This book flips the traditional rags to riches trope on its head. We get to see the woman who "has it all" discover what really matters when she has to leave her trophy life behind. While somewhat predictable, Trophy Life is an enjoyable overall read.

A trophy wife loses everything and must start over with her six month old. This was predictable, done before and not all that funny. Pretty disappointed.

Trophy Life is a story of someone who thinks they have it all, but has to lose everything to realize the importance of motherhood, friendship and their own self worth.

This book captured my attention with the first chapter. It’s a story we’ve all heard before and that never gets old: a young woman marries an older man and they live the “trophy life”.

......Until he disappears along with their money. In this scenario it’s Agnes that has to pick up and start over, which requires moving across the country to New York to work as a middle school teacher at a private boys school.

First of all, this book is my type of book. I was destined to like it. I did not know if I would love it (I did) but I was going to give a shot no matter what. I can compare it to picking up The Kiss Quotient or The Hating Game without any expectations and walking (metaphorically) away with a new favorite author. It is a different story completely, though, and isn’t about when boy meets girl and girls falls in love.

The story of Agnes having to start over is refreshing and made me want to get back in touch with the me from 15 years ago when I had nothing but appreciated what I did have (relationships, moments). I couldn’t help but ask myself repeatedly while reading this book “would I be proud of the person I turned out to be?” I love books that make you question things like that.

I loved this book and give it the highest rating!

This book has it all! It sweet, lighthearted, funny, and emotional. The book dives into deeper issues than one would imagine by looking at the cover, and I found this to be a pleasant surprise as a reader. I very much look forward to reading more of the authors witty novels in the future.

Cute but super predictable. A light beach read, with the best part being the opening, when life is still a fairy tale.

Trophy Life is a story that has been told before-A woman who is too dependent on her husband loses everything and is forced to rebuild a life on her own. However, this novels stands out from others in the way that Agnes develops a relationship with the middle school boys she is forced to teach. Middle school is a horrible time, and their awkwardness and behaviors will bring you right back to that age. If you can look over the more cliched parts of this book, you are sure to find pleasure in Agnes' journey!

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

This book was for me kind of cliched and predictable. It has a few funny parts but for the most part it read just like a plotless comedy with not very interesting characters. It just didn’t have enough depth for me!

Trophy Life is a fun fast read. Don't let the cuteness fool you, though. There is an important lesson in the pages. It's a light read, and fans of romcoms should love it. Thanks to NetGalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

Fun and entertaining. A quick and easy read that I really enjoyed.
I liked the characters and the plot.
I look forward to reading other books by this author.
Recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC

wow so I did not expected this book to have such a messages hidden just want to say I absolutely loved this book and am so glad that she made the right decisions in the end! This is a hilarious read, don't let the first few chapters scare you! keep on reading, you wont be disappointed.

I gave up on this after reading about 15% of it. The writing was cliched, and it just didn't motivate me to keep reading.

Loved this book. Quick easy read that keeps the reader engrossed until the very end. Loved the storyline and how it is different than a usual chic lit book, but was still easy and fun to read. Definitely recommend.

The title and cover design makes one expect a light easy read. However, this book is about how Agnes finds herself again and matures during this process. Starting out as a trophy wife with a trophy life Angie’s fate apruptly takes a downward spiral where she has to fight for herself and her baby daughter. She struggles in her new life situation but manages to see gradually more and more positive. Her husband is a shady, unlikable figure but her friends are funny and supportive. I found it an interesting read and finished it in one go as I wanted to know the outcome. I recommend this novel.

Thank you, NetGalley for an advance copy for an honest review.
Trophy Wife by Lea Geller a solid 4.5
Description:
For the last ten years, Agnes Parsons’s biggest challenge has been juggling yoga classes and lunch dates. Her Santa Monica house staff takes care of everything, leaving Agnes to focus on her trophy-wife responsibilities: look perfect, adore her older husband, and wear terribly expensive (if uncomfortable) underwear.

When her husband disappears, leaving Agnes and their infant daughter with no money, no home, and no staff, she is forced to move across the country, where she lands a job teaching at an all-boys boarding school in the Bronx. So long, organic quinoa bowls and sunshine-filled California life. Hello, processed food, pest-infested house, and twelve-year-old-boy humor—all day, every day.

But it’s in this place of second chances (and giant bugs), where Agnes is unexpectedly forced to take care of herself and her daughter, where she finds out the kind of woman she can be. Ultimately, she has to decide if she prefers the woman and mother she has become…or the trophy life she left behind.

In the first chapter, I honestly thought it would be one of those over the top chic lit novels. It was not at all a chic lit. It had engaging true grit. Anges learned what is important and cares for the twelve-year-old boys. With so many not kind or likable people, you wanted her to keep moving forward! She won me over and I cheered.

Agnes is fortunate to have the dream life that most women desire. Her loving husband, Jack, is successful and generously provides for her and their infant daughter, Grace. She lives on the beach in Santa Monica and spends her days practicing yoga. She also has full-time help to run her home and care for her daughter. She has lots of flexibility to spend time with her friends and family.

This happy life comes to an abrupt halt when Jack doesn't arrive for their usual couples massage. Agnes is informed by Jack’s best friend that he has business troubles and will be away for an undetermined amount of time. She also learns that her house and cars are being repossessed and there is no money to pay the staff. While their finances are in flux, a job has been secured for Agnes in New York City. She will teach at an all-boys middle school and will receive a modest housing allowance. Confused and angry about her husband’s dishonesty, she is forced to move forward and make some important decisions about her life.

This is a debut novel by Lea Geller. ”Trophy Life” is an enjoyable story covering motherhood, friendship, and self-discovery. While reading this book, you can’t help getting pulled into Agnes’ world and all the obstacles she must overcome.

I really liked this book so much, rooting for the main character all the way through. When it started, I thought, "Oh no, here we go...another book about rich women." But, when it all falls apart, Agnes finds out that sometimes, having it all might not be what you need. I hated some of these characters, particularly her husband, and I especially loved her best friend. Some of the plot points were a tiny bit far fetched, but it didn't take away from my enjoyment of this book one single bit. I really enjoyed this book so much. Thank you to Net Galley and Lake Union (who never seems to let me down in book choices) for an opportunity for an advance of this title in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed this book and it definitely went in a direction that I was not expecting . I found myself cheering for Agnes to succeed in her new situation and imaging what it would be like to have your life change that drastically! Overall a great, fun read that I will recommend to friends!

I wholeheartedly recommend Trophy Life, the warm-hearted, engaging and relatable story of a young trophy wife, Agnes (Aggie to her few close friends) who suddenly and unexpectedly finds herself tossed out of her trophy life. It is both lighthearted yet deeply tragic considering how spoiled she has been and how ill-equipped and inexperienced she is at making it on her own with little money, a dumpy townhouse and a jungle of out-of-control middle school boys.


As Aggie's newly relocated life unfolds, writer Lea Geller, does a beautiful job of revealing the potential wonderfulness of such qualities as humility, resourcefulness and even yes . . raw desperation. It pokes holes in the often held belief that money solves everything. And deftly illustrates how through the great leveling of circumstances our inner strengths can be revealed.


Aggie's experience of being thrown into teaching middle school boys is far from prim and proper. And it could be said that she learned as much from the boy's anarchy as they learned from her . . probably far more.

A compelling read with just as much depth as humor. Kept me reading straight through and really missed it at the end!

It’s not a plot that’s new, but the telling is interesting...combines elements of self discovery, middle school, marriage and friendship with a little bit of mystery stirred in.. It was an easy and enjoyable read.