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lunarxcross's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Racism, Confinement, Death, Grief, and Alcohol
Moderate: Drug use and Drug abuse
mackenziem12's review against another edition
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
Moderate: Drug use
rorikae's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
'Advika and the Hollywood Wives' by Kirthana Ramisetti is a gripping fast paced novel with mystery elements.
Advika is an aspiring screenwriter working at an Oscars afterparty when she meets Julian Zelding, a producer who has just won his latest Oscar. Swept into Julian's circle, Advika finds herself falling for him and they are quickly married. But when Julian's first wife dies, she leaves one million dollars and a tape to Advika. The catch is that Advika will have to divorce Julian to get both the money and the truth about her husband.
Ramisetti creates a quick paced and easily consumable mystery centered on the luxury of Hollywood. This story centers on the characters. Advika is easy to care for and Ramisetti does a great job of making the reader see exactly why Advika is swept away by Julian. But just as Advika begins to start questioning her relationship, Ramisetti begins to drop hints and moments with Julian that give an idea of his true nature. This story kept me gripped and fascinated. The audiobook is great and incorporates auditory elements like background music and audience laughter in appropriate moments. If you're looking for a great beach read or a fun audiobook to listen to on a roadtrip, 'Advika and the Hollywood Wives' is a great pick.
Advika is an aspiring screenwriter working at an Oscars afterparty when she meets Julian Zelding, a producer who has just won his latest Oscar. Swept into Julian's circle, Advika finds herself falling for him and they are quickly married. But when Julian's first wife dies, she leaves one million dollars and a tape to Advika. The catch is that Advika will have to divorce Julian to get both the money and the truth about her husband.
Ramisetti creates a quick paced and easily consumable mystery centered on the luxury of Hollywood. This story centers on the characters. Advika is easy to care for and Ramisetti does a great job of making the reader see exactly why Advika is swept away by Julian. But just as Advika begins to start questioning her relationship, Ramisetti begins to drop hints and moments with Julian that give an idea of his true nature. This story kept me gripped and fascinated. The audiobook is great and incorporates auditory elements like background music and audience laughter in appropriate moments. If you're looking for a great beach read or a fun audiobook to listen to on a roadtrip, 'Advika and the Hollywood Wives' is a great pick.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Grief
Minor: Death and Drug use
samcanuel's review
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
I really liked the message behind this book, and I wanted to like it so bad because the premise is just so interesting, but I was not drawn in. The first 100 pages felt like they stretched on for eternity, and honestly the rest of the book was not worth it after that. I will say that the author did a fantastic job of creating a villain character who you absolutely despised. The other characters fell pretty flat to me. Overall, I wish this book had better execution because there were great themes about grief and empowerment that were somewhat lost.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Miscarriage and Child death
Minor: Alcohol, Car accident, Drug use, Addiction, Stalking, Racism, and Misogyny
bedtimesandbooks's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Grief, Death, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Classism, and Racism
Moderate: Drug use and Pregnancy
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