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A review by josb
The Brutal Truth by Lee Winter
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Rounding up because it exceeded my expectations since workplace romances can get a bit dicey.
This was surprisingly an adventure and a half. A lot happens in this book and it doesn't really slow down or drag on even though it is a contemporary setting (and can happen). It was almost like a mix of Devil Wears Prada but also it's own thing.
The ice queen was appropriately icy and, while she had a heart and redeeming qualities, the author was not trying to cover up her flaws. Instead it seemed like the melting was meant for us to believe that this tiger shark exec was worthy of love and this pairing.
I think the biggest thing whenever there is a workplace type romance is the issue of seeing both characters in the relationship in an equal setting and avoiding anything that could have a power imbalance. This was handled quite well in my opinion.
At 5 years old, the book seems to have lasted. It did not feel too dated and it's rating still hold strong. Highly recommend if you like ice queens and rich/poor pairings. If you do not like these tropes you might still appreciate the read. I was reluctant because of how imbalanced rich/poor and workplace romances can be, but I was pleasantly surprised.
This was surprisingly an adventure and a half. A lot happens in this book and it doesn't really slow down or drag on even though it is a contemporary setting (and can happen). It was almost like a mix of Devil Wears Prada but also it's own thing.
The ice queen was appropriately icy and, while she had a heart and redeeming qualities, the author was not trying to cover up her flaws. Instead it seemed like the melting was meant for us to believe that this tiger shark exec was worthy of love and this pairing.
I think the biggest thing whenever there is a workplace type romance is the issue of seeing both characters in the relationship in an equal setting and avoiding anything that could have a power imbalance. This was handled quite well in my opinion.
At 5 years old, the book seems to have lasted. It did not feel too dated and it's rating still hold strong. Highly recommend if you like ice queens and rich/poor pairings. If you do not like these tropes you might still appreciate the read. I was reluctant because of how imbalanced rich/poor and workplace romances can be, but I was pleasantly surprised.