queenkeevs 's review for:

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

4.0

emotional reflective tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This was better than page 6 drama. An emotionally layered novel that pulling you into the glittering and gritty world of old Hollywood. Evelyn Hugo, you love her, hate her and admire her all at once.

Evelyn Hugo is an enigmatic, fiercely ambitious actress telling her story as only she can. This is a sweeping journey through fame, sacrifice, and hidden truths. Evelyn hires  Monique Grant, a struggling journalist, to write her life story, it becomes clear this isn’t just a career opportunity it’s personal.

Evelyn has secrets, what was behind her seven marriages who was her true love? As the story dismisses the polished veneer of celebrity to explore themes of identity, power, and the cost of living authentically. 

What is the connection between Evelyn and Monique? Why was an unknown chosen to tell this poignant and scandalous story? The ties deepens with each chapter, leading to a twist that reframes the entire narrative in a haunting light.

Blending glitz with gut-wrenching honesty, this novel is as much about reinvention and resilience as it is about love and legacy. It’s a page-turner with heart, perfect if you love character-driven drama with a touch of mystery.