The Change

A group of women in their forties living in a wealthy beach town discover they possess supernatural abilities connected to menopause. As unexplained deaths of young women surface in their community, they band together to investigate the dark underbelly of their seemingly perfect neighborhood. Nessa, Harriett, and Jo navigate their newfound powers while confronting both personal challenges and mounting evidence of systematic violence against women. Their investigation leads them through the privileged circles of the Hamptons as they work to expose long-buried secrets. The story combines elements of murder mystery, supernatural thriller, and social commentary to examine themes of female power and justice. The narrative explores how society treats middle-aged women while questioning the true cost of wealth and status in exclusive communities.

Readers call The Change a revenge thriller that combines supernatural elements with feminist themes. Many reviewers note the book resonates with women over 40, addressing menopause and female rage. Positive reviews highlight: - Complex female friendships and character development - Mix of dark humor with serious topics - Satisfying vigilante justice storyline - Representation of middle-aged women as powerful Common criticisms: - Length (512 pages) with slow pacing in middle sections - Heavy-handed messaging about misogyny - Side plots that distract from main story Ratings: Goodreads: 4.0/5 (30,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.3/5 (5,000+ ratings) Barnes & Noble: 4.4/5 (500+ ratings) "Finally a book that makes menopause sound like a superpower" - Goodreads reviewer "Could have been 100 pages shorter" - Amazon reviewer "Perfect balance of fury and hope" - Barnes & Noble reviewer

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🌙 Author Kirsten Miller wrote "The Change" after experiencing her own perimenopausal symptoms, channeling her frustration into a story of women discovering supernatural powers during menopause. 🔮 The book sparked a bidding war among 14 publishing houses before landing with William Morrow, highlighting strong industry interest in stories about women over 40. ⚡ Nicole Kidman's production company, Blossom Films, acquired the TV rights to "The Change" before the book was even released. 🌿 The three main characters—Nessa, Harriett, and Jo—represent different aspects of traditionally "dangerous" women in folklore: the witch, the healer, and the warrior. 🗺️ The fictional town of Mattauk in the novel is based on the Hamptons in Long Island, New York, where wealth and privilege often mask darker undercurrents of society.