The Introverted Bookworm

First off, I have to say, I love psychological thrillers with a domestic twist! And The Second Honeymoon is precisely that: a story that delves deeply into the intricacies of marriage gone wrong.

When husband, Andre, takes his wife of ten years, Becca, on a romantic cruise, she doesn’t suspect that he has sinister intentions. In fact, she hopes he’s rekindling the flames of romance, when in actual fact he’s plotting to get rid of her.

Something I enjoyed in this book was the short chapters that switch seamlessly from Becca to Andres point of view. This shifting, third-person perspective allowed me to get into the mindsets of both characters, which was eye-opening, to say the least! The author does an excellent job of capturing Andres voice as a malignant narcissist (at least, I believe him to be one). He’s egotistical, arrogant, and utterly convinced he’s got everything under control, which made me root for Becca’s character even more.

Honestly, it’s hard to find a thriller that’s this entertaining and convincing in terms of plot structure all at once! Moreover, the narrative is carefully structured, with both on-board, on-land, and in-courtroom scenes that kept me glued to the pages throughout.

It’s hard not to have empathy with Becca’s character, and I think the contrast between her and Andre in terms of outlook make for entertaining reading. There’s an excellent variety of supporting characters, too, from Becca’s best friend, Stella, to Andres female accomplice, who helps him carry out his dastardly plan to get rid of his unsuspecting wife once and for all.

I think fans of psychological thrillers, or possibly even crime fiction, will really enjoy this book! I’ll definitely be reading more of this author’s work in future. Recommended!