The story that began with the War of the Roses continues with us following the (mis)adventures of their offspring. Although Josh and Evie Rose seem to be cut from different cloth than their vengeful parents, similarities may lurk below the surface.

In an era where helicopter parents and insanely competitive schools often serve to fuel tensions between members of school communities, things quickly get out of hand over some missing chocolates at Josh's son's school. The mayhem that is part of the fallout does beg the question of whether the rose blooms have fallen far from the bush.

An enjoyable, darkly comedic story, this is worth a read, especially if you enjoyed the earlier story of the senior Roses.

This was everything that I was looking for in a sequel to War of the Roses, it had that element that I enjoyed and was hooked from the first page. The characters felt like they belonged in this world and was enjoying the overall feel of how they were used in this setting. Warren Adler continues to write a strong storyline with characters that I cared about and enjoyed the overall storyline.

Fun book. A continuation on a classic. Would definitely recommend this one.
Thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.

A powerful follow up to The War of the Roses. I remember watching the motion picture of the fist book and even as a teenager, I was saddened how a once loving couple's relationship could break down and spiral so out of control. Fast forward to the story of the children, 30 years later. Both children, have been affected by their sad past and the book explores how our childhood can massively affect how we behave as adults and react to situations and how our behaviour will also affect our children and we may do harm to them without realising the damage we are causing. A recommended read.

Book Whisperer, who will be rereleasing it on September 15, 2025, provided a galley for review.

After reading the original The War of the Roses earlier this summer, I was interested in seeing what its sequel had to offer. Adler jumps the story from the 80's into the 2000's as now we are focusing on the grown-up Rose kids in this new century.

This book is very much a focus on Josh's household and marriage with Evie serving as a secondary, support character until much later in the book. It certainly works for me. It is also about secrets and transparency, and how too much of the former and too little of the latter can lead to major problems. As with the first novel in the series, this one turns up the heat at a steady pace and brings the whole situation to an overflowing boil of emotion and reactions. It is interesting to see characters put through this kind of gauntlet.

Having enjoyed the movie version of The War of the Roses, I was anxious to read the sequel and was not disappointed. The novel is an interesting depiction of family relationships (mother/daughter, brother/sister and parents/children). In addition to dealing with family relationships, lies, deceit, private schools, food and sexual indiscretions play integral roles in this novel. The novel is quick reading and very entertaining and I would not hesitate to recommend this book. I thank NetGalley, Mr. Adler and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book prior to publication.

As someone who loved 'war of the roses' both the film & book, delving into the lives of the children of the Roses was a real treat! Catching up with Josh & Evie as adults and how their parents contentious divorce affected them was a fun ride, filled with drama, mishaps, revenge and plotting. I really enjoyed this story and it kept the tone of the original. Both funny and endearing. Would definitely recommend!

While the premise is intriguing and the return to the Rose family’s legacy adds a nostalgic hook for fans of the original, the plot can sometimes feel overstuffed with subplots and exaggerated characters. The humor is there, but it occasionally undercuts the emotional depth the story hints at.

Still, it’s a lively, sometimes absurd exploration of marriage, family loyalty, and the patterns we inherit. Readers who enjoyed the original's biting wit may find this sequel an entertaining, if less impactful, continuation.

The publisher provided ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.