The Ex-Wives Club by Sally Hepworth offers a quick and worthwhile read. I found the story well-structured and fun, though I was left wishing for more when it was all over. Despite this, it’s an entertaining book worth its short length.
Celebrity chef Ian Curley is found dead in his walk-in freezer. The prime suspects are his three ex-wives, who meet up every Friday evening in their favorite corner booth of his restaurant. It’s a tradition for Anita, Mary-Jane, and Rosie to drink, dine, and commiserate. But commit murder? All aggrieved, each one has a motive and an alibi. And a brilliant detective has reservations. Who did it? The night will tell.
The Ex-Wives Club is part of Alibis, a collection of stories about lies, truth, and deception. It’s just a matter of what you can get away with.
I really loved the concept and idea of The Ex-Wives Club and really enjoyed the ex-wives themselves. The different perspectives added such an interesting part to the story, not to mention the chapters that feature interviews. The way these chapters aligned with the character being followed at that moment was a thoughtful touch. However, I struggled to connect with the male characters. Despite the story’s short length, I was hoping for a bit more character development with such great cast of characters.
Sally Hepworth’s The Ex-Wives Club was such a quick and worthwhile read, perfect for a single sitting. I really appreciated the twists and turns scattered throughout the plot, but unfortunately, the ending felt underwhelming. While I’m all for justice served to an unsavory character such as Ian, the resolution left me wanting more. Those in-charge of solving the case seemed to give up a bit too early, which made the conclusion feel unsatisfying. It was an unique and fun premise that didn’t quite hit the mark for me.
The audiobook was narrated by Anthea Greco and was fantastically read.
The Ex-Wives Club is available on Amazon for your kindle or via audiobook.
