Review of Every Vow You Break

Two newlyweds, one island honeymoon, and some very dark secrets! If you love thrillers set in isolated, creepy locations, you might want to give this one a try. Check out my review of Every Vow You Break!

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What is Every Vow You Break by Peter Swanson About?

Every Vow You Break by Peter Swanson. Published by March 23, 2021 by William Morrow.

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Synopsis: Abigail never thought she’d fall in love with a millionaire. Then she met Bruce. He’s a good guy—a refreshing twist from her previous relationships.

But … whoops: Abigail has a drunken one-night stand during her bachelorette weekend. She puts the incident out of her mind. Of course she wants to be with Bruce for the rest of her life!

But the mysterious stranger suddenly appears, putting Abigail’s future life and happiness in jeopardy. He insists that their passionate night was the beginning of something much, much more. Something special. Something real—and he’s tracked her down to prove it.

Does she tell Bruce and ruin their idyllic honeymoon—and possibly their marriage? Or should she handle this psychopathic stalker on her own?

Review of Every Vow You Break by Peter Swanson

I really enjoyed this author’s last book, Eight Perfect Murders, which featured a bookseller and was an homage to classic mystery novels. Every Vow You Break was a bit different. I went in expecting one kind of story, and got something I didn’t expect!

Abigail’s new husband Bruce seems completely perfect: rich and reliable. And yet, Abigail does have a one night stand at her bachelorette party, so maybe she’s not quite as in love as she seems. She goes through with the wedding, and she and Bruce head off on their honeymoon to a remote island off the coast of Maine. Bruce is one of the investors in the resort there and is excited to show Abigail around. But she thinks the island is odd in a way she just can’t put her finger on. Then (as the synopsis reveals) her one-night-stand shows up. Uh-oh!

I don’t want to give too much away, but I did find some of the twists predictable (perhaps because I’ve read a lot of newlyweds on a spooky island books recently – check out my full list here.)

I did like Abigail as a character and enjoyed watching her try to figure out the island’s mysteries.

For me, the end got a little weird and out-there, but overall this was a gripping, suspenseful story with a lot of atmosphere.

Have you read Every Vow You Break? Or plan to? Do you have other Peter Swanson books to recommend? Check out my post on All of Peter Swanson’s Books, Ranked!

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