For Better and Worse by Margot Hunt

Title: For Better and Worse
Author: Margot Hunt
Page Count: 330
Rating: C+
Format: Book of the Month Hardcover
Genre: Adult Mystery/Thriller
Keywords: Lawyers, Marriage, Murder
Kid Appropriate: No

Synopsis from Goodreads:

On their first date back in law school, Natalie and Will Clarke bonded over drinks, dinner and whether they could get away with murder. Now married, they’ll put the latter to the test when an unchecked danger in their community places their son in jeopardy. Working as a criminal defense attorney, Nat refuses to rely on the broken legal system to keep her family safe. She knows that if you want justice…you have to get it yourself.

Shocked to discover Nat’s taken matters into her own hands, Will has no choice but to dirty his, also. His family is in way too deep to back down now. He’s just not sure he recognizes the woman he married. Nat’s always been fiercely protective, but never this ruthless or calculating. With the police poking holes in their airtight plan, what will be the first to fall apart: their scandalous secret—or their marriage?

My Review:

Overall, this was a quick read that was easy to fall into. At only 330 pages this book is certainly not a chore to get through. I would definitely recommend this for anyone looking for a vacation book that doesn't require too much focus but is still enjoyable. The legal and ethical concerns that arise in this book would also make it a great one for a book club or buddy read looking to have an interesting conversation.

Natalie and Will are definitely not a poster couple for marital happiness but their story is undoubtedly addicting in only the way that Lifetime movies can be. Beautiful and successful, they seem to have the perfect life...until suddenly everything unfolds in a dramatic and dark manner. Adultery, murder, and ethical low points make up this tale and draw in the reader with an addictive edge.

This book's flaws actually aid in making it so addictive. The characters can be a bit two dimensional at times as we are never bogged down with too much detail about their backstories or their emotions. Ultimately that means the book flies by quickly. Every action taken by law enforcement in this one and the explanations of the legality of certain things was a bit flawed. But, if you're just looking for entertainment this isn't an issue.

Go into this one expecting little more than entertainment and you'll for sure enjoy it. Go in expecting the next great American novel and you'll be sorely disappointed.

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