The Wives is the perfect holiday read. Light hearted, funny and a little bit scandalous. I sped through it in a matter of days, it was exactly what I needed after some heavy days at work to put a smile on my face.

I loved this story , which quite surprised me as it is not the type of book I would usually read.
It was beautifully written, and the characterisation was so good, I felt I really got to know Emily, Miriam and Karolina. It was written with real warmth and humour, describing their very different lifestyles in New York and the suburbia of Greenwich, and how the three wives became such close friends as their lives entertwined in unexpected ways. It was so far removed from any lifestyle I am personally familiar with, but was still highly entertaining and intriguing. I really enjoyed this book, and read it very quickly as I so wanted to know what happened to them all. A real feel-good book., and sheer escapism! I will look for other titles from this author.

I just love the bitchiness of the characters in Lauren Weisbergers' books, and it's not just Miranda Priestley! This one did not disappoint. It's good to have a mixture of old and new, both characters and locations. Whilst I cannot relate to the world in which these people live, this is still a good read. Escapist literature of the modern kind.

A really fun, light-hearted holiday read. I liked that it included characters from the Devil Wears Prada and gave a little insight into what they were doing with their lives.

Lauren Weinberger never disappoints and this book is no exception. It is the story of three women whose friendship has no bounds and the lengths they will go to to protect each other whatever the cost.
When Karolina the wife of a senator who has presidential ambitions is framed and then publicly dumped with her character assassinated by him he has not notion of the power of these women and the lengths they will go to to revenge on him.
Great summer read, just loved it. It is one of those books that will make you laugh and make you cry but most of all that revenge is sweet.

In “The Wives” by Lauren Weisberger, the author brings back Emily, Miranda Priestley’s ex – assistant. She finds her career is slowing down, as she’s losing her clients to someone who’s younger, more “in” and popular. Suddenly, she finds herself in Greenwich, together with Miriam, a former lawyer from NYC, now a stay – at – home mum, and Karolina, the former face of L’Oreal, now in disguise and tangled in a political scandal.
Theoretically, it doesn’t sound so bad, right? Nice place, nice people… But there is much more to the story and actually, nothing seems as it really is in Greenwich.

It was brilliant to have Emily back. I don’t know how it is with you but in “The Devil Wears Prada” I tolerated Emily but couldn’t warm to her totally and completely because of her being such a pain to Andrea, and it was great to read only about Emily. She’s still sassy, quirky and bitchy and confident and I simply adored her. I just think that she really deserved this story, that we got the chance to get to know the real Emily. She has perfectly found herself in her new job, that fitted so well her tastes, money and status – although I must be totally honest, I am not sure what it was exactly that she was supposed to do because once it was said she’s the stylist to the stars but what she did for Karolina was more of a PR action. Nevertheless, Emily can handle anything, you just name it: sex scandal, dress disaster, betrayal. Image consultant? Is this what I’m looking for?
The other two main characters, Karolina and Miranda, complete Emily’s character in the best possible way. They simply work together. Karolina is an ex – model, Victoria Secret’s Angel, who married a US Senator, becoming a mother to his son. She’s now tangled in a political scandal and the whole world turned against her when she was arrested for a DUI with children in the car. But there is much more to this story actually and often I felt so angry on Karolina’s behalf – she was really a great woman who knew where her priorities are and this what had happened to her was absolutely, totally unfair. Miriam is a high – flying lawyer, a partner in one of NYC’s most prestigious firms but the family has currently moved to Greenwich and she’s stay – at – home mum now. She tries to convince herself that she’s happy with her present life, that it is what she wanted but is it really?
The relationship between the three women was brilliant. Honest and authentic, probably mostly thanks to Emily who always said what she thought, without holding back. What’s more important though is, I think, the fact, that they just took each other as they were, they accepted each other – sure, they would change this or that but still they accepted one another and their differences. They found each other again in the best possible time for them. All three points of view were great, totally different and they also gave a different perspective at the same situation. Their coming together was very well drawn and it was great to see how quickly they all bond together.

I must admit, I was scared to read this book as Lauren Weisberger was a one – book author for a very long time to me. Any other book than “The Devil Wears Prada” was simply not my read. But with “The Wives” she really delivers a brilliant, quick, complex story that might seem easy and not too complicated but is full of hidden depth. There is glitz and glamour and high ranked politicians but there is also vulnerability and insecurity. I liked the writing style. It was quick and modern and also I really love when you have to read between the lines – the author has such a brilliant eye for this whole Greenwich scenario!
Sadly, I’m not absolutely sure what to do with the way Karolina’s subplot ended, or more brightly, the way it was solved and by whom. I guess I felt a little disappointed because I hoped for Emily to deliver any incredible plan. Shame.

“The Wives” was a story about a women – power and maybe not world domination but certainly about being finally in control about their own lives. About friendship and supporting each other and learning that you can rely on. It was also a light – hearted but also honest look at motherhood, suburbs and life – with the bonus of Miranda Priestley appearing on the pages as well! There was sharp humour, it was really well observed and it was also full of more poignant moments and breathtaking situations. Touching upon many issues, such as infidelity, betrayal, career changes and families, it was a great read. There is humour, there are tears, there is scandal and fabulous location, so really, what more do you need?

That’s all.

PS. Highly recommended!

This was an excellent read, it did become quite chic lit about half way through but that didn't stop me ploughing through it at a very quick pace. The character of Emily Charlton is pure genius from start to finish. It's a very enjoyable read and an eye opener to the lives of rich wives in Greenwich, do all these things actually happen there.............take for instance plastic surgery on women's reproductive bits tailor made to their husband's own, personal dimensions? Surely not but you never know. A great book, huge fun, I highly recommend it.

3 friends -Karolina, Emily and Miriam, all desperately try to prove Karolinas innocence in a drink driving charge. The story follows their lives as each one finds happiness. A really enjoyable book which holds the readers attention throughout.

I wasn't a big fan of the second book in The Devil Wears Prada series. The first novel was a smart and snappy look into the cutthroat world of fashion. So the question stands as to why we needed a third book, following Emily. Despite her probably being the next best character after Miranda Priestley, the book adds nothing to the canon. The writing is as fluffy and ordinary as Weisberger is possible of creating, and will probably make a great beach read for the casual reader, but it's really designed for a certain kind of reader. Unfortunately, that was not me. A typical chick-lit about privileged women trying to survive in the suburbs.

After finishing reading The Wives I felt like I'd eaten a whole tub of my favourite ice cream and rather overdone it.
Lauren Weisberger's latest book follows her heroine Emily from The Devil Wears Prada as a fixer-upper to the stars in Hollywood. Okay as a light hearted beach read about how the other (affluent) half lives. Thanks to Net Galley and HarperFiction for the opportunity to read and review the book.

This is my first Weisberger novel and recommended multiple times online.
It follows 3 women in completely different life situations and levels of happiness.
Emily (the same from The Devil Wears Prada), Karolina and Miriam.
Following a horrible set up, Karolina finds her world turned upside down, but finds solace and support in her 2 friends.
Emily helps in the PR side of things, and Miriam in the legal.
It’s a story of life changing events, revenge and relationship complications, but the biggest theme for me in this novel was sisterhood and supportive friendships.
I loved how different each of the protagonists were, but how well they complimented each other!
I’ll be sure to read Weisberger’s other novels!

Thank you for a copy of this to read. I really enjoyed this, but I do think it stopped rather abruptly! Would have liked to have it ended after the birth of Emma's baby. Nevertheless, a great read and I will look out for more by the author

This was exactly what I needed! An entertaining perfect summer book. If you love Devil Wears Prada then do no hesitate to pick this up. I guarantee you'll be grinning when you finish it. A perfect summer read. Lighthearted & heartwarming.
If you're in an airport, go buy it already! You'll be finished before you're on the flight back home.

Like so many, I loved The Devil Wears Prada, so I was intrigued to read a follow up with everyone’s favourite assistant Emily as the lead.

I was expecting the feisty, bossy, fashion-loving Emily we all know. However, Emily is now a fixer/image consultant to Hollywood stars. Other than the odd mention of her past, nothing links this to the original book.

There is a lot of name dropping in the book, of people Emily has helped when they have gotten into trouble in the press, Emily supposedly helping Kevin Spacey’s image after ‘the fourteen year old’ was in very poor taste. There is also an unhealthy obsession with mentioning every characters size throughout the book.

Yet another poor sequel to The Devil Wears Prada (although still not as bad as Revenge Wears Prada).

Brilliant. Whether you have read the original book or not you will soon be immersed in the lives of these three very different wives. Karolina was my favourite but the way her friends lives interweaved with her marital misery was very readable. Hope this is not the last we have heard of these particular wives.

I love Lauren’s witty take on how Emily’s life is post ‘Runway’ and Miranda Priestley. I could picture every scene as if it was watching this on screen. Funny, heart warming and at times heart wrenching all at the same time. Highly recommend!

I really enjoyed this lighthearted, fun read about 3 friends who help each other out in various difficult situations. One of the friends is Emily from 'The Devil Wears Prada' and I thoroughly enjoyed the update of her, her marriage and her ongoing relationship with Miranda Priestley. Having said that, this is a stand alone book and it's not necessary to have read any previous ones - just good fun if you can.

It covers infidelity, motherhood, moving to the suburbs and much, much more and it flies along with gusto. I found it charming, funny, sad and such an easy read.

A definite one for the beach!

Thanks so much to netgalley and Harper Collins for the opportunity to preview this book in exchange for an honest review.

The glamorous setting, polished plot and vivid characters make 'The Wives' an easy to read, enjoyable story that you'll find difficult to put down.

On New Year's Eve, events conspire to bring three women together to fight injustice. Their seemingly perfect lives are not as glossy as they first appear. Rekindling old friendships and making new ones they unite against the man who seeks to destroy one of them and find the elusive happiness they all still seek despite their material wealth.

There is plenty of humour in this story as the women encounter the wives of Connecticut, but there is an underlying poignancy as they realise material possessions and retaining youth do not necessarily bring happiness.

A fast-paced story of revenge, friendship and power, written from multi-points of view which adds to the interest and depth to the women's characters. They are easy to empathise, and this makes the book a perfect holiday read.

I received a copy of this book from Harper Collins - Harper Fiction via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

The Wives is an immensely enjoyable book, Emily is an image consultant in Hollywood...think of Scandals Olivia Pope, Miriam previously a top lawyer has moved to the suburbs with her three children and husband who is now a dot-com millionaire after selling off his company and Karolina a former super model who has had her reputation shredded by her husband a junior senator who has (without a word to karolina) aspirations to become a president elect, and feels he will need a new wife to aid his progress.
You know it's a good read when your heart starts racing and you feel so angry at the injustice done to one of the main characters. With Emily feeling she's loosing her grip as the top image consultant, Miriam feeling she just a childminder and lady that lunches and poor Karolina treated so disgustingly bad by her husband, together they have their work cut out for them, can they do it?.......oh yes and so well.
A satisfying finale to an engrossing story.
My thanks to net galley and publisher for opportunity to review this book.

Loved The Devil Wears Prada so I was happy to get hold of this book which also features the redoubtable Miranda Priestly. It’s holiday fluff, full of nonsense about what people are wearing and designer decor (from throw pillows to vaginas!) but exactly what you expect and enjoy from Lauren Weisberger. I liked the satisfying revenge plot and appreciated this light hearted summer beach read.