I thought this book was fun and entertaining! I read it within 2 days. I fun twist of mystery but also some comedy aspects.

This book was gave me so much nostalgia! I loved the movie “John Tucker must die” growing up, and this was a more adult and higher stakes version of that amazing early 2000s movie!! The best part of this was the friendship that came out of the 3 women finding out they were all with the same man. Realizing they have to solve the murder of the man they wanted revenge on, just to prove they didn’t do it, was the most epic way to bond. The journey was sweet and the ending was the best kind of sour. A really fun and twisty read!

This was a very fun, funny murder mystery! I didn’t want to put it down. The ending was great! I never would have guessed the ending! I definitely recommend this book for w fun, easy read!

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I received an arc from Netgalley for an honest review. It's definitely a comedy crime mystery as the three ladies try to solve their cheating ex's murder. They were funny and I love their friendship. The ending was great! I did feel like the ladies were a bit immature especially since one has a chemistry PhD and the other is a lawyer. I was screaming when they were being stupid with the crime scene. Other than that, I felt the book was enjoyable.

The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club was a nice and quick lighthearted read. While I enjoyed the character development and theme of gaining confidence, I do feel like the end was a little rushed. The relationship between the main character and the detective was a little odd to me as well. The little twist at the end was quite a surprise. Overall, I enjoyed the story regardless of a few plot holes.

Thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins for allowing me to read and review this ARC!

Murder Club by Gloria Chao

Gloria Chao delivers a laugh-out-loud mystery rom-com with The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club. Kat, Liv, and Elle unknowingly share the same boyfriend—Tucker. When they discover his deception, they team up for revenge, pulling pranks inspired by a podcast. But their antics take a dark turn when they find Tucker dead in his closet.

Now prime suspects, the trio scrambles to solve the murder before the cops—or a nosy podcast host—pin it on them. With sharp humor, clever twists, and a wildly entertaining premise, this book is a must-read for fans of Stephanie Plum. Here’s hoping for a spin-off!

This was a well-written and fast-paced drama that had me immediately immersed in all that was happening on the page. The author did a great job in staging this with a solidly wicked plot filled with suspense, intrigue, and hilarity. This book was so much fun with its witty dialogue and eclectic cast of characters. The mystery was nicely executed with a small suspect pool and clues yet to be discovered and those plot twists…kept me glued to the pages as I had to know what was going to happen next. The tension between Kat, Liv and the detective were palpable, but the shocking twist was the revelation of the killer’s identity and how it was exposed. Well done, well done. Overall, this was delightfully engaging.

Oooo this was a fun one!

4.25/5⭐️

“Three women dating the same man band together to get revenge, but when they discover his body, they'll need to solve his murder before they go down for it. The body in the closet was going to be a problem. Kathryn Hu knew it.
Yes, Tucker Jones was a cheating scumbag, and yes, she'd agreed to meet Olivia and Elle-Tucker's other girlfriends-to exact revenge for all he'd put them through... But then they found him. Dead.”

This was a fun, fast paced mystery with lots of laugh out loud moments. The characters took a shitty situation, and created a great friendship/ sisterhood out of it. I really enjoyed reading this one!

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

A sweet novel about friendship and finding yourself with some crazy murder mystery antics thrown in. The mystery won't keep you up at night, but it will keep you entertained until the last page. This is the perfect light read for by the pool this summer!

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

I was hooked from the start of the novel. Three women became unlikely friends all because of one man: Tucker Jones. Fast pace murder mystery to solve who killed Tucker Jones (coincidentally around the same time the women became friends). The women (as amateur sleuths) tried to solve the case together. Great for readers that want to read a cozy murder mystery with a touch of humor.

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Three women, Kat, Olivia and Elle are dating the same man at the same time. When they find out, they decide to work together to get revenge! But when they discover his body, they decide they need to solve his murder before they go down for it. Not only did they want Tucker dead, everyone else in his life wanted him dead as well.
Will they uncover the truth?!

I LOVE this book so much! I sucked in right away! It reminded me of the tv show good girls. I really enjoy the authors writing. She really knows how to keep readers hooked. I did not want to put this book down! I also really enjoyed the characters and the women working together! I could see myself reading this again!

Thank you so much NetGalley, Gloria and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the eARC!

Publication Date: June 24 2025
Rating: ✨✨✨✨


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this book is a new mystery comedy favorite!!! My first Gloria Chao book and I can't wait to read her backlog and for the sequel! It's FUNNY, heartfelt, and just such a good mystery. I also love the ode to John Tucker Must Die, one of my favorite films! I 110% recommend this book and I'm so glad I took a random chance to read it!!!

This was such an engaging and fun read. I enjoyed the suspense and was shocked by the twist! I was hooked until the very end. I liked the storyline and how relatable the characters were. This was my first book by this author, but it will not be my last.

This was a fun book- kind of like a combination of The Other Woman movie and the Finlay Donovan books both of which are some of my faves. I felt like the ending/big reveal were. a bit sudden but overall I enjoyed it- especially Kat and Olivia. The life alert scene was absurdly funny as well.

This is a fun little cozy murder mystery for younger women. I felt a little too old to get into it, especially with the references to things like number two. It will be a great fit for younger readers who want a PG friendly murder book.

This was funny and highly entertaining. If you love the movie John Tucker Must Die this book is definitely for you! The banter throughout between the women was hilarious. Loved the twist at the end and the final chapter. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my ARC.

The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club is a witty, suspenseful, and wildly entertaining read. When Kat, Olivia, and Elle discover they’ve all been cheated on by the same man, Tucker, their heartbreak turns into an unlikely friendship. But when Tucker winds up dead, the trio launches their own investigation, determined to uncover the truth.

While some parts of the story felt a little dragged out and a bit unrealistic, the humor and the strength of the female friendships kept me hooked. The banter between the women was sharp and fun, and the mystery had enough twists to keep me guessing.

If you’re in the mood for a lighthearted mystery with strong female leads, this one’s a solid pick!

Thank you to NetGalley and the Harlequin for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Oh my gosh! This was such a fun read; an absolutely enjoyable, totally bingeable story! This book is filled with memorable and charming characters; each of the female MCs are wonderful in their own right and together they're a hoot. I loved that they are honored as individuals AND a trio and absolutely ate up all their shenanigans while worrying about their fates. Throw in a hot cop and a whodunnit and you're all set!

The John Tucker Must Die vibes are strong, in the best way, and I really hope there are more adventures in store for the Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club!

This one was FUN!! While I picked it up as a suspense/thriller, I didn't expect the added humor as well! Perfect for any 90s baby with plenty of Taylor Swift references that also reminded me a lot of Gossip Girl meets John Tucker Must Die - totally appropriate considering the notorious cheater's name is Tucker!

"The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club" was an easy book to spend a Saturday afternoon sinking into. The characters were funny and likable, but I wish some of them were fleshed out a bit more as I wanted to know more about their back stories with Tucker! Some immature moments that had me rolling my eyes a bit, but overall this was a fun rom-com with added suspense that will certainly be a hit upon release. Thanks for the ARC!

The book itself was absolutley captivating, and I was truly engrossed as I started reading. the plot was interesting, and the characters seemed unique. A few things felt out of place - Kat's quirks with the idioms and the metaphors/malaphors seemed like extras that didn't have a solid explanation. The cop romance and storyline was also interesting, and I would have liked to explore that character more.

Ultimatley I did enjoy this book, but I felt there could have just been a bit more expansion on the why behind these characteristics.