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annabeavo's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship, Gun violence, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
nsmythe_'s review
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
If you mix Desperate Housewives & Heathers together, with a splash of Big Little Lies & a pinch of Mean Girls ... you get The Hunting Wives. This book had it allll - mystery, lust, jealousy, drama & lots of alcohol. From the first sentence, I was absolutely intrigued in this story & the secrets each person held. But, as many will soon find out, no secret is ever safe, especially in Mapleton.
I have been looking for a novel that really dove into suburban drama, because as many of us Bravo fans know, housewives can really stir the pot. This satisfied the craving & went even beyond - the added suspense of murder now involved. The last few chapters had me absolutely floored & I took some moments after finishing to reel in my thoughts ... all I could muster was a shocked “WTF!”
Highly recommend this book, May Cobb does such a spectacular job at making you rethink every little instance throughout the novel. She goes to show that the small details are often the ones having the biggest impact.
FYI - this was my April BOTM subscription box selection.
I have been looking for a novel that really dove into suburban drama, because as many of us Bravo fans know, housewives can really stir the pot. This satisfied the craving & went even beyond - the added suspense of murder now involved. The last few chapters had me absolutely floored & I took some moments after finishing to reel in my thoughts ... all I could muster was a shocked “WTF!”
Highly recommend this book, May Cobb does such a spectacular job at making you rethink every little instance throughout the novel. She goes to show that the small details are often the ones having the biggest impact.
FYI - this was my April BOTM subscription box selection.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Adult/minor relationship
sophierizzo's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Rape
lorinew1's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Bullying
kimaya05's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Sophie was constantly making stupid decisions in the whole book and this thing irritated me the most. Also I guessed who the killer is. And Graham is a sweetheart.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Murder, Abortion, and Pregnancy
bkjoap's review
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
1 star for it being a fast pasted book, but I wish I would have know about the predator moms hooking up with teenagers before hand. I would not recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Alcohol
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Toxic friendship, Sexual assault, and Rape
Minor: Abortion and Biphobia
accidentalbookishchaos's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
It wasn’t what I expected but still pretty good. I did not really like any of the main characters though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
pamshenanigans's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
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The Hunting Wives had a slow start as it really sets the tone for the plot twists and reveals towards the end. Backstabbing, snooty, and cold-blooded housewives are my shit but at the same time, this kind of character annoys the hell out of me lol Like I hate how they know they're doing something stupid and they know the consequences, but they still do it ?? And then go all BOO HOO WOE IS ME when the said consequence happens ??
It wasn't what I was expecting, but it was a fun ride getting albeit just an OKAY ending. The whole WHODUNIT mystery had me at the edge of my seat, not gonna lie. But the payoff was just not THAT satisfying to me.
Warning though: If you don't like reading about 30+ y/o ladies getting it on with 18 y/o (passed off as "legal" since the age of consent in that state is 17)
If you want to get through this book faster, listen to the audiobook!
Trigger/Content Warnings: cheating, adult/minor relationship, murder, forced abortion
The Hunting Wives had a slow start as it really sets the tone for the plot twists and reveals towards the end. Backstabbing, snooty, and cold-blooded housewives are my shit but at the same time, this kind of character annoys the hell out of me lol Like I hate how they know they're doing something stupid and they know the consequences, but they still do it ?? And then go all BOO HOO WOE IS ME when the said consequence happens ??
It wasn't what I was expecting, but it was a fun ride getting albeit just an OKAY ending. The whole WHODUNIT mystery had me at the edge of my seat, not gonna lie. But the payoff was just not THAT satisfying to me.
Warning though: If you don't like reading about 30+ y/o ladies getting it on with 18 y/o (passed off as "legal" since the age of consent in that state is 17)
If you want to get through this book faster, listen to the audiobook!
Trigger/Content Warnings: cheating, adult/minor relationship, murder, forced abortion
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Murder
biblio_jordyn's review
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book reminded me of Desperate Housewives, but if they lived in Texas and went skeet shooting at a lake house.
What could have been better?
I thought the ending was a little rushed and I wish there was more time spent with the Hunting Wives to really develop their relationships and characters. I just wanted more.
What I enjoyed?
The book was fast paced, mysterious, and had a couple twists. Just like Desperate Housewives, I found it entertaining and binge-able and FULL OF DRAMA and secrets.
I honestly think this is another book that would make a fun tv series!!!
What could have been better?
I thought the ending was a little rushed and I wish there was more time spent with the Hunting Wives to really develop their relationships and characters. I just wanted more.
What I enjoyed?
The book was fast paced, mysterious, and had a couple twists. Just like Desperate Housewives, I found it entertaining and binge-able and FULL OF DRAMA and secrets.
I honestly think this is another book that would make a fun tv series!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Abortion
jayleneguerra's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Murder, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship