THE HUSBANDS

Narrator Allyson Ryan delivers an engaging narration of this feminist romp. Nora is an overworked and underappreciated pregnant mother, wife, and lawyer. While house hunting, she and her husband find Dynasty Ranch, a community of successful women with wildly supportive husbands and, it turns out, unorthodox methods for getting ahead. The characters are well developed; Ryan depicts them with slight but consistent variations, allowing for easy distinction. While the mystery lacks a fast pace and shocking twists, Ryan's delivery of the social commentary keeps the story entertaining. Additional points of view are provided through various online articles, forums, and social media posts, which Ryan deftly incorporates and elevates. A fun listen for those who enjoy domestic drama with slow-burn suspense. V.T.M. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2021]