I thought this book would be a great light fun read but I really didn’t enjoy it. I could have done without the profanity and was a bit vulgar at times. I don’t think it adds to the story. Thank you to Netgalley and St Martin’s Press for an advanced reader copy.

Only in Hollywood! If you like reading TMZ and seeing all the sordid details and craziness of the rich, this book is for you. I enjoyed reading the crazy schemes and the insanity. I definitely was rooting for Agnes. It is good to see another book by Gigi and I hope more books are in the works!

It is not typical for me to put down a book with the intention of never picking it up again without finishing it. But, here we are. I couldn’t stand the characters who are bland and fall flat. There is no real story, no real content inside these pages. Sure, casual summer reads can be fun! This is not one of those.

Do not waste your time. I hate listened to this. JUST NO. NO. NO. NO. NOOOOOOOOO! How does she keep getting books published?

(2.5 stars rounded up)

Been There, Married That is a hilarious and incredibly messy book. Every time I sat down to read it, I was taken back to days when I would drink wine and eat delicious food with my friends while watching Real Housewives. Agnes and the other characters are vapid and unlikeable. Think Schitt's Creek's Rose family with zero redeeming qualities and no character growth.

This unrepentant horrible state of the characters often made me laugh out loud. I've always been a fan of biting, sarcastic humor and Levangie definitely delivers. I think many of us enjoy poking fun at the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. So I laughed and experienced schadenfreude so why only 2.5 stars?

The manuscript needs a heavy editing session and restructuring. Flow is not a word I would associate with this read. Readers are thrust into scenes and jerked away before we are able to settle and absorb any of the critiques that could have made this an exceptional read. The stream of consciousness style filled with one-liners is exceedingly difficult to follow.

Overall, I was disappointed that Agnes's story fell below the mark. After closing the book I was irritated that readers didn't end up with a substantial critique, lesson, or perspective to take away from 336 pages. I enjoyed it enough to keep picking it up and laughing, but structurally it was a mess of short stories loosely linked. I'll try Levangie's work again in the future to see if this was an aberration but I won't be rushing to pick anything up ahead of my TBR. 

**I voluntarily read and reviewed a review copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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This book is hysterical and kept me laughing the whole time. This may be Gigi's best work to date. I highly recommend it. You'll love Agnes! Buy it. You won't regret it.

This book is a lighthearted novel about the Hollywood "behind the curtain of celebrity society" and considering how much I love all of the Real Housewives franchises, I thought I would love this book. However, it seems like the entire cast of characters are unlikable, and as a reader, I kept thinking that the main character Agnes was the only sane character in the book (aside from Gabi and the Triplets), I kept second guessing her normalness since she continues to be plagued with one outrageous scenario after another without much of a will to fight back. I overall enjoyed the story but I think it would have been more concise with fewer crazy characters with a goal of making the overall story much stronger.

I really enjoyed this book! A quick glimpse into the life of the rich and famous. I love how Agnes handles life with her quick witty comebacks and funny references. A funny, quick read with plenty of riches and bratty behaviors.

I was so close to finishing this book but just couldn't. I tried but it just didn't pull me in at all. I was hoping that at some point I would get sucked in but it just didn't happen. I found myself reading the same page over and over and still not knowing what I was reading because I zoned out. I wish I couldn't have gotten more into the book but I just couldn't.

This was offered to me as a eARC from the author & publisher. Even though it's not my usual type of book, I decided to give it a shot. I couldn't even finish it, barley made it to the end of chapter 2. I don't think it's a case of it not being my type of book, I think it's actually bad writing.
After starting the book, the quality was so poor I thought maybe it didn't download properly, removed & downloaded it again. No help, do I checked some other reviews & saw others had similar issues.

‏I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review.

Agnes Murphy Nash has the perfect Hollywood life...or so she thought until arriving home to find the gates and doors locked and is prevented from entering her own house. What ensues is a humorous look at divorce, the stupid things people do while divorcing, and how badly we can act.

Gigi Levangie Grazer could have written Been There, Married That as a Debbie Downer book especially when discussing Agnes having to still cohabitate with her husband during the divorce. Anyone who had to endure cohabitating knows there is not much to laugh about. Grazier focuses on the negative but writes it with such style you are guaranteed to laugh.

I do not usually read "women's fiction" or "chick lit" but, after reading its description, I figured I would give it a try. I am so glad I chose this novel. I will continue with my norms (mystery, YA, SciFi) but will not shun women's fiction immediately from now on. I will probably still avoid romances but Been There, Married That is not a romance novel.

I also heard part of the audiobook. The narrator, Amy McFadden, did a fabulous job and really brought this novel and its humor to life.

This 200-word review was published on Philomathinphila.com on 5/23/20.

If you're looking for a funny beach read, look no further. It's the sassy and snarky story of Agnes, the wife of a Hollywood producer and everything she has to juggle - a snarky teen, her own job and a husband who's ready to bail. Oh, and did I mention menopause?

Levangie is the real-life wife of a Hollywood producer and her take on the glitz, the personalities and the over-the-topness of LA rings so true. "Been There, Married That" has an amazing cast of characters with a fabulous Hollywood backdrop and is the perfect summer escape.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the digital copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.

Been There, Married That by Gigi Levangie

I was looking forward to a good light read with lots of laughs and for me this fell short. I don't usually dislike books but this one was a struggle to even get through. Thank you to Netgalley and St Martin's Press for allowing me to read this book and leave my opinion.

I was really looking forward to reading this book and discovering a new author. Unfortunately, I found this book heavy on the one liners and light on an engaging plot. There is no doubt that the author is clever but reading this was laborious and felt like an exercise in footnotes.

I enjoyed this one it was well written. I had a hard time putting it down. Looking forward to reading more from this author.

Ugh!
The MC wasn't very likeable. The laugh-out-loud parts were more cringe worthy than funny.

Didn't like this at all.

This book was an interesting read for me! I loved diving into Agnes's wild world! I laughed out loud many times and loved the sarcasm that was included in the dialogue throughout the entire book. It was witty, smart, and entertaining. The plot seemed a little chaotic and the ending was unfulfilling. I wanted more closure for the characters. Honestly, I thought Agnes would make the perfect addition to the Real Housewives franchise, so if you are a Bravo fan, then you will love this book!

A light read and often times hilarious look at what appears to be the perfect Hollywood marriage until one day the wife comes home to find her husband has completely cut her out of his life--credit cards and all.

An easy beach read that will make you laugh!

This book made me say yikes a few times. It seemed like it would be funny, but it was depressing and all over the place with no real plot. Such a bummer.

**Thank you to St. Martin's Press for the free copy!**

I started this one with high hopes, looking forward to a fun, snarky escape, but was not able to finish it.
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It could have just been the timing, and maybe I’ll try again later. There were definitely a couple of things in the first few chapters that I took issue with; I won’t get into specifics here. I am pretty sensitive about references to particular populations of people so, again, it’s likely just my experience of this novel clashing with some of my own biases. ⁣⁣