When I chose to review this book I was pulled in by the synopsis. You never really know what you are heading into and so certain aspects of this book were actually quite a surprise.
I have to say this book is loaded with triggers and raw description of those affected by domestic violence. However, the book is also about revenge and that brings strange bedfellows in and of itself. So if you are in the mood for a little payback, check out my review and thoughts below.
The Exes’ Revenge by Jo Jakeman
Publisher: Berkley (September 11, 2018)
ISBN-13: 978-0440000341
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Divorces are often messy, and Imogen’s is no exception. Phillip Rochester is controlling, abusive, and determined to make things as difficult as possible. When he shows up without warning demanding that Imogen move out of their house by the end of the month or he’ll sue for sole custody of their young son, Imogen is ready to snap.
In a moment of madness, Imogen does something unthinkable–something that puts her in control for the first time in years. She’s desperate to protect her son and to claim authority over her own life.
But she wasn’t expecting both Phillip’s ex-wife and new girlfriend to get tangled up in her plans. These three very different women–and unlikely allies–reluctantly team up to take revenge against a man who has wronged them all.
The Exes’ Revenge by Jo Jakeman Review
The story started out with a bang and really never let up. I was not expecting a lot of the dark graphic detail, however I understand that in order to get the response from plot you have to include rich and dramatic detail.
This is a debut novel by this author and I am impressed with her ability to delve into a deep yet touchy subject without it becoming a negative connotation or judgmental. The plot is very intricate and she made it a book that was very difficult to stop reading once you got into it.
With highly developed characters and the ability to create and write scenes that include such high anticipation your heart starts to pound, the author has crafted a story that you will not soon forget. In fact, you will probably get that tingly feeling in the back of your neck like you’re being watched and feel the urgent need to lock the doors.
While some of the parts in the story you cannot actually be called wonderful, you can call the inventiveness, anticipation, and gut-wrenching reality of the story highly addictive. Plenty of dry wit humor too! This is definitely an author to watch and put on your one click list immediately.
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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