Thought this was an original plot line, variety of interesting characters, and was an easy read. Lacked depth, but think that fit! It was something fun and different and as a female, relatable!

“The Wife App” is Carolyn Mackler’s first adult novel. For a long time, I’ve jokingly told friends (male and female) that they need “a wife” when they’re overwhelmed by things related to their house/life - housekeeping, ferrying kids, cooking meals, organizing trips, dealing with aged parents, or organizing their houses. So, when I saw the summary for this book, I thought “let’s see where this goes.” This book goes into a lot of different directions. There’s the introduction to the characters, who were pretty easy to keep straight (though I’ll admit to even toward the end getting the kids mixed up). The chapters were short, which was really appreciated. I liked the idea of the app and the things discussed regarding the app (what was expected, rules, sliding scale, potential health care). I found some of the directions that the book went, however, a bit odd; I don’t mind an author “checking boxes,” but I also like when those directions are taken that they seem realistic. Also, I found a few of the sex scenes described rather crassly. While I liked the idea of this book, I cannot say that it was wonderfully executed for my taste. I’d give this book a 3.5 star rating, but I’ll round it up to 4 as it wasn’t a horrible read (I read it in about a day) and there is representation, which I think people will enjoy.

This is something I'd not normally read but thank you NetGalley for allowing me to enjoy this ARC!

This is the perfect read for the beach or a day spent by the pool. It has humor, romance, tough subjects and overall a HEA! It's certainly not the HEA I had predicted for one of the characters but I adored her and was happy to see her find such happiness!

When I heard the premise for this book I was super excited. It had the potential to be hilarious while making some good points. Unfortunately, for me it really fell flat. I really couldn’t bring myself to like any of the characters (except maybe that one old man) and I didn’t find it funny. It was a little too preachy and complain-y. Overall, the idea was original and had a lot of potential but I don’t think it was executed as well as it could’ve been.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

I really wanted to like this book but it just wasn’t for me. It was long and drawn out and took an awhile to get interesting. I couldn’t relate to the characters or their issues. I also felt the ending was rushed. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

This story took a while to get interesting, but around page 200, it was a fun read. I enjoyed reading about the lives of the three different friends. I feel the end of the story happened pretty fast. I wish the author had flushed out how each character’s life changed after their success. I was a bit disappointed that the story just seemed to stop.

I LOVED THIS BOOK. Seeing women rise above challenges, mke names for themselves, find themselves, just, chef kiss! Where do I even start besides you need to give this book a chance. I think I really love woman's fiction.
3 friends make an app that women, wives, men, anyone can upload a "mental load" such as applying for daycares, scheduling trips, and women/men/anyone who normally does it for free gets paid to do those chores. I really do to want to spoil more of the book but it leaves me with such a happy feeling. You go Lauren, Sophie and Madeline! Earn that money and kick your lameo exs (ok maybe not you Mads) to the curb.

I'm sorry; I couldn't finish this. Writing a review, anyway, to warn potential readers of the graphic and fairly constant sex scenes. None of the reviews I had read mentioned this, or I wouldn't have downloaded it, in the first place.

I requested this book because it was such a one of a kind concept that I knew it would make me laugh. I am thankful to netgalley for accepting me to get the book. I love the characters and how realistic they are. I love their stories and their friendship. I love the app and how it gave them all they wanted yet took them down a road they never saw or expected. Such a great story

This is a great story! The characters are very well developed and the premise is so clever. Well written with a great ending. I couldn't put it down! I was up until midnight just to finish. Definitely recommend.

I would give this book by Carolyn Mackler more stars if I could—it is so fabulous I have told everyone I know to look for it when it comes out in June. The premise of being able to hire someone to take care of your “mental load” of tasks so you could focus on the necessary things or simply relinquish control to someone else is unique and makes for some interesting plot twists along the way. Lauren, Madeline and Sophia are realistically crafted and people you would love to have as friends. If the Wife App was real (why isn’t it?!?) I would surely be a Spouse as well as a Wife!! Thank you to #netgalley and #simonschuster for this arc of #thewifeapp to read and review ahead of publication, all opinions are my own.

Thank you to Simon and Schuster for providing me with an eARC of The Wife App.m to review. All opinions are my own.

I will fully admit that I questioned myself about why I requested this title, but jumped in since the premise of “paid” mental load seemed so interesting.

I ended up falling in love with the characters and the story was so entertaining while you’re getting to know the main characters more and more. I ended up loving this book for the storyline, but also the underlying message of invisible labor.

Thank you NetGalley and to Simon & Schuster for this ARC. This is the first book I have read by Carolyn Mackler and I am impressed. This book had an original idea, flawed characters, it tackled real life issues and best yet-it uplifted women.

Lauren, Madeline and Sophie are three women who have gotten divorced. Two of them men are jerks, and one is a good guy. But they each experience the issue most wives do: the mental load of doing so much for their husbands and children while still maintaining other jobs they get paid for. They launch the Wife App to monetize common “wife” duties such as scheduling doctor’s appts, picking up dry cleaning, filling out school paperwork, etc, etc.

The story feels fresh and original and each woman learns a lot about themselves as women, wives and mothers by the end of the book. The characters and their experiences were very relatable and well written. I really enjoyed spending time with these characters.

I enjoyed this. I loved the plot of the story and I really liked Madeline, Lauren and Sophie. This could be a group of women that you could actually envision because it is written so well.
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The novel accurately describes the difficulties that wives face in running households and careers simultaneously. The characters are realistic and the storyline are believable.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of The Wife App.

I don't reach much fiction geared toward women anymore but I was intrigued by the premise.

The best thing about the story is the friendship between the BFFs; the way they're there for each other, work together on the app and help one another out through the challenges of raising children and dealing with their scumbag ex husbands.

I also liked seeing how the characters evolve, including their children, and how their relationships with their children improved once the women understood they needed to adapt and be flexible.

There were a few things I didn't like; how Beatrice and Sophie end up together, which felt contrived; the cringey sex scenes didn't feel appropriate in the narrative.

I'm no prude, I love erotica and romance as much as the next person but the sex scenes didn't fit with the tone of the story.

The three women also didn't feel realistic; though their differences were more grounded; how they viewed marriage and being a wife.

Also, the happily ever after ending is so cliche, especially since two out of the three women are coupled up.

The narrative did slow down as we read about the women juggling duties as a mom and the duties that came from the app.

Overall, the premise is a good one, the writing is good, and the friendship between the women and how the children grow stronger and more confident to handle their own issues are the best parts of the story.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for access to an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I loved this book and read it in one day! The plot was fast-moving, the characters were relatable and the story had just the right amount of twists and turns. A nice, modern take on relationships, love and the importance of friendship, with some excellent writing and one-liners along the way. Highly recommend!

I devoured this one and enjoy it tremendously. There is so much happening in this book, lots of story, characters, themes, moments of laughter, sadness, and some you have got to be kidding me times too. A little over the top for sure but still a super fun read.
Recommended For: For wives and mothers who are sick of the physical and mental load expected of them.

Almost a good book. I liked the concept. I wish some of the men weren't awful characters. It did seem kind of dumb that the main characters had the use the app for themselves. My biggest complaint - the crude sexual references - they seemed forced in and did not fit with the rest of the book.

Thank you for the advance copy!

This book was such a fun read! It was interesting, funny, heartfelt, and I loved it so much. I can’t wait for what’s next from the author.