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The Glass Wives by Amy Sue Nathan

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For 2018 I have a goal of reading 12 books, after only reading 4 in 2017 this seems like a big goal but I have to say, I am doing pretty great so far this year!  I have completed one book and I am about done with another and my parents got me some great books for my birthday that I am so ready to read so I have to keep up with this!  
For my first read of 2018 I started The Glass Wives by Amy Sue Nathan.  Amy Sue Nathan also wrote The Good Neighbor, a book I read last year.  I really enjoyed her book so I decided to pick up all of hers.  So, here we go, I am excited to announce book #1 of 2018!  

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The Glass Wives by Amy Sue Nathan 

When a tragic car accident ends the life of Richard Glass, it also upends the lives of Evie and Nicole, and their children. There’s no love lost between the widow and the ex. In fact, Evie sees a silver lining in all this heartache—the chance to rid herself of Nicole once and for all. But Evie wasn’t counting on her children’s bond with their baby half-brother, and she wasn’t counting on Nicole’s desperate need to hang on to the threads of family, no matter how frayed. Strapped for cash, Evie cautiously agrees to share living expenses—and her home—with Nicole and the baby. But when Evie suspects that Nicole is determined to rearrange more than her kitchen, Evie must decide who she can trust. More than that, she must ask: what makes a family?

My Review:


The Glass Wives started out by jumping right into a sad grieving moment for both “wives”.  From the very beginning I felt connected to Evie and wondered how hard that must be to attend your ex-husband’s funeral with his family and friends.  What an experience, one I would not wish on anyone.  Life is complicated and this novel shows us how Evie tries to get through the complications with poise.  Through all of this, she is a mother of two young children who also lost their father.  Again, complications.  

Through out the book, although I felt connected to Evie, I was also so annoyed with her.  She never stood up for herself.  She needed to speak her mind and be the strong woman and mother she and her kids needed in that chaos of a moment.  While in the end I do feel like she let her feelings and needs be known, it too far too long.  I do wonder if the ending is at all believable, however.  

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I would recommend this book to anyone that wants a book that leaves you with a smile on your face and hope for families to work things out for the benefit of the entire family unit. I was able to sit and read this book easily and felt like I was right there with the Glass wives through their struggle.  I would love to see Amy Sue Nathan give us a glimpse into Nicole’s past – maybe a second book option?  Overall, I thought this was a well written chic lit book that I really enjoyed reading.  

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  1. Jennifer Van Huss says

    January 25, 2018 at 9:08 pm

    That sounds likes a great book. I love stories about mystery and family! I love reading but haven't had the time! I think I may jump on your bandwagon and do 12 books this year!! Thanks for the idea

  2. Aitza B says

    January 25, 2018 at 11:14 pm

    Ooh I might have to check this out. I want to read more chick lit and my goal is to read 104 books this year. Pray that I make it.

    This looks sounds drama filled yet very much realistic, though I am curious about this ending. Thanks for the honest review.

  3. Fashion Beyond Forty says

    January 26, 2018 at 5:11 am

    Thank you for the helpful review! I like how you put your point of view on who may enjoy this type of book!
    I have not been reading much this past year but THIS year I plan to do a lot more!

  4. Cherri Megasko says

    January 26, 2018 at 11:32 am

    I have a blended family myself, with two daughters and one step-daughter. We have been lucky, but the situation certainly can lend itself to drama. I like the premise of this book – it made me think … if my husband were to die (we've been married 14 years), what would happen to my relationship with my step-daughter? Great topic for a book!

  5. Stephanie Pass says

    January 26, 2018 at 6:12 pm

    Sounds like a great book! I indulge in chick lit. My favorite author for chick lit is Sarah Addison Allen. Her books are full of magic with a chick lit kinda story. Right now I'm super into science fiction and parallel words and time travel.

  6. Tami Q says

    January 26, 2018 at 9:14 pm

    I have started 2018 out stating I will not commit to more books than I can comfortably enjoy. This one sounds like one that I can't miss out on. I'm ordering it now.

  7. Allison J says

    January 28, 2018 at 2:05 am

    I too have a goal to read more. Overall, great review. I love how you highlighted the best parts and how you felt like you where there, as well as, mention what could have been improved upon. This book definitely caught my attention.

  8. David Elliott says

    January 29, 2018 at 9:37 am

    That's cool you enjoyed the books. Although I understand you being frustrated with a character not doing stuff when they could have long before. Ah well. At least she let her needs known in the end.

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