I expected this to be a potato chip book (fun but without much nutritional value). Turned out to better than I expected. Thoroughly enjoyed it. ( )

Not to my taste.

Too funny! This book is well worth your afternoon or evening. Two women grow up in the same school situation, go off to the same college together and there grow into hate. One is a girly-girl and the other is the ultimate tomboy. They mingle with a sorority crowd and break up their friendship over a guy. As adults, they are slammed back together in a rich friend's drama and set off on a road trip to try to catch a swindling, philandering husband who has been thought to have perished in a plane crash. The dialogue is ultra hip (can we still use that word?), the scenes are hilarious and I truly thank the author and Penguin's First to Read program for a complimentary copy. This would be a terrific movie screenplay or series....hello Hollywood! ( )

Jen Lancaster is becoming a master of fiction after already mastering memoir genre. This is a great book full of snark, conflict, friendship and the 90's. I have to be careful to not spoil anything, but I will say the story of being roommates in college and having a misunderstanding turn into a full blown war resonates with me!! I think my roommate and I spoke ten words to each other after Christmas break due to a misunderstanding and we never roomed together again. Lol I know Jen has another book out in the next year and I look forward to it! ( )

I received access to this galley for free through the First to Read program.

I've always enjoyed books about the complicated yet enriching nature of female friendships. The recently-coined term, "frenemies," a spot-on take on the relationship.

The story is told from the joint perspectives of Jacqueline("Jack") and Katherine("Kitty"), the frenemies. Aside from a mutual friendship with Sarabeth("Betsy"), the two of them have nothing in common. They are polar opposites in everything from their career choices to their priorities. Jack is a foreign correspondent while Kitty is an affluent suburban stay-at-home soccer/PTA mom and blogger.

When Betsy's husband Tripp dies in a boating accident, the three friends are reunited. Jack and Kitty are forced to be civil, not only for the sake of their mutual friend, but also to solve the mystery of Tripp's death.

The story shifts in time from the past to the present. This and the alternating voices of "Jack" and "Kitty" was confusing at times. However, the writing is witty, with a snarky sense of humor. True to real life, the relationship dynamics of "Jack" and "Kitty" evolved as they spent time together. They gained an insight into one another's strengths, weaknesses, and priorities. They discovered that things are not always as they appear and that the grass isn't always greener.

As I neared the end of this novel, I thought I had figured out the possible plot twist. I had a couple scenarios in mind but was wrong on all counts. I love when that happens. Unpredictability is good.

Overall, I liked this book and would read more by this author. Reading it was a guilty pleasure, similar to watching shows such as Gossip Girl. I also was familiar with and enjoyed the numerous pop culture references scattered throughout. ( )