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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
This was an interesting read.
Cross over of Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, mixed with a little bit of Real Housewives, mixed with a twist.
Thank you NetGalley for my E-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Cross over of Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, mixed with a little bit of Real Housewives, mixed with a twist.
Thank you NetGalley for my E-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Amy (Aimee) Crocker -- a multimillionaire heiress of the late 1800s who refused to play by the rules -- is the fascinating subject of this historical novel. Through the first-person narration, we follow Amy from childhood to late in life, seeing her adventures and many marriages. It's a terrific read, and for me, an introduction to someone I hadn't heard of, but who I now want to know much more about. Highly recommended.
Amy will take you on a journey across many continents and many husbands and relationships
Greer Macallister did a fabulous job in bringing Aimee to life. This book is part fiction to and part based on facts.
The story itself, while undoubtedly extravagant, remains rooted in truth, with only minor alterations to dates and chronology. A definite must read
Greer Macallister did a fabulous job in bringing Aimee to life. This book is part fiction to and part based on facts.
The story itself, while undoubtedly extravagant, remains rooted in truth, with only minor alterations to dates and chronology. A definite must read
Thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark @Bookmarked and Netgalley @Netgalley for the e-arc. All thoughts are my own.
Aimee Crocker lived a glamourous life. But then her father died, and she inherited a fortune. She continued her life of luxury but married young and divorced shortly thereafter. She loved to travel and made her way through husbands along the way.
As she tore through millions of dollars, she left a wake of broken hearts, personal tragedy, and scandal. She was a strong and independent woman ahead of her time in the 1880’s.
Ah I wish that I would suddenly come into ten million dollars, though I don’t want anyone to die. Is that too much to ask for? Well Aimee Crocker came into ten million, but her dad died to get it. In return she lived a lavish life. I had never heard of her prior to picking up this book, and I was quite intrigued by her story. She did everything a woman of luxury would from attending balls, to traveling. She also married young. This book started out great, and it grabbed my attention. However, things kind of fell apart for me in the middle and really dragged. The ending did pick back up and it ended on a nice note. I think the author did a great job bringing the character to life, and I’m excited to see what they write next.
If you’re looking for a book with a truly interesting character, then check this one out.
Aimee Crocker lived a glamourous life. But then her father died, and she inherited a fortune. She continued her life of luxury but married young and divorced shortly thereafter. She loved to travel and made her way through husbands along the way.
As she tore through millions of dollars, she left a wake of broken hearts, personal tragedy, and scandal. She was a strong and independent woman ahead of her time in the 1880’s.
Ah I wish that I would suddenly come into ten million dollars, though I don’t want anyone to die. Is that too much to ask for? Well Aimee Crocker came into ten million, but her dad died to get it. In return she lived a lavish life. I had never heard of her prior to picking up this book, and I was quite intrigued by her story. She did everything a woman of luxury would from attending balls, to traveling. She also married young. This book started out great, and it grabbed my attention. However, things kind of fell apart for me in the middle and really dragged. The ending did pick back up and it ended on a nice note. I think the author did a great job bringing the character to life, and I’m excited to see what they write next.
If you’re looking for a book with a truly interesting character, then check this one out.
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A fictionalized account of the life and hijinks of heiress Aimée Crocker, The Thirteenth Husband starts strong, establishing Aimée as a nonconformist, determined to live her life on her own terms. She is haunted by visions of a woman in white, so she spends decades chasing answers through a variety of spiritual, mystical, and religious experiments - having her fortune told countless times, exploring Buddhism, going on a sex magick (lol) bender with Alastair Crowley, and also marrying lots and lots of men. I thought parts of the story were fascinating, and Aimée was definitely quite a character, but the story started to feel repetitive and her narcissism and obsession with hokey spirituality became increasingly grating, and I haaaated the ending.
This one was overall a miss for me, but historical fiction fans with more spirituality stamina may find this more enjoyable. I will say Macallister's research was clearly well-done, and I would love to read other books by her.
2.5 rounded up
* thanks to Sourcebooks Landmark for the ARC. The Thirteenth Husband publishes August 6, 2024.
This one was overall a miss for me, but historical fiction fans with more spirituality stamina may find this more enjoyable. I will say Macallister's research was clearly well-done, and I would love to read other books by her.
2.5 rounded up
* thanks to Sourcebooks Landmark for the ARC. The Thirteenth Husband publishes August 6, 2024.
Please know from the get-go that Aimee Crocker did not have thirteen husbands. She was an heiress, and upon her father’s death inherited such a large amount of money she could live completely independently and in a manner not typical for women of the late 1800s. I admired how she forged her own path and that she seemed to on her own terms. Her life was scandalous at the time, yes.
Aimee Crocker was a bohemian, a free spirit, and I could not help but admire her. While Aimee faced harsh criticism from society at the time, I admire her ability to not worry about how she was perceived. As conveyed, her life was ultimately her own, and while she may not have found exactly what she was searching for (you have to read to find out!), Aimee was fierce and lived with conviction. I’m grateful her story was highlighted in this way.
I received a gifted copy.
Many of my reviews can also be found on my blog: www.jennifertarheelreader.com and instagram: www.instagram.com/tarheelreader
Aimee Crocker was a bohemian, a free spirit, and I could not help but admire her. While Aimee faced harsh criticism from society at the time, I admire her ability to not worry about how she was perceived. As conveyed, her life was ultimately her own, and while she may not have found exactly what she was searching for (you have to read to find out!), Aimee was fierce and lived with conviction. I’m grateful her story was highlighted in this way.
I received a gifted copy.
Many of my reviews can also be found on my blog: www.jennifertarheelreader.com and instagram: www.instagram.com/tarheelreader