I’m not sure how I feel about this one still. I liked it while I was reading it but I found it very forgettable. I did really like the characters and the story line.

A quick story that will have you absolutely laughing out loud. What a great read and finding a new beginning was enlightening.

I loved the Starter Wife so I had high hopes for this one. Unfortunately this just didn’t do it for me. I think I’ve ’aged out’ of this kind of book and even though I was looking for something light to read after many long fantasy books in a row, I wasn’t able to finish this. But I appreciate the copy!

This was a difficult book to finish reading. I wanted to like it, but it just didn't happen. The first half of the book was so hard to follow along, the characters were shallow and the plot just didn't come together. The second half of the book did improve some with a really odd conclusion about adult diapers.

The synopsis pulled me in but it promised much more than it achieved. I found the story lacked a comprehensive plot and ended up because a compilation of quips and sarcastic commentary. The characters lacked depth and overall it was a struggle to finish.

This was definitely not for me. I read the synopsis with high hopes that I would enjoy it, but it didn't execute well. Very disappointed. Hoping her next book is better, because I do enjoy her writing.

*Thank you @stmartinspress for the copy in exchange for an honest review. Review not posted to Amazon/Goodreads because less than 4 stars or DNF.*

Perfect read. Well written with the perfect amount of character development.

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"Been There, Married That" is full of wasted potential, unlikable characters and a bit of a slog to read. It didn't stand out to me in anyway and was a bit difficult to finish.

This book was ridiculous. I couldn't even finished reading it. The main character was so ridiculous. I understand that divorce can be shocking and depressing, but it's life. You kinda got to move on, and get half of what you can. But this character takes the cake.

Agnes is an atypical Hollywood wife in that she has her own career and a somewhat realistic view of her fantastical life. She feels disconnected from her flighty, high-maintenance spouse and anxious about their future. She is hyperfocused on her daughter; her child does not have the same level of interest. It is hard to know who to trust in Hollywood, and most troubling is Agnes cannot trust her husband or herself. Her omnipresent anxiety about what’s happening around her disconnects her from her own story. The title suggests that she’s seen and done it all, but she seems like a disconnected object that things happen to; she doesn’t make things happen. Been There, Married That is a quick read, and the lack of character development aids in moving things along at a rapid pace. The ending is tidy but still leaves room for many possibilities. Lucky for us, the multiple secondary characters fill out the story and prevent it from becoming one long grievance journal. Readers that love biting, snarky, and at times, questionable remarks may enjoy the author’s wordy style, but the lack of definitive transitions between scenes can be distracting.

I had fun with this one. It has been on my kindle for a while and I grabbed up an audio copy and listened to it and LOVED the narrator of this one and that is probably what saved it and gave it an extra star for me. Agnes is having a horrible day, what with being perimenopausal and all and when she arrives home she is locked out and has to resort to climbing over the fence to get in. When she does she finds out she has been locked out of her home. Her producer husband has gone crazy, err, crazier, and decided he cannot cope any longer and wants out of the marriage and leaves with his assistant, who he is not having sex with only companion sleeping. To add to the fun, her just released from prison sister drops back into her life. Hang on to your name dropping because this one is full of mayhem and craziness but it was funny.

Review coming soon. Fell behind due to illness, amd working on all of the old ones now.

This one will not be forgotten. Funny! Funny!
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC; opinions are mine.


Pub Date was February 11, 2020
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I did enjoy this book. At times the writing seemed a bit choppy to me and I got lost on what was going on. But it was an all around good book. It was easy and it was a fast read! I didn’t super connect with any of the characters and I really like to feel what the characters feel. I didn’t do that with this book. I also lean more toward books with 2 different POVs and that was not in this one.

I received a reviewer copy of Been There Married That by Gigi Levangie from the publisher St. Martin’s Press from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

What It’s About: Agnes is the perfect wife to her big shot Hollywood producer, she has the cool friends, glamorous friends, and works as a writer. But then her husband has an affair and he files for divorce and from there her life spirals but Agnes has skills and she’s not about to take all this lying down.

What I Loved: The premise was promising and at times the humor was on point.

What I didn’t like so much: This book is kind of all over the place and all the characters seem the same. There is some humor but quite a bit of it is offensive. The husband was the worst and so annoying, which was necessary because you didn’t want Agnes with him even though I don’t remember liking Agnes so much. The antics and revenge schemes were borderline cruel and problematic. It was a slog. I feel bad to say that, perhaps it read better than it was on audiobook .

Who Should Read It: People who love drama and over the top-ness.

Summary: A book that highlights the arrogance and scheming of a Hollywood divorce.

Unlikable characters and hard to follow the writing,

Would not have finished this book had it not been for needing to review it, and maybe hoping it would get better?

I tried to get into this book several time and the story just wasn't for me. I wanted to read this but maybe another time I can try.

This had a lot of potential - the premise sounded like something I'd love to read - but it just didn't do it for me. A DNF unfortunately, but I'm sure other people will enjoy it.

I looked forward to reading this book after reading the synopsis. This book was just not for me. I tried to read it several times, but I just couldn’t get into it. It may be just what somebody else finds interesting, but not me.

This was funny, entertaining, emotional, and made me laugh out loud so many times, my husband kept asking me what I was laughing at. Who hasn't been enthralled by a Hollywood marriage that goes wrong or bad? I know I have! This is a story about an ending relationship, but also about how one can decide to use that upheaval to make changes for the better.

This was a nice, light read with a good bit of substance. I would recommend this one to anyone looking for a good escape read.