A combination of gossip, coming of age, and feminism, this was a good read. The characters were interesting and well developed and the storyline flowed well. Highly recommend!

I did not finish this one, it was not for me, I couldn't relate to the characters, and just did not care for the story.

What in the realistic relationship is this?? I binged in less than a day. The story flows smoothly so it’s easy to start and not want to stop. The major plus -recipes are included and I must say I’m dying to try the oh so famous salad.
At the age of 18, Daphne had her life figured out. Date all through her 20s get married in her 30s. That all changes the first week of college when she meets Dominic. Now married in their 20s, they are learning how different they are. The two are struggling and are looking for a way to keep their marriage alive by giving themselves a single night 1 day a year for five years. What could go wrong?
Throughout the story it amazes me how we see Daphne change. In the beginning she lacks confidence and picks herself apart and we watch her blossom into her own skin. She finds her own sexuality and in it she finds a new career path.
Dominic on the other hand … well… read the story to find out- trust me I have a lot to say about him.
Sloane did an incredible job showing how much growth the two went through during this experiment and just how much a relationship changes over time. I rate this 4.5

Thank you to NetGalley, Hannah Sloane and Random House Publishing Group for a copy of The Freedom Clause in exchange for an honest review.

In an attempt at rescuing a stagnant marriage, Dominic and Daphne agree to The Freedom Clause: one night a year, they can have sex with someone else. After five years of this, what could possibly go wrong?

Where things go wrong for one of them, things go terribly right for the other one. (Can you guess which one??) The Freedom Clause opens up new opportunities and life changes that cause Dominic and Daphne to reassess what it is they really want in their marriage and in life.

If you don't mind reading a few sex scenes, then you'll enjoy reading this novel. It's fairly fast-paced, and takes you through the five years that Dominic and Daphne spend doing the Freedom Clause.

This is a very empowering novel. I think it would be a really good book club read, sparking a lot of discussion! (Like, is this something you'd ever enter into with your spouse?)

The Freedom Clause is published by The Dial Press and is available to purchase now. I received a free e-ARC.

I wasn't sure I would like this book but I ended up loving it.
I appreciate the character build of the main character.
The story was funny at times and it was a fast read.
It would be a great book club book because of the theme of the book.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Dial Press for providing me with an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. It’s available now in your local and online bookstores and libraries.

Daphne and Dominic have been together since their first year of college. They are now 25 and have been married for 3 years. After a conversation with a friend, they realize that they have become complacent regarding intimacy in their marriage. With the idea of revitalizing their sex life, they devise the Freedom Clause. With the Freedom Clause, they can have one night a year to experiment with another sexual partner, no questions asked.

Okay, so this isn’t a trope that I normally enjoy. Taylor Jenkins Reid has a similar book called After I Do. I love TJR, but it’s my least favorite of hers. The only reason I read this book is because I received an email from the author’s publicist asking me to review it. I have a hard time saying no when that happens. I also vehemently dislike this cover.

With all of that being said, I really liked this book. Color me surprised! Although I liked Lessons in Chemisty by Bonnie Garmus more, I thought these books were quite similar in some ways. This novel is more about the growth of the characters than it is about their sexual escapades. I’d give it three out of five on the spicy scale. I recommend this book if you like character growth and strong female protagonists. Oh, and really try to get past the first 10%-ish of this book. It’s a little cringy.

I found this book to be super interesting. The idea of a “freedom clause” seems like a recipe for disaster. I truly enjoyed this one though, and loved Daphne!

I'll be thinking of this book for a while yet. Dom and Daphne are like many couples who have been together awhile, and who have settled into the monotony of marriage; they wonder if there's more out there for them. The way they explore the "more" is by agreeing on one night per year for five years of freedom. Freedom to explore one other person sexually, and in order for it to not become an affair, they agree to only sleep with that person one time. The Freedom Clause allows Daphne to finally learn what she wants sexually. It helps her to mature in other ways too, to explore her writing, to really challenge herself and her fears. The Freedom Clause makes Dom insecure. He lies significantly to Daphne, and breaks the rules of their agreement. I like the premise of this book, and I like Daphne. Dom is weak to me, but maybe that's the point? That freedom allows women to really see their potential outside of the institution of marriage, outside of a relationship with a man...that's my biggest takeaway from the book, and it's what makes it very readable.

I went into this book with a very open mind. I am not a fan of cheating. Even though this was agreed upon by both parties, it still set my moral compass way off balance. Although the premise was not my cup of tea, I was very pleasantly surprised by the story and the writing.
After finishing and looking back on the book, I can't help but think this might have been a cautionary tale to those looking to marry young. It was a proponent for living your life before you decide to settle down so you can figure out who you are as a person before you figure out who you are as a couple. This was not your ordinary coming of age story.

I thought this was such an odd book - a semi open relationship and recipes all in one book. The bottom line is that I did not like the characters. I found myself skimming it and just gave up.

***Thanks to NetGalley and Random House for providing this book for review***


This book was somewhat predictable, more than hilarious, and full of heart. I really enjoyed it!

Dominic and Daphne married young. Both are inexperienced sexually and after a few years their otherwise happy marriage settles into a roommate situation. Dominic suggests an open marriage may be the solution to their quandary and Daphne counters with a parameter of one person, one night, once a year. No one will ever discuss what happens. What could possibly go wrong?! Dominic thinks this is the cure for their marriage, but what he doesn't know is that everything will soon change.
Hannah Sloane's first novel, The Freedom Clause develops the characters, especially Daphne, throughout a multi person narrative and reveals the angst of discovering one's self within a marriage. I look forward to seeing what Sloane does next.

I almost DNF’d this one. The premise of the book was an immediate yes for me; I’ll always be excited for non-monogamous characters/plot lines. However, by the third chapter, I thought to myself, “this isn’t going to work and it’s going to end bad”. I felt like this wasn’t a great representation of non-monogamous relationships, but I also wonder if that was the whole point of the book. I didn’t really care for either of the main characters. However, I did enjoy the character development throughout the book. This one is heavy character-driven and the flaws of the main characters are essentially the entire plot, so if that’s your thing, you might enjoy this! Despite me not loving this one, I’ll always champion books that explore relationships that aren’t traditional (normalize it!) and encourage women empowerment.

I love a good romance, and this one was wonderful! It had witty banter, and lovable characters. I was rooting for them the whole way through!

I expected to hate this after getting through the first chapter or so. But, surprisingly, I couldn't put it down. It is very much a "well what did you expect??" thing throughout, but it was... enjoyable, for lack of a better word.

The Freedom Clause by Hannah Sloane was an interesting novel based on a premise that I had a difficult time with, what if one night a year, a couple had the freedom to be with another person? That is what Dominic and Daphne decided to do within their marriage and so began a great experiment. The question is, would their marriage survive? Definitely a unique perspective on marriage. It's a very good novel and interesting to see what could happen when thoughts vary so far from your own. Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

The Freedom Clause by Hannah Sloane starts off with married couple Daphne and Dominic, in order to spice up their marital bed, Dominic comes up with a plan. A plan to open their marriage and call it the Freedom Clause. Now this clause is very specific, the can sleep with one other person, for one night a year. This can happen for the next five years, you cannot sleep with the same person more than once, you cannot ask questions to each other about that person, and you absolutely cannot tell your friends and family about it. Daphne agrees, reluctantly, and since she can’t talk about it with anyone, she marries her love of writing and cooking into a new blog where she can remain anonymous and talk through the hard stuff. She never thought she would go viral! As for Dominic, his first encounter goes nothing like he expects, and he then finds himself looking for a new job. As the years go on, we see how this once a year clause changes both Dominic and Daphne, but in very different ways.

Daphne starts off as a meek character, but with her freedom of the clause, she allows herself to demand what she wants, and how she wants it. She blossoms into a confident, self-assured, viral phenom! As for Dominic, his true self seems to evolve as well, and it’s not a very good look. You will find yourself team Daphne all the way, and I believe that is exactly what the author wanted to accomplish. The book is an easy, light read, nothing too deep, it has some good parts, and not so good ones. The added bonus is Daphne’s blog including many recipes that might be interesting to try.

I would like to thank Netgalley, Dial Press Paperback and Hannah Sloane for an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion.

The Freedom Clause was entertaining, fun, and flirty. It was an easy read which is perfect for a relaxing day. Thank you to NetGalley.

I thought The Freedom Clause was a great book. I like that the story is over a span of time and shows us how things unravel the longer the clause goes on. An open marriage, especially one that was coerced might be triggering to some, but I felt like this was a great storyline that didn't glamorize it at all. Overall, I really enjoyed the book.

The Freedom Clause by Hannah Sloane

I know I say this a lot but I loved this book. This presents two very different reactions to a couple opening their marriage. Dominic goes about his life in pretty much the same manner but now he is allowed to flirt, to give in to the temptations that he might encounter. But Daphne does the exact opposite, she puts herself out there into new situations and blossoms as she becomes happier and living a fuller life. I loved that for her. So often the women in her romance novels are portrayed as a mess or incapable of being on their own and Daphne grows into the complete opposite of that. Now she know what she wants…and how she wants it!

Thanks to @netgalley and @thedialpress for this advanced reader!

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