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Vixen
by Jillian Larkin
IQ "'How do know if it's love? How do you know if it's anything at all?'
'All you have to know is whether you're willing to find out.' Clara took Gloria's hand. 'Or whether you're ready to give up on it'", pg. 283
The few reviews I scanned before reading VIXEN compared it to the LUXE series, which I enjoyed but I think one big difference is that VIXEN actually attempted to tackle a substantive issue. It is a fun and slightly sexy read, 1920s Chicago through the eyes of rich young women with a dash of alcohol and crime thrown in but also takes a look at race relations. And that is especially interesting given the setting of Chicago, I love that the author took us into Bronzeville and seemed to really know her subject and I would review this book on my blog because of its strong secondary characters such as Jerome. I want to continue the series in the hopes of learning more about Vera. It did get a bit bogged down with the classic she-needs-to-marry-him-for-his-money (which I understand is realistic but as a historical fiction plotline I'm growing tired of how it's portrayed) and Lorraine was a disappointing character because there are so many opportunities to develop her into a fascinating main character as opposed to a whiny and randomly vengeful character. I hope she grows in the next book. I also liked that the 'danger' aspect didn't just seem to be randomly thrown in as a way to bring characters together. Rather it actually adds to the plot and brings in some new characters and plot twists, the book keeps you on your toes.
Based on what I know of the 1920s from this book and others I would say this book is reflective of the time and I like that it goes beyond the surface of rich young white women and struggling flappers.
But one big question, why does the cover model look like a dead doll? It's creepy and implies this book has a horror-quality to it which thankfully it does not have.
'All you have to know is whether you're willing to find out.' Clara took Gloria's hand. 'Or whether you're ready to give up on it'", pg. 283
The few reviews I scanned before reading VIXEN compared it to the LUXE series, which I enjoyed but I think one big difference is that VIXEN actually attempted to tackle a substantive issue. It is a fun and slightly sexy read, 1920s Chicago through the eyes of rich young women with a dash of alcohol and crime thrown in but also takes a look at race relations. And that is especially interesting given the setting of Chicago, I love that the author took us into Bronzeville and seemed to really know her subject and I would review this book on my blog because of its strong secondary characters such as Jerome. I want to continue the series in the hopes of learning more about Vera. It did get a bit bogged down with the classic she-needs-to-marry-him-for-his-money (which I understand is realistic but as a historical fiction plotline I'm growing tired of how it's portrayed) and Lorraine was a disappointing character because there are so many opportunities to develop her into a fascinating main character as opposed to a whiny and randomly vengeful character. I hope she grows in the next book. I also liked that the 'danger' aspect didn't just seem to be randomly thrown in as a way to bring characters together. Rather it actually adds to the plot and brings in some new characters and plot twists, the book keeps you on your toes.
Based on what I know of the 1920s from this book and others I would say this book is reflective of the time and I like that it goes beyond the surface of rich young white women and struggling flappers.
But one big question, why does the cover model look like a dead doll? It's creepy and implies this book has a horror-quality to it which thankfully it does not have.