Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

The publisher’s blurb of The Divorceés sounded exciting and intriguing. It was giving me The Women vibes and I was here for it!

This novel is, in one word, boring. Lois is boring and she is the cardboard cutout for a one dimensional character. The main character displays either ennui or melancholy over her mother’s death. (By the way, the word “mother” is used 173 times in a 272 page book.)

There were a lot of characters without distinction. The standouts were the ranch owner and Greer. This is where the book gives off strong vibes of The Price of Salt (Carol) by Patricia Highsmith. The author seems to mesh this with Thelma & Louise as well.

The writing was mediocre. Using introductory sentences for every single line of a paragraph made felt as if they were to reach a word count instead of advancing the storyline.

If I didn’t have an ARC I would have DNF’d this book at the mention of radiation used as a cancer treatment at the “gasp end” of the war (WWII, mind you). When I read historical fiction I don’t expect to encounter anachronisms that are easily researched in the very beginning of the novel. Radiation therapy wasn’t used on malignant tumors until the 50’s.

The actual sentence had no bearing on the story. Yes it described the end of her mother’s life but it didn’t actually provide us with any depth or understanding of how Lois felt. Her character development was nil at best.

There were no friendships. Just cattiness. The crimes involved were not compelling and their result predictable.

This story has potential. It would be much more fun to see Lois break out from her shell and overcome her sadness and ennui. I felt nothing and I’m so happy it’s over. 36 s13 comments Sheri97 10

“The Divorcees” a debut novel by Rowan Beard was a very interesting and engrossing read about the divorce ranches that existed in Nevada during the 1950s. These ranches existed to provide wealthy women quickie divorces after a 6 week residency.
The author brilliantly weaves her story about The Golden Yarrow and the women who reside there, each one with an intriguing story of her own. Everything changes when in the middle of the night a mysterious guest arrives. The story delves into the heartbreaking reality of how difficult it was to be a women in the 1950s especially for those who wanted something more for themselves than being just a wife and mother. This book is masterfully written bringing mystery, self awareness & heart into a piece of history most of us did not know.

Thank you NetGalley, Flatiron Books, and the author for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.24 s AndiReads1,238 135

What a fun story!
Years ago, in the 1950's, women of.a certain means were afforded divorces when they spent time in Nevada. The Divorcées details a in depth story of Lois's 6 week adventure a the Golden Yarrow Ranch as she awaits her full 6 weeks of residency to meet the requirement for divorce. Lois has trouble fitting in and isn't quite sure of what to make of the other girls.

When Greer Lang arrives, everything that Lois believes is put into question. Greer pushes boundaries, and chooses Lois to be her friend. What happens next is surprising and compelling. A true adventure novel for anyone stuck in a rut. #flatiron #TheDivorcées #rowanBeaird16 s Sandy Smith213 3

A slow burner about a historical situation regarding divorce in the 1940s. Lois, the main character, wants to remain childless and leave her husband. Divorce is difficult, but she goes to a ranch in Texas as it is easier to divorce there, but she must prove residency and remain at the ranch, Yellow Yarrow, for 6 weeks and be seen everyday. She meets other women in similar positions, all wanting to divorce for differing reasons. At times, the story drags, but this is to emphasise the slow passing of time whilst they wait. Their relationships at times awkward for Lois as she doesn't really fit in with the other women. Aa thus changes with the mysterious arrival of Greer. The characters need more development, and although well written, the story didn't engage me as much as it could have done.11 s1 comment Anne1,433 32

This is a fascinating debut novel about a "divorce ranch" in Reno, Nevada that caters to the wealthy young women in the 1950's when they have nowhere else to go while awaiting the seemingly endless parade of paperwork. In her early 20's, Lois arrives and must stay for the requisite six weeks with four other women. Fortunately there is plenty to do there: swimming, horseback riding, walks in the desert, and of course casinos and nightlife that beckons to the newly-single. And then Greer shows up and Lois is intrigued by this glamorous beauty who woos her with promises of more wealth and freedom than she could have imagined. But we all know what seems too good to be true...sometimes isn't! And as Lois is caught in this web, she has no idea what consequences await her!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!11 s Isabel33 7

Oh to live vicariously through the lives of affluent white women completing their mandatory 6-week reprieve on a lux ranch before being allowed to divorce their shitty husbands. All set in a very 1950s “if Palo Alto was southern vibe”, these ladies are truly just concerned about the trials and tribulations they face within their wealth bubble.

Played at 1.5x the pace was fast enough to keep me relatively intrigued throughout. For me, the plot eluded to mystery/thriller at some points and those parts were interesting, keeping me guessing as to what the twist could be. In reality, the climax was quite anticlimactic and the lead-up a bit repetitive when taking the rest of the book into context. As a debut novel, this is still a very good first effort by the author.

Thanks to Netgalley, Macmillan Audio, Rowan Beaird, and Bailey Carr for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.audiobook giveaway published-202410 s1 comment ReneeReads475 19

Warning....this book is slooowwww paced and nothing really even happens until 80% or more. So if you don't mind reading a book where almost nothing happens, then I guess you might this one but I found myself skimming/skipping parts. I did end up liking the ending/reveal but it didn't make up for the lack of nothingness that happened between the prologue and the end.

I think Greer's character was the most interesting part of the book and I wish it was told from her POV as I think it would have been more engaging.

I will say that I had never heard of divorce ranches before and having a book about this subject was really intriguing but for me the story didn't really deliver. 2.5 stars for me but I will round up to 3

Thank you NetGalley, Macmillan Audio and Rowan Beaird for the ALC in exchange for an honest review. 2024-arc arc9 s Ashley53 7

Such a beautifully written novel about women in an era where divorce was not only difficult to come by for women, but also as shameful as Hester Prynne’s scarlet letter.

I fell hard for Lois, the main character who found herself not wanting the conventional life she was supposed to want as a woman in the late 1940s. Her desire to divorce her husband leads her to a divorcee ranch in Reno where she will spend six weeks waiting to be granted a divorce. The bonds that ebb and flow between the other women at the ranch and the stories of Lois’ life there are rich and powerful.

I found myself cheering for her and wishing she would make better choices. As a woman on her own having been controlled by men and society’s rules she struggles to find her way and risks everything to carve out the life she wants.

Such an incredible debut novel by Rowan Beaird. I look forward to reading more!

Many thanks to Netgally and Flatiron Books for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.8 s Erin (Brooklyn Book Fanatic)344 20

Touching, thought-provoking, and interesting until the final page. A deep look into female friendships and what it was to get out of a marriage for women in the past. Well done! 2023 work6 s Nursebookie2,349 373

TITLE: THE DIVORCÉES
AUTHOR: Rowan Beaird
PUB DATE: 03.19.2024 Now Available

Set in the glamorous, dizzying world of 1950s Reno, where housewives and movie stars rubbed shoulders at gin-soaked casinos, The Divorcees is a riveting page-turner and a dazzling exploration of female friendship, desire, and freedom.

“A rollicking thriller and poignant coming-of-age story.” ?People??"Timelier than ever." ?The Cut?
THOUGHTS:

If you were a woman in the 1950’s with money, and wanted a divorce, one way to do it was to take up residency in Reno for six weeks the Golden Yarrow, before going before a judge. This novel follows Lois as she stays at the ranch and the complex female friendships and the bonds they form while there. I found it a truly fascinating historical fiction read during a period in time I know very little about, and it was a dazzling and eye opening romp into the era.

An easy five star read that has me still thinking about the women, the ranch, and Reno.
7 s Shannon5,345 293

An interesting look at 1950s life for women looking for a divorce and the 'ranches' they stay at in Reno while waiting out the legal waiting period required to file. This was a story of female friendship, women taking back their agency and an unexpected Ocean's eleven type casino con game that goes wrong. Good on audio narrated by Bailey Carr and recommended for fans of books Shoulder season by Christina Clancy. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early audio copy in exchange for my honest review!debuts historical-fiction netgalley-arc7 s Beth884 4

n this circa 1950 historical novel set on a Nevada horse ranch, Lois’s prominent father has paid for her stay at the exclusive and highly rated Golden Yarrow, a boardinghouse in Reno for estranged wives to live in while the required waiting period for a quickie divorce passes. Although they are supposed to prove they are residents and testify their intent to remain in Nevada, few stay once the judge makes his declaration. The Golden Yarrow Ranch is run by two women who mother and advise, and just require a daily check in so their guests can meet the residency requirement. Lois, desiring to remain childless and escape a loveless marriage, is perpetually awkward and feels she has never really fit in anywhere. She at first behaves as she believes her father would want: staying in, being very careful with her money, keeping to herself. When mysterious, glamorous Greer arrives with a bruise blooming on her cheek and gets her meals served on trays, information becomes currency to the girls who wonder if an Astor or movie star is in their midst, and curious Lois wants to be the first to know.

Greer eventually appears, and becomes a mean girl ring leader of sorts, determining with a detached coolness who’s in and who’s out, setting little tasks of petty thievery and vandalism for the house’s girls while out and about on the town in bars and casinos. Lois is eager to please and gain Greer’s approval, and counts herself lucky that Greer wants to spend time with her in between hikes, swimming, riding, and visits to lawyers.

This is a deliciously atmospheric book, meticulously researched, well-written, and perfectly paced–the narrative deliberately proceeds as sluggishly as a six-week wait in the desert, sans air-conditioning, to get divorced to a man you know longer wish to be married to. The respite the pool provides, the flashbacks to drowning, the metaphor of being desperate for the relief of water that is also dangerous and unpredictable, is so beautifully, subtly, and masterfully done. The casinos and bars where misbehavior takes place are literally and figuratively dark, smoky, seedy foils for the sunny desert. The characterizations are strong and memorable, and the period details from fashion and manners to cultural allusions and expressions set the story firmly in place and time, on the cusp of the women’s liberation movement. As in Lessons In Chemistry, the patriarchal overtones and occasional violence will make modern readers cringe, and it’s a great read-a- for fans of Bonnie Garmus.

I received a free, advance reader’s edition of #TheDivorcees from #NetGalley.6 s Rebecca Reeder304 21

The title and cover definitely promised a fun read, and I definitely enjoyed the historical fiction aspect, learning about the Reno ranches where women could establish residency in 6 weeks to qualify for a divorce without having to have some strict "accepted" reasons. At first it seemed this would be a character-driven novel about a young woman, Lois Gorski Saunders, desperate to escape from a boring and loveless marriage in Chicago. The author does a good job of establishing the fact that marriage was often the only route a woman had to create her own adult life. And a divorce in the early 1950's guaranteed that the woman would have a handicap establishing a new life with the label of "divorcee." However, somewhere around page 100, I found Lois's widely varied escapades to be a bit confusing. I was not terribly surprised when there seemed to be hints of an LQBTQ relationship brewing between Lois and another new ranch resident. There had been early statements about Lois having a negative view of marriage with absolutely no desire to procreate, followed by all those tooth-tingling jolts when a certain female resident looked at her. But then wait... did Lois just have a heterosexual hookup, or was she dreaming that? I had to go back and reread a few pages. The plans for criminal activity seemed to come out of nowhere. So after feeling disbelief at these earlier adventures, I struggled with deciding on a rating of 3 versus 4. Ultimately, since I valued the historical divorce information, the unique setting of the old divorce ranches, and thought that the concluding television scene combined with details about monogrammed shirts were believable and provided a satisfying conclusion, I rounded my rating up to a 4 .6 s Cindy (leavemetomybooks)1,146 416

Full review TK.

* Thank you to Flatiron Books for the ARC for review. The Divorcées publishes in March 2024.


Notes:

Wealthy women at a divorce ranch in 1950s Reno.

Lois has been closed off, prim and proper, lonely her entire life - meets Greer Lang and starts to open up.

Debut!


arc-book-book z-2023-all6 s Lisa Toner85 17

I really enjoyed this 1950's story about Lois leaving her husband and going to a "divorce ranch" in Nevada. These ranches were something I was not aware of, so that part was interesting to me. I appreciated the lovely descriptions of the desert setting, and the character development of Lois, as well as the other women at the ranch, particularly the mysterious Greer. I will say I found the ending a bit odd and abrupt, but it did not diminish my enjoyment of the book. I definitely recommend this one!5 s Krista | theliterateporcupine504 16

This book intrigued because it is written by a Chicago author and there are references to Lake Forest, a place I am very familiar with. However, this was possibly the dullest, most lengthy feeling book I've read in a long time. Many thanks to libro.fm for an ALC of this because I definitely wouldn't have made it through without listening to it.

The premise: Lois Saunders arrives at a ranch in Nevada for women looking to easily get a divorce in Reno. Among the colorful cast of women present is a mysterious woman named Greer, who arrives late one night with a beaten up face and refuses to dine with the other residents. Instantly enthralled with Greer, Lois wants to be as close as she can to her, risking her integrity and disregarding red flags.

Why I didn't this book:
- Lois was a boring character who really hadn't grown by the end of this book.
- It was so predictable. Anyone could guess what would happen in the lead up to the climax without being a Miss Marple. I could have cared less about what happened to the characters, but by the time I realized this book was a flop, I was too far in to not finish it.
- Nothing happens in the first 72% of the book. It gets interesting for a little while, but peters back out to being blasé.
- I found it ironic that Lois and the other women who supposedly supported one another during their divorces were extremely catty. Lois especially has a negative comment about the appearance of every woman she interacts with (e.g. her lipstick made her lips look too big; the blue jeans made her legs unattractive; she was no Marlene Dietrich) which gets really old really fast. I guess it was mimicking human nature in that we do superficially judge one another, but it was an extreme.
- I'm curious as to why the author placed Lois' hometown in Lake Forest because nothing special was really attributed to it. It's also said an inordinate amount of times (synonyms would have been great such as "hometown") which bugged me for some reason.

In the end, I think the author writes well and has a promising future, but this book was so Lackluster, had One-dimensional characters, and felt it lacked Purpose.5 s Dianne1,658 130

Hopefully, if you read this novel, you will it much more than I did. After all, so many reviewers gave it very high marks. I seem to be in the minority. Maybe I missed something that everyone else understood?


I rarely do not finish an ARC. After all, the author and publisher are relying on me to give an honest opinion. Most people feel that they can't give a review unless they've read the whole thing. Also, once I start a book, I don't put it down to read something else. I did with this novel. I made it to 50%, and that was enough to tell me that I couldn't do it. I could not finish it; it made me too depressed to keep reading.

Do you really need to drink the whole gallon of milk to tell that it is spoiled? I think not!

I have never read a book in which the characters are just boring, tedious - to each other, and just plain blah, especially for the reader. The best I can say is that this book was filled with interesting information about divorce ranches and that I doubt that any of them were really run this way. But what do I really know? This book was set in the '50s, as the blurb explains. The blurb was the most interesting part of this novel.

I thought we would pick up a little when Greer made her debut at the ranch, and we learned more about her, but no matter how much I read, I learned nothing new except that I doubt if she could be trusted. Perhaps later in the book, we actually learn about Greer and her divorce, or if that was even why she was there!

The main character, Lois, seems to have a girl crush on Greer, and I thought that would be explored- maybe it was at the end of the book, but I didn't stick around to find out.

*ARC supplied by the publisher Flatiron Books/Macmillan Publishers, the author, and NetGalley.

2024 galleys-arcs netgalley5 s Misty Gonzalez68 3

This book intrigued me because I felt there was so much potential for female friendship, growth, and self exploration but unfortunately, it fell flat for me. I can appreciate that in the time period this was meant to have taken place, things were much different but the relationships between characters were a bit hard to believe at times. The storyline felt stilted as well, without much action to push it along. I will say it was a quick read; I spent the first half of the book trying to figure out where it was headed.

Thanks to NetGalley and Flatiron Books for allowing me access to the ARC.5 s Shannon (The Book Club Mom)982

I’m always seeking out historical fiction from the 1950s and up because my heart can only take so much aching and breaking from all of the war stories out there. I’m betting that at least 75% of the historical fiction I read is set during WWII, so it’s always refreshing to find something from a different time period. It’s for this reason alone that The Divorcées by Rowan Beaird appealed to me so much. Have you ever heard of a divorce ranch before? Say what!? Prior to reading this novel, I had no idea that such places existed. These ranches attracted wealthy women who were looking for a quickie divorce, and were required to stay for a six week residency, as ordered by the state. They lived a life of luxury at the ranch and spent their days horseback riding, swimming, drinking cocktails, and relaxing. At night, they let their hair down at the casinos, gambling and drinking. This is where things get very entertaining in the novel. If you’re looking for drama and scandal, this one has plenty of it. The nightlife is full of small crimes, sex, alcohol, bad behavior, and cattiness from the women. This novel also explores a complex female friendship, which I appreciated. Sadly, I didn’t connect to this story as much as I’d hoped. I absolutely loved the unique premise, but things moved very slowly, and felt drawn out. Also, I found the last 25% of the novel very underwhelming. My biggest complaint would have to be about the characters. They simply fell flat, showed very little growth, and weren’t particularly likable. However, I did appreciate the information and insight received by reading this novel. My eyes were opened wide to this time in our history that I was unfamiliar with. The Divorcées is out now, and it gets 3.5/5 stars from me!4 s Tracy Fenton989 192

When I read any book I try to take into account the following:

Was the story engaging? Do I the writing style? Are the characters plausible/relatable? Am I interested enough in the plot to continue reading? Is the subject matter something I am familiar with or am I learning something new? and The Divorcees is a YES to all these questions.

Now, if YOU only read fast paced, suspense thrillers then this book is NOT for you and I wouldn’t even expect you to read the rest of my review. But, if you do enjoy literary or contemporary fiction then you may enjoy The Divorcees.

Set in the early 50’s divorce laws in many states were quite restrictive and often faced lengthy waiting periods and stringent grounds for divorce, but in Nevada the laws were different. As long as the couple established residency and resided in the state for six weeks, they could obtain a swift divorce. A “Divorce Ranch” was a place where individuals stayed to establish their residency for the required six weeks, whilst enjoying the daytime outdoor activities and glittery nightlife of Reno and socialising with other guests in the same situation.

Lois is the main character. In her mid-twenties, she has been married to wealthy Lawrence for four years, but she has never been happy. Finally, she has found the strength to walk away and is sent to the Golden Yarrow, a divorce ranch for the rich and affluent by her disappointed father.

I thought Lois was a fascinating character. Her insecurities and flaws brought her to life in my mind. Reading about her childhood, the loss of her mother, the emotional abandonment of her father and the desperate marriage to Lawrence made me feel very sorry for her and her bravery in finally walking away from her marriage despite the stigma gave me hope that she might find happiness eventually.

Personally, I enjoyed the book. I thought it was atmospheric, and the author described Reno with such depth and vivid clarity that I could feel the heat and oppression of being in the desert. I could imagine myself sitting by the pool with Greer and Lois listening to them chatting.

Sometimes it’s nice to take a step away from the crime and embrace other genres. Overall I would give this 4 stars as it ticked all my requirements in a book.

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4 s Micki Kollman (neverwithoutmybook)127 7

It’s 1951 and Lois wants to divorce her husband. So off she goes to Reno where she must stay at a divorce ranch for 6 months and then she will have her divorce granted. This one was not for me. I didn’t get it. I expected some kind of finding oneself, girl power, bonding kind of story, and I did not get that. Nothing happened. The whole story felt flat and bland. I thought things were going to pick up at the end and some things were going to be revealed…but no.4 s Donna72 2

Imagine you are a young, married woman in the 1950's. Unhappily married. What are your options? You are basically considered to be the property of your husband with no acceptable opinions or rights, much as you were to your father before you married. Chattel. Meet Lois, married for four years and definitely not fitting the mold of wife nor want to become a mother.

Lois realizes that basically her entire life she has been lonely, as a child and as well as a married adult. Living in what she feels is a loveless marriage, The only way for her to have the grounds for divorce is to live in a divorce ranch in Reno, Nevada, for six weeks. Her emotionally distant father agrees to finance her stay at the most respectable divorce ranch, the Golden Yarrow.

Initially, Lois is disinterested in pretty much everything at the Golden Yarrow. When beautiful,
bruised, and bold Greer shows up Lois's life changes, Lois thinks she has found the excitement that has been missing from her life. Greer dares her to do things Lois would never do on her own and they develop a friendship Lois has never had before. While Greer gets others to open up about their lives and live daringly, she shares little about her past. Rowan Beaird weaves an engaging tale of longing, learning, friendship, and personal growth.4 s Cindy(groundedinreads)395 1 follower

The Divorcées is an enlightening read about women defying societal norms and seeking empowerment for what they believe in.

Before being introduced to this book, I didn’t know about the divorce ranch business. They’re no longer in operation but prior to the 1960s, they were residences for women (primarily) who could not get a divorce in their home state or were faced with other obstacles preventing them from obtaining a divorce. Those seeking to end their marriages, moved to Nevada for the minimum residency requirement of six weeks. Once they satisfied this condition, they would then file for divorce in Nevada.

In the Divorcées, women from affluent backgrounds, rotated throughout the Golden Yarrow Ranch. They befriended one another by spending time at the casinos and the pool. The main character, Lois, was from a wealthy family in the suburbs of Chicago. She checked into the ranch because she didn’t want to be married any longer but since divorce was considered taboo, this was her chance to be independent. I enjoyed watching Lois make relationships with -minded women and I appreciated her seeking self-discovery and personal growth. The storyline had some exciting moments and I loved the addition of the Greer, a new resident who appeared to be reserved yet edgy. This was a great debut featuring a piece of history that I was unfamiliar with.

Thank you Flatiron books for the advanced copy!3 s Michelle Robbins105

I always feel bad when I rate something less than 4 stars. The audiobook narrator was great, but unfortunately the story fell flat for ME. If it weren’t for this being an ARC, I probably would have DNF’d, because I was bored and zoned out quite a bit.

I loved the premise though. It’s the 1950s, Women are traveling to a divorcée ranch in Reno, NV, living there for 6 weeks in order to gain residency so that they can file for divorce from their husbands. The book mainly focuses on the different relationships formed between the women at the ranch, their nights out, and self discovery. The ending kind of killed it for me and I had to knock another star off for that.3 s Emily Clay56 14 Read

I d this book earlier on, and then lost interest as it went on. I didn’t have many expectations about it but it somehow went in a different direction than I was expecting. Also didn’t care much about the main character which made it less engrossing. Didn’t hate/dis it but wouldn’t recommend. 3 s Laura Alderman68 1 follower

First thing’s first: thank you Netgalley for the ALC of this book!
The Divorcees was a really interesting book set in 1950’s Nevada at a ranch for women waiting for the divorces to be finalized. I’m gonna be honest- I knew so very little about this prior to reading the book. It was a stark reminder about how far women’s right have come since then. This book had beautiful writing and coupled compelling characters with some twists and turns I didn’t expect. I’d honestly love to read a sequel and I hope Rowan Beaird writes one!
4??3 s Allison45 7

This book simply was not my cup of tea. It was mildly entertaining (for the sole reason that I felt I had to listen to it so I could give a review), but I didn't enjoy it. The premise of it was interesting enough for me to request the ARC, but the main character's obsession with getting approval from the other guests at the ranch made me cringe. She was so flat as a character. I know it's supposed to be set in a different time period from our modern one and that women tended to be a little more dependent, but this was a lot.

Lois and Greer's relationship was so weird to me. Greer is terrible and manipulative while Lois is a people-pleasing ingenue. I was constantly frustrated and found myself being more interested in the other characters, who I actually seemed to . I guess maybe it could have been the intention of the author to make the characters unable, but I to one of the primary characters in my books otherwise I don't feel I have a reason to read/listen to it.

adult-fiction arc audiobook3 s1 comment BookWormBecky289 11

4.2

* Thank you to Book Browse and Flatiron books for this unique read!

Loneliness, quickie divorce, independence…

Lois is one of several women staying at the Golden Yarrow Ranch, a divorce ranch in Reno, Nevada. All of the women are wannabe divorcees, living at the ranch for six weeks, in order to meet Reno’s 1951 residency requirements for obtaining a divorce.

The women have diverse backgrounds and varying reasons for wanting a divorce. Mysterious Greer appears in the middle of the night, and proceeds to change everything. She influences the others in both good and bad ways, but definitely “toppling the scales” of the ranch format. They will all “enter a world Greer has willed into existence .”

Not all is as it seems…


Available March 28, 2024

Thoughts / comments:

* A good debut set in the 1950s razzle dazzle of Reno. A unique storyline of female friendships, secrets, starting over, self-discovery, and consequences. I would read future books by this author.

*Descriptive writing of desert scenes and casinos! I could behold the sights and sounds!

*d the cover!

* Somewhat abrupt ending - not what I expected.3 s Kyle Churman27

Rowan Beaird's The Divorcees captures a specific and forgotten moment in time where women were able to find a way to get legally divorced from their husbands. In 1951, Lois heads to the Golden Yarrow, one of Reno's "divorce ranches," to get a divorce from her husband. While timid and unsure of herself, Lois begins to find out who she is and what she wants out of life when Greer arrives at the ranch. Greer begins to show Lois and the other women what a liberated woman could be much to the chagrin of the owners of the ranch. As the pace quickens and the tension rises, Lois prepares to ultimately free herself from the power of the men in her life. Beaird's character development and ability to set up these women as more than elements of their husbands and fathers grabs the reader from the jump. Thanks to NetGalley and Flatiron Books for the amazing read!3 s Isabelle Kennedy-Grimes25

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