Rating: 3 stars

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

I think it's important to say that this book wasn't really for me. It was very well-written, and I did find myself drawn into it enough to finish it, but there were aspects that I personally didn't really like. However, I do think that that is mostly because I'm not suited to chick-lit, rather than any criticisms with the text itself. I found that the wealth in this book was irritating, I know that they live in the suburbs and live rich lives but the disposable wealth shown just made them all seem shallow and vapid. The hammered in message that wives need plastic surgery to keep their husbands interested and the suggestion that every single one of the men in this novel were cheating was extremely frustrating to me personally, and while I enjoyed having a relatable character in Emily because YAY a woman who doesn't want children, she ultimately changes her mind on that too. They're all a little too cookie cutter for my tastes. That's coming from my perspective as someone who's disinterested in marriage and children and a peaceful stay-at-home life, though.

Ultimately, the plot of the book was interesting, and if you like chick-lit and these type of characters you will likely enjoy it a whole lot more than I did. I would recommend it for sure.