Review of The Hunting Wives by Mary Cobb

 I received a copy of this title via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

The Hunting Wives share more than target practice, martinis, and bad behavior in this novel of obsession, seduction, and murder.

Sophie O’Neill left behind an envy-inspiring career and the stressful, competitive life of big-city Chicago to settle down with her husband and young son in a small Texas town. It seems like the perfect life with a beautiful home in an idyllic rural community. But Sophie soon realizes that life is now too quiet, and she’s feeling bored and restless.

Then she meets Margot Banks, an alluring socialite who is part of an elite clique secretly known as the Hunting Wives. Sophie finds herself completely drawn to Margot and swept into her mysterious world of late-night target practice and dangerous partying. As Sophie’s curiosity gives way to full-blown obsession, she slips farther away from the safety of her family and deeper into this nest of vipers.

When the body of a teenage girl is discovered in the woods where the Hunting Wives meet, Sophie finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation and her life spiraling out of control.

My Review:

4 Stars

These suburban dramas are still pulling me in. I just can't get enough of the secrets and lies that surround bored wealthy house wives. 

Sophie left a bustling city life. She decided to do what was best for her family and move out of the hubbub and into a rural setting. A drastic difference to say the least. No matter how hard Sophie tries she can't help but miss the life she left behind. That is until she crosses Margot's path. 

Margot is one of those suburban enigmas that sweep in everything within their reach. Housewives want to be her, husbands want to have her and the lesser masses just hope for a glance in their direction. It's almost like poor Sophie didn't stand a chance. 

All it takes to shatter the newfound glory is the discovery of a teenage girl where the ladies usually meet. Now suspicions are cast about the group. Each one claiming innocence, but knowing that at least one person isn't being completely honest. 

In my opinion...Sophie should have tried to find a better hobby....hehe. Overall it was a very intriguing story. I was definitely pulled in and was eager to get to the ending where everything would be revealed...and let's be honest to see if my guesses were correct.