Welcome to 5 Star Friday, where I highlight a book that completely captivated me this week! There’s nothing better than discovering a story that pulls you in, delivers unforgettable characters, and leaves you thinking about it long after you’ve turned the last page. This week’s five-star read is one that checked all the boxes—exceptional writing, immersive world-building, and a plot that kept me hooked. Let’s dive into what made this book an absolute standout!
Title: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
By: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Genre: Fiction
Pages: 389
Release Date: June 13th, 2017
Rating: ★★★★★
Summary from Goodreads:
Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?
Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career.
Summoned to Evelyn’s luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the ‘80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. Monique begins to feel a very real connection to the legendary star, but as Evelyn’s story nears its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways.
Review:
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid is a mesmerizing, emotionally charged novel that completely captivated me from start to finish. Evelyn Hugo is a force of nature—bold, complex, and utterly unforgettable—as she recounts her rise to Hollywood stardom and the seven marriages that shaped her life. Reid’s storytelling is masterful, weaving glamour, heartbreak, and deep emotional truths into a narrative that feels both intimate and epic. The love story at the heart of the novel is breathtaking, filled with longing, sacrifice, and authenticity. Every page is packed with raw emotion, compelling drama, and thought-provoking themes about love, identity, and ambition. A stunning five-star read that will stay with me forever.
No comments:
Post a Comment