A review by frantically
Truth and Measure by Roslyn Sinclair

emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was such a good read! The premise seems simple — basically lesbian "The Devil Wears Prada" — but the execution really makes this worthwhile.

Jules and Vivian have such a fascinating relationship, which starts as something like a queerplatonic relationship and turns romantic soon after that. I was really worried that there would be exploitation of power here but it was all talked about openly and they both made sure their relationship wouldn't impact their work.

Of course, Vivian isn't the nicest person to work for but I think it was all still acceptable. Yes, she's an absolute ice queen (honestly, it was so hot) but she's good at her job and the times where we got close to exploitation, in the end it was just because she was crushing on Jules (you'll have to decide for yourself if that makes it okay!).

The ending really shocked me but I'm excited how the developments will change their relationship in the sequel.
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