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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
“Riveting, heart-wrenching, and full of Old Hollywood glamour.” —BuzzFeed
“This wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet and her tumultuous Tinseltown journey comes with unexpected twists and the most satisfying of drama.” —PopSugar
In this entrancing novel, a legendary film actress reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine.
Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?
Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career.
Summoned to Evelyn’s luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the ‘80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. Monique begins to feel a very real connection to the legendary star, but as Evelyn’s story near its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways.
“Heartbreaking, yet beautiful” (Jamie Blynn, Us Weekly), The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is “Tinseltown drama at its finest” (Redbook): a mesmerizing journey through the splendor of old Hollywood into the harsh realities of the present day as two women struggle with what it means—and what it costs—to face the truth.
“This wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet and her tumultuous Tinseltown journey comes with unexpected twists and the most satisfying of drama.” —PopSugar
In this entrancing novel, a legendary film actress reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine.
Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?
Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career.
Summoned to Evelyn’s luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the ‘80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. Monique begins to feel a very real connection to the legendary star, but as Evelyn’s story near its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways.
“Heartbreaking, yet beautiful” (Jamie Blynn, Us Weekly), The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is “Tinseltown drama at its finest” (Redbook): a mesmerizing journey through the splendor of old Hollywood into the harsh realities of the present day as two women struggle with what it means—and what it costs—to face the truth.
Pages: 388
ISBN: 9781501139239
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Annette C.
Mar 7, 2026
Beautiful story
Karen B.
Feb 25, 2026
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
- Taylor Jenkins Reid
If you love the feel of Old Hollywood and a great love story with drama, twists and mystery then The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is most definitely for you! While I’m not going to lie, it took me a bit to get into the story, so even though it was a slow burn to start once it caught that spark, that ish was on fire – like blazing! I ended up reading this in one sitting because the NEED to know who, what, where, when and why was so strong I couldn’t put it down – I was truly entranced!
Reid has created an stunning story with a dual FMC which I find refreshing as most books focus on a single FMC to keep her the strong, independent type. In TSHEH though, both FMC’s were well balanced and thoroughly developed by Reid leaving you wanting for nothing by the end. So, you naturally have Evelyn Hugo whom the book is named after. An aged Hollywood legend wishing to finally break her silence and tell her life story – from poverty to riches, love to heartbreak, secrets to scandal. Leaving everyone, including Monique Grant, completely astonished, as to WHY Hugo chose Grant to be the one to break her story. Now why is everyone so confused as to why Hugo chooses Grant? Well, Monique Grant is an unknown ambitious magazine journalist with nothing in print to note.
Weaving a complex and heartwarming journey, Reid builds a fully significant story with Hugo’s life and how she imparts it to Grant, at times leaving Grant completely tormented and wanting to walk out, ending her time with Hugo and her story. Let me tell you, I felt EVERY SINGLE MOMENT of Grant’s torment. There were moments when I was ready to walk away from the book for the very same reasons, yet Reid left you yearning for more, the NEED to know what was to follow.
As the story wraps up, the final plot twist is FREAKING MINDBLOWING!!! I dropped the book – thank goodness it was a book this time and not my kindle – when I read that HUGE twist and just sat letting it sink in before I could finish off the book. It was most definitely a twist I did NOT see coming. I really don’t think Reid can top this one, but I challenge her to try! I have added her to my fav authors list to keep an eye out for new drops in hopes she can exceed my expectations now set for her!
I invite you to join Monique on her journey to tell Evelyn’s story and find out all the juicy details of her life! You can get your own copy of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3DjnP2s
As always, all opinions and reviews are of my own volition. I have not been promised any compensation by the author, present or future, for my review.
- Taylor Jenkins Reid
If you love the feel of Old Hollywood and a great love story with drama, twists and mystery then The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is most definitely for you! While I’m not going to lie, it took me a bit to get into the story, so even though it was a slow burn to start once it caught that spark, that ish was on fire – like blazing! I ended up reading this in one sitting because the NEED to know who, what, where, when and why was so strong I couldn’t put it down – I was truly entranced!
Reid has created an stunning story with a dual FMC which I find refreshing as most books focus on a single FMC to keep her the strong, independent type. In TSHEH though, both FMC’s were well balanced and thoroughly developed by Reid leaving you wanting for nothing by the end. So, you naturally have Evelyn Hugo whom the book is named after. An aged Hollywood legend wishing to finally break her silence and tell her life story – from poverty to riches, love to heartbreak, secrets to scandal. Leaving everyone, including Monique Grant, completely astonished, as to WHY Hugo chose Grant to be the one to break her story. Now why is everyone so confused as to why Hugo chooses Grant? Well, Monique Grant is an unknown ambitious magazine journalist with nothing in print to note.
Weaving a complex and heartwarming journey, Reid builds a fully significant story with Hugo’s life and how she imparts it to Grant, at times leaving Grant completely tormented and wanting to walk out, ending her time with Hugo and her story. Let me tell you, I felt EVERY SINGLE MOMENT of Grant’s torment. There were moments when I was ready to walk away from the book for the very same reasons, yet Reid left you yearning for more, the NEED to know what was to follow.
As the story wraps up, the final plot twist is FREAKING MINDBLOWING!!! I dropped the book – thank goodness it was a book this time and not my kindle – when I read that HUGE twist and just sat letting it sink in before I could finish off the book. It was most definitely a twist I did NOT see coming. I really don’t think Reid can top this one, but I challenge her to try! I have added her to my fav authors list to keep an eye out for new drops in hopes she can exceed my expectations now set for her!
I invite you to join Monique on her journey to tell Evelyn’s story and find out all the juicy details of her life! You can get your own copy of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3DjnP2s
As always, all opinions and reviews are of my own volition. I have not been promised any compensation by the author, present or future, for my review.