It's difficult to review this book lightly because the subject matter is awful, but the book is so entertaining.

Firstly, you need to be aware that the book is all about domestic violence which is absolutely NOT a laughing matter. The story is set during the initial lockdown of Covid when Sally kills her abusive husband with her grandmother's cast iron skillet. She's been a victim of domestic abuse for most of her life, witnessing her mother being abused by her father throughout her childhood and then becoming a victim herself when she marries the man she thought would rescue her from her own family.

Sally's act of self defence when she accidentally kills her husband results in a split second decision which changes her life in ways she could never imagine.

I don't want to say any more as I don't want to spoil the story for anyone, but I laughed and cried throughout. All the FEMALE characters are brilliantly crafted and brought to life so I was able to feel their pain, their shame, their guilt and their determination.

I will definitely be looking out for more books from Alexia Casale.

I thoroughly enjoyed this one. I connected with the characters and through the premise (and cover) was great. A solid read.

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I’m not used to reading humorous, funny books. I usually read darker tones books.
I did actually enjoy the humour elements.

One of my favourite parts of ‘The best way to bury your husband’ was the female friendship that the main characters found through some very hard hitting and serious events that happen.
Especially the friendship that grows between sally and edwina the next door neighbour 😂.

I don’t really like real world events going on in books such as Covid and lockdown but that’s just personal preference for me. It also took me a while to get into the written style of this book.

Can I just mention how much I love the murder your husband book trend? This is an easy read, great pacing and a great book to sink your teeth in

Simply loved this book. All the women brought into the story are fantastic characters, especially Sally. Considering the subject matter involved, abuse and domestic violence, it's handled sympathetically, with great understanding and also with humour which you wouldn't think would work but it does. The friendships and love which all the women discover is heartwarming.

Highly recommend!

My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read an advanced digital copy in return for an honest review.

Oh man I loved this book so much, particularly for the women solidarity and helping each other out of situations. I think the novel picked up the pace right from the beginning and kept my interest the whole way through, which is quite hard to do!

This was such a fun but also emotional at times read!

I loved all the women that we follow in this book and your heart just goes out to them with what they're experiencing. I thought the setting of it being during covid was cleverly done too.

Both the writing and the characters truly brings this book to life and would highly recommend to anyone!

I adored this book! It tackled some tough topics such as domestic violence that these women experience and it pushed them to breaking point.

The story starts with Sally who was finally pushed to her breaking point and she kills her husband. Not only would hiding the body be an issue but this was amid covid where nosey neighbours are noticing if you're popping out the house too often or having people round.

Luckily for Sally, and unluckily for their husbands other women are pushed to breaking point and end up banding together to figure out how best to bury their husbands.

I loved the plot of this book and how the women found each other and also them selves as the plot developed. I enjoyed the planning of the story and how it all began to tie together though it did take some time working out the characters from the multiple points of view.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review, this was truly a gem of a book!

The Best Way to Bury Your Husband
Thriller
Alexia Casale
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As soon as I started reading, I was filled with so much rage. The plot follows multiple women who are the victims of horrific DV, their struggle to survive and how their lives changed once they managed to escape.

This book was inspired by true statistics and the dramatic increase of DV during the pandemic and the lockdowns.

I liked the multiple POVs but I was glad when the women finally met each other because I did start to get confused with who did what and when.

I was really surprised when it was revealed who the "very, very tired mother" was. I didn't see it coming at all. There was one other plot twist that I did predict. It was quite obvious to me but I still enjoyed how it played out and seeing the reactions of the characters was interesting.

I loved the themes of friendship, hope and determination throughout this book.

I loved the characters. They were very well written and relatable. They all had their own flaws but they were loyal to each other. Their nervousness and anxiousness were palpable.

A good premise, but for me, the potential wasn't quite realised. The writing is solidly in the 'accessible' camp, ideal for a low energy poolside read, but I suspect that was the intention so mission accomplished. I was skimming heavily towards the end, but I did want to get to the finish, so credit to the author there. Probably would appeal to fans of the The Thursday Murder Club looking for a summer read.

Sort of an enlightening, but funny and a tad dark humor mixed in, this was a bit of a cosy read for me. Four women who were abused by their spouses kill them the same week? It sounds bit far fetched but the author did the job right by using this plot to bring awareness on domestic violence.

Fun, exciting and thrilling. This was a great read that I sped through really quickly. Would be a great palette cleanser to whizz through in a reading slump

"The Best Way to Bury Your Husband" by Alexia Casale is a darkly humorous novel that explores the complexities of relationships and the lengths one might go to resolve them. Casale's writing is sharp and witty, filled with clever observations and a unique take on marital strife.

The book's premise is intriguing, and the plot unfolds with a mix of suspense and humor. Casale does a good job of developing her characters, providing them with enough depth to make their actions and decisions believable, even within the story's darkly comedic context.

However, the novel's tone and subject matter might not be to everyone's taste. Some readers may find the humor too dark or the plot twists too far-fetched. Despite this, for those who enjoy a blend of comedy and suspense with a touch of the macabre, "The Best Way to Bury Your Husband" offers an engaging and entertaining read.

Overall, the book is a solid choice for readers looking for something different in the realm of relationship-themed novels, blending humor and intrigue in a way that keeps the pages turning.

A great read, with lots of twists and turns. I highly recommend if you enjoy dark humour and have a strong sense of justice!

Having been a victim of domestic violence myself, this book really spoke to me on a deep level. To be able to properly portray the insidious nature of domestic violence whilst also writing a humourous and thrilling story is quite a task. And the author did an amazing job.

Four women are each living their own personal hell during lockdown.

Each reach their breaking point.

Circumstances bring these awesome women together, and with grim determination they navigate a way to hold onto their well deserved freedom.

My favourite character was Edwina, once thought of as purely the nosy neighbour, I had guessed that she had way more to her than that. What a woman!

I was rooting for these women from start to finish and whilst the book was meant to be far-fetched, it makes a really important point. When it comes to self-defence from a woman to a male abuser, the playing field just isn't level and things need to change. Collectively we can make this change I believe.

Thank you Alexia for writing such a brilliant and important story.

That was something!
I was laughing, crying and just couldn't put it down!

What a story it was! Even the title says it all!
We have a genial plot, with such extraordinary characters, mystery and humour!
Sometimes very specific but still, I was sold!

Sally and her friends (yep, it's like a gang :D ) are totally beyond compare and I love having her (or them) close!

This book deals with a very sad topic but with dark humour.
It had me crying and it had me howling with laughter.
The characterisation was brilliant; you really could get under the skin of each character, which further highlighted all the complexities of domestic violence.
Hope to read more by this author.

Very unbelievable story…but who cares, made a great read!

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

Based on actual research about domestic abuse during the Covid-19 Lockdown this novel has a very dark topic at its base. Still the author manages to write a dark/satiric comedy that had me grinning, chuckling and at times laughing out loud.

This is a story about strong women embracing their lot in life and seeking a better future. It is also about murder, and how to - hopefully - get away with it.

The author's note goes into some detail about her non-fictional research during lockdown and relates it to the story of the book.

If you liked Dahl's "Lamb to the Slaughter" or Parini Shroff's "The Bandit Queens" you'll like this story set in a not too big English town during the hard Lockdown of Spring 2020.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my copy of this e-arc.

The humour in this was done really well and I enjoyed following the different story lines. I would definitely recommend this to friends