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Partner Pursuit
by Kathy Strobos
this was such a sweet debut!! i'll definitely be keeping an eye on her next book
Audrey is a workaholic corporate lawyer in NYC who is months away from making partner--the pinnacle of 7 years of hard work. she's basically sworn off dating, especially after her last boyfriend told her she was "too nice" and "didn't have what it takes" to be a partner. in the final, hectic months leading up to the firm's partner decision, in the midst of trying to prove herself as worthy to the all-male powers that be, she meets Jake. Jake is witty, charismatic, AND his dad's a lawyer, so, naturally, he has a complex about workaholics. and then, of course, they fall in love and audrey has to make some tough life choices.
I appreciated how this book had a sweet, authentic feel. I believed in the relationships between the characters, and I was genuinely rooting for Audrey's success. the book was a lot more focused on her day-to-day work as a lawyer than I expected, but it wasn't an unwelcome surprise. I enjoyed reading about her struggles as a woman in a high-powered field and how, when women come together and support each other at work, everyone benefits. I love a romance that focuses on more than just the romance, and with the strong female friendships, descriptions of grief, and reflections on how our parents shape us as people, this book manages to encompass just that.
the dialogue occasionally felt a little cheesy, and I didn't really get into the story in earnest until about 40% of the way through, but the light-hearted banter, feminism, and thrilling court moments made this a very enjoyable read!
thanks to NetGalley and the author for a free e-copy in exchange for an honest review!
Audrey is a workaholic corporate lawyer in NYC who is months away from making partner--the pinnacle of 7 years of hard work. she's basically sworn off dating, especially after her last boyfriend told her she was "too nice" and "didn't have what it takes" to be a partner. in the final, hectic months leading up to the firm's partner decision, in the midst of trying to prove herself as worthy to the all-male powers that be, she meets Jake. Jake is witty, charismatic, AND his dad's a lawyer, so, naturally, he has a complex about workaholics. and then, of course, they fall in love and audrey has to make some tough life choices.
I appreciated how this book had a sweet, authentic feel. I believed in the relationships between the characters, and I was genuinely rooting for Audrey's success. the book was a lot more focused on her day-to-day work as a lawyer than I expected, but it wasn't an unwelcome surprise. I enjoyed reading about her struggles as a woman in a high-powered field and how, when women come together and support each other at work, everyone benefits. I love a romance that focuses on more than just the romance, and with the strong female friendships, descriptions of grief, and reflections on how our parents shape us as people, this book manages to encompass just that.
the dialogue occasionally felt a little cheesy, and I didn't really get into the story in earnest until about 40% of the way through, but the light-hearted banter, feminism, and thrilling court moments made this a very enjoyable read!
thanks to NetGalley and the author for a free e-copy in exchange for an honest review!