This book was incredible. Three strong women that had it rough in different ways. Each woman had her own unique story in this book . They all band together and solved cold cases of dead teens. The way the got retribution for these girls was amazing . This book is definitely a keeper. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves suspense and plenty of drama.

This was such an entertaining, witty, and often poignant read! I really loved the three main characters and had so much fun going with them on their journey to discover their purpose. Jo, Harriet, and Nessa are all intelligent, accomplished women and yet they struggle to be given the same consideration and respect as the men in their lives. Unfortunately, something a lot of women can relate to. It was so satisfying to see them come into their power and take their revenge!

It took me a bit to get into it but once they story really took off, I had a hard time putting it down! This was a unique and empowering read that I’ll be thinking about for a long time!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an eARC in exchange for an honest review

The Change by Kirsten Miller is a fantasy book about three women in their forties with recently discovered powers. When teenage girls start going missing in their town, these women band together to try to solve these cases. They are able to use their special powers to help them find the people that are responsible. This story was so unique and unputdownable, and I absolutely loved it! Highly, highly recommend this fun and important read! Thanks to NetGalley for the free digital review copy. All opinions are my own.

Three uniquely different women, with personalities of strength honed from living lives that were continually wronged. One beautiful setting: the lovely little community of Mattauk, New York. And sprinkled throughout: the ghosts of restless young women whose lives were cut short. They want closure and absolution, and they won’t rest until they get it.
Nessa, Harriett, and Jo stumble together and find themselves tasked with the duty to help these young souls. As they investigate and piece together clues that have been well-protected by the community, their own lives are clearly at stake.
This is a wittily written who-dun-it with colorful characters, a beautiful setting, and a realistic plot. The author’s uncanny sense of humor keeps the book entertaining, and the mystery is enough to keep you turning the pages late into the night.
Sincere thanks to William Morrow for an ARC in exchange for my honest review. The publishing date was May 3, 2022.

There are so many things to love about this multifaceted deep-dive into the third act of a woman’s life, about who women are when they decide they no longer need and/or want men in their lives, about what being a woman is at the very root of all things, and how desperately needful it is to remind ourselves everyday that there are more women than men on the Earth and, just like with most base creatures who huff and puff and make a lot of noise, men really do have more cause to fear women, if only we would remember that and use that power more often.

When I say “multifaceted”, I really do mean it. I have always loved a book title simple enough it lends itself to conveying many vector points in the text. “The Change” could refer to any and/or all of the following things (I suspect, given Miller’s sly writing style, that it’s the latter): all the characters have either just gone through or are going through menopause (sometimes called The Change), Harriet’s garden is always changing, the way all three women have changed over their lives and how it shaped them into the people they are in present-day, all three main character’s personal lives are in a state of flux and they have all made some recent personal decisions or changes, or it could even be referring to the overarching change to the way things have been done that the three main women in this story decide to enact that the title is referring to.

This is one of those books that’s long (close to 500 pages), but doesn’t feel it, and the pacing is like the steady heartbeat of someone who’s been walking at a brisk pace. It’s a mystery novel, in part, but definitely not cozy. No one sits down for long in this book, unless they’re sitting down planning, making, or discussing mischief. Or maybe partaking of illicit substances. This book, and the people in it, keep moving. Keep talking. Keep thinking. They have a lot to do, a lot to see, a lot to say, a lot to think about, a lot to plan, a lot of things to put into place, a lot of players to put into action, and then a whole lot more stuff to do when their latest set of actions sets off, reactions happen, and they have to run around and figure out next steps.

I have read a few good books about smashing the patriarchy since I started doing this back last August. There are only three that made me clench my fists together, shake them in victory, and growl like I had just come out victorious from an arena fight. This was the third one. By the time this book was over and every single person–Every. Single. Person.–who was responsible for the horrors perpetrated prior to the events of this book and during this book had paid their due, I started to feel a little bit better about the fact I’m in perimenopause myself. I have a good few decades left to live, myself, and those decades are meant to be lived however I see fit. Anyone else who thinks they know better can turn around and walk away. I have better things to do with my time.
Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for allowing me early access to this title in exchange for fair and honest review.

Compelling beginning that really hooked me in. All the micro and macro ways women are abused and used really resonated and it felt suffocating and yet also relieving to see them laid out so eloquently back to back. It’s like breaking down every instance and I justice shows you how monumentally fucked the society we have accepted and live within really is.

The magic powers and fantasy aspect was interesting in how it augmented and reflected each woman, however once the murder mystery entered the plot, it seemed to take a huge backseat, which felt odd. The magic is used almost in a perfunctory way to move the murder mystery plot forward, showing us how the women can afford to be involved and make progress in the case.

The murder mystery that comes into play makes the middle feel quite a bit slowed down and uneven. The mystery requires us to spend time with each woman to see how they can contribute to solving the case, with or without powers, while also trying to continue the commentary and examples of the patriarchy which is sometimes dones with flashbacks to previous moments. This ends up feeling a bit muddied and like too much is trying to be fit in. It’s like a run on sentence that truly doesn’t end page after page because there’s so many antecesores hanging off of it. At every discovery or detective effort, there has to come a page of paragraphs dissecting how this ties back to women being denied, abused, and discounted. While I take no issue with the observations provided and the example moments used to show how women are harmed turn after turn- they’re spot on, the incessant toggle between murder plot and commentary, made it confusing to focus.

I also could have done without the romantic subplot for Nessa. I can see how and why the author might include SOME men with redeeming characteristics and qualities to show it’s not a truly “fuck all men” book, but it felt unnecessary. Even with Jo and Art, at first she lays out all the ways their partnership isn’t equal, only to later show us the many ways he actually does support her, it felt like a shift between extremes.

Overall a bingeworthy read and highly entertaining — it’s new and refreshing and a bit genrebending. It deserves the critical praise, though to me, is not quite the juggernaut and five star favorite I expected.

Their powers have brought them together. Nessa has the power of sight, Harriet is the punisher and Jo is the protector. Guided by a ghost Nessa and her friends find a dead body of a teenage girl. When the police don’t want to investigate it, Nessa, Harriet and Jo take matters into their own hands and uncover they have a serial killer in their town killing teenage girls.

I really enjoyed this one! I hope @netflix starts knocking on her door. Karen Miller plotted out the whole storyline perfectly. Not only does she give us strong and unique main characters but I loved how we also get the stories of the secondary characters. This book has it all.

I would also like to say, I like how she kept the feminism down to earth and didn’t make it into a dramatic anti-male bashing spectacle.

The Change is a story featuring magical realism, murder mystery, and powerful women that are just learning exactly what power they hold. It was absolutely incredible to read!

I think I was put on this world to read The Change. I think I needed to hear the message and I think every woman needs to hear it, too. The main characters are relatable to the point to where I think any woman could find a bit or a piece that resonates with her.

I loved that all three women are different and powerful in their own ways, but they’re all equals. I need Harriet to PLEASE adopt me. I want to be a part of their coven.

The imagery and storytelling in this book are incredible. When Jo is shouting at Franklin and the line is “…but she had fury on her side,” I could perfectly picture her as a ball of flame. And the image of Harriet smiling with red teeth from her beet juice will live in my dreams forever in the best way.

The writing was well-done and had great tone and pacing. The advertising scene with Harriet and Chris was *chef’s kiss* perfect.

With a great twist (or two or three) and an even better resolution plus a diverse and powerful cast of characters, The Change is a 5/5 for me. I just finished and I’ve already told three people about it!

Women in my age group, dealing with all that midlife throws at you, realizing this next chapter of our lives isn't the end it's a new beginning, who are sick of the way society has allowed many sexist practices to continue, with a suspenseful who-done-it?! Count me All In! I devoured this book. This is a suspenseful, fun, and harrowing read; while parts are magical realism / fantasy, and even perhaps wishful thinking, the atrocities that take place indeed happen in the world every day to women. A needed, fun, and sobering read.

THIS. BOOK. I wasn't sure about the fantastical element of it, the thoughts of people possessing powers, but WOW! I loved every second of it. Fantasy isn't usually my thing, but trust me when I say, you will want to read this book.

The story centers around 3 women, Nessa, Jo, and Harriet. All 3 woman are living in the small town of Mattauk, where everything is seemingly perfect. What ends up evolving is how these women discovered themselves through their friendships and trust in one another. Nessa has the power to hear the dead. Jo is fiery strength. Harriet works with nature and all of its power. Combined, they are going to solve the town's problem of disappearing girls. The reader is drawn into investigation and taken along for an intense ride.

Each main characters' back story really draws you in and you really relate to what each person is going through. The women are made into such extremely likeable, admirable characters. Information crucial to the overall mystery and the women are delivered throughout the book, where you're having an ahah! moment constantly. The author writes in such as way where the book is extremely enjoyable and quick to read. You can't put it down! Highly recommend this to anyone who loves true crime, Law and Order:SVU, and women who save the day.

Omg! I love, love. love this book. It's about women finding their power within themselves and trying to set the world right at the same time. Empowering women and having a voice at the table. Accepting the differences of each of us as women and what we bring to the table.

It's set in an Mattauk, NY and one woman brings two other women together to solver a murder that has happened in their small town. Nessa has a gift for hearing dead people so that she can help them find peace and closure. Harriet, has lived life by the rules of men around her, but that has stopped. Harriet quits her job as an ad executive and starts using her powers with the earth to bring justice and healing to the world. It just depends on what side you are on that you get. And lastly, but not least Jo who has had a fire and strength burning inside of her is trying to find out how to use these powers.

I loved the relationship between three women, the powers that they had and how they were used. It may be one of my favorite books of the year!

Thank you #NetGalley for the advance copy for my unbiased review

A really cool story that I thoroughly enjoyed. The characters were so interesting and the story well fleshed out. I really liked the premise and the flow of the story. I’d recommend others check it out.

Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for the ARC.

I didn't know anything about this book before reaching it. I was intrigued by the title and cover., It was the revenge book I didn't know I needed. Each character is well-developed and I found myself rooting for all the women.

Usually I’m not super into fantasy, but this was a fun mystery, suspense story with a sprinkling of fantasy centered around some strong, powerful women with mystical, magical powers. What do they use said powers for? Solving murders and exacting revenge, of course!

Why my nose was in this book:
I loved each main character, the details of their previous lives before and currently with their special powers
I also enjoyed that one of them could talk and see dead people, personally I wouldn’t want that kind of power, but it was fun to read
The immense women power behind this story was refreshing and it was easy to root for them, even when they chose questionably moral ways to deal with a person… cough cough
The underlying serial killer whodunit was fun to play detective
I love small town mysteries and this one did not disappoint

Who doesn’t like a good revenge novel? This is a tale of three women who have been treated poorly by men for no reason other than they are women. They have reached a certain age and begin to experience some incredible powers that really allow them to take control of their lives. Through the use of these powers, they solve a very important mystery. For all women who have ever been wronged by a man either personally or in business, this book is for you. I relished every page of these women’s empowerment. A fantastic story. Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read and review an advance copy of this book.

This is a fun and slightly spooky book. Three women are all guided by the voices of the dead that Nessa James hears. They discover a body of a teenage girl on a remote beach, and their investigation into her death leads to the discovery of more bodies. Can they work together to solve the murders?

This was great fun! So many relevant themes (sexism, Me Too, Times Up, etc) combined with a little witchcraft, horticulture, mystery, and revenge. A creative and witty story.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59030015

3.5 stars. In this magical realism tale, Nessa, Jo, and Harriet come together using their unexpected new powers--putting them on a collision course with the evil that lurks in their wealthy beach town.
This was a fast paced read for me, and I enjoyed how the book switched between different characters. Part of the book discussed the true crime obsession these days, which was one aspect of the book that I loved. I appreciated the emphasis on the victims, knowing their names, and discussion between characters that so many hundreds of thousands of women go missing every year. I'd classify this book as very good, but some things were repeated multiple times that I didn't think needed to be repeated. I don't want to say more as I don't want to spoil the book... I'm sure this will be a movie soon!
Very thankful to netgalley for this advanced copy in return for my honest opinion.

Amazing! Edge of your seat thriller wanting to know HOW and WHY? I love magical, witchy books and this definitely didnt disappoint.

This an amazing book! Harriet Osborne is my favorite character. I like Harriet's powers and how she uses them. I knew who one of the bad guys was.

I received an ARC from the publisher and NetGalley for an honest review.