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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed reading this story about two moms with different backgrounds who become unlikely friends. Together they tackle life and work together to solve a serious problem and unsolved mystery in their community. The support of friendships, motherhood/parenting, and careers was beautiful to see, even as the story became filled with suspense. Thanks to Edelweiss for an advanced copy of this book.
This title is available in KindleUnlimited and includes the audiobook. I highly recommend added it to your fall listens. Two moms with seemingly nothing in common team together when a threat appears at their children’s school. A clever tale with characters you’ll root for.
Ainsley appears to have it all. She is always put together, gorgeous and married to an aspiring politician and heir to a candy fortune. Inside, she is filled with anxiety and harbouring a secret that could ruin her husband’s political ambitions.
Nikki, on the other hand, is a married mother of four who is struggling financially, mentally, and emotionally. She misses her profitable television career and longs for validation.
Their children attend a private school in the burbs of Washington, D.C. and their girls have become best friends. When a figure from Ainsley’s past becomes their school youth director, it sets off fears in both women. Ainsley confesses her secret and the two work together to take down the instructor.
As they investigate, their friendship blossoms, as do the women’s confidence. The author delivered a well-paced, page turner that touched on sexual abuse, women’s choices, school clicks and more. The suspense and danger built with a few nail-bitting moments, frustration and cheering.
I loved getting both women’s point of view, and that two narrators were used. Sarah Naughton and Andi Arndt did a stellar job of capturing their characters’ personalities and complimented each other. They enhanced my overall enjoyment of this tantalizing story and I highly recommend listening. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
Ainsley appears to have it all. She is always put together, gorgeous and married to an aspiring politician and heir to a candy fortune. Inside, she is filled with anxiety and harbouring a secret that could ruin her husband’s political ambitions.
Nikki, on the other hand, is a married mother of four who is struggling financially, mentally, and emotionally. She misses her profitable television career and longs for validation.
Their children attend a private school in the burbs of Washington, D.C. and their girls have become best friends. When a figure from Ainsley’s past becomes their school youth director, it sets off fears in both women. Ainsley confesses her secret and the two work together to take down the instructor.
As they investigate, their friendship blossoms, as do the women’s confidence. The author delivered a well-paced, page turner that touched on sexual abuse, women’s choices, school clicks and more. The suspense and danger built with a few nail-bitting moments, frustration and cheering.
I loved getting both women’s point of view, and that two narrators were used. Sarah Naughton and Andi Arndt did a stellar job of capturing their characters’ personalities and complimented each other. They enhanced my overall enjoyment of this tantalizing story and I highly recommend listening. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
An enjoyable, fast paced read with humor and heart. The friendship and support between the two main characters was lovely. Although their bond seemed to develop very quickly, the writer handled it in a way that made it all feel very natural. The story was entertaining, clear, and well done, with a bit of a predictable ending that felt a little abrupt in its delivery but nothing that detracted from the overall fun read.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
I really enjoyed this one! At times funny, at times heartfelt with a strong message about both motherhood and the oversexualization of women. I was rooting for both Nikki and Ainsley the entire time. This book got darker than I anticipated, but I thought the resolution was satisfying. I buddy read this with my BFF.
Some of the themes in the book are things I do not align with. Particularly the harsh judgement of Sex Workers and the way the scoff at not using certain terms that are widely accepted in this day and age.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No