Book Review: Served Him Right by Lisa Unger

‎Served Him Right by Lisa Unger opens strongly and immediately pulls the reader into a web of tension and intrigue. The story follows Ana, who meets her friends for a post–breakup brunch to vent about her ex-husband, Paul. What begins as an ordinary gathering quickly spirals into chaos when news breaks that Paul has been murdered and Ana becomes the main suspect. Things take an even darker turn when one of Ana’s close friends falls dangerously ill shortly after the brunch.

‎I loved how the tension steadily escalated as events unfolded. Unger explores compelling themes of sisterhood, loyalty, and how far one might go to protect the people they love. The emotional stakes are high, and the chaos that follows feels both gripping and unsettling.

‎‎The novel is packed with drama, twists, and surprises. Its fast pacing makes it a page-turner, and I couldn’t wait to see how everything would come together in the finale.

‎‎At its core, Served Him Right centers on two sisters who share an intense bond after losing their parents at a young age. While hosting a brunch for her recently divorced younger sister, shocking revelations surface when the sister’s ex-husband is found dead. As the investigation deepens, poisonous herbs are revealed as the cause of death, drawing suspicion toward a group of feminist Wiccans.

‎‎While the story is fast-moving and engaging, the numerous points of view and large cast of characters can be a bit overwhelming at times. Still, readers who enjoy female-driven, revenge-tinged suspense will likely find this book satisfying.

‎‎Genre-wise, the novel leans more toward supernatural psychological fiction than a traditional mystery or thriller. Unger blends herbology, paranormal elements, and psychological tension to create an intriguing atmosphere that sets the story apart.

‎‎Overall, Served Him Right delivers a compelling plot filled with suspense, unexpected turns, and a strong emotional core. It’s a bold, dramatic story that keeps you guessing while offering a fresh twist on the psychological thriller genre.

Stephanie is a writer, avid reader and movie lover with great love and passion for thrilling, suspenseful and mystery stories. When she’s not writing a traumatic character or reading through a gripping thriller she’s definitely watching a dark psychological thriller movie.