A review by jessejane306
Julie Tudor Is Not a Psychopath by Jennifer Holdich

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4.0

I’m not sure if Julie Tudor is a psychopath but she ain’t right. Her relationship to reality is casual, constructing the world as she would rather it be. Her main MO is forming deep, passionate attachments to unavailable men at the barest of civilities. Even with reality poking holes in her fantasy, her denial run deeps. I could admire her commit to chosen fiction if it didn’t have a body count. 

I’m normally not big on the cringe factor and secondhand embarrassment her delusions elicited but I could not look away. It’s like a car crash. However crazy you think it’s going to get, you’re underestimating our protagonist. 

I tried to find author interviews because I’d love to hear how Holdich created this character. I haven’t been able to find any so if you come across any, send them my way. I enjoyed this as an ALC and Clare Corbett did a fantastic job. She made these characters come alive. 

There is a lesson about making better choices, accepting what we can’t change, and seeing what’s in front of you. But we can see that some people never really change. Big thanks to Tantor Audio and NetGalley. It was a helluva ride 4/5