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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

**SPOILERS BE HERE**

I heartily enjoyed this book. Evelyn's story was compelling, as was Monique's side story. I'm apparently completely unobservant, though, because I didn't realize that Monique's father was the man in the car with Harry until about two pages before Evelyn revealed it. I knew Monique's father had to be tied up in the story somehow, so it should have been abundantly clear when it happened, but I think I was too caught up in the emotional telling to really think about it. 

The best part, obviously, was the love story. The struggles Evelyn and Celia had to go through were heartbreaking; I was so happy they got to spend some time together at the end of Celia's life to be themselves. They were completely awful to each other at times but considering their situation, it's understandable (although that still doesn't excuse it)--that amount of stress would get to anyone. It was fascinating to hear about Evelyn's marriages, specifically which ones were "real" and which ones were to help hide her true relationship. 

I might come back and add more later, but I have no time right now!

Completed: 17 December 2020
Rating: 4/5
Recommend: Yes

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  1. AnonymousAugust 17, 2024 at 8:11 AM

    Just finished this and I agree with everything you said. It was absolutely worth the read

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