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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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:
Yes
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
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:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5 stars rounded up. Vivian Quackenbush is a homemaker who runs a small YouTube channel as a pet project. Vivian and her husband are on their way to becoming empty nesters after nearly 25 years of marriage…until he blindsides her with a serving of divorce papers. A devastated and very drunk Vivian rips her soon-to-be ex-husband a new one on camera, and post the video to her channel. Unexpectedly, the video goes viral and Vivian becomes cemented in the history of the internet as a meme and a gif. We follow Vivian as she navigates her new-found internet fame and impending divorce.
What I loved most about this book was how it explored the various relationships between Vivian and the women in her life, and seeing how her foray into becoming an influencer impacts them. I think Vivian’s love life takes a back seat compared to the rebuilding of her relationship with her mother, which I really found to be quite moving. I particularly enjoyed seeing the mother and daughter duo band together to terrorize and evict the ex-husband! Overall, I thought this was a light and enjoyable read. Thank you to NetGalley for providing an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
What I loved most about this book was how it explored the various relationships between Vivian and the women in her life, and seeing how her foray into becoming an influencer impacts them. I think Vivian’s love life takes a back seat compared to the rebuilding of her relationship with her mother, which I really found to be quite moving. I particularly enjoyed seeing the mother and daughter duo band together to terrorize and evict the ex-husband! Overall, I thought this was a light and enjoyable read. Thank you to NetGalley for providing an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
4.5/5
I picked this book as a prime member monthly first read. I don't mind a romance also being chick lit, especially a story about a middle age woman who leaves her cheating ex behind and moves on with her life.
I appreciated that the fmc is Relatable and her character was well developed. I also really liked the fact that the husbands cheating was more realistic then the woman just walking in on him having sex with the other woman. He gaslit her and had all of the other DARVO actions of a cheater. He kept denying another woman and lying.
I liked the mmc but the fmc mostly pushed him away during her divorce so a romance was not actually established. I agree with the other reviews that this book is more Chick lit woth a small hope of a future romance.
I picked this book as a prime member monthly first read. I don't mind a romance also being chick lit, especially a story about a middle age woman who leaves her cheating ex behind and moves on with her life.
I appreciated that the fmc is Relatable and her character was well developed. I also really liked the fact that the husbands cheating was more realistic then the woman just walking in on him having sex with the other woman. He gaslit her and had all of the other DARVO actions of a cheater. He kept denying another woman and lying.
I liked the mmc but the fmc mostly pushed him away during her divorce so a romance was not actually established. I agree with the other reviews that this book is more Chick lit woth a small hope of a future romance.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This lighthearted story follows a woman navigating life after divorce as she rediscovers who she is outside of her role as a wife and mother. While some moments involving the main character felt overly naive and a bit cringey, it also reflected how much of her identity had been wrapped up in her family for so long as she begins this journey of self-discovery. It’s an easy, breezy read with a touch of romance. Perfect for anyone looking for something light and heartwarming with a happy ending.
reflective
fast-paced
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes