Synopsis from Goodreads.com:
Camille Hart, one of Manhattan’s most sought-after matchmakers, has survived more than her fair share of hardships. Her mother died when she was a young girl, leaving her and her sister with an absentee father. Now in her forties, she has already survived cancer once, though the battle revealed just how ill-equipped her husband Edward is to be a single parent. So when doctors tell Camille that her cancer is back—and this time it’s terminal—she decides to put her matchmaking expertise to the test for one final job. Seeking stability for her children and happiness for her husband, Camille sets out to find the perfect woman to replace her when she’s gone.
But what happens when a dying wish becomes a case of “be careful what you wish for”? For Edward and Camille, the stunning conclusion arrives with one last twist of fate that no one saw coming.
At once deeply felt and witty, The Replacement Wife is an unforgettable story of love and family, and a refreshing look at the unexpected paths that lead us to our own happy endings.
My review:
I was looking for something that was a little closer to the types of books I normally read after finishing Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. (Read that review here.) The Replacement Wife seemed to fit the bill after reading the back of the book/description on Kobo.
This book really played with my emotions! I was really cheering for Camille and I could understand her worry for her family after her death. Would I go as far as she did? Probably not, but I can understand it.
I loved following each of the different characters in the book – from Camille, to her husband (even though his actions irritated me), her sister, and the other “supporting” characters. I must say that I was a little disappointed in the way the book finished though. Without giving anything away – I just wish that one certain character ended up with someone at the end of it all.
The twists in the book surprised me a little, but some didn’t. Overall, I give this book 4 Stars out of 5.
Have you read this book? What did you think?
