The premise of The Change is really interesting and quite fresh: three women that are past their peak team up to solve a series of disappearances involving young women in their posh neighborhood, getting revenge against the men who perpetrated the crimes but also against men in general who screw women over. Each of them has a special "power" that comes with age: Jo (the youngest of the three and the owner of a gym for women-only) can channel her rage into incredible physical strenght that she uses against the other sex (a little bit like a woman version of Hulk, without the green stuff); Nessa a cop widower, has a gift for seeing the ghosts of dead girls whose bodies haven't been found and she makes her mission to recover them so that they can rest in peace; finally Harriet who was a talented advertising director in the same firm where her ex-husband worked and who got demoted, after divorcing her husband tranforms her property into grounds for witchcraft, where she grows all sort of plants that she uses to heal or poison. I really liked the angle that a woman's life and her contributions to society are not over when she reaches menopause and there were many "you go girl" moments throughout the book that made me cheer for our heroines, especially Harriet (the best moment in the book IMO. Is when Harriet enlightens her ex-husband, who came to her for help, on the reason why he didn't come up with a great idea in years: "It's because they were MY ideas, I just handed them to you").. The one warning that I feel I need to give readers is that while the book is marketed as fantasy, it is actually much more of a mystery and it was a bit darker than I had anticipated by reading the blurb. Besides this I wholeheartedly recommend it to any woman, especially post-menopausal ones! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my unbiaised review.

I love, Love, LOVE this book! The premise is original and the writing is phenomenal. I'll be buying extra copies to give to friends who, I am SURE, will also not be able to put it down!

this was a good book. I enjoyed the concept and the narrative. I found the pacing could improve. Sometimes, just as we'd reached a pivotal moment in plotting, the author would veer off-course for a backstory that could have easily been summarized without taking us all the way back to the event and it's dialoged back and forth.

More broadly, I fail to understand the thrust of this story: that women were robbed of the lives they truly wanted because of men? there is an undercurrent narrative here that implies the goals that men achieve are worth pursuing more than women's goals. The only actually enlightened character was Nessa. Joe eventually figured it out, but she was still soo envious of her male for far too long into the book.

And again, without spoiling, I want to add that a woman played a pivotal role here, and was perhaps the biggest villain. not a victim, but a villain. and that may be the most undercutting part of this entire story. Comparisons with witches of east wick and big little lies are beyond generous (meaning nope, this is not either of those stories),

I look forward to a briefer book the next time, but I will be reading.

Oh boy. This was everything I hoped it would be! Major hype surrounding The Change by Kirsten Miller but I LOVED IT!

I saw this one described as Big Little Lies meets The Witches of Eastwick and I actually think that’s a good representation. Three women living in a small town on Long Island are dealing with their own midlife changes but this is not a book about menopause. Trust me.

Nessa has a gift for hearing the voices of the dead, and sometimes seeing them. She raised twin daughters, mostly alone after her husband died. And after they go off to college, she’s feeling empty nest syndrome in a big way.

Harriett has been living for her career until one day her career and her husband are gone and she decides to take matters into her own hands.

Jo has a thriving women-only gym, a supportive husband and a 10 year old daughter who she will protect to no end.

One day, Nessa sees the ghost of a teenage girl standing by the road, she recruits her friends to help and soon they discover the girl’s body. The police write off the victim as a drug-addicted sex worker but Nessa knows this isn’t her story. They work together to uncover more secrets and ya’ll, this story gets pretty crazy! There are some triggers here for content, so do some research on your own if you want specifics.

The character development in this book is perfect. We get the back stories along with the current events timeline. There are a lot of characters and I think this might best be read in print. I would not have been able to keep track of the timelines and characters if I was listening to it. You’ll be holding your breath as everything is revealed and it races to an epic conclusion in an almost cinematic way. I hope this gets made into a movie or series. It would be fantastic!

If you love a feminist revenge story with strong middle aged women and a touch of magical realism, this is the book for you! This would make a fantastic book club selection, I’m definitely going to have my book club read it.

Three women come together after each have their own struggles with being a women in a man-business world. Trying to rise up but always being set aside. Will read more from this author! thank you NetGalley and the publiser for the e-arc in exchange for a review.

This is amazing book! I had no idea what it was about going into it but I heard great things. It did not disappoint. Part murder mystery, part female power! I also enjoyed the humor that was brought into it about how women are perceived. This is unlike any book I have ever read. I would recommend it for anyone that is trying to find the beauty in the power women carry within them.

I loved this book. It took a little bit to get into it but when it started moving I didn't stop reading till the end.

Thank you to NetGalley, Kirsten Miller and William Morrow for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review. There were some satisfying witchy elements in this book for sure. I enjoyed getting to know the characters Harriet, Nessa, and Jo as they become unstoppable older women who also develop some unique and witchy powers at a point when they all decide in their own ways to leave the misogynist constraints of society behind.

These three power women work together to solve a series of unsolved murders involving far too many young vulnerable women, and in the process bust into a ring of corrupt wealthy men who are using their wealth and resources to cover their crimes. The corruption extends well beyond what any of them could have imagined, and at points the ladies all wonder if risking their own safety is worth finding justice for these young women.

The book initially captured my attention, but did start to drag a little towards the end. I struggled with some of the choices the main characters made to exact their own revenge on the male characters. I particularly enjoyed Harriet's "no fucks to give" attitude, but found Jo's blinding rage a bit grating. I'd give it a solid 3.5 stars.

This is a solid book focused on women taking their power back. Nessa, Jo, and Harriet are all at a transition in their lives. Each had a different path in life that all comes together when they find a girl's body on the side of the road. Through this story of how they work to uncover the mystery of who the girl is as well as discovering others that have gone missing, Miller portrays women at a time when they often feel useless and forgotten and shows that they have more power and knowledge than many. Using skills they have through magical realism, these three amazing women take on toxic masculinity and ways that women are dismissed over and over again. It is inspiring, empowering, and full of sheer rage that I believe many women feel today. The Change feels very present for today's society and yet is an entertaining mystery at its core. I loved this one and can't wait to see what she writes in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley, Kirsten Miller and William Morrow for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I absolutely loved this book! Three strong women who come into their powers during the change of life to solve the mysteries of missing young girls in Mattauk, NY. I found all three main characters to be well developed and likable. They work together using their gifts to find the missing bodies, discover who was responsible for their deaths and make them pay with their own lives. Nessa can see and hear the presence of the girls, Jo has supernatural strength and Harriet knows her plants and how to use them. A wonderful story of women taking back control from misogynistic men! Just what women need right now!

Loved everything about this book! Miller did a great job weaving magical realism with mystery without making either too overpowering. I loved all of the characters, each woman brought something different to the table, and even the writing of secondary characters was superb. My only wish was that I didn't take so much time reading this because I felt like I got lost a little bit and forgot what was going on. Recommend if you love celebrating the badass-ery of women & have the greatest friends that you wish you could solve crime with!

An interesting read, not an absolute favorite, was not an “I can’t put this down” but drawn in enough to finish. I’ll have to read more of this author. Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for this ARC opportunity!

This book was just ok for me and I think that was because I am just not the targeted audience for this. I was initially drawn in to the story because it takes place on Long Island. However, I just couldn't get on with any of the women or their beliefs. I think a feminist might really enjoy this book, however there are some holes in the plot. The story could have used some additional editing, 500 pages for this book was not necessary.

"Don't think about making women fit the world think about making the world fit Women."
Gloria Steinam
Reading this while also reading Woman, Race, and Color and shortly after Great Circle set me up for Badass Woman month Murders.
Seriel killers.
Feminist witches.
What a story. It was fun and entertaining. think where went wrong was listening, only because have a hard time listening and keeping track when there are multiple narrators/back stories. Had read the physical book think would have had a stronger grasp on each character allowing me to connect more.
Do you have types of books you just can't do on audio?

Kirsten MIller’s The Change is an interesting book. When I started reading it I thought it would be a DNF but it turned into a book I just couldn’t put down! Three powerful yet very different women form a sisterhood that pulls you into this murder mystery and so much more.
Remember to give it a chance and I believe you won’t be sorry👍

While I hate to compare books to others, I will say that this has been the most enjoyable witchy read I’ve had since Practical Magic.

The Change by Kirsten Miller is the story of three women who come together to face the evils that hide in plain sight within our society. Harriet, Nessa, and Jo could not be more different from one another if they tried. Each one brings to get to the table her own unique power and each is as integral to the story as the other.

In a small beach town an hour outside of New York City, little happens once some of the wealthiest men of the world leave their summer homes for the season. The most excitement can usually be found at HOA meetings, where an overgrown lawn can incite a riot. When Harriet decides that she is done conforming to other’s expectations, an overgrown garden brings becomes a source of constant gossip, three local women unexpectedly come together. Jo, Nessa, and Harriet find their own unique powers work better together.
With an unfortunately modern twist, this novel shines a light on the sisterhood of witchcraft and it’s long standing battle against patriarchal tyranny.

Even though the story has a lot of your typical feminist tropes, most characters were evolved enough to make it feel like something new.

I personally think the world would be significantly better off if we had more Harriets.

A solid 4.627 out of 5.

Thank you very much to NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC, and the opportunity to read and review.

Wow- power to the women in this book! They have all been treated horribly by men, as so many are, and they are determined to even the scales. Their individual powers are unique and very interesting. I enjoyed this book although I felt like it dragged on a bit too long.

This book was perfectly twisted and kept me thinking until the last page. Found via @jordys_book_club and read it in 24 hours. Always love a book that keeps your brain working in the best way possible.

I LOVED The Change! I love books that embody female empowerment and this one did just that perfectly. This book is raw and emotional and exposes some of the many hardships of being a woman in today’s society. In the novel, three women come together to seek justice for a woman whom the justice system has failed. This one is a must read for 2022.

The book is a vibe, and I am so here for it! I just finished and want to rage scream, but like, in a good way. My summer mood is women taking back the power and getting revenge. Just, YES. Yes to this entire book! I loved the premise, the setting, the characters, the writing. Everyone must read this!