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Woman on the Verge
Woman on the Verge | Kim Hooper
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A sexy, propulsive meditation on modern motherhood, tracking the lives of three women as they struggle to define themselves in the face of new obligations and heightened expectations.Some women, with their perfect children and pricey athleisure, make motherhood look easy. But not Nicole. She never wanted to be a stay-at-home parent--losing her job left her no choice. Now, between her toddlers' demands, husband's distance, and father's deteriorating health, she's pulled in every direction except her own.Something has to give.Katrina's in the same dissatisfied boat. After flirting with a handsome stranger at a bar, she's ready to choose pleasure over responsibility. But when her impulse goes surprisingly awry, she must reconcile her reawakened desires with the realities of home.Housewife Rose battles the constraints of motherhood in the '80s. Venting her growing restlessness into a diary of secret ambitions, she wonders whether it's all worth it. Is an unhappy mother really better than a selfish one?In a shocking twist, the women find their lives intertwined. But as they face their longings head-on, it's unclear whether they're destined for a breakthrough...or breakdown.
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CBee
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This blew my mind. There were so many moments of true understanding, observations and feelings that could have been mine. I also wasn‘t expecting some major twists (not in a thriller sort of way, but a bit mind bending and heartbreaking nonetheless), but they worked seamlessly. I‘m not a woman on the verge (yet), but I understand how one gets there 😮‍💨😬 I highly, highly recommend this.

CBee @BarbaraBB @Megabooks I haven‘t read all of Hooper‘s books yet, but THIS one (her newest) rocked my world. Not sure if that‘s a good or bad thing just yet 😂 Thought you‘d want to see my review! 1w
BarbaraBB Thanks for tagging! As you know I love this author and I can‘t wait to read this. Your review is 🔥 🔥 1w
TheBookHippie Is this the NO NO book? 1w
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CBee @TheBookHippie this one would be okay, I think! The one I read before this is a definite nope. 😘 1w
CBee @BarbaraBB thank you! I hope you like it as much as I did. It helps when you can relate to the main character, which I do! 1w
TheBookHippie @CBee HA. Just read the synopsis of the book I have zero interest 🤣😵‍💫😝🫠🤦🏻‍♀️👀 1w
CBee @TheBookHippie 😂😂😂😂 I kinda thought so 1w
CBee @TheBookHippie 😂😂😮‍💨😮‍💨 1w
Megabooks @CBee thanks!!! Love Kim and didn‘t know she had a new book out! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 1w
BarbaraBB Can‘t wait! I‘ve ordered a copy and will read it soon! 1w
CBee @Megabooks 💚💚💚 1w
CBee @BarbaraBB yay!! 1w
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Lesliereadsalot
Woman on the Verge | Kim Hooper
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Well, this book went some unexpected places. Three women, interconnected, all trying to find their true selves. It shouldn‘t have worked, but the humor and realistic situations turned this into a really good read. Lots of thoughts about motherhood, parents, husbands, careers, the whole of life, messy as it is.

BarbaraBB One of my favorite authors but I haven‘t heard of this one!! Is it new? 2mo
Lesliereadsalot @BarbaraBB Yes, it‘s new last month. I think you‘ll like it. 2mo
Amor4Libros I have this one on my TBR to read soon! 2mo
Lesliereadsalot @Amor4Libros Another one I think you‘ll like! 2mo
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