A review by amy_alwaysreading
Behind Every Good Man by Sara Goodman Confino

5.0

Many thanks to my friends at @getredprbooks for the free #gifted copy of this book.   

Hysterical.  Uplifting.  Cheer worthy!  Another 5⭐️ read by Confino.  

Behind Every Good Man is a revenge story set in the 1960’s when good and upstanding still meant something and when women were coming into their power.  

Confino’s last 2 books solidified her as a must-read author for me.  She consistently writes immersive, bingeworthy storylines that entertain and inspire.  

But more than that, I am forever endeared to the rich cast of characters she crafts.  Always tenacious.  Always bold. 

Jenna, Evelyn, Marilyn, Ada... and now Bev and Millie. 

All firecracker female characters full of sass and wisdom.  Characters that remind me of myself.  Characters that I want to be friends with.  Characters that motivate me to leave a legacy worth emulating.  

OH... the way I rooted for Bev!!!!  More than revenge, this is a story about resiliency and hope.  Bev could’ve caved to her circumstances, as would most women in that time.  Rather, she tapped into her inner strength and fought to overcome.  Quick witted and full of verve, Bev is the embodiment of a powerhouse woman.  

Though the book is set in the 60’s the themes of women belonging in all the places... especially politics... felt very timely.  I loved the focus on the power of voting and the role that women play within the electoral process.  

And the Easter eggs!!!  I actually squealed out loud.  Don’t Forget to Write is one of my very favorite books, and I adored seeing how these characters connected.  

I closed the last pages of this book feeling inspired and full of hope.  Just when I thought Confino had reached her pinnacle (Don’t Forget to Write), she proved that she’s only just getting started.  Sara... I can’t WAIT to see what’s next!