I love a feel good story about having it all - and losing it all, and this book didn’t disappoint. The main character is very “grounded” to begin with so the loss of lifestyle didn’t seem to hit as hard as the loss of relationship. Although she tries to cling to it and believes the myriad of deception before her, she does eventually see the light. Along the way she discovers herself, through new relationships with the “young men” in her life. Wrapped up in a happy ending! A fun read!

You know there's no where but down for Aggie, the main character, who's ensconced in a California coast world of privilege and beautiful things. I did enjoy this book, but found myself wanting to grab Aggie firmly by the shoulders and shake her into reality. She's done wrong by her man, forced into a job and lifestyle she's unprepared for, and along the way she grows into the woman she was meant to be. But the pining for her old life just felt wrong, and I was very glad when she finally moved on.

I have customers who will love this book, so I'll be sure to recommend it as an option to consider.

This was a fantastic read with much heart and more depth than I expected. It will be relatable for any woman who has ever had to "go it alone" and forge a new path when life doesn't turn out as she'd expected. We might think that the story of a "trophy wife" would be vacuous, but the character of Agnes learned much about herself and others as she reinvents herself within a life she didn't ask for and makes tough choices about love and rightness. Highly recommended!

Agnes is a spoiled trophy wife of an older husband. She wants for nothing and does whatever she wants. When her husband and his money goes missing, Agnes finds herself out of sorts. No money, no job, and she has to take care of her daughter. Agnes moves to the Bronx and gets a teaching job at an all boys school. Her life is a complete turnaround from what she is used to. You never know how strong you until that is the only choice you have. This was a fun quirky read as Agnes tries to figure out her new normal. I received an advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing. All opinions are my own.

Loved this book! It was a book filled with great characters and a wonderful storyline! Agnes was a wonderful main character and it reminded me of what it would be like if a kardashian awoke from their life and tried to make it in the real world! Fabulous read!

I so enjoyed Trophy Life! It was laugh out loud fun and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it!

Agnes is young and beautiful. She has been happily married to Jack for a decade. He’s wealthy and powerful. He’s driven and always gets his way. Agnes didn’t grow up with a loving family and she appreciates how Jack takes care of her and their daughter, Grace. Agnes doesn’t work anymore but she keeps busy with yoga, exercise, massages and leisurely lunches. Agnes has plenty of time to keep her body in shape and plan sexy evenings with her hubby. Life in Santa Monica could not be brighter.

And then Jack goes missing. And the bills stop getting paid. And the staff must be let go. Jack’s jerk of a lawyer and accountant, Don highly suggests that Agnes sell what hasn’t been repossessed and move all the way to the Bronx to teach at St. Norbert’s school to help Jack. Something doesn’t add up, but Agnes chooses to trust that Jack, wherever he is, will take care of things.

On the bright side, Agnes’ childhood bestie, Beeks lives in New York. She’s a sarcastic and honest, overwhelmed mother who always found Jack to be swarmy. But she’s determined to be there for Agnes, attempting to keep her opinions to herself.

There is something weird going on at St. Norbert’s. Agnes can’t quite figure out how being there can benefit her husband. She is immediately disliked and ridiculed by coworkers and the kids are leerly that a teacher could possible care about them. Agnes shows strength and resilience learning that she is more than a trophy.

I received an advance copy of the novel from great thoughts, great readers. All opinions are my own.

A wonderful read full of lifes truths laughs friendship. Agnes has it all fancy home yoga clothes jewelry,life’s luxurious gifts,.and lose it all .When her husband disappears so does her fabulous lifestyle. .The change in her life reveals new life full of surprises. #netgalley #lakeunionpublishing.

I enjoyed reading this book about a woman who fell from having it all materially but realized that it was friendships and belief in herself that actually mattered more.

I love coming of age stories where you get to watch the main character discover the power within themselves and take steps out on their own. This is one of the first books where I've felt those same themes with an adult character.

Agnes was not a character I enjoyed at first, but by about halfway through I was rooting for her on every page. I loved seeing her realize that she was capable: of cooking, of being a mom to Grace, and of being her own individual person. Having the story told in first person made this even stronger. While I did feel like some of her growth and some situations were wrapped up a little too quickly, the overall story arc was engrossing.

I feel like I should have known what was going on with the Jack side of the story, but I was so wrapped up in Agnes's changing life that I found myself uninterested in him. From about two-thirds into the story, I was never really hoping they would find their way back to each other because I didn't want all of the growth Agnes made to be for nothing. I so preferred East Coast Agnes to West Coast Agnes of the story's beginning.

While I don't think this is a life-changing story, it was such an engaging and enjoyable read, and one that I will be thinking about for a while.

*I was given a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.* I just finished reading (devouring) this book! It grabbed my attention from the start, which can sometimes be difficult. I found the characters relatable, for the most part. Agnes was likable enough for me to root for her, but I also wanted to throttle her at times! The students were goofy, lovable, and my favorite parts of the novel. All in all, this was an entertaining, yet somewhat predictable, read. 3/5⭐️’s

Trophy Life is the touching gritty and funny story of a young Trophy Wife who unexpectedly is forced to hide out and put her nose down to the grind stone at a boys private school as a middle school teacher. As she unexpectedly finds joy in her situation she has to make some decisions about who the Trophy Spouse really is and whether she is truly happy in that role.

I received an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.

This book was an enjoyable light hearted book that also had an emotional depth to it that I was not expecting. At first, I was annoyed by Agnus and her apparent shallowness and lifestyle. By the end of the book, I was cheering for her and her choices in life. I love how she championed the boys of the school when it appeared that no one else would.

This is an easy book to read if you are wanting more of a light read that still has some substance.

I will definitely be looking for future books from Lea Geller.