A review by juanat77
Shopgirls: A Novel by Jessica Anya Blau

funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective 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

3.0

Shopgirls is a very nostalgic novel. The setting was in the 1980s and so the language, the clothing styles, TV shows brought back so many memories. Because of this I felt personally connected to the story. 

There were some parts of the story I felt that could have been explored more like her relationship with her parents and her career journey. I’ve heard positive feedback about the author’s previous novel “Mary Jane” so I want to check that one out. 

It’s pitched as Adult Fiction but it reads like Young Adult.  It’s a solid read. 

Three stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you NetGalley, Jessica Anya Blau and Mariner Books for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
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