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Book Review: For Better and Worse | Margot Hunt

Hold on while I pick my jaw up off the floor and wait for my heart rate to slow—because this book really did a NUMBER on me in the BEST possible way!!! Reading this book was like watching someone else’s nightmare unfold and being unable to wake them up! With each twist and turn the tension cranked up a notch until I couldn’t have put the book down if I wanted to—I HAD to know what was going to happen next! I actually don’t think I’d have been able to sleep without finishing it! What a ride!

About the Book

“Well, then.” Nat raised her wineglass in a mock toast, as another boom of thunder sounded outside. “To our future as criminal masterminds.”

Will clinked his glass against hers. “To getting away with it.”

On their first date back in law school, Natalie and Will Clarke bonded over drinks, dinner and whether they could get away with murder. Now married, they’ll put the latter to the test when an unchecked danger in their community places their son in jeopardy. Working as a criminal defense attorney, Nat refuses to rely on the broken legal system to keep her family safe. She knows that if you want justice…you have to get it yourself.

Shocked to discover Nat’s taken matters into her own hands, Will has no choice but to dirty his, also. His family is in way too deep to back down now. He’s just not sure he recognizes the woman he married. Nat’s always been fiercely protective, but never this ruthless or calculating. With the police poking holes in their airtight plan, what will be the first to fall apart: their scandalous secret—or their marriage?

Reflection

Where do I even begin when talking about this book? It is truly unputdownable, for starters. Once it gets going, it is on a one-way train that exits at a shocking finale. I’m still buzzing with how exciting this book was, and I finished it over 24 hours ago!!!

The moral dilemma here is one that really gave me pause. What is someone to do when a loved one is hurt, and they know that the criminal justice system will likely favor the perpetrator, while tearing their loved one apart? If the justice system doesn’t do it’s job, is it ever okay to make your own justice? I must admit, I am an extreme rule follower. The type of person that makes a full stop in the dead of night with not a soul around, just because of the sign. The type of person who actually struggles to jaywalk, even when everyone else is. But this book actually made me empathize with taking a vigilante approach to justice! Something I didn’t think I’d support ever. Credit due to Margot Hunt, who really opens our mind to the dilemma faced by these parents. And what made it even more compelling is that this type of failing of the justice system happens all of the time, all over this country.

In terms of the story itself, what a wild ride! When I say it was like being able to watch a nightmare unfold and not be able to wake the person up, I mean it! I did not expect how much suspense and terror could be built into what starts as a horrible but realistic scenario. I found myself cheering on people I’d usually condemn, and that is quite a testament to what Hunt was able to craft here. The experience of reading this book completely immersed me in the story. I am still shaking my head in awe of what I experienced! In a way, the book shows us that our own minds can be our worst enemy of all. Humans are flawed. We make biased risk that doesn’t always payoff. The key is, learning to live with the fallout…

34 Comments

    • Mackenzie

      Thanks so much!!! Yes—it really would be a worst nightmare. It really made me empathize with them seeking their own justice!

    • Mackenzie

      Yes I agree!!! I really loved it and it definitely made me think about some things in the morality space that thrillers don’t normally evoke!!!

  • Stephanie

    Gosh, I passed on this one because I didn’t think I’d like it! Now I’m smacking myself after reading Jen, Berit, and your reviews! I’m definitely going to add to my TBR! Fantastic review!

    • Mackenzie

      Honestly I think you’d find it fascinating! It really poses a moral dilemma and I found myself cheering for things that I’d normally oppose. Very well done!!!

      • Stephanie

        I think I would! In hindsight I think I liked the fact that I only had the freedom of 2 ARCS this month more than anything and made myself turn down everything, lol. I love books with moral dilemmas…you just never know what you’ll agree with and this one sounds like it presents a great one. I’m definitely going to read it!

          • Stephanie

            It definitely is! But I’m spending the month reading my January and February ARCs since I have too many instead of reading my own books like I’d planned so that plan backfired, lol. I added it to my Christmas list so we’ll see! If not, I’ll buy it myself! ❤🎄💚

          • Mackenzie

            Perfect!!! My January and February are really full too! It seemed doable a month or so ago when I accepted them!! 😅😅

  • carhicks

    What a dilemma for anyone to face. I am a rule follower as well, but want to read this one to see if I can relate to the characters. I say I would do anything for my children and grandchildren, but would I? Great review Mackenzie.

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