is Emerson responsible for Thea's death?

The Wife at the Window follows two points of view -- Emerson and Talia

Talia is Emerson's ex-husband Shep's girlfriend.  Talia and Shep work for the same company.  Talia and Shep do not agree on Emerson having visitation with Leo.  This disagreement ultimately causes destruction in their relationship. 

What lengths will Emerson go to in order to be with her son?

What lengths will Talia go to in order to make sure that never happens?

Quote: "Our connection doesn't cease to exist just because we do."

The Wife at the Window by Cara Reinard is ultimately about a mother who just wants to be with her son, no matter what demons she has to fight in order for that to happen.  This book has a lot of interconnected parts and pieces that fit together like a puzzle.  Everyone we encounter in life is like a puzzle piece.  Be careful who you trust.  Someone just may turn out to be a ghost from the past.  The twist at the end of The Wife at the Window was definitely unexpected.  Cara Reinard did a fantastic job piecing everything together.

There is so much more to this book.  I will not spoil it for you, just know that you will enjoy this book if you're looking for a book with a twist.

There is a content note at the beginning of the book that states, "This novel depicts content that deals with child death and mental health issues."  

Thank you Bookouture and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review The Wife at the Window.