I received a copy of “For Better or Worse” by Margot Hunt via Netgalley and this is my review.

The title grabbed me before I even read the book and it really suits the story perfectly. Having been married for 33 years I can tell you there are things we have learned about each other that we never in 1 million years thought existed. This is a story about what it’s like to deal with terrible issues in a marriage, issues that will make you or break you, and still have to maintain a relationship. Either way you’ll never come out the same. I think the author did a great job really delving into what it’s like to deal with a heartbreaking situation as a couple. I would definitely recommend this book !

I did not like this book. I didn't like the writing, didn't connect with the characters and it just wasn't for me.

This is a book about a married couple, both lawyers but with different specialties, who discover their son was molested by an old friend who was also their sons school principal. Instead of dealing with the situation properly, the wife comes up with a plan to murder the principal, while making it look like suicide. Of course things go wrong and the husband actually kills the principal in a manner that can't be mistaken for suicide. The plot continues on with them continuing to get away with murder while protecting their son. I enjoyed the story and thought the ending was interesting.


I received this book from NetGalley in return for a review.

This has been on my shelf a little while now, and today was the day I got round to reading it.
I always find reading anything where children are hurt really difficult and this was no exception.
It was, however an excellent read. I didn’t really like Will and I felt Natalie was an absolute control freak, but I really liked the way this was written, and I found it difficult to put down.
The one thing that stopped me giving 5 stars was the ridiculous ending! So far fetched it was unimaginable! I love the escapism that reading brings, but this took it to a whole new level!
Would still recommend, and I did enjoy it, but it did spoil it for me.

Will and Natalie meet in college where both are studying to be lawyers. They marry and have a son Charlie. A boy in Charlie's school accuses the principal of molesting him. It turns out maybe the boy is lying but then Will and Natalie find out Charlie was alone with the principal, Robert Gibbons, who used to be good friends with them before his wife divorced him. Natalie questions Charlie and finds out that Robert did indeed molest him. From there until the end of the book, there are lots of surprises that come to light with a real surprising ending. I really enjoyed this book. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I received an advanced copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This book had me on the edge of my seat the whole time! It was definitely a book that kept you thinking! I would definitely recommend this book to fellow readers. Thank you!

This is the first book I’ve read from Margot Hunt and I really enjoyed the story. Margot did an excellent job of creating believable characters and giving us an interesting story from difficult subject matter.
Natalie and Will maneuver their way through life after learning of the abuse of their son...and taking matters into their own hands. I liked that both of their point of views were used to tell the story.

I was given an advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review.

This one really took a very bold storyline and couldn’t completely pull it off. The book starts out is very grounded and we fiction, but eventually beers into what the fuck did I just read territory. Just meh

"Some people just need killing."

ooh, i do love a good murder. who doesn't love a good murder?

this was well-written and excellently paced, and it was nearly a 5 star read except that i thought it would have worked better if the set-up was more of an agatha christie-style murder mystery, rather than following nat and will's point of views. still, Hunt managed to keep the novel very suspenseful even when we did know who the murderer was, so kudos for that!

This book really took me in from the first chapter! The switching point of views was a great necessity to being able to follow the character's storylines. I thought the legal aspect of the book was descriptive and the details were well thought out. I will definitely be recommending this novel to my book club and friends/family! Thank you to the author and to Netgalley for the chance to read and give honest feedback.

Actual stars: 3.25
What I Loved: can't say I loved too much about this.
What I liked: I'm a solid Meh on this one.
What I hated: I didn't actually hate anything about this either.
I thought this was going to be a thriller, but it didn't real thrill me. It wrapped up way to easily. And the ending left me feeling completely Meh.

Shouldn't a criminal defense attorney be able to plan the perfect crime? Apparently not, as Nat and her husband discover when she attempts to protect their young son from notoriety after discovering his principal has been accused of molesting young boys. Believing she's thought of everything, she prepares what she believes is a surefire way to get rid of him but then discovers she needs her husband's help. But there are secrets in his life that will prevent all from going as planned and soon they are both caught up in a web of deceit and lies. Nice little twist at the end that I didn't see coming as well!

How far would you go to protect your child? After finding out some devastating news about her child, Natalie takes matters into her own hands and decides to attempt to get away with murder.
I loved the writing style. It was so descriptive and well-worded that I felt exactly what the characters were feeling. I liked the changing POVs. The only thing stopping me from giving this 5 stars is the ending. While I’m glad it ended the way it did, it just seemed a little far placed from reality.

Natalie and Will's story had me on the edge of my seat until the end. There were events I didn't see coming. I kept reading and reading enjoying the flow of this well-written read. Filled with suspense and intrigue, I enjoyed For Better and Worse.
Thank you, Netgalley for this ARC.

I received a free e-copy of For Better and Worse by Margot Hunt from NetGalley for my honest review.

This is a story about murder,revenge and an affair and in the middle of the story is a child who is the victim. I really enjoyed this book it kept me reading into the small hours. The writing was descriptive and you could feel the absolute fear of the characters the husband and wife Nat and Will. The story also includes the same topic from both Nat and Will which some times I had to remind myself who was telling the story.

I recommend this book for a really good read and this would make an excellent book club read where I am sure it would be debated long and hard. Well done to the author and I thoroughly recommend this book.

Four stars. I loved the legal aspect of this book, it wasn't over the top or too hard to understand for the average person. You can tell from the description this story will be on the darker side, so I'm sure anyone interested after reading the blurb is obviously okay with it. The reader is not sure what will happen, and it unfolds very satisfactorily. Some of the subject matter is a little hard to handle, but it really isnt too bad. My only complaint with the book, is the set-up for a sequel... it seems silly. Like, a little too far. I think the book would have been much better off as a stand alone, I will absolutely read more by Margot Hunt but I will not be reading a follow-up to "For Better and Worse."

I received this novel via E-advanced reader copy from Netgalley in return for an honest review. Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to review this novel.

Will and Nat are on a date about 15 years ago and the topic turns to how they could get away with the perfect murder. Fast forward to present day. Now married with an eleven year old son, their marriage has gone stale, with bickering and suspected infidelity. If only that is all they had to worry about....

Added to this is the shocking news that their son's school principle has been accused of molesting a student, has he actually done this? Nat and Will's lives are thrown in chaos as their subsequent actions will change their lives forever - in more ways than one...

While I was reading the first chapter I felt very disengaged..is this going to be another shallow novel with colorless characters? Boy, was I wrong. This is the first book in a long time where I have foregone an evening of tv to focus on a book. Who needs tv anyway? Several times I found myself thinking. 'ohhh no... as I turned page after page eager to finds out what happens next.

While some of my fellow reviewers were not altogether happy with the ending, I actually was fine with it as I feel that the ending is not outside the realm of possibility.

I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend. Bravo!

I never suggest books to read to my students unless they are literary masterpieces or close. But this was a thoroughly entertaining book and kept my interest and kept me guessing throughout. And this is much more than I could say for most books that I read nowadays.

The concept was genuinely unique and I do think the author was extremely good at writing dialogue. I just wish the ending were resolved better. It kind of left one hanging.

Margot Hunt delivers another well-written psychological thriller with twists and turns up to the very last pages! This story follows Natalie and Will Clarke from their first date to the stress of a family tragedy and everything in between. The book is riveting and will keep you guessing from start to finish. Unsure of what will happen next, this book is a page turner that explores the ins and outs of family relationships and makes you wonder “How far would you go to protect your family?”

I received an eARC from Netgalley and the publishers in exchange for an honest review.

A solid 4 star read. I was interested in seeing how it played out but was a little disappointed in the ending. It was good, it just lacked a little something for me. In my head it played out very differently but I'm always pleasantly surprised when I'm wrong. It's definitely a touchy and hard subject to cover.