Wow. I have seen this book all over the last few months. It was really hard to get my hands on but this week my library hold finally arrived! I was so excited about this one and it usually scares me. Hype can really disappoint. I’m so glad to say, this one does not! I read this in one sitting because I could not put it down. I still can’t stop thinking about it. I’m going to try so hard not spoil anything!
Evelyn Hugo is one of the best characters I have read in a long time. She’s come from nothing to make her life into something. Her drive to make sure it played out how she wanted, was just fascinating. Her seven husbands are what people talk about when it comes to her life. She’s labeled a slut and rushes into marriages without thought. It couldn’t be further from the truth. We get a look into each marriage and why things happen the way they did. I am just stunned. She’s ruthless but has so much heart. All people see is scandal but Evelyn is so clever about what she wants them to see. Even though, she can be totally ruthless, I admired her. It was hard for me to not respect her and feel for her, by the end of this book. She’s just written brilliantly.
I was so interested at what game Evelyn was playing with Monique. I didn’t quite trust her and knew that there was something else going on, just like Monique did. The connection was just mind-blowing! I was so so shocked and I did not see it coming.
I was so invested in these characters. Taylor Jenkins Reid’s writing is so well done that I kept thinking this was a real biography, rather than fiction! I loved all the relationships that Evelyn had. Oh my gosh, this book just pulled at my heart strings. I couldn’t help but be in tears at the end. This is a stunning book and I am just in awe.
The ONLY thing I didn’t like about this book was the cover. I would have never picked this book up on my own and that would have been a tragedy. This book deserves all the hype it’s getting. ❤
I’ve been wanting to read this!
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Do it!! It’s a must read!
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5 stars! Now I’m even more excited to read it!
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I know!! I can’t wait for you to read it, so we can discuss!
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Thanks for sharing! I’ve never even heard of this book before but it sounds like a must read. Do you have any other reccomendations?
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Great review! I loved this book as well 😍
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Thank you! Yay, I’m glad you did too! 🙂
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Ahhh ! I need to read this one!
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Yess!! 😊
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I keep seeing this, too! I usually don’t gravitate towards books like this, but it sounds fascinating. I agree with the cover not being something I’d pick up. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I think I’m going to see if Hoopla or my library has it. 📚
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Same here!! I would not have picked this up, ever. Definitely check to see if they have it! There will probably be a long waitlist, since I waited forever! I hope you can get your hands on it sooner than I did!
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The only thing I can say is that I 200% agree with your review ❤️
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I love this comment 200%! 😁😁
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I’ve read so many good things about this book, I can’t wait to eventually get around to reading it!
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Same here! I was nervous about the hype! I can’t wait for you to read it!
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Thanks! I’m gonna have a look for it next month now probably! 😊
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Awesome!
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I’m so excited to read this book. I’m borrowing it from my sister tomorrow! 🙂 Fab review!
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Yay!!! Thank you and I hope you love it!
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I don’t like the cover either, but I had enough with this book. I am adding it to my TBR 😀
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Haha!! Awesome!! 😁😁
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I agree with you with the cover. I don’t know but it gave me a fifty shades vibe (not my cup of tea), but apparently is something completely different.
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Haha! Yeah, I thought the same thing! It’s not like Fifty Shades at all!! 🙂
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Omg this has convinced me to finally pick up this book! Great review! 😊
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Yay!!! Thank you! I hope you love it too 😁
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You’ve sold it to me! I’m adding it to my already too long list.
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Yay!! 😁😁😁
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This book has been getting reviews everywhere! Definitely must check it out! 😊 Thanks for sharing!
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Yes, definitely!! It’s so worth the hype. 🙂
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