A fun and easy read, Road Queens is the newest book from the author of the Undead series. This is entirely different than the Undead books but has the same snarky conversation and hilarious hijinks vibe. Three quirky motorcycle-riding former friends get back together to solve a murder. The problem? One of them is a suspect!

I loved that the author included snippets of the history of women motorcyclists. Central to the story is the theme of the heroines' efforts to help the victims of domestic violence.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher, Montlake for the DRC!

I’ve been reading MaryJanice Davidson for many years now—she was my first jump into “chick lit” many years ago and I don’t use that term anymore, but that’s how I got into her. I was so excited for this book and it is definitely a fun one! The characters are fun, wild, independent, and I would love to be friends with them! Overall, this book was a quick, easy read with the same Davidson vibe of writing which is fun and quick. I did feel as though many of the jokes felt forced in this book. I am still a fan of Davidson, but this would not be a book I’d recommend to start with of hers. 3.5 stars rounded to 4 on here.

This was good!

The storyline was fun and unique, the characters were entertaining, and the writing was light. It made for a good read!

I enjoyed reading this book and would read more from this author.

This was the first book I read by MaryJanice Davidson, and I must say: I do enjoy how badass the women in the book are, and just how witty, unabashed and laugh-out-loud funny the book itself was. That aside, I do have to say that I wasn't totally hooked by this book.

I love the idea of the three friends, Amanda, Sidney, and Cassandra rescuing victims of Domestic Violence. The idea that these three women, a-la Sex in the City would help to rid the small town and surrounding cities from abusers held a thrilling concept. However, the flaw in the book comes from its execution-- there were so many characters, and so much jumping of the plot back and forth that I had to re-read several of the pages to make sure I wasn't missing something.

Adding to that, I felt that the romance scenes, the bisexuality of one of the characters, diatribes about magazines, fashion, boots, and the overall lack of cohesiveness to the book made me question if the book would be better written as a novella rather than a full length novel. I understand that the point was to give these characters depth -- but I wonder if the author missed the mark on their interests.

All in all, it was an ok read. Something to tackle on a plane or a long work trip, but not the type of book that makes me want to run and read the rest of the author's body of work.

This new novel by veteran writer Davidson tries a little too hard to be funny. Lots of rambling when there could have been more of a plot. Interested in seeing if there will be a next one, can see the possibilities.

This is a book with a lot going on. One thing I especially liked was learning about motorcycles and the women who drove, them throughout history. I was a bit of a rider in my younger days!

As I'm sure you are aware, domestic violence is a large part of the theme of this novel. Actually, there are several themes: DV, motorcycles, murder, romance, and the reuniting of three long-time friends.
I didn't find this book to be as frothy, amusing, or sexy as some of this author's other series, but it was a novel that kept my interest, albeit with a lot of eye rolls.

I don't know how to explain why I wasn't TOTALLY thrilled with this book, but I did feel that it could have been just a touch better had it been shortened a bit. There was a lot of unnecessary and unfunny interplay between the friends. I can see why it might have been needed -perhaps to keep the book from being a bit too serious. It just made for a more difficult read for me.

I also am wondering if this is the start of a trilogy.

*ARC supplied by the publisher Montlake, the author MaryJanice Davidson, and NetGalley.

The Road Queens by MaryJanice Davidson is a different kind of book from her Undead Series - but that doesn't mean it isn't great. Three former friends who helped domestic abuse survivors get away from their abusers are reunited when one of the abusers is murdered and everything circumstantial looks like one of the friends did it - they get back together to find the real murderer and repair their friendships along the way.

The trio of women Amanda, Sydney, and Cassandra are total badass women on their motorcycles who know who they are and why they do what they do - a refreshing change from books written where women need to find themselves. Solving the murder will clear Cassandra, either reinstate their bond or let them put their friendship to rest with no regrets and maybe, just maybe, Amanda will find love with one of the investigators.

I really enjoyed the friendship the ladies have with each other and how they take no guff from anyone when on a mission. Ms. Davidson writes great women's friendships and I love the way these women love themselves and each other.

I was given this book as an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are strictly my own.

Thanks for the advanced copy, Netgalley.

I"ve never read this author before. This looked like a fun and easy read, but I couldn't finish this. This came off rather juvenile and cheesy. The swooning over a man/undersexed trope hit way too fast . Dnf at maybe 15%.

I'm familiar with the author's work and was a fan going into this. Like the Undead series, the writing is witty and engaging with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments sprinkled throughout. I wasn't as drawn in as I was with the Undead series, but this was still a fun and easy read. Who doesn't like some bad ass women?!
The dynamics among the three friends were great.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an eARC so that I may give my honest feedback and review

a story about friendship,falling out and finding each other again. add some murder into the mix to liven things up
a fun story and an easy read

Three estranged friends reunited when one of them is accused of murder. There is mystery, love, friendship and lots of LOL scenes in this book. The characters are terrific. The plot is fun and enjoyable. A great read.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.