The Revenge Club - EXTRACT

Great teaser for what looks like a really interesting book - can’t wait to read the full thing! Kathy Lette knows how to draw you in with just a few sentences, that’s for sure.

I requested this as it is compared to Jane Fallon and I'm a huge fan so thought it would be something I'd enjoy.

Kathy Lette sets up the beginnings of a great story here, the twist at the end of Chapter 1 really took me by surprise. I enjoyed her fun writing style and how the story seems to be developing at a good, quick pace.

Difficult to give too much detail as I've only read the 12 page extract.

Would love to read the full novel and see where the story goes from here.

I absolutely loved Kathy Lette's writing style in this extract. It was incredibly witty and drew me in straight away. Despite having only been briefly introduced to the characters they already well defined and I'm excited to see how their stories develop. I loved the twist at the end of this extract and didn't see it coming at all.

I'm now desperate to read the rest of this book as this one chapter sampler simply wasn't enough!

Just a small teaser of Kathy’s new book. Hard to get a good impression from this extract but I think it could definitely be worth a read.

What a cliffhanger to leave me on!! I need to know what’s going to happen next!!

A quartet is reunited after 30 odd years, no one can remember why they fell out but each is making their own way in life fabulously. The reunion is where this sampler finishes leaving me wanting more!

Excellent extract, had drawn me right in and now I want to read the whole book.

Had me laughing on the second page, not an author I have read before but will rectify that.

Absolutely loved this excerpt. The narrative voice was so strong and powerful and I adored the humour. I can't wait to read the rest!

I absolutely love whatever Kathy Lette writes. Its hilarious, light, cheeky and sexy. She never fails to disappoint,I just wish I had the entire book to read! A guaranteed good read!
Thank you Netgalley for allowing me an early excerpt in return for an honest review!

I really enjoyed this first chapter. I’m definitely curious as to where the story is going. The main characters all seem very likeable. I enjoyed the writing style, I think this is going to be a great book, and one to look out for.

I need more! Very well written and I’m intrigued.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for this extract.

My thanks to Aria & Aries for an extract via NetGalley of ‘The Revenge Club’ by Kathy Lette.

Well from this brief extract this tale of four friends: Matilda, Penny, Cressida and Jo looks like it will be a great deal of fun.

Now in their mature years, each of the women are being confronted by the reality that they are considered past their ‘amuse-by dates’. So they band together to get a little revenge.

From what is presented it looks like Kathy Lette is taking no prisoners and I will be on the lookout for the full eARC or book when published.

Give me more! Even though I knew this was only an excerpt, I kept hoping for one more chapter. I’m not giving anything away but Jo? “Why the hell are you living as a man?” “One word…Revenge.” Four women, once friends and bandmates (there’s a story there, I’m sure) reconnect for lunch. Matilda is a mystery novelist, Cressida an actor and mother of four, Penny has a daytime interview show and Jo is out for revenge. That’s it. That’s the teaser and it’s a 5 star one. I just hope I’m on the list for what happens next.

Thank you to NetGalley, Aria and Aries and Kathy Lette for this ARC.

I really enjoyed this, the writing is fast and witty and it really opens up as a book that's going to be a real tickler of a read. I hadn't realised when I requested it that it was only an extract, may not have requested it if I had spotted this, but top marks for the short selected passages - it's going to be a fab read.

A delightfully funny extract and if the full book is as good then it's a sure-fire winner! Full of Kathy Lette's wicked humour and witty puns it's setting up the story beautifully. Can't wait for the full read.

Thank you for the extract of The Revenge Club - Wow this might be one of the best first chapters I’ve ever read?! I NEED TO READ ON!!

It is such interesting extract tho, it also has interesting genre and theme that I usually love to read. But I can not say more than that because it is only an extract but I will definitely check this out in the future when the book is out or when the netgalley open the access to read the arc,

Thankyou to the publisher for this extract of kathy book .

I can say with out a doubt that definitely will enjoy this rest of the book ,what a fantastic teaser .
Can not wait to read more what a cliffhanger perfect .

4 girlfriends on a reunion you just know it gping to have drama ,sassy moments , love , plenty of getting getting away with murder lol .

Can not wait for the rest for the book

With a gossipy acerbic tone, this felt so reminiscent of the classic movie and book The First Wives Club that I immediately was drawn in. The characterisation of the four friends is so razor sharp, it is easy to envisage them in a reader’s mind’s eye. After that twist with the arrival of Jo, my interest in this intrigue is so piqued I will be pre-ordering the full book once I have finished this review. Given that I have never ready any Kathy Lette, I will likely also be hunting down any back catalogue to add to my teetering TBR.

Three Women, One Huge Gripe…
When you need to get even, what will you do? Form The Revenge Club of course…what else? Three women and a huge gripe. No one is going down without screaming. A new novel from the acerbic and mightily witty Kathy Lette can only be hugely anticipated. This is an extract and the reader knows that they will be in for nothing less than a treat. Let the retribution begin…

Noooooo….I need more!

Incredible extract!

Never have I finished a first chapter so ready for more than this one right here. And typically, it’s an extract. There isn’t more…yet!

I have so many questions, I need answers.

Send help (and more chapters)…

Far too short an extract, I DEMAND the rest NOW!!
In the few pages I got it made me laugh and now my interest is piqued as to why their friend Jo is now Joe pretending to be a man for revenge.
Thank you for my brief extract.

The first sentence alone is enough to make me want to devour the whole thing! Witty, sharp and not a word wasted, this is a book I could like very much. Excited to read more from Kathy Lette.

Having only read an extract I can only comment on the first few pags but... I am HOOKED. I love the writing style and the humour. I'll certainly be looking out for this one when it is relaeased.

If this sample is anything to go by I will defintely be buying this - it's hilarious! This is the firt time Ive ever read anything by this author, but this has whetted my appetite. Thanks for the sample.

Welcome back Kathy Lette! A go to author through my twenties (throughout the 90’s!). I am thrilled that this extract was brimming with your trademark wit and cannot wait for the full book to be published.

This review is based on a teaser extract and attracted me solely due to title! I instantly imagined The First Wives Club film scenario, where a group of women unite to right wrongs and unleash devastating revenge on the men that crossed them! I wasn't disappointed at all. Four friends gather from various backgrounds with one commonality: they have all been overlooked for being past their sell-by date and want to face the wrongs head on. There is much ranting and laugh out loud humour, but just as revenge is put forward as a concept, alas , so my extract came to a close. A superb afternoon's entertainment, hopefully to be continued soon. #therevengeclub #kathylette #extract #netgalley

This was the perfect little teaser before the book release. I didn't see the twist coming and obviously the perfect way to start The Revenge Club.
Well done Kathy

This review is based on an EXTRACT ONLY, provided by the publisher for feedback through Netgalley --

I really enjoyed this extract of "The Revenge Club" -- it was just enough of a taste to make me want more! I am hooked. I loved the setup of the characters and want to learn more about each of them, I can already tell this will be a great exploration in character development. I would definitely recommend it based on what I have read.

Best friends Matilda, Penny, Cressilda and Jo haven't seen each other in years. A lot had changed in those years - appearances, their marriages status etc.
This excerpt was a good teaser because I really want to read this book now. The humor was great and I'm intrigued with the revenge part.

This was only the beginning of the book and I wanted to keep reading! I wish it was the full novel and it seemed very interesting! I want more!

A very funny and witty teaser for this book.

This teaser gives the perfect flavour of what you can expect from the rest of the book and really made we want to continue reading, so I can’t wait to read the whole book.

Jo Logan, English and once part of a girl band, now works very successfully in Hollywood. She is due to come to London and writes to her old band-mates, Cressida, Penny and Tilly (Matilda) suggesting that they all meet up in Covent Garden restaurant. Penny, once a war reporter, and now happily living in Hampshire, arrives at the venue first and is shortly joined by Tilly, a successful author. Cressida, a successful actress arrives somewhat later. Whilst all praising each others appearance it s quite obvious that there could well be some bitching to come. It comes to light that Tilly is now divorced and pissed off with her ex husband who has been draining her bank account, Penny appears on the surface to still be happily married and Cressida is married to her work. When they are joined by a handsome man who announces himself as Joe Logan with an ‘e’ eyebrows are raised. On quizzing him/her it turns out that he is living as a man for “revenge”

How frustrating to only have the first chapter of what will undoubtedly turn out to be a saucy, rude and probably bodice ripping novel - can’t wait to get my hands on the rest of the book!!

Thank you NetGalley for a free e-galley of this book in exchange for an honest review.

"The Revenge Club" by Kathy Lette is an uproariously funny and delightfully subversive novel that offers a fresh, irreverent take on life after sixty. Lette's signature wit shines in this revenge romp, perfect for fans of Jane Fallon and Dawn O'Porter. The story revolves around four best friends – Matilda, Penny, Cressida, and Jo – each facing a crisis as they approach their sixties, feeling discarded by a society that deems them past their prime.

Lette masterfully captures the spirit and vivacity of her characters. Matilda, a bestselling novelist dropped by her publisher; Penny, ousted from her prime-time TV show; Cressida, relegated to demeaning roles; and Jo, long disillusioned by the male-dominated world, are all relatable and vibrant characters. Their friendship is a testament to resilience and the power of solidarity in the face of societal dismissiveness.

The novel is a delightful blend of humor, satire, and empowerment. Lette’s writing sparkles with sharp one-liners and a tongue-in-cheek tone that keeps the reader thoroughly entertained. The revenge plot, hatched by the friends against the men who have wronged them, is both satisfying and hilariously executed, providing a cathartic experience for anyone who has ever felt underestimated due to age or gender.

However, readers looking for a deeply nuanced exploration of aging might find "The Revenge Club" leaning more towards humor and escapism than introspection. While the novel tackles serious themes, it does so with a light-hearted approach that prioritizes entertainment over depth.

Content warnings for themes of ageism and sexism are appropriate. This book will appeal most to readers who enjoy humorous women's fiction with a bit of an edge, and those who appreciate stories of female friendship and empowerment.

In conclusion, "The Revenge Club" by Kathy Lette is a witty, refreshing novel that celebrates the unbreakable bond of female friendship and the joys of defying societal expectations. Its blend of humor, satire, and spirited characters make it an enjoyable and empowering read.

*Based on an extract of the first chapter only.

This sample of The Revenge Club by Kathy Lette really captured my attention. Even in the extract, the main characters are easy to picture and the cliffhanger left me wanting more - will definitely be looking to pick this up when it's released.

I really enjoyed this extract of 'The Revenge Club'. I was completely hooked and this really makes me want to read the full book and see what happens next.

Thanks to Netgalley and Aria & Aries for the opportunity to read and review this extract.

I really enjoyed this extract of 'The Revenge Club'. It had me hooked from the first few pages and I was keen to find out what happened next. The writing style was witty and intriguing, and the characters were easy to imagine from the first page. I'll definitely be looking out for this book once it's published!

Had an extra r to read and this looks like it will be another cracker from Kathy Lette. I have loved her books since the 90’s, so witty and sometimes brilliantly outrageous.
Can’t wait for the actual book when it’s out

“The best thing about revenge is that it’s sweet but totally non-fattening.”

Thank you NetGalley for this extract of “The Revenge Club” by Kathy Lette. After reading the first chapter I know this book is going to be everything I look for in a novel. From the witty dry humor to the talk of revenge, the main characters sound like they are going to get even against what I assume is a man.

I’m highly anticipating this novel and can’t wait til it comes out in May!

I really really liked this Extract. It kept me engaged the entire time and it was interesting how the one character changed her whole appearance just to get revenge. Can't wait for this book to come out so I can read it completely and to find out what happens. Thank you to the author, publisher and net galley for allowing me to read this in exchange for giving my opinion.

This review is based on the extract ONLY.

I really enjoyed this extract of The Revenge Club. You can immediately tell this story is filled with so much drama. It follows the story of 4 girlfriends on a reunion. You can just tell SO much is about to unfold from just that short portion.

Having read one chapter as an extract, I am hooked!

The extract is intriguing and mysterious. Who does Jo/Joe want revenge on, and why does she/he need to live "as a man" to extract it?

I'll definitely be looking out for this book when it releases.

Intriguing and mysterious extract! Four friends reunite after many years on no contact. Looking forward to reading this book when it is available.

I definitely want to read more!
Having been given the opportunity to read the first chapter of this book, I will be ordering a copy. Old friends who have been out of touch, meet up. But when a man joins their table, the stage is set!

This excerpt certainly wanted me wanting more as four women, whom had a fallout of which none can really pinpoint as to why they fell out, gather together for lunch to reconnect. Successful in their own right, they hope that their liking music that lead them to firm a band isn't they only thing that ever tied them together. When Jo or now known as Joe states the reason that they got together is for revenge, I am curious as to why and what will happen next.

This review is based on an EXTRACT ONLY of The Revenge Club copy I received from Netgalley.

The first draw to me was the cover, simple enough but drew my attention with the title of the book and the subtitle. “Four scorned women. One perfect plan.” It made me want to tuck my feet and sit on an armchair and read.

The first chapter begins with a woman telling an intriguing story of revenge, using personal anecdotes about her life lived as an older woman. Then she moves on to talking about how she meets her friends who will become part of this club and how they will be meeting for the first time in a while.

What I found really refreshing was that this are a group of older women with very differing lives lived and I can’t wait to see what they do in the next chapters!

I greatly enjoyed this extract and I will be read more of this authors previous books.

This review is based on an EXTRACT ONLY, Provided by the publisher for a review via Netgalley.

After many years of not speaking an email comes in from Jo a long time friend requesting a lunch date.

The 4 friends get together for lunch.
Penny the Journalist
Matilda an Author
Cressida a mother and wife.
And Jo

The 3 of the ladies catch up waiting for their friend Jo to arrive. When Jo finally arrives there’s one a hell of twist leaving the ladies asking more than “why did we fall out?”.

The extract left me wanting more, it was packed with dry humour. I’m looking forward to reading the whole book and finding out more about each of the character’s especially Jo!

Some Quotes that me laugh :-

“fate sometimes does the dirty work for you. It’s called karma, and it’s pronounced ‘Ha ha ha, you bastard!’”

“ If menopausal, she’s more drawn to a man… with duct tape over his mouth and a spearfishing harpoon lodged in his chest, especially if she’s just been deceived, demoted or dumped by the ratbag.”

“ ‘One word, Revenge.’”

Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for this extract.


#TheRevengeClub #NetGalley.

Woah, Woah, Woah. What did I just read? The humor, the tension, and the surprise, all of it on point.
The only thing I dislike about the extract of Revenge Club by Kathy Lette is that it is an extract. Why would you tease a reader like that? ( in good humor, of course.)
Just the novel one needs to snap out of a reading slump. Brisk and witty with chef's kiss humor.
Kathy Lette, if the rest of the book is like these 13 pages, I am about to be a fan. I love the honesty rippling through the prose, perfectly placed in the humor & satire genre.

Plot:
Four college friends reunited as triumphant career women, but all that glitters is not gold. Each has made compromises, the reality of being a woman in a man's world.

For fellow readers: The words just whizzed by me. The humor and clarity in the prose were so natural. It isn't trying to be a fun book; it is a fun book.
I can't wait for the full copy. Quite literally! I hope to get the review copy soon because May 9, 2024, is too far away! ( Borderline Desperation Detected)
I thank NetGalley and Aria & Aries for this ARC extract.

Wow What a Extract this was I was laughing so much at some of the words in this book that I made myself cry with laughter as it is so funny, If the extract is so good I can't wait to read the rest of the book when it comes out

This Extract tells the story of Matilda Divine an author who trying to write a article for a magazine when she checks her emails after cancelling a credit card that she had forgotten about but her ex and ther father of her 2 children racks up a massive bill and she sees a email from someone she went to uni with and hasn't seen in 30 years inviting her and 2 of her other friends from Uni Cressida and Penny to meet in Covent Garden for a catch up

what follows without giving any spoilers away is so good and I did not see coming

Thanks to net galley and publishers for the extract of this arc in exchange for this review

Things haven't quite worked out the way Matilda planned—her relationship and her work life have fallen apart, and she feels ill prepared and inferior when an old friend proposes a reunion. But it seems that that old friend has a few tricks in mind...

The sample I read only contained one chapter, so it's hard to tell where things are going from here—but that chapter ends on something of a cliffhanger and promises a lot of energy. Matilda comes out swinging, and so do her friends. It's not clear yet whether they actually like each other (I predict a blow-out fight at some point), and I'm not sure how up to date their language and perspectives are likely to be (pro tip: don't use "he/she" if you aren't sure about somebody's pronouns), but I don't think things will ever get quiet with this set around.

The full book is probably not going to be for me, as I'm not sure how well I'd connect with the characters (when someone who makes her living from her looks swans in and fishes for compliments—"I look terrible!"—from her less stereotypically gorgeous friends, I'm afraid I write her off as out of touch at best), but I appreciate the sample for starting with a bang and giving the reader an excellent idea of what they're in for.

Thanks to the author and publisher for providing this sample through NetGalley.

This was certainly one of the most captivating first chapters I've ever read. Kathy Lette knows how to keep someone on the edge of their seat. Kathy Lette is definitely on my radar and I am thrilled to read more of her books. From the opening line, I was hooked until the closing line, which left me yearning for more.

I would without a doubt read the book to find out how exactly these four women will execute their revenge plan. Will their plan go above and beyond what Jo has already executed and who will be on the receiving end of this plan? We will find out soon.

What a great extract? I was drawn right in and now I want to read the whole book. This author is new to me, and having me laugh aloud within the first few pages, I can't wait to check more of her work out!

Really great twist, looking forward to this actual release. Can't wait to see the dynamics unfold, and believe this will be one on many TBR lists.

This was a great idea to read an extract of Kathy Lette’s upcoming book. I love the way she writes. Would definitely like the opportunity to read the full book.

The excerpt was so fun! I was immediately sucked into the characters and wanted to know where the story was going to go. The writing is sharp and funny even in these first 12 pages. If the rest of this book is this fun, I will definitely be picking it up as soon as it comes out!

Having had the pleasure of diving into Kathy Lette's latest creation, "The Revenge Club," I can't help but join the chorus of excited readers who found themselves hooked from the get-go. Lette's signature writing style, a perfect blend of humour and cheekiness, shines through, making this book an absolute joy to read.

The journey begins with a bang as the end of Chapter 1 takes an unexpected turn, leaving me genuinely surprised and hungry for more. Lette manages to establish a quick pace that keeps the narrative engaging and fun. The banter between the characters is sharp, and their personalities leap off the page. The twist was a masterstroke, catching me completely off guard and leaving me desperate to uncover the layers of the story that remain hidden.
"The Revenge Club" is shaping up to be a delightful, hilarious, and addictive ride. Kathy Lette's storytelling prowess has left me with an insatiable appetite for more, and I eagerly look forward to immersing myself in the full novel to discover the twists, turns, and laughter that lie ahead for Matilda, Penny, Cressida, and Jo.

This review is based only on an EXTRACT of the book provided by Aria & Aries on NetGalley.

The cover and the title of this book peeked my interest immediately!

This book appears to be a bit Sex in the City and a bit First Wives Club where a group of friends reunite for lunch after some time apart. They soon learn a shocking surprise from one of them and alas, the seed was planted with Revenge on the menu!

I enjoyed the wit and humor including the self deprecating kind, which had me giggling. The end left me with a cliffhanger that I can’t wait to read more about!

To be continued…

Thank you Aria & Aries and NetGalley for the chance to read!

#TheRevengeClub
#Netgalley

From the first two pages I knew this is the style book I love to read. The sharp wit, blunt humor, and champion of women banter grabbed my attention immediately.
Although the extract was twelve pages, I quickly fell into step with the characters. They are so contrasting and quirky, yet mesh together well. The depth and personalities are notable as I found myself trying to decide who I saw myself in most.
These girl friends meet up after a fallout many years back where quite a little twist unfolds.
I will say the writing style is a bit jarring at times due to the heavy Aussie emphasis (#Americanproblem), but it settles in quite well once the story starts to unfold. I'm definitely left wanting more and can't wait to get my hands on the full book for some much needed 'girls rule/rue the men' fun.

Thank you to Netgalley, Aria & Aries, and Kathy Lette for an advance extract copy of The Revenge Club.

It’s hard to base my rating solely off two chapters but I can guarantee that these two chapters will suck you in and have you begging for more. I’m so excited to meet these characters in greater detail, especially Jo. I feel like this is going to be a hot read this spring and I know it’s definitely on my TBR!

Thanks you Aria & Aries and NetGalley for the extract of ‘The Revenge Club’ by Kathy Lette.

The excerpt quickly sets up the characters with each being distinctive. The excerpt jumps right into the plot and excerpt ends at a cliffhanger that wants me to keep reading. It is hard to tell how a book will go with just one chapter though but I did enjoy reading it.

Thank you for the opportunity to read an extract of this novel. This sounds intriguing so far and I expect that this will unfold to be an enjoyable book that is worth a read.

This extract really drew me in! Kathy Lette is a fabulous writer and her works are addictive...

I can't wait to see where the story goes...

This extract was certainly interesting. I. Looking forward to reading more when the book is released in its entirety.

Kathy Lette's "The Revenge Club" teaser is an absolute delight, drawing readers in with its intriguing characters and a captivating twist at the end of chapter 1 that leaves you eagerly anticipating more. Lette skillfully introduces a cast of characters , making it impossible not to be invested in their journey. The unexpected turn of events at the end of the first chapter adds a layer of suspense, setting the stage for what promises to be an enthralling and unpredictable story.

Would be interested to read more, a promising and hilarious start to the story of four friends meeting up!

You have completely wetted the appetite for the rest.

Why did they fight? What secrets are hiding?

WHY DID YOU ONLY GICE ONE CHAPTER?!

An excellent teaser, entertaining and well done. It makes wish to start reading the rest ASAP
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Great extract! A fascinating and witty insight. Loved every word so far.
Looking forward to publication date as I will definitely buy this book.

Good humor in the book and tease! I’m looking forward to the full novel to be released. I can’t give it a full 5 stars since it’s a tease.

This extract definitely leaves you wanting more.
Four old friends get together for the first time in years, to find that one of them has a secret.
That's where the extract ends......