A review by jenny_wren
The Mother-in-Law by Kiersten Modglin

dark emotional mysterious tense 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? No

2.0

This just wasn't my cup of tea at all... Loren meets Jack and they marry after a whirlwind romance. His father dies suddenly as Loren and Jack are about to go on honeymoon. Jack puts his mother first all the time - answers her calls no matter what he is doing when she calls. They cancel the honeymoon to spend time with the mother in law and soon it becomes apparent it would be easier for the mother in law to come and stay rather than Jack staying with her. But this is the start of a chain of events that turns Loren's life upside down... but what do you do when your husband constantly sides with his mother! 

I initially zoomed through thus, despite not really buying into the plot... whirlwind romance when the lead female reports that she wouldn't rush into a relationship because of the impact on her daughter - but then rushes in anyway. The drama with the mother in law just got on my nerves and I though the way the story played out was ridiculous. There was a big deal made out of a family relationship that wasn't blood family so that just seemed pointless. I did not like any of the characters in this book. By the end I wish I hadn't started it.