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kntaylor1216's review against another edition
2.0
If I never read another Mean Girls meets Stepford Wives, it will be too soon. This read very similarly to The Wife Upstairs, in that you know there’s something so deeply sinister hiding behind the perfectly curled hair and painted nails of the women in the community, yet you find yourself intrigued by them all. Maybe it’s my own sick fascination with what we as individuals hide, and are capable of covering up, but this was a cheap retelling of an already overdone plot.
ladyphoenixqueen's review against another edition
3.0
Really fun read! This would be a great beach read or on an airplane. It was a little overly descriptive for my liking though. There were some interesting word choices as well. Stuff that I'm picky about, but it doesn't mean it's a bad book. I definitely recommend.
deepbutdazzlingdarkness's review against another edition
4.0
Oh I loved this. It was such a fun read and gave me a lot of the same vibes as the movie A Simple Favor did, except if it were explicitly queer, so like, my dream. At first I wasn’t sure if it was actually going to be gay, despite all the hints I was picking up on, but like no, I knew it. I saw some reviews saying this book is biphobic, but I don’t really think that’s the case? Even though Sophie says to herself that she’s straight, it’s obvious from every word of her internal monologue and her actions that that’s not true. And as for Margot…some bi people are just horrible people, that’s called #representation lmao.
Being serious, the whole Margot/Brad and Sophie/Jamie storylines made me super uncomfortable but given the conclusion to the story, I feel like that was the point? I saw a review saying this book was “glorifying” sleeping with teenage boys and no??? It’s crazy to me how people still don’t understand that depiction does not equal endorsement. Anyway this was a wild ride, and I’m now super excited to see the television adaptation of it!
Being serious, the whole Margot/Brad and Sophie/Jamie storylines made me super uncomfortable but given the conclusion to the story, I feel like that was the point? I saw a review saying this book was “glorifying” sleeping with teenage boys and no???
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Margot got killed for it??? Sophie’s marriage is likely over as a result?lindzeliza's review against another edition
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? Yes
2.25
popgoesbitty's review against another edition
3.0
CWs: predatorial relationships, substance abuse, infidelity
Did I finish this book in under 48 hours? Yes. Did I love it? No.
Was the narrator likable? No. Was she intriguing and super fun to watch crash and burn? Yes.
Was the ending satisfying? No. Was the rest of the book? Oh, yes.
This is a solid page-turner with a tad bit more sex than your average thriller. That's all.
Did I finish this book in under 48 hours? Yes. Did I love it? No.
Was the narrator likable? No. Was she intriguing and super fun to watch crash and burn? Yes.
Was the ending satisfying? No. Was the rest of the book? Oh, yes.
This is a solid page-turner with a tad bit more sex than your average thriller. That's all.
madisonpaige17's review against another edition
5.0
This book was extremely captivating.
The story follows life in a small town in East Texas where the main character, Sophie, returns to after moving away in high school. Now married to her husband, Graham, and having a 3 year old son, Jack, Sophie was looking for relaxed small-town life to raise her family. She quickly discovered that the small-town life she thought she wanted was boring and felt trapped.
Along comes Margot Banks, one of the richest moms in town, and her group of friends: Tina, Callie, and Jill. Together these 4 moms form “The Hunting Wives”, which is what they call themselves because of their Friday night tendencies to go to Margot’s lake house, drinking and skeet shooting. Sophie is invited into the group and becomes quickly infatuated with Margot.
Soon after Sophie joins The Hunting Wives, people connected to the group turn up dead, and many suspect her involvement. Their suspicions are confirmed when her prints are found on the murder weapon, but Sophie is innocent.
The book leads up to the unexpected answer to the big question: Who is responsible?
The characters in this story are all flawed, and the MC makes so many dumb decisions but overall it was still very enjoyable.
I read this book entirely in one day. It’s an extremely character driven story, and I found Margot to be captivating and could not stop reading about the crazy nights The Hunting Wives would have each weekend. I 100% recommend this book. It was both entertaining and thrilling to wonder who was responsible for the murders!
The story follows life in a small town in East Texas where the main character, Sophie, returns to after moving away in high school. Now married to her husband, Graham, and having a 3 year old son, Jack, Sophie was looking for relaxed small-town life to raise her family. She quickly discovered that the small-town life she thought she wanted was boring and felt trapped.
Along comes Margot Banks, one of the richest moms in town, and her group of friends: Tina, Callie, and Jill. Together these 4 moms form “The Hunting Wives”, which is what they call themselves because of their Friday night tendencies to go to Margot’s lake house, drinking and skeet shooting. Sophie is invited into the group and becomes quickly infatuated with Margot.
Soon after Sophie joins The Hunting Wives, people connected to the group turn up dead, and many suspect her involvement. Their suspicions are confirmed when her prints are found on the murder weapon, but Sophie is innocent.
The book leads up to the unexpected answer to the big question: Who is responsible?
The characters in this story are all flawed, and the MC makes so many dumb decisions but overall it was still very enjoyable.
I read this book entirely in one day. It’s an extremely character driven story, and I found Margot to be captivating and could not stop reading about the crazy nights The Hunting Wives would have each weekend. I 100% recommend this book. It was both entertaining and thrilling to wonder who was responsible for the murders!
manderzreadz's review against another edition
3.0
Good, compulsively readable thriller with a satisfying ending. Unnecessarily vulgar at times with heavy, heavy drinking throughout, though.