Aside from the obvious-that this is a well-written, good book- it's also an important book, reminding us that ugliness and evil can hide behind almost everything in life, even weatlh. I fell in love with the protagonists, truly rooted for them and their brand of vindication, of making some of the wrongs of men RIGHT again. Through in a little bit of witchcraft and the supernatural, and it's a delightful read. I was on the fence before beginning this book, but I now feel extremely lucky to have been given the opportunity to read it. Another book that will be easy to recommend and sell is always a gift in my profession. Can't wait for future books by Kirsten Miller.

I am late to the game with this one because I kept putting it off for some reason. Thankfully a friend gave me the push I needed to finally read this book and it did not disappoint!

I loved each protagonist so much. Particularly Harriet. She made me want to give a big FU to my HOA and let my yard go wild. Wouldn’t be the first time I wanted to tell off some people in my neighborhood 😂

The premise was quite unique with a perfect blend of mystery, magical realism and witchy vibes. Badass women taking down some truly terrible men in their lives was so satisfying to read about. Don’t miss this one!

This was the second book in a row that I’ve read with men being horrible and entitled (though this one definitely is worse than Lessons in Chemistry). I think I need something much lighter for my next read haha. This book had a lot of twists, but I enjoyed them. I liked that this story is all about strong women especially at an age when they’re often forgotten and ignored. Things come together slowly, but there are enough pieces for the reader to put things together on their own. The fact that stuff like this actually happens in the real world makes me sick. Overall, I wouldn’t say this read was necessarily ENJOYABLE, but it was well-plotted and I cared about the characters.

Note: I received a copy free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

What I liked the most about The Change is the multiple meaning behind the title for the protagonists of the novel. All three are resetting aspects of their lives, one after losing her job and divorce, another rebuilding her life after the loss of her husband, and the third running her own business. Within their individual stories they realize they are connected in a cosmic level and come together to find the culprit behind the disappearances and murders of young women who turn up at the beach.

If you are looking for a book about powerful women and women that embrace their age and life challenges this is it. It is so much more than a thriller with a touch of witchcraft. It mixes in midlife challenges of women and overcoming them.

Thank you Netgalley for a copy. All thoughts are my own.

This was LOOOOONG but an Ok read. I don’t *quite* get all the hype around it, but I was determined to see it through. The ending didn’t give me any feelings other than relief that I could move on.

This tackles a lot in one book. Lots of characters who seem insignificant but come back later. My advice would be to pay attention to everyone involved.

Some of the descriptions were a little much for me. I didn’t need such vivid details of periods; I’m pretty experienced in that area. I assume the target audience is women, so not such why the author felt the need to go there.

I received an advanced copy. All thoughts are my own.

I love going into stories blind in the hopes that the subject matter and overall story will pull me in and surprise me. The Change did just that and I loved it!

Three women who find each and become friends due to a very horrible situation. I love stories of female friendship, unity and bonding, especially when they make each other stronger.

The mystery to be solved in this story was a good one and the few twists and turns that the story surprised me with had my jaw dropping up until the very end!

But my absolute favorite part of this story was the magical realism! It's a genre that I truly enjoy. In this case, the magic made the women stronger and able to stand up for women who couldn't stand for themselves. And Harriet becoming a bad-ass was amazing!!

I loved everything about this book except the flashbacks. I feel like they could have been shorter and maybe told in conversation to another character instead of just being a full flashback. It took me straight out of the main story and they were way too long. The extra length wasn't even needed as this story was almost 500 pages. I felt this could have been worked into the storyline in different ways. But that's a very minor item and completely a personal preference.

A great story line with well-defined characters and a twisty mystery to solve. Highly recommend!

WOW what a suspenseful book with so many twists and turns! This is a book that will make any person feel like a feminist and want to do something to help out in one way or another. Not the book I had envisioned 10,000 times better.

A meme went around a while about back joking that women were tired of 20-somethings getting superpowers and going to save the world. Give us 40 and 50 year olds, give us menopausal women getting something other than hot flashes!

Well. Here. We. Go.

The Change is unexpected in how great the character development reveals itself. We meet Nessa, Harriett, and Jo as they are learning to deal with changes in their lives. They also learn how to use these skills together to be more powerful as a trio. As Nessa has the ability to see the dead, which leads them to find that someone has been killing girls.

With Nessa's sight, Harriett's skills and knowledge, and Jo's strength, the trio search to find a killer. But The Change is also a book about friendship, female empowerment, and becoming who you are meant to be. This book made me cheer and cry. I wanted to pass it on to so many people. I'll be recommending it to women for a long time.

I enjoyed the characters in this book and the premise that even as we age we are still valuable. There were some dark moments in the book but the book didn't feel heavy. I purchased a copy of the book for my bookshelf. Thank you to NetGalley for the e-copy.

Harriet is a former Advertising Executve who when passed up for a promotion has a “meltdown” and doesn’t leave her home for months. As foliage starts growing uncontrollably at her home, and Harriet starts going through changes, people in town start calling her a witch.
Nessa James husband died in the line of duty and after her twin daughters leave the home for college she finds herself alone, and hearing voices. Nessa grew up knowing she had a gift, but its alsways been dormant. Now that she;s home alone her gift is starting to manifest itself and the voices shes hearing are growing louder and louder.
Jo has had increasing hot flashes that come along with great strengths. Jo realizes she can manifest her hot flashes into energy, and its growing stronger daily.
Young girls have gone missing, when these three ladies form an alliance to find out what has happened, their friendship blossoms and they find each has their own set of powers that grow the more they are together. These ladies are determined to find out what has happened to these missing girls and know they can only do that if they work together.
I absolutely LOVED this book. The way these women were written as such strong characters drew me in. As a Black woman I really appreciated how Kristen Miller wrote Nessa. Often when Black characters are written by white authors they use crazy analogies like “caramel colored skin” to describe them. I loved how Kristen wrote Nessa as a strong woman, but she used subtle cultural nuances that let the reader see she was a Black woman. This book was an excellent read, This book would make a great movie, and I definitely think this could turn into a series. Thank you Scene of the Crime for this ARC

Rating 4/5

First off thank you so much for the gifted ARC!

I absolutely loved this book centered on female friendship and female empowerment! My favorite character hands down was Harriet, she was a total badass and made me laugh out loud multiple times.

I loved how the author showcased different strengths of women in the three characters Harriet, Jo and Nessa.

Highly recommend this book!

Heck yes.

Hollywood, please make this into a movie. A boundary-pushing, well-written novel about a handful of badass women of a certain age? This is the type of story that needs to make the leap from page to screen.

While on the longer side, the story never drags. I will absolutely be picking up Kirsten Miller's next novel. If she brings this blend of humor, magic, drama, and writing ability to everything she writes, I'm all in.

Rating: 5/5 Stars

A timely novel of women taking care of each other. This is the feminist literary read for me of 2022 - a little fantasy, a little mystery, a lot of social commentary.

Harriet, Jo and Tessa all have unique powers that turn them into a crime fighting trio hell bent on retribution and justice.

When the three women stumble upon the body of a dead, innocent 17 year old they set off down a path to learn more about their powers and the woman who the local police department failed.

Set against the backdrop of a wealthy New York town (coyly named Mattauk), The Change is a commentary on the judicial inequalities of our justice system and the path to retribution that some take to even the score.

I truly loved this book - it was a clever, unique take on a mystery that was also relevant to the day that we are living in where we watch so many extremely wealthy people get away with truly terrible things.

Highly recommend for everyone’s 2022 reading list.

Thanks to NetGalley, William Morrow, and Kristen Miller for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I truly and absolutely loved this book. I devoured it. The characters were fully realized and dynamic, and when the book ended, I wanted more. Giving women power past their perceived “prime” is so important and relevant in today’s society, and I wish there were more stories like this. I’ll be thinking about this book for years to come.

This was such a good thriller! It kept me guessing and intrigued the whole time! The characters were likable and well developed. I would definitely recommend this to everyone!

Bewitching in every way! A wicked, witty feminist take on the classic mystery, with some magic, girl power, and murder at the center. This is an incredibly creative offering that will leave you wondering if that eccentric woman in your neighborhood really is a witch. While this book is a little cozier than my usual fare, I fully appreciated the entrancing characters, clever feminist themes, and inviting writing. A completely innovative and inviting reading experience that will draw you into its magical web, and leave your thinking about its characters and themes for a long time. Sign me up for Kristin Miller's next work. She is a talent to watch.

Thank you to NetGalley, Kristin Miller and William Morrow for this unique and bewitching reading experience.

A big Thank You to @Netgalley and @williammorrowbooks for the complimentary digital copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely loved this book!! Take your average thriller, stir in some magical realism and revenge fantasy, and you've got The Change!!

I was rooting for each of the main characters to do their best. They were 3 badass women that I'd want on my side!!

It definitely makes for the perfect beach read!!

The Change by Kirsten Miller is a fun femal empowered read. The female change of life strikes three friends who use the powers that come with it to solve murders and take matters into their own hands.

Thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Thanks to William Morrow for the copy of this ARC!

This was such a fun, empowering book with mystery and witchiness. I thought this was really engaging and unique and can’t wait to see what Kirsten Miller writes next.