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A review by talknerdybookblog
Small Town Girl by Alexa Riley
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Representation: Gay side character
I have to agree with the Hero’s sister, I was really disappointed that he condoned his company’s board having a Gentleman’s Evening celebration. For one, it’s sexist in that it excludes anyone who doesn’t want to partake in such a sexist event and women in the workplace. Also, the Hero says as long as the NDAs are signed by the “bunnies” it’s all OK... yet those NDAs protect the men’s reputations; they actually prevent the women who are hired as “bunnies” from coming forward if someone hurts them as they could be sued. Even after his sister brings all this up, he still went through with the event. I’m really over feminist issues only being relevant to men (characters) when it’s their mom/sister/love interest who could be hurt. It shows that they don’t actually care about equality for all women—since, obviously no one is close to every single woman on this planet.
Safety Rating: Safe
• No cheating
• Does have a brief misunderstanding about OW and OM drama
— Heroine thought the Hero was interested in two other “bunnies” at the gentleman’s club party she was working at.
— Heroine thought the Hero’s sister was his wife
— Hero thought the Heroine’s gay roommate was her lover
• No pushing away
• No separation
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Death of parents
• Sexual assault
• Blackmail
Ending:HEA with Extended Epilogue
I have to agree with the Hero’s sister, I was really disappointed that he condoned his company’s board having a Gentleman’s Evening celebration. For one, it’s sexist in that it excludes anyone who doesn’t want to partake in such a sexist event and women in the workplace. Also, the Hero says as long as the NDAs are signed by the “bunnies” it’s all OK... yet those NDAs protect the men’s reputations; they actually prevent the women who are hired as “bunnies” from coming forward if someone hurts them as they could be sued. Even after his sister brings all this up, he still went through with the event. I’m really over feminist issues only being relevant to men (characters) when it’s their mom/sister/love interest who could be hurt. It shows that they don’t actually care about equality for all women—since, obviously no one is close to every single woman on this planet.
Safety Rating: Safe
• No cheating
• Does have a brief misunderstanding about OW and OM drama
— Heroine thought the Hero was interested in two other “bunnies” at the gentleman’s club party she was working at.
— Heroine thought the Hero’s sister was his wife
— Hero thought the Heroine’s gay roommate was her lover
• No pushing away
• No separation
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Death of parents
• Sexual assault
• Blackmail
Ending: