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Kathryn Hu is a post-doc student at Harvard working in a chemistry lab, where her social awkwardness makes her stand out even there. Her one bright spot is her boyfriend, Tucker Jones. Tucker is not only gorgeous, he’s thoughtful, kind, and can always make her feel better. One night she leaves early and decides to surprise him at his place–only to surprise him proposing to someone else. WHAT??!! To make matters worse, Tucker seems to think the situation with Kat can be mended.
Instead, Kat and Olivia bond together over their pain. Imagine their horror when they realize their group of cheated-upon girlfriends includes at least one more person, Elle. The 3 of them declare, solemnly over drinks, “Tucker Jones must die!” And so they plan a revenge that includes creatively trashing his condo. Much to their dismay though, they discover his body. They know they’re innocent, but given their strong motives, not to mention the DNA they’ve just spread all over the condo, will anyone believe them? Much less the extremely attractive detective assigned to the case?
The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club (which, Kat wants to assure you, doesn’t mean they want to murder anyone!) is a delightful read! Kat’s social awkwardness and propensity to give you the origin of any idiom, plus the genuine friendship that forms amongst the 3 women, ensure plenty of laughs and groans. The plot is snappy and fast-moving, with plenty of twists and turns and a very satisfying ending. The perfect summer read! Highly recommended.
