Them Girls- Blog Tour

 

Author: Eve Verde

Publisher: Simon Schuster UK

Publishing Date: 9th April 2026 

Many thanks to the publishing team and Random things tours for my physical copy of the book and a spot on the blog tour

Blurb 

Two sisters, a lifetime of secrets, and the chance to set the record straight...

Meet Goldie and Vee: sisters, dreamers, grafters. In their forties, both appear to have it all...

Until Goldie finds the courage to leave Benedict. Once upon a time their faux marriage worked, but when the magnetic Wolfie comes on the scene, her world of pretending falls apart.

Vee’s neat world is spiraling, too. Since her ex-husband Jamie started dating Julia her cruel school bully, Vee’s long-buried insecurities are out of control. She needs to get away, and fast.

So when Goldie suggests a holiday in France, Vee leaps at the idea. A curiously well-timed invitation - just as speculations around Goldie’s brilliantly brief pop career back in the nineties are beginning to resurface. Escaping’s one thing, but nothing stays secret forever, and as Vee and Goldie’s unresolved pasts make surprise returns, the stories them girls once told themselves begin to look very different...

My Thoughts 

This was such a bold and raw story, and I’m really glad to have discovered a new author whose writing is both impressive and deeply engaging.

We are introduced to two sisters, Goldie and Vee, and what I appreciated most about them is that they are women in their 40s who have already lived full, complicated lives—and are still questioning, evolving, and challenging what lies ahead. That in itself felt refreshing and added a strong sense of realism to their characters.

Goldie is married to Benedict, but as the story unfolds, the reality of their relationship begins to surface, revealing uncomfortable truths about why their marriage exists in the first place. This creates tension and emotional conflict, especially as Goldie meets Wolfie, who shifts her perspective on who she is and what she truly wants—or thinks she wants—from a relationship.

Vee, on the other hand, is a writer who finds herself thrown into emotional turmoil when she discovers that her former high school bully is now dating her ex-husband. This revelation sends her into a spiral, adding another layer of vulnerability and complexity to her character. In an attempt to escape and reset, both sisters decide that a trip to France might help them work through their issues—but, of course, secrets and unresolved tensions follow them there.

What I really enjoyed was the character development between the two sisters. Despite their individual struggles, they grow in a way that feels authentic. They give each other space when needed, yet remain meaningfully present in each other’s lives. Their support for one another is thoughtful and nuanced—they are careful in how they approach difficult conversations, which added a level of emotional realism that made their relationship feel genuine.

The tone of the book shifts at times, becoming more honest and even brutal when necessary, which I found added depth rather than taking away from the story. It doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable truths.

The author also weaves in themes of power, identity, class, and corruption through the lens of artistry, which I found particularly insightful. These elements highlight issues of exploitation—who benefits, who doesn’t, and the lasting impact it leaves behind—adding a thought-provoking layer beneath the personal stories of the characters.

Overall, if you enjoy reads that are not only engaging but also challenge your thoughts and perspectives, I would definitely recommend this book.