The Mad Wife vs The Second Mrs. Astor: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Romance
The Mad Wife
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom bestselling author Meagan Church comes a haunting exploration of identity, motherhood, and the suffocating grip of societal expectations that will leave you questioning the…
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The Second Mrs. Astor
"Abé is an exquisite storyteller. Rich in detail and deeply moving." —Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnolia Palace "One of the most beautifully written books I’ve ever had the pleasure to read.…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Mad Wife has the widest readership — 173928 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| The Mad Wife | The Second Mrs. Astor | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (173928) | — |
| Hardcover | 3.7 (65) | 3.7 (18) |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (489) | 4.0 (904) |
Reception
| The Mad Wife | The Second Mrs. Astor | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 173928 | 904 |
| Pages | 321 | — |