butfirstabook 's review for:

Behind Frenemy Lines by Zen Cho

4.5

emotional funny reflective tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Thank you Netgally and Macmillan audio for this ALC. 

The story follows Kriya and Charles,  two lawyers who have different approaches to life. Charles is mister follow the rule and struggles with social interactions. While Kriya is more lively but stuck in a toxic cycle with her boss. Kriya has always seen Charles as an enemy due to past interactions, however he has not seen her that way. So what happens when they are forced to share a work space?

Personally I enjoy the why this story unfolded. While there was some miscommunication which is one of the least favorite tropes, I was still won over by these characters. One of the major issues that moved the plot along had me talking out loud and fuming as it was a great depiction of how privileged individuals don’t think the rules apply to them or that they can intimidate you to get away with their wrong. I also enjoyed the narrators for this story.  I will definitely be looking to read more by Zen Cho!