Unfortunately, I did not get on with this book. I hated each of the characters and didn't care enough about them to continue reading this. TW for abuse. No thank you.

The Exes Revenge was a fun thriller. It was like a dark, twisted "John Tucker Must Die" or "The Other Woman". I think that anyone who enjoys thrillers would love this one.

The title indicates that it will center around revenge, and you can imagine that it will be an entertaining and somewhat ridiculous ride.

Expecting a better ending, but overall entertaining. First time reading Jo Jakeman Will continue following him

I was provided a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest and fair review.

The premise behind this book had sounded interesting to me. And I ended up liking certain pieces of the plot line but overall the book was not my favorite. It had some interesting parts to the plot line and there were some plot twists that I didn't exactly see coming. But at the same time the plot was a little slow in parts and also a little redundant in how naïve Imogen was in thinking she had finally escaped Phillip's clutches. I also felt like Phillip got off a little light considering how shitty of a person he was. Overall the book was good and was an entertaining read but like I said, not my favorite read.

Very dark thriller encapsulating three women who all want revenge against the same man.

Imogene navigates a messy divorce with Phillip, a very controlling and abusive husband. He demands her to leave their house or he will sue for sole custody. This request sends her over the edge! In this time of rage she does the unthinkable and becomes protective over her son and claims back her life. She isn't expecting Phillip's ex-wife and current girlfriend to help and become allies. They are all after the man who has wronged them.

This book pulled me in from page one! Full of suspense and keeps you hanging on the edge of your seat. Definitely recommend reading this one!

I was blown away by this book! Not gonna lie, the main reason why I requested it was because of the title. The intrigue pulled me right on in. I had honestly expected a book similar to the movie Fatal Attraction, but boy was I was wrong.

It gripped my interest and refused to let go. A lot of books end up having a slow middle, but not this one. If anything, it picks up even more and gets intense in the middle part. I loved that the majority of the book takes place within a matter of days and hours. It made it difficult to stop reading because I was so anxious to find out what happened next.

Overall, I really enjoyed and look forward to more books by Jo!

Thank you NetGalley for a chance to read this title. A villain to hate in a solid drama, Great for picking over with friends.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to review this book and to be an early reader via NetGalley! However, I will not be writing a review for this title at this time, as my reading preferences have since changed somewhat. In the event that I decide to review the book in the future, I will make sure to purchase a copy for myself or borrow it from a library. Once again, thank you so much for providing me with early access to this title. I truly appreciate it. Please feel free to contact me with any follow-up questions or concerns.

The book opens with a funeral for Phillip Rochester. And among the attendees are Imogen, Phillip’s wife on paper, Ruby, Phillip’s first wife, and Naomi, Phillip’s newest girlfriend who caused Imogen and Phillip to split. The contrast between these women gets revealed as the story unravels. Phillip is a very well known decorated policeman, but has a very dark side of him. And in his controlling demeanor, he is physically and verbally abusive to these women. As more and more women seem to fall for him, the worse he becomes. Imogen is the only one of the three women to have a child with Phillip, so Allistair becomes her saving grace and focus of protection. Unfortunately, she is unable to go to the police, so she weathers much of what happens on her own.

Without revealing too much, the three of them end up in a situation where they all have to go up against Phillip in order to save their lives, and it’s absolutely insane! Slowly over the course of the book, manipulation and control seethes from Phillip, pinning these women down and taking away their confidence. It’s easy to dislike certain characters and then agree with others. And much of the dialogue was believable, especially in certain conversations where emotions could hinder full on thinking. I enjoyed the book and felt like it drew me in. I read it fairly quickly and there’s a wonderful feeling of satisfaction at the end. If physical or emotional abuse is a trigger for you, you may tread with caution or avoid. If you can skip over parts that may be uncomfortable, I say go for the ride…

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I'd best describe this as a guilty pleasure read. Quick to read, light, and heavy on the revenge.

Is it believable? No.
Is it over the top ridiculous? Yes.
Is it enjoyable to read? Still, yes.

If you enjoy guilty pleasure revenge thrillers, this one is worth a try.

definitely a good beach summer read - makes you want to find your exes' exes to see how they're doing...

Three women plotting revenge against the man who did them dirty is so novel and satisfying. Look forward to more from this author.

I am sorry for not reviewing fully but I don’t have the time to read this at the moment. I believe that it wouldn't benefit you as a publisher or your book if I only skimmed it and wrote a rushed review. Again, I am sorry for not fully reviewing!

Love this! It was witty and charming and every girls dream! I loved these women and the bond they formed and I loved all their scandalous ways!

The cover and synopsis did its job. Both pulled me immediately in. And at first I found this book pretty interesting. A controlling, dirty dude who liked to physically, emotionally, and mentally abuse his significant others. Three scorned women. And an innocent child stuck in the middle of it all, being used as a pawn by one of his parents.

I thought how freaking cool, girl power by three as they extract their revenge. Think along the lines of First Wives Club ( as others have mentioned.) That thought didn't last long before I became bored and the story just became meh.

I didn't care enough to even continue on to find out the fate of this group.

I have way too many books and not enough time to stick with a book that isn't doing it for me.

Next.

Disclaimer: I was given a free ARC of The Exes’ Revenge through NetGalley in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.

Book TWs:
Domestic violence and all that it entails. Animal cruelty. Predatory behavior. Suicidal thoughts or actions.

I don’t often read psychological thrillers, nor do I typically watch them on the big screen. That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed The Exes’ Revenge! Was it at times OTT? Yes. Were there moments I considered abandoning the book altogether? Yes. However, once I hit the halfway mark, the story took an incredibly dark turn and I couldn’t put it down.

While the bulk of the story is told by Imogen, Phillip’s second wife, a chapter here and there gives the reader a look into each of the exes’ heads. Even Phillip had a chapter all his own, which somehow managed to make me loathe him more than I already did.

The pacing of the story had me on the edge of my seat, no major character was left undeveloped, and after too long in Imogen’s mind you’ll find yourself questioning the loyalties of everyone closest to her. Five stars for The Exes’ Revenge by Jo Jakeman. Brava!

I enjoyed reading this book, but I don’t feel it’s necessary to write an entire review because I feel that I’ve read this book before. It was just run of the mill. Good story, but nothing super crazy about it.

was a gripping thriller that took you to every aspect of trying to figure out what was really going on and what was going to happen next! This was such an amazing book and I can’t wait to see what else is released from this author!