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The Change

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This fun book is a mix between Big Little Lies and The Witches of Eastwick! It was a hit with 2 of my book clubs as well.

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I found The Change to be a little convoluted for my taste. I wasn’t a fan of the characters or the ending.

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This was hands down my favorite book I read last year. Miller’s characters are so complex and layered and REAL. I had no idea what to expect when I picked this up, but it surely wasn’t what I got. I loved every second of this book. Amazing.

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A trio of women come into supernatural powers while transitioning through menopause and use said powers for feminist revenge. That's a pretty interesting concept, I'll give you that. The mystery and pacing of this novel kept me turning pages, but I found that the feminism found in these pages was a bit too one-note for me. It was also unnecessarily long at almost 500 pages! I have seen many more books since this one focus on feminine rage and revenge, and I think the popularity of this book helped others succeed. It definitely created discourse and I appreciate that.

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This book was everywhere, so I downloaded it from here. It ended up not being for me and I DNF'd it.

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This book was such a fun one to read.

Harriet, Jo, and Nessa are all middle-aged women who have very little in common, except their slightly supernatural gifts. Jo has lots of energy to burn, and if she doesn’t, her body can create heat so intense it melts metal. Nessa can see the dead and makes it her duty to figure out what happened to them so they can move in. Harriet knows about plants and has the ability to know things about the future that others don’t. These three women team up when Nessa finds the body of a young woman who needs closure.

This book was a perfect mix of funny and heartbreaking. I loved how outrageous Harriet had become, and there were little quips and scenarios in the book that made me laugh. At the same time, the mystery of who killed the girl unfolds, and that part of the story was sad to read about.

This had a great balance between the humorous and the serious, and I loved the reading experience.

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A deeply layered and propulsive story that explores everything from murder mysteries to female empowerment. It’s a story I can picture myself revisiting to discover what I may have missed in a previous reading. I believe it would lend itself to lively conversations within book clubs.

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Quick read. Reminder of upscale fast food. A satisfying read, but not overwhelming. While the situation isn't normal, we know the characters. When completed, I was glad to go on the journey. The writing flowed, easy to read. Looking forward to the next book. #KIRSTENMILLER. #THECHANGE. #NETGALLEY

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Finally, a story about women superheroes! THE CHANGE was like a maze; hard to predict where the story would go. Not a typical ordinary fiction, it gave the readers a little bit of everything: magical realism, mystery, thriller, and the best part, women empowerment.

The story was set in a Long Island town called Mattauk (I am sure this is a satire of Montauk). Three ladies, Harriet, Jo, and Nessa, teamed up to find the mystery of a girl's dead body. The finding led them to more victims, so they wanted to discover the people responsible for killing these girls.

I loved everything about this book except the writing style. It was slightly hard to follow, and especially the timeline wasn't linear. It took me a couple of chapters to get used to it. However, the hiccup was worth it for the journey with these three badass women.

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This book was perfect going into Fall. It was just what I needed. It had a paranormal vibe with woman power! All in all it’s a fabulous combination. The writing was great and I’m hoping to read another book by this author. I really liked The Change.

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Primary characters are three successful, creative women, Harriett, Jo, and Nessa. Nessa James is a nurse whose police officer husband died over ten years ago. She's dedicated her life to her two daughters who have now left for college. Jo Levinson now suffers from the onset of dreaded menopause. The heated energy wafting from her body in the wee hours could light up Time Square. Harriett Osborne had an amazing career in advertising until she, too, got ambushed by the powers that be and by her own husband. Mattauk, New York boasts of a fine community with beach access and lawns trimmed to perfection. You'll meet its individuals with some citizens who care more than others. But something dreadful will have the residents eyeing one another and searching for answers. The Change is a wonderfully written novel that heralds the oncoming of women who still maintain their strength, their inner verve, and their massive lightning bolt of intelligence tested at any given moment. One woman is a raindrop, but pooled together, they create a reckoning thunderstorm. All three women have their own story line and bring a unique power to the mix as they try to solve a serial murder while using them. Each one is strong, different and so developed I felt I really knew them by the end. Even the villains, side characters and plants had a story line. This book was a wild ride. Each of the main characters had their own special story and you felt proud how they rose up and made this story their own. Beautifully written and holds you till the end.

Thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity.

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Wow was this book exactly what I wanted and more. Witchy, feminist, and a plot line that just wouldn't stop. I wish this was a series so I could be put into the character's lives over and over again. LOVE!!

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This book is a little bit fantasy, a little bit suspense, and a lot of female empowerment. A trio of women come into their special powers as they hit midlife. It was dramatic but funny and the characters were so real. I was sad when the story ended and I had to say good bye.

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Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC of The Change by Kristen Miller. This was so different, and not my typical genre. However, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend The Change! It was a suspenseful celebration of the power of women, as three gather to seek retribution. There are serious themes addressed in the book, but also moments of pure fun! The premise is so clever, and it all comes together beautifully. A perfect autumnal read!

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Three woman unite to solve the mystery where the justice system has failed. Nessa, a former nurse, hears the voices of the dead. Harriet, the neighborhood "witch" who loves to garden. Jo, the chronic exerciser who uses workout to channel her rage. Three woman, one murder, and tons of secrets.

I absolutely loved this book. It was the perfect combination of magic realism and mystery. I couldn't stop reading. I never knew what was going to happen. I am so so impressed with this book. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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maybe it's where i'm at in life but i thoroughly enjoyed The Change.

the writing is solid, the characters specific and interesting & there is a subversive humor that makes the magical-realism work for me (i'm not usually a fan of that genre).

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I thought I would love this book however I read about 40% and found it wasn't for me. Unfortunately I had to DNF this one.

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This book was insane. I was sucked in after just a few pages. Since finishing it I've gone back and reread sections that I loved because it's THAT DAMN good.

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When I first started reading, this had a Witches of Eastwick vibe. I loved that the main characters were all female and each possessed a type of superpower. A cross between a crime thriller and magical fantasy it will definitely hold your attention.

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I thoroughly enjoyed The Change. It was a captivating and empowering read. I enjoyed the intertwining stories and perspectives.

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