The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
By: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Captivating. Intriguing. Mysterious. Scandalous. Surprising. Juicy.
I could probably think of a whole list of adjectives that still could not describe just how amazing and wonderful this novel turned out to be. It was definitely not what I thought it would be, and I am glad I was proven wrong! Taylor Reid is a mastermind and if you have not read this novel, you are truly missing out.
Monique Grant, a relatively unknown reporter for a magazine, has been hand-picked to sit with and talk to filmstar and legend Evelyn Hugo. While she is unaware of the exact context of their meeting and what it would turn out to be, Monique is both intrigued and hoping for something juicy to write about to keep her boss happy. Little did she know, she would be given the opportunity of a lifetime to learn about this Old Hollywood bombshell.
Throughout the novel, the reader travels back in time with Monique to learn about Evelyn’s rise to fame, her friends, her career, her family, and her seven husbands. She learns that there is much more to Evelyn Hugo than the world knows; she is complex, daring, blunt, courageous, and completely captivating, even in her old age. She also learns there is a dark secret connecting the two of them, and it completely changes the way Monique sees both Evelyn and herself.
With themes of love, loss, perseverance, personal growth, sacrifice, and commitment, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a MUST-READ for anyone who wants to get lost in a storyline that transports them back to another time and place. If you are like me, you could read the whole book in one sitting ….. it is JUST THAT GOOD!
