Widow Maker

-Tina S. Transformation Read 5/7/2025

To all the people struggling in life – You are stronger than this moment. You are worthy of peace, of healing, and of a life that truly belongs to you. Let this story serve as a reminder that even in the darkest chapters, we hold the pen. Choose growth. Choose light. Choose you. (Just…..don’t kill people to get there.)

This alone hooked me. Reeled me in. I felt this deep in my soul. While I live a happy and tranquil life now, the young woman in me needed to hear this thirty something years ago. This dedication from Tina, I share with you all, as a beacon of light. I hope when you feel at your lowest you will remember these words. That you will always choose YOU!

What happens when you take a raw, gritty dive into the breaking point of a forgotten woman? When she is treated like a placeholder in her own marriage – overlooked, undervalued and emotionally neglected? When she listens to others describe their lives, lives she would kill to have, becomes more than she can bear? That is when Widow Maker is born.

Alyssa Bennett (FMC) is the wife most men dream of. She works hard, manages the household, raises the kids, and still puts nutritious meals on the table. But her devotion is met with distance. Patrick, her husband, has checked out – immersed in his virtual world, prioritizing friends over family, and leaving Alyssa emotionally starved.

Then one day, hope flickers – a message from Patrick. He wants to talk. Is this the moment Alyssa’s been yearning for? But instead of reconciliation, he delivers a blow: life-changing plans he’s made with Mike, his best friend and his wife, excluding Alyssa completely. The final straw has snapped.

Now, Alyssa is at a crossroads. Does she swallow her pain for the sake of her family, or does she fight back against a life that’s broken her spirit?

First, and foremost, if at ANY time you feel yourself slipping into a mental health crisis PLEASE reach out for help. You are important and matter more than a book – YOUR story is what matters. You are NOT alone!

Widow Maker explores difficult and dark themes including mental abuse, murder (including of children, though not graphically depicted), manipulation, abandonment, and mental health disorders. If these topics are sensitive for you, please consider your mental well-being before reading.

Transformation doesn’t flinch, no ma’am, she takes the tough subjects by the cahones (my, oh my, does she…..giggles) and gives them a good tug. In Widow Maker, she dives deep into the unraveling of a woman pushed beyond her limits. Alyssa’s transformation – from devoted wife and mother to something far more dangerous – is hauntingly believable. The emotional layering is exceptional. Her pain, resentment, yearning, and awakening are laid bare for readers to experience alongside her.

What makes this book stand out isn’t just the plot or supporting characters, although their development deserves a nod of recognition – it’s Alyssa herself. She’s flawed, real, and powerful. Her growth is painfully earned, and her realizations about self-worth will strike a chord with many readers. You don’t just observe her story – you become it, and for some, they have been it.

From the opening pages, the emotional grip is intense. Transformation’s writing is magnetic – raw yet elegant – with quick pacing that keeps you reading long past bedtime. Transitions flow smoothly, with scenes that build tension and character in equal measure making this truly an “unputdownable” book.

Yes, the title gives hint at what to expect. Yes, you believe you will have it all figured out. But Transformation will pull off one heck of a misdirection when it comes down to it with this one. When the twists finally land, they don’t just surprise – it’s total shock and awe factor. I completely expected twists out of Transformation, but I never expected these. The final chapters will have your jaw on the floor wondering how you missed the signs – and the cliffhanger, well……..come on book two!

Widow Maker is unlike anything else on the market right now. It’s dark, disturbing and unforgettable. It’s a revenge-driven psychological thriller with substance and authenticity. Transformation has given us exactly what she intended – a narrative that handles tough topics with grit and grace, delivering a story that feels sensitive, terrifying and heartbreakingly real.

This is not just a book – it’s a reckoning.

Thank you to Tina S Transformation for allowing me the opportunity to ARC Widow Maker. As always, all opinions and reviews are of my own volition. I have not been promised any compensation by the author, present or future, for my review.

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