The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine is a domestic psychological thriller that gives rich-people chaos, obsession, and a woman who wants someone else’s life way too bad. The wealth in this book is actually insane. I don’t even know if I fully understand how the wealthy live for real, but it was still such an interesting perspective to read through, because everything is bigger, shinier, and somehow more dangerous.

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I loved this book even though I’m not going to lie… I did think the ending was a little predictable once the twist started coming into focus. Not in a way that made it unenjoyable, just in a “okay yeah I see where this is going” kind of way. But the thing is, the author set this story up really well, especially with the way the perspectives are written. The pacing made it hard to stop, and the voice for each main character was distinct enough that you stay locked in.

What really worked for me was the way the story builds tension with image, status, and control. It’s not just a “she’s jealous” book. It’s very much about power, access, and how someone can quietly insert themselves into your life while you’re not paying attention. I also liked how the writing made the setting feel real, even when I couldn’t relate to the lifestyle at all. It still felt immersive.

My only real critique is that I wanted more time with the controlling behavior and the full impact of it. I wanted to see more of the tension and the ways it affected the women beyond what we got, but maybe that’s something the second book explores more. I’m still deciding if I’m even reading the next one though, because the premise looks like a lot of teaming up and back-and-forth and I don’t know if I’m in the mood for that… but I also might be judging too early.

Also, I heard Jennifer Lopez is filming the Netflix movie adaptation for this, and I’m not even mad at it. Actress J.Lo? I like her. I think she could be a great Mrs. Parrish.

🔥 Lit Meter: 4.9/5 Lighters

Readability When High: Easy to follow and super bingeable. The writing flows and the perspective shifts keep it moving.

Mind-Blown Factor: The twist is good, but I did find the ending a little predictable once it started clicking into place.

Vibe Check: Wealthy suburb perfection on the outside, messy intentions underneath, and tension that builds quietly but consistently.

Smokability: A clean hybrid. Something that keeps you relaxed but not too sleepy, because you’ll want to keep going.

Would I Reread While Baked? Yes. I’d reread it for sure, especially for the buildup and the way the perspectives are set up. It’s one of those books that’s fun to revisit once you already know what’s coming.

If you want a domestic thriller with rich-people obsession, shifting perspectives, and a smooth bingeable pace, The Last Mrs. Parrish is worth picking up. Pick it up here!