Kristin's Bookshelf

🔪💍 The Ex-Wives Murder Club
By Mette Ivie Harrison
Narrated by Janelle Tedesco
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This book was not what I expected… and honestly, that made it even more fun.

The story follows three of Mark’s ex-wives who start a murder-for-hire business focused on taking out truly terrible people. But underneath all the chaos, assassinations, and revenge plots, this is really a story about Meg and Jenny’s relationship.

There’s a lot of timeline jumping throughout the novel, which sometimes made it tricky to keep up with the evolution of the business, the relationships, and the eventual handling of Mark himself.

I also had a few lingering questions by the end. I wanted more closure surrounding the twin sisters, more answers about Gwen’s dad, and honestly… how did Amelia (wife #3) avoid getting herself into serious trouble years earlier? 😂

Because the emotional core of the story centers so heavily on Meg’s self-discovery and her relationship with Jenny, most of the murders stay fairly surface-level, even though these women are out here pulling off what feel like low-budget James Bond operations.

Janelle Tedesco did a fantastic job with the narration. Her voice felt smooth and familiar, and she handled both the male and female characters really well.

Definitely a unique listen, and I’m excited to check out more from Mette Ivie Harrison!