This book was an interesting and provocative look into a marriage and the relationships that surround it. I wasn’t a huge fan of the format at first but once I got used to it, I enjoyed the way the story was told.

Another book about the complications of divorce. This is told via multiple narrators. I simply felt unsympathetic to the characters. Of course, there is a level of predictability and the plot points and conflicts come as expected.

Thank you Netgalley.

This is a poignant story with a strong voice. Loved these characters. Debut author who should keep writing

I didn't like this book. The only reason I'm giving it two stars is I wanted to finish it to see where it lead and unfortunately catharsis was not achieved.

This is a story about divorce, where one party wants it and the other does not and how it affects their family and their kids. Where it strayed into weird territory is dad jumps into a relationship with one-half of a polyamorous couple. He tiptoes around his ex-wife because she is very uptight and fears for losing his kids but he ventures into this completely foreign territory for himself and he's not worried this is going to raise some eyebrows?

Everyone in this book is an unreliable narrator. You see multiple viewpoints of the same scene but it is never clarified whose is actually correct. The author paints Jake as a sympathetic character in the beginning where you think the ex is a bad guy (spoiler - she is, regardless of circumstances and never redeems herself IMHO). Then things are revealed that makes the reader question if he really is the standup dad he paints himself to be.

The whole thing was weirdly unsatisfying and there were times I felt most of the characters couldn't see the forest for the trees. If this hadn't been on an e-reader this one would have been thrown across the room at the end. Even writing this review makes me grumpy about it.

Thanks to She Writes Press and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love family dramas whether they be on the screen or on the page, so when I saw this on NetGalley I knew I had to grab it.
Jake and Lisa Naudain have a seemingly happy marriage so when Lisa asks Jake for a divorce everyone from Jake, to their kids (Elizabeth-12 and Charlotte-7), to their entire community is stunned. Told in multiple viewpoints from everyone involved we get a front seat view to the courtroom drama and beyond.
I think this book is written very cleverly. Having each chapter be someone else’s view gives us a very in-depth look at how a divorce truly affects everyone involved. We not only see through the eyes of Jake and Lisa, but also their daughters, the judge, an attorney, and the community at large. My one criticism was the ending. While it has a great epilogue the ending leaves a lot to be desired.
As far as the characters go, I thought both Jake and Lisa were smarmy and scummy but I think Margaret Klaw intended for them to appear that way. Ms. Klaw is a family attorney and I got the feeling she combined several cases into this fictional book. I truly appreciated her insight into family law and divorce. I devoured this in less than a day because I was so invested and while this is her debut novel I hope it’s not her only. Thank you to NetGalley and She Writes Press for an advanced copy of this book. This hits the shelves on May 23.

A divorce story told from opposing perspectives. I found myself increasingly frustrated by the male main character who was, to say the least, an unreliable narrator. It was hard to empathize with him once he started making questionable decisions/choices. Overall, I didn't find any of the characters to be that likeable. While I enjoyed the book, I did reach a point where I just wanted it to be over.

This book could have been a whole lot better but it is still worth the read- a little bit of a tighter plot line could have made all the difference

A bit spicy, a bit drama, this is the story of a family split apart by divorce and how they all deal with it. From new relationships to visitation schedules to trying to learn to live single, this book tells the story of Jake and Lisa, their 2 daughters and dog Pinky. The book shows the flaws of parents and how poor decisions can affect your kids. It was told from many different POVs and was a quick read. I did think the characters were not particularly likable, mostly because of their selfish behaviors but in all I enjoyed reading it. Thank you to NetGalley for the digital copy.

I love reading stories about families and the drama in most! Klaw does a good job with Every Other Weekend and I could feel the emotion coming through the pages when the story focused on the kids. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Three star read for me!

I received a digital ARC of this novel from She Writes Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

I appreciated the short, fast-paced chapters, and the alternating points of view. All of these factors helped hold my interest. I enjoyed the chapters and interactions of Lisa, Jake, and their children. Once Samara and the polyamorous relationship aspect of the novel was introduced, I began to feel frustrated. Not because of the polyamory in itself, but because I felt that the novel became very preachy. It seemed like Samara and Owen were always explaining or defending their choices to whoever they spoke with. The characters should have just been able to live the way they wanted to. Instead, it came across as though their beliefs were being forced on the reader, instead of readers just gaining insight through reading.

I do hope that Margaret Klaw writes more in the future. I did appreciate the author’s writing style.

Forty-ish hipster dad Jake is happily settled down in the politically progressive, urban, and notably self-satisfied community of Greenwood, working at his not-so-interesting job, playing guitar with his band, and enjoying domestic life with his beautiful and accomplished wife Lisa, their two charming daughters, and the beloved family dog.

When Lisa rocks Jake’s world by telling him she wants a divorce, their story unfolds from multiple points of view including those of other family members, Jake’s self-absorbed divorce lawyer, the cranky family court judge who presides over his custody case, his polyamorous millennial girlfriend, and the eighteen-year-old babysitter who also happens to be his lawyer’s daughter. Throughout Greenwood, in the coffee shop, the yoga studio, and the basketball court, lives intersect. Choruses of friends and neighbors gossip, dissect, and weigh in. A surprise witness upends Jake’s custody trial. Things are not always as they seem, and there is no one truth about a marriage.'

First and foremost I love all the different POVs in this story. It really brought it to life. This was my first and not last story by Margaret Klaw. Will recommend to others.

This one took me a few chapters to get into it. The cadence it was written in was a little off putting at first until you get into the rhythm of it.

Every Other Weekend
by Margaret Klaw
Sadly this book just fell flat for me. Quite a bit of family drama and law, but not an interesting read.

This has so much Drama!! And I loved every bit of it!! This was perfect to get hooked into on a cool night.
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This one missed the mark for me. I did not enjoy unfortunately. It took major effort for me to get through. Thanks to Net Galley, and the publisher for a early chance to read.

This book was a fast read and entertaining. The story of a divorce and subsequent custody battle is told from multiple perspectives throughout the book. This narrative format works well as it allows the reader to see that the truth of an experience is subjective. Also, no one is a hero or a villain and all the characters seem like the real, fallible people who are friends and neighbors. I found this book to be very relatable. I would recommend it for anyone looking for a guilt-free bit of cringe-worthy gossip in a fiction novel.

Really enjoyed this one. Hope there is a continuation.
Thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.

TLDR – Read this for an incredibly realistic look at family law and parenting through divorce.

Every Other Weekend follows Lisa and Jake as they navigate their divorce and custody disputes over their two daughters. What makes this story really unique is that it’s told by almost everyone involved – including the kids, a judge, the new girlfriend, friends of the family, and many more. The use of so many different points of view was a powerful way to convey the story’s message that when it comes to parenting and family law, it can be really hard to know what’s right.

All of the different characters were super realistic, and for me as a divorcee, very relatable. I see so much of my ex in Jake (bye Felicia!) and as a mom, the children’s points of view were heartbreaking to read. When you read the judge and lawyer characters you can definitely tell the author has a legal background because they’re so true-to life.

For me, this story has a non-fiction vibe; if you told me it was a true story, I’d believe you. So, if you’re a fan of both fiction and non-fiction, you’ll probably find this story fascinating. If you’re wanting a ton of juicy drama (like Suits), then move on.

Suburban family dramas are one of my favorites. Unfortunately, this book missed the mark for me. It was written with lots of “big, fancy” words, yet the grammar and readability was subpar. Extremely long sentences with misplaced or confusing modifiers ran amuck. Additionally, the characters were very lackluster and one-dimensional. The “climax” of the story was so slight that it was almost unnoticeable.
Two stars for me, I don’t recommend.

Special thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this book but typical family drama. I thought it was going to be something more. It kept me reading but at the end I was a little disappointed.