courtsnextchapter 's review for:

Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl by Julie Murphy, Sierra Simone

4.0

medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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It was an immediate yes when I saw the cover and title combination. It was a “now I’m running” when I saw this was nanny x single dad PLUS coworkers in an academic setting. You couldn’t curate a better line up for me.

From the first few pages I knew this was going to be hilarious, raw, witty and extra spicy. I was correct. Add in the thoughtful and hilarious footnotes throughout the book and it was a win for me. 

Though there were some inconsistencies and pacing things here and there, I really appreciated the depth, range and intelligence given to the characters in what could have been a one dimensional story. Everyone, even the silly side characters, felt alive. It gave an authentic and grounded feel to a genre (or even specific tropes) that can sometimes leave you feeling a bit like… but where was the heart and soul? 

And the spice? Well, those moments were worth the read alone. 

This is my first time reading either author and I have to say I wouldn’t mind searching through either backlogs now when I need something witty, light and of course spicy. 

3.5 rounded up! 

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.