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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Ex-Girlfriend’s Murder Club is a quirky, fun cozy mystery with tons of humor. It is the first book in the Hu Done It series. Kathryn, Olivia, and Elle have just discovered that they are all dating the same man. They proceed to dump him and make a pact to enact revenge. When he is murdered, they vow to find the real killer and clear their names. All three women are very different but are drawn together by their connection to Tucker.
These women are very motivated to find Tucker’s killer, but not very skilled at detective work, which results in lots of crazy antics and hilarious scenes. The crime scene has all of their DNA, and they all have strong motives to want Tucker dead. They must work together to find the real killer. Throw in some other intriguing side characters, like an insane podcaster and the hot detective assigned to the case, and the story becomes a wild adventure.
The contrast between the three girlfriend characters in this novel provides a lot of comic relief. I would have liked The Ex-Girlfriend’s Murder Club to be in a 3 way POV - with each girlfriend having a voice, rather than just Kathryn. This story has many parallels to the movie “John Tucker Must Die”, but in a lot of ways, it was funnier. I really enjoyed the cozy mystery aspect of the story, as well as the unlikely friendship that arose between the three ex-girlfriends. The ending of the story was perfect, and I thought the pacing was on point for a mystery. Overall, this was a really fun read.
Thank you to Gloria Chao, Harlequin Trade Publishing, MIRA Books, and NetGalley for an advance reader’s copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Gloria Chao has written a light, silly, and solid mystery novel. I was a little shocked that there was so much profanity. One of the first sentences read, "I was going to be in big doo doo". I thought this was going to be a fun PG book. Not the case.
The characters are lovable, smart, and funny. Chao makes you wish you had/found friendships like the ones created in the story. They end up becoming the absolute "ride or die" trio.
However, the amount of swearing overshadowed their wit and savviness. I am not against profanity in a book.
It just has to come out naturally to the character's personality. Perhaps this was Chao's way of making the book feel edgy or cool.
This novel is heavy on the girl power, and I am here for it. I am excited that this is labeled #1 of a series. I am hoping some of the characters can come back and redeem themselves. But, I don't see how the story could possibly continue. Can't wait to see. No sexual content.
PS - This is obviously heavily based on the movie "John Tucker Must Die".
The characters are lovable, smart, and funny. Chao makes you wish you had/found friendships like the ones created in the story. They end up becoming the absolute "ride or die" trio.
However, the amount of swearing overshadowed their wit and savviness. I am not against profanity in a book.
It just has to come out naturally to the character's personality. Perhaps this was Chao's way of making the book feel edgy or cool.
This novel is heavy on the girl power, and I am here for it. I am excited that this is labeled #1 of a series. I am hoping some of the characters can come back and redeem themselves. But, I don't see how the story could possibly continue. Can't wait to see. No sexual content.
PS - This is obviously heavily based on the movie "John Tucker Must Die".
Immature characters. Also, this girl thought a guy would propose after 3 months of dating and was ready to say yes?? I question her judgment
Couldnt get into it. Didn't really give it more than an hour
mysterious
fast-paced
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced