A review by sungmemoonstruck
The Art of Scandal by Regina Black

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A super soapy, messy romance about a woman learning to embrace the parts of herself that have been long buried after she experiences a heartrending betrayal in her marriage, aided by a romance with a talented and troubled young artist. I found Rachel to be an incredibly compelling and richly developed main character and also enjoyed the soap opera-style web of relationships and drama in a small, affluent town as well as the book's commentary on race in US politics. I found Nathan to be a bit more bland and while I felt like their relationship played an important role in both of their lives, I don't think I finished the book convinced that these two people needed to--or even should--be together forever. I read this for my romance book club and it was a really discussable, juicy choice.