By: Ellie Monago
Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC of this book!
Esther is a divorce lawyer. She usually fights on the side of the women getting them what they want, mainly child custody. But she just finished representing very wealthy man and she got him what he wanted. But he’s not done with her – after all he knows her secret. Then he’s found dead… and she becomes a suspect. Esther tries to figure out who the killer is while also dealing with some issues of her own.
So this was interesting. I was into it at first, but then it kind of fell flat for me somewhere in the middle. I wasn’t able to root for any of the characters, all of them were very unlikeable, from Peter, the wealthy man Esther represented, to Esther herself, the officers, and Esther’s significant other.
The twist wasn’t really shocking. It was just kind of blah for me, and I don’t even know how Esther got the conclusion that she did. She got to it, and she was right, but huh? The ending was a bit of a surprise as well.
I think the book did a really great job of illustrating how contentious divorces can be, and show how the result of any divorce, especially with children involved, can shape people. There’s so many pieces to take into consideration when it comes to a divorce. It’s not all black and white, unless you’re in specific situations.
Overall, it was an okay read. Some will love it! This is out on May 10, 2024, and you can find it here.
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