Served Him Right

by Lisa Unger

A woman’s brunch with friends quickly turns dark in this wickedly clever and deliciously twisty tale of revenge from New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger.


Ana Blacksmith has gathered her closest friends and sister Vera together for a girls’ brunch to celebrate her recent breakup from her boyfriend Paul. But when shocking news about Paul and his new girlfriend arrives, all eyes are on Ana, the angry ex with a bad reputation. Suspicions only intensify when Ana’s best friend falls deathly ill after the brunch.

But Ana is not the only one who had a score to settle with Paul, a business mogul with a whispered history. And the list of people who will not shed a tear over his fate is long. As the investigation unfolds, rumours of a secret network that uses ancient methods to obtain justice begin to emerge. Vengeance is sweet, but it can also be deadly.

Ana and Vera are determined to find the truth before Ana takes the fall and their own long-buried history comes to light. Served Him Right is a riveting thriller that shows you can never underestimate the power of a woman looking for justice.

Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Mystery Thriller, Fiction, Adult, Suspense, Audiobook

382 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication March 10, 2026

About the author

Lisa Unger is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of twenty-three novels, including her upcoming release SERVED HIM RIGHT (March, 2026). With books published in thirty-three languages and millions of copies sold worldwide, she is regarded as a master of suspense.

Unger’s critically acclaimed novels have been featured on “Best Book” lists from the Today show, Good Morning America, Entertainment Weekly, People, Amazon, Goodreads, L.A. Times, The Boston Globe, Sun Sentinel, Tampa Bay Times, and many others. She has been nominated for, or won, numerous awards including the Strand Critics, Audie, Hammett, Macavity, ITW Thriller, and Goodreads Choice. In 2019, she received two Edgar Award nominations in the same year, an honor held by only a few authors including Agatha Christie. Her short fiction has been anthologized in The Best American Mystery and Suspense, and her non-fiction has appeared in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, and Travel+Leisure. Lisa is the current co-President of the International Thriller Writers organization. She lives on the west coast of Florida with her family.

Reviews

[Nilufer Ozmekik · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unpopular opinion time: I adore this auto-approved author, but this one wasn’t my favorite. For me, it’s the least likable of her books, mainly because the cast is packed with difficult characters I struggled to root for. The story gives us many POVs, yet it orbits mostly around sisters Ana and Vera, whose prickly personalities never quite invited me in. Add to that some choppy pacing between past and present, and several wordy, momentum-light chapters, and I found it hard to stay fully hooked.

That said, the supernatural/coven/poisonous herbs thread is intriguing in concept. I loved the atmosphere of old-world remedies and whispered rituals; I just wished the execution were tighter and more central. The opening—anchored to an office harassment/#MeToo-adjacent incident—felt sharp and promising. But once we settle into the dynamic with wild, self-sabotaging Ana, coolly controlling Vera, and their “ex-orcism” brunch crew, my excitement dimmed. Iggy had sparks of potential, but she’s sidelined more than I’d hoped. The good news: the last quarter finally kicks into gear. The mystery resolves cleanly, and while a few twists are telegraphed, they’re still satisfying enough to bump my rating from 2.5 to 3 solid stars.

Quick recap (spoiler-light):
Ana Blacksmith hosts an “ex-orcism” brunch at Vera’s house to celebrate her breakup with Paul Hayes. Guests include college friend Iggy (now a new mom married to Ana’s ex), their mutual friend Esme, and workaholic lawyer Payton. Mid-toast, police knock: Paul is dead, and his sister names Ana a person of interest, citing Ana’s temper. Awkwardly, the lead detective, Timothy Bandeau, is one of Ana’s recent one-night stands. By day’s end, one brunch guest collapses—poisoned—after eating food Ana prepared. With Ana and Vera’s herbal know-how (learned from their guardian Aunt Agnes) and a murky family past, suspicion tightens. Did Ana act in a jealous rage…or is someone more dangerous stalking the sisters from the shadows?

Bottom line: I’m landing at 3 stars—credit to the eerie ambiance, the finale’s snap, and a few deft reveals. My expectations were higher (this author usually nails pace + character), but I’m still rooting hard for the next book to be a knockout.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing/Park Row for the digital reviewer copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.

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[Liana Gold · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️ 2.75 ⭐️ Sometimes justice is a dish best served cold. Unfortunately that dish wasn’t cold enough for my taste to leave a burn cold enough to remember it.

In Served Him Right, a celebratory brunch spirals into murder, poisoning, unraveling of secrets and lies, mixed in with themes of revenge, female rage and witchy folklore deeply rooted in herbology and botony. Two sisters, one dead man, a poisoned friend, an undercover coven/secret society and a detective who is sexually preoccupied with one of the murder suspects…this book had a lot of great ingredients but failed to serve a delicious meal.

I will start with the positives: the complexity and layering of characters was really well done. While some POV felt dragged, I appreciated the background stories of each character, especially Agnes’s chapters. Her chapters take us back in time to when the sisters were small and slowly take us through their upbringing, helping the reader understand their morally gray past and present. What I didn’t enjoy was the incorporation of witchy folklore and herbology. It didn’t serve any purpose and read more like general fiction. Its lengthy passages and references to different types of poisons, plants and healing medicines felt disjointed and took me out of the story more times than I’ve liked. I understand that the concept of poison was central to the main story, but with time they started to feel out of place in a suspense/mystery novel.

We have very unlikable characters from the very start of the book, but nothing as off putting as a detective who is sexually preoccupied with the main suspect. What was that, romance? Suspenseful intrigue? Installation of doubt clouded by desire? Ana and Timothy have history, they met at a bar prior to everything going down, they had a one night fling and never spoke again until the brunch. Timothy broken so many procedural protocols by trying to get into touch with Ana, it honestly became laughable and reduced the suspense. Their little insta-lust was unnecessary and didn’t add any value to the murder mystery in question.

With “Served Him Right”, I wanted justice and revelations that felt twisty in their own right. The book tries to circle around the idea of female rage and empowerment, to be able to take back what’s rightfully ours and to serve justice when a wrong has been committed towards any woman, but no justice has been served in this book. The guy ended up dead and didn’t learn his lesson. I felt like this was a total flop in execution.


Big thanks to NetGalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing and the author, Lisa Unger for sending me this eARC

Publication date: March 10, 2026

[Hades ( Disney's version ) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Netgalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing/ Park Row for an ARC of this book!


As I've previously mentioned, while I do have a nice respectable order I read my Netgalley books in according to due date. I do have the habit of bumping books to the front of the line if it's an author I love. As in this case

Listen, I've known since 2019, after reading Confessions on the 7:45 that Lisa Unger was a genius. So obviously when I saw on Netgalley she had a new book coming out, I nearly sprained my thumb hitting the "request" button. I was NOT disappointed Unger is a true queen of psychological thrill.

The way this woman can weave a story together is absolutely incredible. This is another one of those authors who will have you wondering what is going on and then when it all comes together it's a jaw dropping, completely earth shattering experience. I mean, like, my jaw actually dropped several times while reading this 🤌🏻

Another aspect that adds a little something extra special to her books, is the drama! I absolutely eat it up in every book of hers I've read thus far. And again, this one was no exception! A gaggle of 30-somethings, gathering together for a brunch?? Odds are you're going to want to throat punch at least one person. But that's what makes her books so addictive! The real/ raw feelings you feel towards her characters.

This is an obvious must read for anyone who loves a good suspenseful thriller with a backbone!!

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm so excited to share SERVED HIM RIGHT with you on March 10th, 2026!

When Ana Blacksmith gathers her friends for a Sunday brunch to EX-orcise her cheating former lover from all their social media feeds, things start to go wrong fast. 🥀 The police are at the door. Someone at the brunch becomes deathly ill. And Ana’s former lover? Well … you’ll just have to read to find out.

[TheConnieFox · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a twisty thriller where a brunch turns deadly! It is a dark mystery that is full of tension, that caught my attention in the beginning of the book! It comes with a diverse cast of characters and multiple points of views. It is character driven, filled with female rage. To me, this novel is more of a slow burn thriller than a fast paced one. It does come with flashbacks, which I did appreciate about the book. It gave me more insight to the characters.

I will say that I did not know who did it and was surprised that it came with witchy vibes to it. I do wish that the characters were more strongly developed. Even though I did get to know them better, as it when into the past and multiple points of views, I just felt that I did not get to know them on a deeper level. Some of the characters were likable, whereas some were not likable at all. I do feel that there were a lot of subplots going on, which distracted me from the entire plot of the story. This gave me “Big Little Lies” novel vibes! Overall, I give this book a 3 out of 5 stars!

Thank you to NetGalley, author Lisa Unger and Harlequin Trade Publishing | Park Row for this eARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

This book is set to be published on March 10, 2026!

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sisters can be deadly, and this is a case of how many women had a grudge against an evil man... meaning who was helping which sister behind the other's back! Lots of angles. Kept my interest. Felt satisfied by the ending, but also had a good touch of things left unsettled in a way that actually felt appropriate.

[Mandy White (mandylovestoread) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I do love a Lisa Unger dark and twisty thriller. Served Him Right was a slower pace than her usual books but it worked for this one. It is a murder mystery with a difference, a story of strong and unforgiving women who are fed up. I loved the witchy vibes, that was so fun!

A brunch with friends meant to be an ex-ocism for Ana who has broken up with her boyfriend Paul. He is a man known to all the women and they have all had bad experiences with him, as well as half the town by the sounds of it. Their fun is interrupted by the arrival of a police detective looking in the murder of that very ex boyfriend.suddenly Ana and the other women are all suspects and that is where the fun began.

I had no idea how this was going to end up. It could have been so many people as Paul was just the most awful human. Very enjoyable to read.

Thanks so much to Harlequin Trade Publication, Park Row for the early copy of this book to read. Published on March 10th

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great thriller!! It's told fr many points of view, and the characters are well developed and very interesting. I loved the little hints of paranormal weaved throughout the story, and there's a awese twist at the end. I recommend!!

Thank you to Net Galley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for gifting me this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Heathers_readss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lisa Unger books always serve and “Serves him right” definitely is serving!!

The plot follows Ana who meets up with her friends for a post break up brunch so she can vent about her recent ex Paul. When the news arrived that Paul is unalived and Ana is the main suspect, things go from pretty bad to way worse when one of Anas close friendly becomes deathly sick following their brunch together.

I loved the tension and chaos as the events unfolded and the themes of sisterly bonds and doing anything you can to protect those you love.

There is lots of drama, plot twists and surprises. The fast pacing will keep you turning pages and I couldn’t wait to see how it all came to a conclusion in the finale.

I always love Lisa’s books and this one was no exception, definitely a fun read so save for when you have time to sit and devour its contents.

Thank you to HTP Books for the netgalley gifted copy!

[Holden Wunders · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m going to be so honest here… when I requested this book I thought it was a new Lisa Jewell who is always a fun thriller experience for me. When I received my acceptance, I realized I skimmed the name and was a bit disappointed and worried that I requested from an authour I wasn’t interested in and wouldn’t like this. So I went into this completely blind and a bit skeptical and can say I have been reformed!!

This was like reading Lisa Jewell mixed with Kirsten Miller and it was so much fun! The writing was so much better that I had anticipated and the plot had a lot more depth than I typically expect from a thriller.

This is a story about women, the generational cycles, the histories passed down, and the power of female friendship. There were so many aspects of this book that surprised me and kept me glued to this book. I’ve never read Unger before but I’m so excited to delve into her books now.

[David Jeffery · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the ARC!!!

This is a complicated review to write. On one hand, this book has a strong opening and some compelling themes. On the other hand, I felt this book lacked cohesion.

I found the character of Timothy to be fascinating. How he gets involved in the story and the subsequent fallout from his position in the narrative was strong and compelling to me. In addition to this, the bond between the sisters felt fleshed out and purposeful. But everything else unfortunately fell a little flat for me. The formatting could have been more aesthetically pleasing, the pacing felt slow, and different sections of the book didn’t seem to gel with each other. There was a repeated theme that was more or less “men are bad” (which can be a powerful theme when used effectively), but I found this message to be overused and thrown in random places where it didn’t REALLY add anything (at least in my opinion), and ultimately wasn’t serving the plot in any tangible way. Though I admit as a male myself, perhaps I am biased and ignorant of the points the author was trying to make with this.

With that said, the mysteries that are introduced in this book were still enough to provide me with enjoyment. I found the ending both satisfying and fun. While it’s not something I would personally recommend - if this is a genre you really enjoy, you may get more out of this than I did!

[OutlawPoet · Rating 2 out of 5]

I've enjoyed the author's popcorn reads in the past, but unfortunately I didn't enjoy this one.

There are only about 5 million POV characters - most of them are kind of awful.

There are interminable flashbacks. I mean they drag! Eventually, I just started skimming them because I didn't care.

I didn't really care who killed our jerk. He deserved it.

The book also takes a turn into sort of witchy folk thriller which was unexpected and a bit clunky (and I love folk horror/thrillers, but not this).

All in all, this was a miss for me.

* ARC via Publisher

[Trisha]

ooooooooooooooooooooh we have a new LISA UNGER for 2026!!
I can't wait to read it!!

YAY!! ARC REC'D THANK YOU!!!

A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.

[Sarah Harney · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing, Park Row for an ARC of Served Him Right.

This story started out strong for me and then promptly took nose dive off a cliff. I'm just going to go ahead and make a list of the things I didn't like about the book because there is a lot.

- I did not enjoy the supernatural/witches/wiccan plot. I wish this would have been made clearer in the description so I could have passed from the beginning.
- There are ENTIRELY too many characters...I should have kept track but I'd guess something like 30 "main" characters we are supposed to remember by first name only. The number of characters made the plot so convoluted and tedious that I didn't end up caring who the murderer was.
- I was put-off by the preachy political messages inserted into the story. While I am one thousand percent of the same political view point as the author, I read to forget how fucked up the world is, not to be reminded of it.
- If I had to read another instance of one of the characters using the word "Gawd" I was going to throw my kindle across the room. Seriously, who talks like that?!

Definitely putting this on the "recommend to skip" list.

2 stars

[Mandy K · Rating 4 out of 5]

Served Him Right 5⭐️

What could go wrong with a fancy brunch with a close group of friends? Well, “A man is dead. A woman is missing. Another woman is in a coma.” So, yeah, it took quite the turn.

Sisters, Ana and Vera, had a difficult childhood that included the death of their father, the arrest of their mother, and their aunt becoming their guardian. It’s Aunt Agnes that taught them about The Knowledge and the generational tradition of healing power of plants. But, many plants in the wrong dose become deadly. Now, in present day, the sisters find themselves intertwined in a murder investigation.

I always find myself highlighting so many phrases and sayings in Lisa Unger’s books. She has a way with words that is poetic and thought provoking. The character development was so good! They were deep and complex.

Pub Date Mar 10 2026

Thank you to NetGalley and Park Row for this ARC. This review will be shared on NetGalley and Goodreads.

[Pav S. (pav_sanborn_bookworm) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book quite intriguing, so I started with the eBook and then turned to the audiobook to ensure I grasped the events fully. Initially, I realized that I wasn’t in the right headspace when I first read it, and I kept losing interest. After a few days, I decided to dive back into this complex story, start over, and what a difference it made! I ended up really enjoying this intricate read, although I’m not entirely familiar with the author’s style yet.

Ana Blacksmith's celebratory brunch with friends turns sinister when shocking news about her ex-boyfriend Paul surfaces, leading to suspicions after her best friend becomes seriously ill. As the investigation begins, it reveals a secret network seeking justice against Paul, a business mogul with a troubled past. Determined to clear her name and confront their shared history, Ana and her sister Vera navigate a web of vengeance, where the quest for justice can prove fatal.

The book is structured into three parts, allowing us to understand what led up to the main event. We also get multiple perspectives from characters like Ana, Vera, Iggy, Agnes, Timothy, and Coraline. It was easy to keep track of the full cast and their distinct traits and personalities. I preferred the audiobook format because it kept me fully engaged, even when I couldn’t sit down to read. The narrators did an excellent job; a few are ones I already know and enjoy, making for a great selection! In this case, the audiobook was a better choice since it had a more upbeat tone.

I came across some mixed reviews, but since I’m not entirely familiar with this author’s catalog, having only read one novel and two novellas, I can’t draw many comparisons. Perhaps other readers aren’t used to this side of her work, but I loved it! I’m all about using herbs for healing, although I understand that if they're not used correctly, they can be dangerous.

If you enjoy sisterhoods with cult-like vibes, sprinkled with a touch of witchery and family drama, all wrapped around someone deserving of harsh justice after committing truly heinous crimes, then this book is for you. Rest assured, karma is definitely at play here! While the story started off a bit slow for me, I appreciated how everything came together in the end. I have a few herbal remedy books at home that I use for both me and my dogs. My husband often calls me a modern witch, but I lean more toward Traditional Chinese Medicine to heal from the inside out. That’s precisely what this sisterhood aims to do, using their knowledge for good—at least, until they don’t. If you’re curious to learn more, dive into this book and let me know what you think! Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to get started on my nighttime brewing to tackle my insomnia! Ha!

Thank you, The Hive and Harlequin Audio, for the DRC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Susan Z (webreakforbooks) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Served Him Right is the story of ultimate revenge. It has themes of female friendship and fierce loyalty. I absolutely loved the girl power.

There were many characters in this one but with the superb narration it was easy to keep them straight, usually a challenge for me.

Despite all the positives this one just didn't do it for me.

[Robin · Rating 2 out of 5]

In the spirit of giving honest reviews, I have to be honest about this book. I did NOT like it! I understand that the mystery/thriller genre is extremely popular these days. However, publishers are taking it too far classifying some books as such! This book is neither mystery nor thriller. It is better categorized and supernatural fiction. Had it been properly categorized, I would likely have passed on it and spared the author the poor review.

But ... I did manage to get through this one. The plot was messy and the entire book was a jumble of characters all the way through, at different points in time. The beginning opened with a an interesting situation with a woman being drugged and assaulted by her boss, which seemed like an interesting start to a revenge story. But, it veered off course from there to Wicca and herbs and weird family and friendship dynamics. Each and every character was absolutely unlikeable and there was nothing redeeming about the story except that it *finally* ended.

I have enjoyed Lisa Unger's books in the past, but this one was a fail.

As an aside for the publisher: when providing ARCs, please remember that formatting and making a book physically easier to read for the readers (as in: spacing and visual accessibility) can make or break a reading experience. I found this book to be physically difficult to read because of the formatting and the manner in which everything was jumbled together. Page footers floated in the middle of the pages, making it more confusing than it already was to keep the characters straight. Honestly, half the time, I didn't even know whose point of view I was reading - it was that messy.

Thank you to NetGalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing | Park Row, and Lisa Unger for an advanced copy of this book. It releases in March 2026 and I recommend that you only read it if you appreciate the supernatural and witchcraft, not if you're looking for a traditional mystery/thriller.

[Tanyajk · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoy Unger, but this one felt rushed towards the end. We start with a great prologue that sets the scene and signals that we’re about to dive into a #MeToo situation. Then we jump into the first chapter, where we’re quickly introduced to a group of self-assured, confident women who will most definitely save the day. Oh, and there's a murder, too.

The buildup and the characters were fun and chaotic. We’ve got sisterly bonds (Vera and Ana), high-powered friendships, predatory boyfriends, and witches. Yes, witches. Not the "double, double, toil and trouble" kind, more Practical Magic than Macbeth. I loved the premise and the characters, but the last few chapters felt rushed. As if a TV series that suddenly finds out it won’t be renewed and has to wrap everything up in a single episode. I got whiplash from that delivery. Knocked off a star for that.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Jessa Layne • readwithjessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Served Him Right begins with Ana Blacksmith gathering her sister and closest friends for a girls brunch to celebrate her breakup from her boyfriend Paul. But when shocking news about Paul and his new girlfriend surfaces and one of Ana’s friends suddenly falls seriously ill, suspicion quickly turns toward Ana. As the investigation unfolds, rumors of a secret network of women delivering their own form of justice start to emerge.

I’m a huge fan of Lisa Unger and have loved every book I’ve read by her, and this one was a murder mystery with a twist. The story is full of strong and unforgiving women who are simply fed up. I loved the witchy vibes because it added such a fun layer to the story. The multiple POVs really worked here and gave the story so much depth as everything unfolded. It also explores generational cycles, the histories passed down through families, and the power of female friendship with a little murder mixed in. Such a great read, and the audiobook was so well done too!

Thanks so much to HTP The Hive, Park Row for the early copy of this book to read. Published on March 10th.

[Tori · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so good! I was completely invested in the characters, in the murder investigation, and in the exploration of women’s complex history of persecution and fight for justice.

Served Him Right is so impeccably layered. The double entendre of the title alone lends to its incredible depth. The plotting in the story is top notch and Unger pulls every reveal off beautifully. I loved each and every POV character - their backstories, their motivations, and their connections to one another. They’re all deeply flawed and yet you can’t help but understand and root for them.

The history of The Cove and The Knowledge were my favorite parts of the story. I loved the network of women looking out for one another, righting wrongs, servicing justice, and holding each other accountable to their own moral code. This was not only a thrilling mystery, but a beautiful story of generations, friendship, and sisterhood. I loved literally everything about it and cannot recommend it enough!

Thank you to NetGalley, Park Row Books, and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

[Brianna Franklin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Girl power murder mystery! When sleezy corporate douch Paul is found dead- it’s obvious he’s been murdered, but who on the long list of people that hated him did it?

Paul literally rubbed all the young women he worked with the wrong way, but when he ends up with Ana Blacksmith I think he’s bit off more than he can chew. He’s not faithful to Ana, that doesn’t seem to bother her, but when he leaves her for another women and ends up dead shortly later she appears the obvious culprit, right? We might want to look into the “herbalist” (witch) group these women are apart of before we draw any conclusions.

I didn’t love it but didn’t hate it, there was a lot going on, but nothing really crazy jaw dropping. The story was so detailed it pretty much laid out how it was going to end, leaving no surprises.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the eARC.

[ChrissyReadsThings · Rating 4 out of 5]

Witches and herbs and murder- oh my!

This book wasn’t exactly what I signed up for—I expected a dark thriller and instead got a full-blown witchy family drama mystery with a sprinkle of chaos and emotional baggage. But honestly? I was hooked anyway. I stayed up way too late muttering “just one more chapter” like a liar.

There were about 47 POVs (give or take), but somehow I managed to keep up. None of the characters are winning “Most Likable” anytime soon, but I respected their trauma-fueled messiness.

My first Lisa Unger read—and now I guess I’m adding her entire backlist to my TBR like I don’t already have a problem. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Kaysie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing and Lisa Unger for a copy of this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

This is my second Lisa Unger book and I enjoyed it. A murder, secrets, lies and sketchy friendships and relationships made this a twisty and suspenseful read. I enjoyed the witchy aspect of the two main characters and the solidarity between the witches.

I was overwhelmed with the amount of characters, I felt like some of them were unnecessary POVs just used to distract from the plot and the pacing was a bit off for me.

But overall an interesting book. I’ll be looking into Lisa Unger’s other books to see if any catch my eye!

[Sheri · Rating 3 out of 5]

“Served Him Right” by Lisa Unger is a tense psychological thriller.
The story revolves around two sisters who are extremely close because of losing their parents at a young age.
While hosting a brunch for her younger recently divorced sister, shocking news arrives that the sister’s ex husband has been mysteriously murdered. As the investigation unfolds, the use of poisonous herbs are found as the cause of death and a tribe of feminist Wiccans come under suspicion.
This fast moving story had so many POV and so many different characters I found it hard to keep up. But for any reader who enjoys female revenge driven suspense, this book is for you.

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars!! Thanks to NetGalley for this arc.

[Michelle McW]

EXCITED to get this new eARC! Thanks @HarlequinTradePublishing @NetGalley! Pub date 3/24/26 REVIEW TO COME…..

[Jeff · Rating 4 out of 5]

The girls gather for a brunch to celebrate a recent breakup, but when the police arrive and inform them that the ex has been found dead under mysterious circumstances, it sets off a frantic search for the truth, will all eyes squarely on one of the women. Cleverly titled Served Him Right has a lot going on: a police investigation compromised by a personal relationship, townwide rumors of a witches cult run amok, and plenty of viable suspects to keep the reader guessing. All these elements come together nicely in this interesting, albeit unusual thriller. The drawback is the very large cast of characters, and keeping everyone straight takes some effort, and the ending strains credulity, but overall it’s a good read with a somewhat unique plot, worth a read. I received an ARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Winnie | Her Digital Coffee · Rating 2 out of 5]

Served Him Right started off strong, however it quickly fell flat for me. There were way too many characters and POVs to keep track of, and most of all, a majority of them were very unlikeable. I've enjoyed this author's work in the past, but unfortunately this one wasn't for me. Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Yaya · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kind of witchy but kind of not and soooo many threads that by the end, I didn't even care who killed who and who did what. Also did not help that all of the characters were deeply unlikable.