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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
lighthearted
medium-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:
No
A good book about a bad ass girl in a male dominated field romance is a sub plot though but overall a great read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Minor: Death of parent
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book about a female coder was a bit of a slow start for me. I loved Anastasia Ryan’s YOU SHOULD SMILE MORE, so I stuck with it, and I was not disappointed!
Ana's work storyline was unfortunately close to home for so many of us. This made her relatable to me and I thought her character was just quirky enough to be funny and loveable. There were so many laugh-out-loud moments in this book, I’m chuckling just remembering some of them. Indiana’s dad’s character was a hilarious standout.
Overall, it was just a joy to read. Look for this one to be published in January of 2024. 4⭐️
Thank you to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca for this complimentary ARC. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Ana's work storyline was unfortunately close to home for so many of us. This made her relatable to me and I thought her character was just quirky enough to be funny and loveable. There were so many laugh-out-loud moments in this book, I’m chuckling just remembering some of them. Indiana’s dad’s character was a hilarious standout.
Overall, it was just a joy to read. Look for this one to be published in January of 2024. 4⭐️
Thank you to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca for this complimentary ARC. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
This is Ryan's second book and she's cornered the market on books about women working in tech who have to deal with...all the bullshit women in tech have to deal with. Baby girl, I know.
She has a winning way with dialogue and interesting character traits. The only thing I'd ding her on is a little lack of depth. But these are fast reads with cartoon covers. I am not looking for War and Peace.
Also, I learned about the Denver airport and I thought that was just a joke Mr. Johnson made on Abbott Elementary about the people living in the tunnels. But now that I know about Blucifer, I am so intrigued.
Bonus points if you've ever had a man at work steal your ideas. You'll just LOVE this one.
She has a winning way with dialogue and interesting character traits. The only thing I'd ding her on is a little lack of depth. But these are fast reads with cartoon covers. I am not looking for War and Peace.
Also, I learned about the Denver airport and I thought that was just a joke Mr. Johnson made on Abbott Elementary about the people living in the tunnels. But now that I know about Blucifer, I am so intrigued.
Bonus points if you've ever had a man at work steal your ideas. You'll just LOVE this one.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’m at a job I hate bc the way certain people act is atrocious. My mother is in HR and I am familiar with general “1st impression” judgement. I wear a head scarf, I am a woman, I am “bossy”. I actually very much related to the FML outside our specific careers.
This book is a “silly little take” on a very big and real problem. If you read this book and role your eyes at the start of the book (first 10%) bc you don’t agree with the FML then you have a legit privilege in your career life. I was infuriated at the beginning of this book because I personally have experienced situations very similar if not almost identical to the ones that the FML deals with.
That said it is a “rom com” in the style of how everything cleanly lines up from the climax to the end but as a romance reader I prefer HEAs over the reality of life and how realistically she’d have been fired and high key jobless in a rough market for at least 3-6 months before working at another crappy company.
Anyways, I was emotionally invested by the main plot even though I do wish there was a bit more romance between the FML and her love interest.
This book is a “silly little take” on a very big and real problem. If you read this book and role your eyes at the start of the book (first 10%) bc you don’t agree with the FML then you have a legit privilege in your career life. I was infuriated at the beginning of this book because I personally have experienced situations very similar if not almost identical to the ones that the FML deals with.
That said it is a “rom com” in the style of how everything cleanly lines up from the climax to the end but as a romance reader I prefer HEAs over the reality of life and how realistically she’d
Anyways, I was emotionally invested by the main plot even though I do wish there was a bit more romance between the FML and her love interest.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It’s frustrating to me that this book has to be written in 2024 but I commend the author for doing it. Workplace misogyny is still very alive and real so I appreciate the way she brought light to the issue with a little romance on the side as well.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix