Four women, all with different lives and backgrounds but share the common thread of working for the same company and having been subjected to varying degrees of sexual harassment, abuse or assault by the company’s general counsel, who is now the front-runner to fill the slot of CEO. It goes without saying that if this should happen, their lives will become more of a nightmare with this man at the helm.

Does this scenario sound familiar? It should be as the news is filled with these types of stories that cross numerous levels of the corporate world. This sinister behavior doesn’t recognize social, gender, race or affluence barriers. Nobody is off limits and in this case when the perpetrator is allowed to continually victimize those less powerful than he is, something has to give and it does. The women file a lawsuit, he takes a header off the eighteenth-floor balcony and now the women find themselves under investigation by the police, their company and facing a countersuit. Was his death a suicide? An accident or a murder? The death doesn’t come as a surprise as the reader is given that information right away, but the rest of the book took forever to come full circle. In fairness, I think I would not have felt this if I had not chosen the audiobook. I liked the narrator’s performance and understood the need for the pacing that was done, but it started to drive me batty. Though I acknowledge I lack patience, the author does a very good job of providing numerous details to the reader and then bringing it all together full circle at the end.

My Final Verdict: Overall, the story was well told, gripping and suspenseful. I had a lot of empathy for the women, some more than others and thought the villain was portrayed accurately, with the right amount of charm and likability to gain the women’s trust. I felt their actions were all believable and logical and had to pick my jaw up off the floor several times. I recommend this book to fans of mysteries, thrillers, suspense and women’s fiction.

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of Whisper Network from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This book was pretty disappointing to me. I found almost none of the characters to be likeable. This book is not as feminist as it thinks it is. I found much of it to be a bit sexist. And I also found some of the stereotypes employed to be racist in nature.

Audiobook archived before I was able to listen to the audiobook. I will hopefully get it from my local library to read.

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

This book was good, not great. It kept me invested but Definately wasn't dying to read it and wanting to pick it up. There are better books out there but if you want one to not really pay attention to or speed through it may be for you.

When women in the workplace stop whispering and start speaking up, things get interesting. Women need to unite and build each other up, not tear each other down. Twisty and thought-provoking.

First and foremost - thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the review copy of this audiobook.

I am very VERY behind on getting this one knocked out. I started it multiple times and just never could get it finished. It was not because it wasn't good though. It was because with my mindset every time I tried, I could not follow it. It jumps back and forth between multiple time frames and scenes. Now that I knocked it out, I'm so glad I did! I couldn't quit listening once I could focus on it. And I loved the author's note at the end. This (sexual harassment) is a very real thing that unfortunately happens in the workplace.

Are you now, or were you ever, a mother with young children? If yes, did you feel that you received the support that you needed from your partner? Did you want not just help but proactive assistance? If you can answer yes to any of these questions, you may well identify with Nora Spangler.

Nora has a four-year-old, is pregnant and it is her year to become (or not) partner in her law firm. She is trying her best but is overwhelmed. Nora loves her husband (she says) but some days is incredibly irritated by him.

So…Nora and Hayden look at a house that is for sale in an upscale community. Interestingly, the husbands there are way more helpful than usual. The women all have these incredibly high powered jobs. What is going on here? Do Nora and Hayden want to live here? Will they?

Also, what about that arson that killed Penny’s husband. Nora is investigating it thinking about a wrongful death suit. Is it that or is it murder?

There are many threads running through this novel. I have seen mixed reviews but I found it to be a book that I enjoyed. Make up your own mind. Give this one a look.

I very much enjoyed listening to this book. It kept me company on many walks. The story was quite involving and it was enjoyable to hear how events played out

Many thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this title. All opinions are my own.

A well-written story that so many of us can relate too. It often hit a bit too close to home. I recommended this one to my followers, as many of them are younger than I am and I think they’d benefit from it. I’m definitely interested in reading more from this author, as I found this story well-crafted and interesting. I’m very grateful to have received an advanced copy.

A good narrator makes the difference in an audiobook and Almarie Guerra knocks it out of the park in Whisper Network, Chandler Baker’s compelling, humorous MeToo mystery. Truviv has long been male dominated but when the CEO dies and the position seems about to go to creepy Ames, employees Grace, Sloane, Rosalita, Ardie decide to take matters into their own hands. Before the leadership issue is resolved, office secrets will be revealed and friendships tested.

I found the first chapters in Whisper Network hard to follow (but I was also driving a car at the time). The narration and differences in the reader’s inflection helped me sort out the different characters. 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, MacMillan Audio and Chandler Baker for this audio ARC.

I really enjoyed this book. TBH, it took me a few tries to actually get into it but once I did, I was all in. I liked the characters and obviously hated some characters and I really hoped for the best for the ones I liked. It is relevant and funny and could give strength to readers.

The narrator was pleasant to listen to and I would listen to more.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced audio.

I believe I listened to the first few chapters before I realized I was just not in the mood to read this type of book at the moment. I did hear all the women's point of views at least once. I feel like its more of a book that I would prefer to read physically when I am in the mood for more literary fiction. But I am very grateful for being granted an audiobook arc.

Whisper Network by Chandler Baker is a book that could easily be part of the #metoo movement literature. In this case, specifically with harassment that women often experience and the double standards that exist between men and women’s roles in the workplace.
This story follows four women who all have different positions with a company called Truviv. Their CEO has just died and they suspect that the next person who will take over that position will be their boss, Ames.
The women are concerned about this, all for their own reasons, but the main concern is that this will give Ames even more power and more authority which would be a dangerous thing. Plus, is name is on the list. Whisper Network is a list that exists where women can put men’s name on it if they have experienced any type of harassment as a heads up to other women in the professional world. This all reaches a climax when someone else dies and they aren’t sure if it was murder or not.
I appreciate what this book is trying to do, which is to bring up issues that women face in professional settings especially as mothers and when they are not seen as being as intelligent or as deserving of their roles as the men. Sometimes, it felt like the book tried to take on all the issues and at times was really focused on something in particular like breast feeding. I got the point, but it seemed to really be hitting you over the head with this.
The focus, sometimes took away from character development and story, but the book did do what it set out to do, which was to bring these issues to the forefront and to show them from a variety of perspectives. Having the mystery as part of the story was also ok, but not earth shattering by any means.
The narrator of the audio book was Almarie Guerra who did a great job with the narration.

The Whisper Network by Chandler Baker was a well-done book about four women (Sloane, Ardie, Grace, and Rosalita) and their individual interactions within their company including interactions with their boss and CEO, Ames. Ames is infamous within the office gossip regarding his treatment of women. After a shift in the office, power brings forth the realization for them that enough is enough. Great characters, high stakes, and mysterious elements, I really enjoyed this book.

I received a review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley for my honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I love books about women in business, especially since that is my career field.

What sickens me the most is the struggle women face in the workplace. And it's all caused by men who think so little of women and the roles they play outside of the workplace.

This book highlights the struggle and through process of women in business. They struggle to be mother, the struggle to appear younger, put together, and moving up with men standing in your way.

This book certainly tells a timely story and the narration was good, I found it a bit depressing and had a hard time getting through it. I guess that's the double edge of timely books, they're great for thought but not so much for escapism. It would make a good book club selection.

Intriguing, dramatic, and thought provoking, I thought The Whisper Network was a fantastic read. We chose it for book club and it was our most intense and surprising discussion yet. It brought out varying emotions in all of us. The subject matter is current and timely, which lead us to share our own work related sexual harassment experiences. Thank you for a great book club book!

Whisper Network by Chandler Baker
A special thanks to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the ARC of this book. I voluntarily read and review this title our thoughts and opinions are my own.
This was hard to get in to and keep track of who was who, the characters Sloan, Ardie, Grace and Roselita all seemed to blend together. The story flips between each character POV but there wasn’t anything that really defined one woman from the rest.
When the CEO suddenly dies someone has to be appointed to take over the company. The likely candidate Ames is someone that nobody wants put into that position. The “whispers” about sexual affairs are all coming to a head amidst sexual harassment claims by the women in his workplace who are tired of being ignored. As Ames’s world comes crashing down a long held secert between the women comes out and brings their world down as well.

This book is the work version of Big Little Lies- it is written in that same format where there is a chapter and then a deposition transcript (-in Big Little Lies it was a police interview I think). Except the setting is in Texas. The best thing I liked about this book was all of the commentary on the inequality between men and women. Lots of great points in here about that. I tabbed a lot of that in my annotation. I also liked the #MeToo themes and thought that was a timely topic for fiction and I don't see it written about very much in other books. I liked the audiobook narration and thought it was done well. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the audiobook ARC of this book.

TW: sexism, cheating, abuse of power, grooming, gaslighting, toxic relationships, bullying, blackmail, rape

*****SPOILERS*****
About the book:Sloane, Ardie, Grace, and Rosalita have worked at Truviv, Inc. for years. The sudden death of Truviv’s CEO means their boss, Ames, will likely take over the entire company. Each of the women has a different relationship with Ames, who has always been surrounded by whispers about how he treats women. Those whispers have been ignored, swept under the rug, hidden away by those in charge.But the world has changed, and the women are watching this promotion differently. This time, when they find out Ames is making an inappropriate move on a colleague, they aren’t willing to let it go. This time, they’ve decided enough is enough.Sloane and her colleagues’ decision to take a stand sets in motion a catastrophic shift in the office. Lies will be uncovered. Secrets will be exposed. And not everyone will survive. All of their lives—as women, colleagues, mothers, wives, friends, even adversaries—will change dramatically as a result.
Release Date:
Genre: July 2nd, 2019
Pages: 352
Rating: ⭐ ⭐

What I Liked:
• The writing was really good
• The plot sounded interesting

What I Didn't Like:
• Women come off overly jealous about everyrhing
• I hate everyone

Overall Thoughts: This book is like the R-rated version of the movie 9 to 5. I liked 9 to 5 way better.


This book drove me up the wall with the comparisons of what men get vs what women have. Some of the things these women complain about that aren't fair are well within their means to change them. One woman is mad at her husband because he can't feed the baby at night but she breastfeeds and wants to feed the baby. Some of the things they said were so over the top. Yeah women do sometimes get the short end of the stick when it comes to things but men do too. Male or female it all sucks. Being a human sucks.

Sadly for me there wasn't a likeable character in the bunch. There were cheaters and liars and just people who complained. Half way through the book I stopped caring and just kind of phoned it in.

Sloane threatens Ames for sleeping with women and calls him sexist, but she had slept with him herself to get ahead. And then even makes out with him and cheating. Ridiculous.

I don't dnf often (even though I should at times) but this book was on my nerves.

Confused on the perspective of the cleaning lady.

Sloane complaining when she thinks a man is hitting on her but isn't then complains about what an asshole he is for what he must think of her for assuming she thought that.... Ummm okay.

Then one of the ladies has a baby and uses the nursing room to pump but then decides to abuse the system by taking naps in there. Like how am I supposed to take a woman seriously? You're not paid to nap. You want to be treated the same as men but then you use the system to your advantage.

Final Thoughts: it was so hard for me to feel badly for them when they abuse the system to get what they want and then complain when they see it being used with someone else. They see another women being "abused" when they themselves slept their way up to the top. That didn't work for me. All the complaining just made me hate them. Hippocrates.

Now I know what the cleaning ladies pov was for.

I can usually tell by the first chapter whether or not I will love a book. Writing style is THAT important. So I wasn't surprised that Chandler Baker's Whisper Network lost me immediately after listening to the first few chapters.
Although I did not give up on the novel, it was almost torture to finish it ... I just wanted it to be better. I hate when authors just throw readers into a setting and introduce us to characters without giving any indication as to why we should CARE. Baker quickly brings in an influx of characters and drops us in the middle of our lives, and the result is a confusing mess that is neither compelling or original.

Almarie Guerra's narration is fine, although I did end up putting this audiobook on 2x speed just to make this dull and plodding story move forward faster.