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Release date: March 10, 2026

Publisher: Park Row, Harlequin Audio

Genre: Mystery/Thriller

Synopsis:

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.

Review:

Lisa Unger’s Served Him Right starts off with a bang, a seemingly innocent brunch that quickly spirals into a dark and twisting thriller. Ana Blacksmith, fresh from a breakup, gathers her friends and sister for a celebratory meal, but tension simmers under the surface. When one of her friends suddenly falls gravely ill, suspicion and paranoia take over, and the story rapidly escalates into a complex web of revenge, secrets, and a mysterious “network” bent on meting out justice. Unger’s signature knack for suspense is on full display here, and the audiobook’s full cast—featuring Kristen Sieh, Brittany Pressley, Vivienne Leheny, Soneela Nankani, Tim Paige, and Petrea Burchard—is absolutely stellar. Each voice actor brings depth and intensity, and together they make the dramatic highs truly shine.

The novel’s structure, however, is ambitious to a fault. Multiple POVs and a sprawling cast can feel overwhelming at times, and the story occasionally veers into convoluted or far fetched territory. While the messy, dramatic elements are engaging and the revenge plot satisfying, some secondary characters felt extraneous, and the “secret network” angle stretched plausibility. Despite these issues, there’s plenty to enjoy for readers who like layered thrillers with lots of interpersonal intrigue.

Overall, I found Served Him Right to be a rollercoaster of suspense with moments of brilliance and a powerhouse audiobook performance that elevates the material. It’s messy, dramatic, and full of twists, but it didn’t entirely land for me by the finale. I’d give it a 3.5/5: great as a binge listen for fans of thrillers who enjoy a little chaos with their justice.

Overall rating: 3.5/5

Thanks to the publisher for my review copy.