A review by fictionjunkie_reads
The Favorites by Layne Fargo

5.0

The Favorites is an intoxicating dive into ambition, obsession, and power dynamics wrapped in a beautifully sharp and unflinching narrative. Layne Fargo crafts a world where desire and competition blur the lines between love and manipulation, making every page feel electric.

The characters are flawed in the best way—compelling, messy, and so real that you can’t help but be drawn into their tangled lives. Fargo’s writing is smart, biting, and effortlessly immersive, pulling you into an elite world where being "the favorite" comes with a cost.

If you love women’s fiction with dark, complex relationships and a story that keeps you thinking long after the final page, this is a must-read.