Ex-Girlfriends

“Ex-Girlfriends” is a light, entertaining book written by Kylie Adams.� The story reminds me of episodes of “Sex and the City”.� I will not say that her writing reminds me of Candace Bushnell writing style, because I find her books absolutely boring.� However, similar to “Sex and� the City”, there are three girlfriends that have one� thing in common: same ex-boyfriend.

Now, how dramatic could that be, you wonder?� Well, it can get pretty intense.� But let’s start from the beginning…

I must admit that I’ve never heard of Kylie Adams before nor was anybody of my friends.� City library had a book sale and I noticed this book with interesting cover (three fashionably dressed up women) and title “Ex-Girlfriends”.� Interesting enough.� I decided to give it a try, while I’m waiting for Sophie Kinsella to write another� entertaining book.

Anyway, I read “Ex-Girlfriends” in a heartbeat.� Classic story of jet set society, with ups and downs in their relationships, and different career paths.� Interesting enough.

Three ex-girlfriends were the best friends in College.� They were all in a relationship with a same guy, all-American playboy who everybody loved.� He was in the relationship with one of the girlfriends for two years and then he cheated on her with her best friend.� And then he cheated on this other girlfriend with another girl.� Well, all that wouldn’t be a huge problem if the three of them were not best friends at the time.� Their friendship was ruined and they didn’t talk among themselves for years.

As life went on, they all had somewhat successful careers and boyfriends.� But none of them could really forget this perfect boyfriend from College.� It was his wedding day and they� were all invited to his wedding.� Past resurfaced painfully, but there� was nothing worse than trying to hide oneself behind this perfect masks they had for their social events.�

Story follows each character individually, focusing on one person at the time.� Interestingly enough, they all get together at times, and this is the part that reminds me the most of Sarah Jessica Parker and her girlfriends in “Sex and the City”.� They all get together and dish out about their boyfriends and personal problems, which is always interesting, I must say.�

Kylie’s writing style is light read.� There is lots of jargon in the conversations, which makes story even easier to follow.� There is no way you will be bored by reading this book and as soon as you finish one chapter, you’ll come back for more.� At least, that’s what I did.� It is always fun reading about problems of a rich and famous people, and this story is no exception.�

I must add I was a bit surprised by the ending.� I guess, in every book I decide who I want leading character to end up with, and if I don’t get it my way, I stay disappointed.� Here, I was a bit disappointed too, but I guess it’s for the best.� Not all stories can have a happy ending in Cinderella style, therefore, I should be happy that it ended the way it did.� If nothing else, it sort of has a happy-end on its own.

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