#BlogTour: Good Husbands by Cate Ray @CateRaywriter @septemberbooks @RandomTTours #GoodHusbands #CateRay #RandomThingsTours

Book Synopsis:

Jess, Priyanka and Stephanie are all happily married to men they think they know inside out.

Then each woman receives a letter accusing her husband of involvement in a sexual assault that took place 20 years ago.

Who do they believe, what should they do and can they come together as their lives are upended?

A compelling, beautifully crafted thriller about consent, friendship and prejudice which asks – would you sacrifice your family life in support of another woman?

My Review:

Good Husbands is a gripping, compelling and thought provoking read. The story follows three wives who get a letter from someone named Holly with some serious accusations about their husbands.

Firstly I thought it was interesting to see how differently the three reacted to the news. Jess, the self appointed leader of the group, automatically believed the letter whereas the other two were more reluctant to believe the letter despite all the evidence. It made me wonder how I do react if I received such a letter and what I’d do.

Following the dramatic opening the story flashes back letting the reader have a glimpse into each characters past and an insight into why the women’s reactions were so different to each other. The women each decide to get revenge on their husbands in different, eye-opening (and perhaps a little hypercritical) ways which was interesting to watch unfold.

Overall I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from this author in future. The author has taken an difficult subject and handled it in a sensitive and thought provoking way. The plot was very gripping and I enjoyed watching everything unfold.

Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Octopus for my copy of this book.

About The Author:

Cate Ray writes suspense novels with compelling moral dilemmas, shining a light on the issues affecting women today. Her stories are created for readers to treasure and share with booklovers everywhere. She is the author of four previous novels of suspense published under the name Cath Weeks. She was named an ‘Author to Watch’ by ELLE. Cate lives in Bath with her family.