alpal_collective 's review for:

Soft Core by Brittany Newell

4.5

adventurous dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I told my partner about halfway through this book that I think fans of Margo's Got Money Troubles would like it, and I stand by that. For some reason, I think Margo might be perceived as being more broadly approachable, or at least it's already reached a wider audience, but a lot of the themes feel comparable. I really enjoyed the voice of the main character, although I found there to be odd moments of urgency scattered amongst a largely reflective, almost nostalgic text. I also really loved the exploration of softness within men—something the MC really loved, and that I find is not talked about often in books centering female characters. 

Thank you to FSG for the opportunity to read and review!