I think the concept of this was a really cool one. As I was reading it, I can definitely see the commentary on people's views of marriage, women and sex especially with the changing generations. But I don't think this book is being marketed correctly at least when it comes to western markets. This was described as a satirical feminist thriller and honestly it really should just be marketed a commentary on social issues in a changing environment. The reason I point out western markets is that nothing in this book was new or different from things I have read in the past trying but were more exciting to read. It just seems western markets are a little more ahead in trying to break down societal expectations and the patriarchy. And that is not a dig on any society or saying one society has it right or perfect I just mean that for the Asian market this book might be more impactful with their growing feminist movements such as with the 4B movement in South Korea.
Then there was the marketing that this was a thriller and for me at no time did this book hit the level I would expect from a thriller. It might be because the book is 85-90% internal musings of the FMC Inji Noh. There was actually very little dialogue and the dialogue there was very basic conversations. And I think that is the point to drive home some of the commentary the author is trying to make but it doesn't make for an exciting thriller. Now the reason I stuck with the book and finished it is there was the promise of the dark underbelly of this company that the Inji works for, and I thought that is when things would pick up and they were moments that showed you the company can have dangerous consequences for those that cause it problems but they are barely blimps in the book except for how it ended. That was the one exciting moment in my opinion of the book. So maybe with it ending on this cliff hanger the next one will lean more into the thriller aspect of the book.

Overall, I think the concept was a very interesting one, but I don't think this book is being marketed correctly for a western market as it didn't quite hit those marks for me.

This book is about Inji Noh who is a 30 something who is a field wife for an organization that has contract marriages for their wealthiest clients. This is a secret division of a larger matchmaking organization that is very popular and is very protective of its image. As a Field Wife Inji is expected for do all the same duties expected of any wife during any marriage just with a designated end date agreed upon contractually. All to give the clients the benefits of marriage tailored to their needs without any of the messiness you can get in a standard marriage. Inji has been married 5 times and still has never been in love which is a good thing for a field wife. But then one of her previous husbands requests her for a remarriage and she agrees because to her it because why not. She knows him and has no objections, and one husband is just like any other. But there is something different this time around. Not just with her husband but her as well as unexpected baggage is coming from both of them that is affecting not just their marriage but also has the risk of affecting the company and the company will do anything to protect its clients and more importantly its image.

I received an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

I requested this cause the series will come out soon on netflix so i need to know the plot for the story! It's kinda weird to be honest, but cant wait for the series!!!! Thank you for the e-ARC netgalley <3

Korean author Kim Ryeo-ryeong shares with us the story about Noh Inji. Meet the woman who is part of an exclusive matchmaking service whose job is to be a "wife" to their clients. After five marriages, she is an expert in her field and understands what is and what is not acceptable. She is surprised when a former husband asks for another year of marriage with her, she has no other option but to say yes. Company rules dictate that saying no three times has the company gently requesting them to part ways with them.

Kim Ryeo-ryeong shares the story of Noh and how she even became part of this world filled with lies and deception. Watch how she juggles between this life and the one she dips into with her family and friends. See how the past start to seep into her present and what she does to ensure her future is secure. Read along as you discover how far the company will go to ensure their pristine reputation and how it affects everyone both in and around the company.

I have read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I would like to thank NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing | Hanover Square Press for this privilege.

loved the book, I can't wait to see how netflix turns this into a show!
Hopefully, they do it justice!