BIBLIOMANIAC MJ's Reviews > Husbands and Other Sharp Objects

3.5 stars

Marcy is trying her best to swim the rough seas of helping plan her daughter Amanda's wedding, whilst trying to get along with Harvey ( her husband from whom she is separated), for the sake of Amanda's big day. She is having to deal with the aftermath of her failed marriage whilst also having hopes and dreams for her daughter's new marriage...something old, something new.

After 30 years of being married to Harvey and raising Elizabeth, Amanda and Ben, Marcy is now learning to become an independent woman, after she discovered Harvey was having a baby with one of his 32D cup size models. She has moved on with Jon, one of the nicest and sweetest characters in the book. He is patient with her as she struggles with how to introduce him to her children, but also has his limits with how long he'll stay on the side lines.

Added to the equation are Marcy's friends, Dana and Candy, her wonderful support system through all the drama in her life. Together with Jon, Marcy considers them as her extended family.

The array of quirky and colourful characters, even Marcy's dead mother, all add something special to this story. Adding in a lot of witt, sarcasm and laugh out loud humour, takes this book up another notch.

All in all, a fun, entertaining, humour filled book with a feel good ending, I was glad I got the opportunity to read this book.

Note: This is my first book by Marilyn Simon Rothstein. I discovered this is her second book pertaining to Marcy and her family. However, the author did a great job of telling the story as a stand alone book.

Many thanks to Netgalley, Lake Union Publishing and the author for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.