Review by lisibee815 - The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club

lisibee815 's review for:

The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club by Gloria Chao

4.0

dark funny mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was a quick and fun read, with a nice amount of humor throughout balancing the tension of the murder mystery. The pacing was a little uneven but the progression of the investigation (along with Kat's growing friendship with Liv and Elle) was enough to keep me engaged. Kat is likable and relatable (even with her pun game and dad jokes), as are Liv and Elle. The initial bonding over infidelity was a fun plot point; well, up until the dead body. Just like with most works of fiction you'll need to suspend disbelief, if you nit-pick you'll definitely lessen your reading enjoyment. There was definitely enough to keep me guessing. I enjoyed the blend of murder mystery and female friendship, with a dash of romance thrown in (it's definitely not the main focus, just a head's up). I really enjoyed this author's writing style, she's a new-to-me author but I would read her again! It looks like this is the start of a series, I'm looking forward to the next installment. If you enjoy twisty murder mysteries with a sense of humor then this is the book for you. Publishes June 24, 2025. This review was based on a complimentary ARC of the book, all opinions are my own.

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