Cleo narrates her own story, while her niece Lola adds a really interesting take, allowing you to step back and take on a different perspective. The contrast between then and now could not be starker with events of 25 years ago feeling like a romcom with the writing being light and breezy. I didn’t know what to expect from this book, I really had no clue what would happen and how it would end. Read all Alice seems to lead a quiet life: the first three days of the week, she works in Paris and and meets with friend Philip, and his little boy, Simon. I have to admit, this is a huge plus point for me as Brighton is my hometown, so I love reading novels set there.

However, as time moves on and Heath is still there in Cleo’s life, she does fall for him, and at first they are deliriously happy. Calendar arrived safely in plastic-free packaging - which I've not seen before with a calendar, so kudos for that. Heath is really nothing at all as we first imagine, and as his behaviour becomes increasingly out of control, and his jealousy and paranoia increases, his actions have such a profound effect on Cleo.

The twist didn’t make any sense and by the time it was finally revealed I had lost all interest and just wanted to get to the end as quick as possible. There are lots of twists and turns in this book which keep you gripped right until the very last page. There is plenty of tension and suspenseful moments and some well thought out plot twists as it builds to a very good ending. Like the other Dorothy Koomson novels I’ve read ( The Brighton Mermaid and I Know What You’ve Done), My Other Husband is mainly set in Brighton where the author lives. At its heart, this is a tale of obsession, which I found fascinating (though it took a while to get there), but then so much other stuff started happening with murders and revenge that this primary theme that I wanted to learn more about got buried.

Read more about the condition Very Good: A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition.I have to admit the start of the book is confusing, you’re thinking how it’s going to play out but also what’s going to happen. Cleo is a successful author, but the people in her life are dying the same way as the characters in her novels are. Nigerian food makes me feel nostalgic and reminds me of when I lived with my grandmother and how close I was to the authentic street food in Lagos. All the words, no matter how pretty, no matter how clever, if they don’t come from the heart, they mean nothing. Rating: Thank you to the publishers for a free advanced copy and the goodies in the photo below in exchange for an honest review.