A review by tatetullier
Soft Core by Brittany Newell

challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Soft Core by Britany Newell is an atmospheric, dreamy coming-of-age novel that unfolds like a hazy lullaby—slow, melancholic, and immersive. The writing is poignant yet restrained, perfectly capturing Ruth’s grief and loneliness. While it lacked a strong hook, its quiet, gritty exploration of desire and sex work felt raw and real. I wanted more plot around Dino!!!! A bedtime story for the introspective.

a solid 2.5 for me - because of the "plot" - lovely character writing! 

Thank you NetGalley & ‎Farrar, Straus and Giroux for the ARC!