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A review by blueskyreview
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was an entertaining read, but I'm glad it wrapped up when it did because the main character was starting to get on my nerves. I will say I wasn't able to guess who she ended up with, so props to the author for that 👏
P.S. - Little rant without being spoilery, when our MC Lauren is talking to someone about previous relationships, and they say they haven't had just girlfriends. My first response wouldn't be "Oh have you had a fiancé? A wife?"
No, Lauren - He's queer and he's saying he's been with other genders!
And to then proceed to stumble over using the word partners instead of girlfriends for his past relationships...idk, maybe it's just me, but I felt that with Lauren having a queer sister, who she is close to and is in a sapphic marriage, that Lauren shouldn't have been so awkward about it.
Not that some families aren't like this, but I was annoyed by it lol.
P.P.S The above interaction was irksome but only lasted about a page. It was other questionable decisions that made me ready for the story to be done.
P.S. - Little rant without being spoilery, when our MC Lauren is talking to someone about previous relationships, and they say they haven't had just girlfriends. My first response wouldn't be "Oh have you had a fiancé? A wife?"
No, Lauren - He's queer and he's saying he's been with other genders!
And to then proceed to stumble over using the word partners instead of girlfriends for his past relationships...idk, maybe it's just me, but I felt that with Lauren having a queer sister, who she is close to and is in a sapphic marriage, that Lauren shouldn't have been so awkward about it.
Not that some families aren't like this, but I was annoyed by it lol.
P.P.S The above interaction was irksome but only lasted about a page. It was other questionable decisions that made me ready for the story to be done.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gun violence
There is non-consensual drug use. It's only a chapter or so but wanted to note it.