The Divorce Party
- Judith D Collins
- Jul 13
- 4 min read
By: M.M. Deluca
Narrator: Rachel Perry
Dreamscape Media
ISBN: 9798337203065
Pub Date: 07/01/2025
Publisher: Bloodhound Books
Format: Other
My Rating: 5 Stars (ARC)
Toxic friendships. Buried secrets. A weekend they’ll never escape.
The author of The Night Side delivers a reunion with a deadly twist.
Savannah, Daisy, and Zoe haven’t spoken in almost twenty years—since the night that changed everything. Yet when an unexpected invitation arrives from Evie, the ruthless queen bee of their college clique, they have no choice but to reunite in Las Vegas for her lavish divorce party.
Savannah, now a glamorous Vegas dancer, has spent years running from a past that refuses to stay buried. Daisy, a burned-out substitute teacher drowning in debt, is desperate for a second shot at the excitement she missed. Zoe, a respected pediatrician, has built a life of perfection. But flawlessness comes at a cost, and the cracks are starting to show.
As the drinks flow and old resentments resurface, it becomes clear that Evie’s summons isn’t just about celebrating her freedom. And when the weekend takes a deadly turn, the friends must confront their shared history to survive the present . . .
Praise for M.M. Deluca's Novels
A haunting, atmospheric thriller that kept me turning pages late into the night
― M.M. Chouinard, USA Today bestselling thriller writer, on The Secret Sister
DeLuca keeps readers guessing
― Publishers Weekly Starred Review of The Savage Instinct
A fascinating portrayal of womanhood in Victorian England that is also a nail-biting thriller that will keep readers riveted until the very last page
― Booklist on The Savage Instinct
A vividly atmospheric and frightening thriller
― Carole Johnstone, bestselling author of Mirrorland, on THE NIGHT SIDE
The sort of book that stays with you
― Arianne Richmond, USA Today bestselling thriller writer, on The Secret Sister
My Review
M.M. Duluca returns following The Night Side with her latest sizzling psychological thriller, THE DIVORCE PARTY. Meet Evie, Savannah, Zoe & Daisy.
Four old college friends. One weekend. Deadly secrets that threaten to unravel their lives.
Get ready for a wild Vegas ride!
About...
Four college friends, Evie, Savannah, Daisy, and Zoe have not spoken in almost twenty years when they graduated from college. There was a wedding and that was their last communication.
Each of the gals have had their own ups and downs in life. Some better than others.
When Savannah, Daisy, and Zoe receive a strange invitation from Evie to come to Vegas for her divorce party to celebrate her new status as an independent woman at the Aria Hotel in Las Vegas - Sin City, they are intrigued. Evie's divorce could be the catalyst for a series of events that will change their lives forever.
Evie was the unofficial leader of The Party Girls (Daisy, Evie, Savannah, and Zoe). The four of them were united by their messed-up, deprived childhoods, which made them stand out in the top-tier university they had managed to get into.
Savannah was a science nerd and is now a Vegas dancer but she does not want the girls to know. Daisy is a substitute teacher in debt with deadbeat rocker husband Wade with son Ethan in college in Seattle. Zoe, a respected pediatrician, has built a life of perfection but things are not so great with her husband Marcus.
Evie seems to have it all money and a good lookng husband, Blair whom she is getting a divorce from.
All the women are intriguied but why has Evie chosen to bring the four of them together again after all this time. Good or bad news.
You are about to find out...
My thoughts...
Duluca immediately captivates you in the heart of Las Vegas with a scene that sets the stage for a suspenseful drama to unfold. This twisty, fun, and suspenseful thriller of toxic friendships, dark secrets, and a weekend that will change all their lives will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Told from alternating perspectives of Savannah, Daisy, and Zoe, and a wrap-up eight months later, you'll feel like you know these women intimately. Their past and present are laid bare, and the mystery that connects them will keep you hooked.
From dark secrets, mystery, murder, intrigue, backstabbing, secrets, manipulation, resentments, twists, and lots of fun and partying as the author gets creative with the fun cocktails, playlist, parties, with lots of humor and entertainment.
From the stunning front cover to the wild party that's about to unfold, THE DIVORCE PARTY is a non-stop thrill ride with twists you are not expecting. With shows, parties, shopping, spas, gambling, and lots of fun cocktails, this book is a guaranteed good time.
Highly entertaining and wickedly delicous—get ready for a wild roller coaster ride making this a dazzling perfect summer read.
Recs...
Fans of the author will enjoy THE DIVORCE PARTY and those who enjoy books such as Young Rich Widows and Desperate Deadly Widows and fans of authors Kimberly Belle, Robyn Harding, Samantha M. Bailey and Sarah Pekkanen.
Thanks to Bloodhound Books for providing an advanced review copy in exchange for an honest review.
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My Rating: 5 Stars
Pub Date: July 1, 2025
About the Author
M.M. (Marjorie) DeLuca grew up in Durham City, England, and later studied at the University of London, Goldsmiths College. After moving to Winnipeg, Canada, she worked as an English Literature teacher before transitioning to freelance writing. She also honed her craft by studying Advanced Creative Writing under Pulitzer Prize winner Dr. Carol Shields.
DeLuca is the author of five gripping suspense novels. Her debut, LILAH, was followed by THE PERFECT FAMILY MAN, which became an Amazon bestseller. THE SECRET SISTER also achieved significant success, reaching the BookScan Top 100 and the Apple Books Top 100. Her historical suspense novel, THE SAVAGE INSTINCT, earned critical acclaim, including starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Booklist, and was selected as one of Kate Quinn’s monthly Instagram picks. Her latest book, THE NIGHT SIDE, was released in paperback in 2023.
When she’s not writing, Marjorie enjoys golfing during the summer and occasionally picks up a paintbrush if time permits. WEBSITE
