The Silent Bride

By: Shalini Boland

Narrated by: Katie Villa

Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

An Audible Best Mystery and Thriller Audiobook of 2023

In this chilling story from the bestselling author of The Secret Mother, it’s the wedding day of Alice’s dreams. Until it becomes a nightmare…

Alice and Seth are a perfect love story: the handsome doctor and his beautiful fiancée. They’re wealthy, well liked and made for each other—the envy of all their friends. Alice can’t wait for the day of their dream wedding. But when she arrives at the altar, she doesn’t recognise the man waiting to marry her.

When this stranger insists he’s Seth, her husband-to-be, the entire congregation seems to agree. Even her parents try to persuade Alice to go through with the wedding.

As panic sets in, Alice’s world comes apart. Where is the real Seth, and why have all traces of him disappeared from her life? Fearing she’s losing her mind, she sets out to uncover the truth and escape the nightmare she’s living in. But with everyone around her convinced by the fake Seth, how can she ever hope to find the man she loves?

©2023 Shalini Boland. (P)2023 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Left Me Feeling Unsatisfied

First of all, Katie Villa’s narration performances ALWAYS deliver! Her voice is soothing and wonderful, and her narration of this book was excellent! Additionally, I love Shalini Boland’s work, and I have listened to pretty much all of her work that is available on Audible. That being said, this particular book left something to be desired. I was shocked when the book was over! I kept thinking that some chapters were accidentally skipped or something, but I was wrong. It felt like the story was rushed and the ending was rushed as well. There could have been much more character development and backstory in this book that was completely left out. Typically, with Shalini Boland’s work, I am left feeling fulfilled and satisfied, but this book left me feeling underwhelmed.

Aggravating

It’s hard to dislike a book, and I’m easily entertained. However, I’m left frustrated and aggravated with myself for continuing to listen. I wanted to slap the mealy-mouthed heroine (if that’s what you want to call her). She jumps in and out of relationships like I change my underwear. Shallow characters and weak, unbelievable story line. Narrator did well though. Kept me listening.

WOWzer!

Okay this book was good! Great performance from the narrator! Overall excellent, but the ending could have used some work!

Slow

I found this to be very slow and quite predictable. The twist at the end saved it, but it wasn’t as big of a shocker as I was anticipating.

No silence. No bride.

8 hour read... to be slapped with an epilogue insufficient for satiety. Overall, this isn't one I'd read again.

Great Plot!

I have read alot of this Authors books. This one did not disappoint . Its fast moving so I did rewind if my thoughts drifted a second.
Thats why I love a little rewind as needed.
Highly recommend.

Reparative

The storyline was good and it had a backbone but it got very repetitive. Performance was great!

Very Good Storyline

While the voices the narrator used were undistinguishable at times, I found this one to capture my attention. well written with good strong characters.

PlotvTeist

This book was awesome. I thought Inhad it figured out but noooo I did not.

Does not disappoint

Ms. Boland proves yet again why she’s one of the best. This was by far my favorite read this year, beating out BA Paris - The Guest. I loved all the characters and the way the author loves to keep you guessing …. UNTIL THE VERY LAST SECOND. 10 Stars from me