The Anxious Book Worm

Name of Book: Not the Woman You Think
Author: Hazel Calder
Book Style: Advance Review Copy (Kindle)
Dates Read: 12th February – 16th February
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)

My Review No Spoilers Promise

I feel very grateful to have had the opportunity to read this before publication, and I am really glad I did because this was such a refreshing change from my usual thriller and whodunnit reads.

Not the Woman You Think is a lighter, easy to follow story that still keeps you interested from start to finish. Sometimes it is nice to step away from dark twists and shocking reveals and read something that feels a bit more relaxed while still being engaging, and this book was exactly that for me.

The pacing felt smooth and comfortable, making it a very easy book to settle into and keep turning the pages. Hazel does a great job of keeping the reader curious and invested in what is happening without it ever feeling heavy or complicated.

This felt like a really enjoyable palate cleanser between thrillers and it is definitely one I would recommend when you want something engaging but a little lighter in tone.

Final verdict
A lovely, easy read that kept me interested throughout and one I would happily recommend. Keep an eye out for this when it releases on 16 March 2026.

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