Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.
I liked this novel. I know it's fictional but I could never picture parts of this story happening in life. Nor did I relate to certain plots.
I did enjoy each character. Out of the three main women, Madeline is my favorite. The author did a wonderful job of bringing out the emotions of the women. I felt exhausted, angry and happy every time they did. I wish I had a friendship circle like this. I like how the characters take risk. I personally am a strategic planner. It was nice to live through their knee-jerk decisions for a couple of weeks.

This was an okay read for me. There was a lot that I liked-the characters, the theme about mental load, and the overall story. That said, there were a few parts of the book that, to me, felt too contrived. Perfect happy endings for each of the characters-that almost felt just like a “snap your fingers and it’s okay” vs the work to get there. (Think a love interest suddenly appearing and being in love). Overall, I’m glad I read it but likely wouldn’t recommend to others.

“The Wife App” by Carolyn Mackler
Life’s Not Easy ! !
Life is not easy. But then change is … a world of possibilities. This story is loaded with twists and turns as the three friends band together for support and to support each other in their explorations of possibilities. I found the story interesting, fun, sometimes ever so sad yet always drawing me toward the next step in the story. I did not fall in love with the story but I did really like it. Happy Reading ! !
Note: This review expresses my honest opinion.
I received an ARC of this story from the publisher via NetGalley

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC to read and enjoy.

What happens when three women decide enough is enough, and create an app to monetize the mental load so many women take on - whether by choice or by circumstance? A fast-paced read with three lovely main characters and their complicated and realistic lives. Some cringy unnecessary sex scenes for me, but found this quite enjoyable and an engaging social commentary.

The Wife App took me a bit to get in to, but once I did, that was it! Lauren, Madeline and Sophie each had their flaws and drove me crazy sometimes, but in a way that made them endearing to me. And honestly if the wife app was a thing, I'd hire one to help me with all of the things I can't get done while I'm at work!

How to alleviate the mental load and demands of being a wife, mother, and career woman? Heartfelt, hilarious, and relatable, The Wife App is a brilliant take on ending all the responsibilities and headaches women endure, managing family, job, and husband.

The Wife App is the brainchild of Lauren Zuckerman, who designs it with her two best friends for the weary wife after going through her own painful discovery. The novel showcases three different women’s lives who pull together to make this startup happen. It’s a story of juggling the pressures of motherhood, relationships, and job responsibilities in an ever-changing fluid world.

I loved the premise and the stories of the three main characters, Lauren, Sophie, and Madeline, three good friends with unique talents who share being divorced. The novel covers today’s relevant modern issues. I thank NetGalley for allowing me to read and review it. Also, the cover is a perfect portrayal of the novel. #NetGalley #The Wife App #Women’s Fiction

The Wife App
By Carolyn Mackler
Pub Date: June 2023
Simon & Schuster
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
This is the story of best friends who monetize the invisible drudgery of everyday life that is mostly taken care of by wives and mothers.
The story fell apart for me when it came to the characters, they didn’t seem particularly real to me, I also didn’t like the sex scenes. Quick read it just didn’t hit the mark for me.
3 stars

Three best friends decide to make an app after divorcing their husbands who took them for granted.
What started off as a joke, blew up beyond their wildest dreams.

So i flew through the first..maybe 50 % of the book. I loved the exploration of the mental load and it was funny. But then it seemed to go all over the place and I couldn't keep up.

it seemed scattered and a few story lines seemed rushed at the end.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

I enjoyed the first 40% of the story because the concept of the app was just forming and we were getting to know each character. Although, after this I felt like too many issues were trying to be tackled and it felt all over the place. I couldn’t relate to the characters and the issues that were being brought up didn’t feel developed enough to make me feel connected or relatable.

It did have moments that I laughed but overall, it was a miss for me. I would rate this a 2.5 maybe 3 stars?

Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book. Three best friends decide to make an app after divorcing there husbands who took them for granted. It started as a joke but took off like they never believed it would.

Unfortunately, this book did not grab me, despite the promising premise. I only read a couple chapters before putting it down, and didn't feel compelled to pick it up again.
Could be a case of a good book at the wrong time.

Any mother, wife, ex-wife, or overworked parent will totally relate to The Wife App! Three friends, Lauren, Sophie and Madeline are all divorced and sick of the mental load they are forced to carry with no appreciation or payment. What if there was an app that paid people to do all the things wives do for free?

The Wife App by Carolyn Mackler has a premise that anyone can get behind. The theme of this story and agelong question I also wondered was why it is always the "mom's job" to make sure all appointments are scheduled and paperwork is filled out? So one night when Lauren, Sophie, and Madeline are out they come up with an idea. They want to have an app that they can call on to do the things they don't want to do or have time to do.

Each woman is a mother who is going through a trying time. I loved getting to experience the growth of each character as they all found who they really wanted to be and accept themselves. Dealing with Exes isn't always the easiest, but they gals handled it with grace and patience.

The Wife App gives woman power vibes and has strong female characters. I was rooting for all three of these women. Their app was amazing and they were likable characters. This was a very upbeat, inspiring novel. I would highly recommend to anyone who like the movie The First Wives Club as it has similar vibes. I definitely think this is an author I will be keeping tabs on.

Thanks to NetGalley & Simon & Schuster for the ARC. The Wife App publishes June 27, 2023.

The Wife App by Carolyn Mackler is a refreshing, validating, hilarious look into what wives do for their husbands and kids - and what happens when they've had enough!

Lauren, Sophie, and Madeline are long-time friends and divorced/separated wives and mothers. Experiencing the daily grind of juggling full time employment and running a household, they feel beaten down, exhausted, and burnt out. This trio comes together often to lament the struggle of being a mom and the constant demands that are put on them, despite having an "active parent" in their children's lives. While channeling the feelings of EVERY MOTHER ALIVE, the ladies decide to create The Wife App, an iPhone app that would allow spouses to hire out the mundane tasks that bombard them, from completing school applications, picking up dry cleaning, and even flying their kids cross-country to stay with another parent!

Full of laughter and insight, this novel had me nodding along and empathizing with the characters. It's about time that spouses understand what a "default parent" goes through and this book accurately details the experience while also bringing a light, comedic aspect that allows readers to relax and have fun with it. Overall, I enjoyed this book immensely and desperately wish I had a Wife app that would save me too.

The Wife App follows the story of three women who are best friends with vastly different backgrounds, and how they create this app as revenge for all the free labor they did for their ex husbands. The story is told through alternating perspectives of the three women which provided interest and depth to the storyline. The characters are well-developed and their stories are realistic. I was interested throughout the book as it addressed the issues with compassion as well as light humor. I enjoyed this book and I highly recommend it. I was fortunate to receive this novel from Netgalley as an Advance Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is the first book I have read by Carolyn Mackler. I have to be honest, it was slow moving at the beginning & a couple of times, I debated continuing to read it. But then it picked up and I am so glad I read this book in its entirety. The story is a great idea, it is about 3 divorced friends that have had it with their ex's. So one night over drinks, the idea of The Wife App comes up as a pie-in-the-sky idea. But, as women often do, these three friends put their heads together to bring a dream to reality. Loved it and yes,mental load is exhausting! I highly recommend this entertaining read!

An interesting premise that as a wife and mother myself I can relate to. Who wouldn't want to get paid for being the keeper of calendars, the head organizer, the emotional support, the person who keeps the household running, the finder of all lost things? 3 best friends each dealing with divorce and the fall out from it decide to make money doing the things that women tend to be expected to just do for free as a wife. I could back that theory 100%. The book starts off slow but builds up steam. The main issue I had was how quickly issues are resolved without being discussed and it feels like some of the story lines need a bit more depth.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster for the ARC.

Thank you NetGalley, Carolyn Mackler and Simon & Schuster for the ARC of The Wife App. This is my personal review.
I started reading this book with high hopes it would be a winner. The concept of the book sounded very interesting. But the book did not hold my attention because I felt it was very scattered in what the author wanted it to be with the characters and the plot. I wanted to like the characters but just could not connect with them.

Soooooo why isn’t the Wife App a real thing? The concept of reducing a wife’s Mental Load is so completely overlooked even in modern society…this thing would make millions!!

The whole time I was reading this book, it reminded me THOROUGHLY of my own life and the lives of my friends…who would all benefit from something this simple. Unpaid labor takes such an extreme toll on our physical/mental/emotional health…and we can’t escape it!

I thought the characters were so well-written, and the plot? Both the characters and plot could have been pulled from my own life (aside from actually developing an app; the people I know are hopeless w tech). But the startup? The pitfalls and successes? The friendships that prove to be bomb proof? The relationship struggles as we move from eager 20-somethings just finding our way in the world to mid-40’s moms of teens? All of it spoke to me.

I can’t recommend this book highly enough. The writing was quick and engaging, the characters were sharp and modern, the parenting was spot on, and the plot itself? Please find a way to make that app happen!

Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and Simon & Schuster for a review copy!

I love when a book is entertaining but also thought provoking. Husbands should read this book. Although it is interesting, the characters are not consistent. Madeline for example is described as crass (and she is) but she’s also obsessed with her daughter and cowers before her mother. That doesn’t sound like the beautiful badass she’s described to be. And she gets over her emotional turmoil in less than 10 pages at the very end. Without giving away spoilers I will say Sophie’s romance at the end is so rushed and unbelievable. Also, Sophie describes laying in bed not moving after you first wake up as “soaking”. That is not what soaking is. Soaking is a pre-marital sex loop hole is the LDS community. A “happy ending” was also incorrectly defined as well.

An app that pays women for the things they do everyday is a great idea.
This book is such a good idea. Three friends, whose personal lives are crumbling around them, decide women should be payed for all the “little” things they do everyday without adulation.
The writing in this book is great. I felt like I was hanging out with my friends and listening to them tell me their problems.
I think everyone should read this book so that they understand what women do to keep everything in order.