I went into this thinking that the story would be similar to authors such as Sophie Kinsella and JoJo Moyer. I was mistaken.
Although the premise of the story had potential, the characters were just "meh" and I found the story line to be a bit fractured. It jumped all over the place, with no lead ins, which made for very confusing reading. I am no prude, but felt that some of the vulgarity used in places was overkill and only used for shock value.
Although it went against what I wanted to do, I feel that I have to go all in when reading a story, so I read to the end. Talk about another BIG non sequitur. I don't know if Gigi was trying to leave it open to continue the story, which I wouldn't recommend, but it had me still waiting for the end of the story.
I can not in good conscience recommend this book based on the current manuscript.
In closing, I would like to thank Gigi Levangie, St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for offering this advance reader copy for my honest review.

After two chapters, I have to abandon this book. It's just way too much of everything! It doesn't read easily, it bounces back and forth between characters, and I kept getting lost from the very beginning. This is a story on stimulants! I think if Levangie would take down the "hyperness" a few notches, it might be more readable. Thanks for letting me have a go at it.

A story set around the wealthy folks mostly of the entertainment variety. A lot of snarky humor which I found funny on the whole but often jumped around so much as to leave me lost. I actually would flip back in the story to try and figure out how I got where I was.
One day our Agnes, the wife of a Hollywood bigwig and a writer in her own right, finds herself on the receiving end of an uncoupling. What ensues is the absurd behaviors of a soon-to-be-ex winning at all costs. From the canceling of credit cards, to being excluded from the Hollywood wife clubs, and the house and grounds -keepers taking sides, it is a story rife with first world problems.
More somberly and universally, and most realistic within these pages, is the war waged for the custody of their only child.
A light-weight romp with bigger issues skimmed over to make for a quick, entertaining read.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for a review.

This book made me laugh out loud, A LOT! This is the first book I have read by Gigi Levangie and it definitely will not be the last. Been There, Married That is about the break up of a Hollywood marriage and as insane as some of the events are, I am willing to bet that a lot of it is close to what really might happen in a marriage out in La-La Land. I found this story to be lighthearted and funny; the perfect beach or vacation read or if you just need some easy reading. I read this in about two days and really enjoyed it.

Agnes Murphy Nash proves all you need to survive a Hollywood divorce is a fiercely loyal felon for a sister, equally loyal staff (who will put curses on your husband), a psychic, and some really good revenge sex with someone as powerful as your soon-to-be ex.

Agnes is slightly smug—her and Trevor’s marriage has outlasted most of Hollywood couples’. Yet she is blindsided by her husband’s betrayal and amazed by the lengths he will go to to humiliate her. It’s not that he cares so much about gaining custody of their daughter. He just has to win.

The reader hopes some elements of Gigi Levangie’s latest novel are farcical, although they probably are not. Agnes is eminently likable—her father and sister even more so, but Trevor is unspeakably odious. Watching Agnes’s descent from Hollywood royalty is painful, but Levangie manages to eke out a humorous, perhaps even hopeful, ending.

Although Trevor still lives, unfortunately.

A funny look at LA and Hollywood life and relationships within. Agnes is something else. Her marriage is unraveling and relationships become questionable. I found the book to be quite humorous.

#booksofinstagram #books📚 #bookstagram #netgalleyreview #netgalley #beentheremarriedthat #gigilevangie this book was interesting. I enjoyed the story. All though sometimes she would switch and I'd get confused. It's a cute little chick lit book. I'd say three out of five stars. The ending i felt was just a tad abrupt.

Agnes Nash has the perfect life. She's married to a Hollywood movie producer and has a beautiful daughter. Wealth and happiness. Till Trevor, her husband wants a divorce. She only finds out when she goes home after a book signing and she can't get into the gates to get home. The code has been changed.
Then her husband gets the best lawyer, cuts off all her money and sells their home right from under her. What more could go wrong? Oh yes, losing custody of her daughter. Trevor being the loving devoted father, promptly has a nervous breakdown. He doesn't handle every day things. He likes the idea of it not the actuality.
A hilarious book about relationships, divorce, friendships, and survival of the fittest! Excellent!!

I never say I dislike a book but this book just wasn't the book for me. I love the plot etc and the cover was catchy but the story just wasn't there for me. Hollywood divorce .. middle aged star and a man--child she is dealing with. I wanted more. I wanted it to be funnier.. I wanted someone I wanted to get behind and want them to win .. it just all fell flat for me.

Thank you Netgalley for my ARC copy for my honest review.

I struggled to finish Been There, Married That. I really wanted to like it, it was well written and fast paced, but between the free thought style of narrative and the just generally unlikable characters I just could not get into it. Some parts were funny, but overall I didn’t care enough about the characters, and didn’t like how vulgar it was in places. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this, but this book was not for me

This book appeared to have potential, but was rather difficult for me to like and much less finish. I had a hard time finding a character I could connect with. The author tried to have funny moments and unfortunately it just didn't happen. The plot and story line was choppy and I had a hard time staying focused on what I was reading. I can't figure out if the situations were realistic or not for Hollywood, but if they are, I feel sorry for anyone that lives this sort of lifestyle. Thank you, NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review

This was a book that I didn't really enjoy but I finished it anyway. I thought the humor was forced and it seemed like the storyline was everywhere.

Thank you to NetGalley, Gigi Levangie and St. Martin's Press for this ARC.

I tired to get into this book, but I couldn't. It wasn't great, it was just okay. I'm sure other people will love it, but it wasn't my cup of tea.

Been There, Married That might have been any Hollywood story written today if it weren't for the realization of Agnes Murphy Nash that she truly wanted the divorce. Why fight for what you don't want? There was really only one thing she really wanted from the jerk her sweet husband had turned into...

I had a hard time getting into this book in the beginning and almost put it down completely on several occasions. The inner thoughts of Agnes and parenthetical phrases were too distracting. I am so glad I stuck with it! By the middle, I couldn't put this book down and found myself forgetting other responsibilities so I could read just a little bit more.

As we follow along the path of Agnes Murphy and Trevor Nash on their way to divorce, we get a glimpse inside the story of how they came to be; a little of the life of Agnes pre-Trevor and her crazy sister Finley; and a glimpse of what us mere mortals can only guess is what Hollywood life could be like when you have more money than sense.

I found this book very hard to follow and because of that it did not grab my interest. I didn't finish the book.

OMG! This story is so Hollywood! It took me a few pages to get in character, but once I did I was hooked. Totally relatable even if you don’t live that lifestyle. I laughed, cried and cringed throughout this book and I loved that the end was unpredictable!

I was really wanting to enjoy this book but there are several things that kept me from enjoying it. The writer tries too hard to make things funny when they are not. Some characters seem like an after thought and I sometimes wondered if the author knew what she was writing. The editing pen needs to be mighty with this book.

I have to admit that this was a book that I did not enjoy. For one thing the eprint copy was very small and I could not enlarge it so just reading it was difficult.

The book was really funny as it explores the very contested Hollywood movie producer divorce. But while funny it just went on and on and I found myself losing interest. I just had no desire to finish it.

I wish to thank Net Galley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book. I have voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Interesting read. First book I have read by this author and I really enjoyed it. Usually read mysteries but this was a nice change of pace. Received an advance reader copy of this book but that in no way had any bearing on my review. Would definitely recommend this book.

Enjoyable, funny, absolute escapism. What an engrossing world of scandal to wander into! Thank you for the chance to read and review.