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A review by lizbeth12
Something in the Heir by Suzanne Enoch
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
CW- assumed infertility, glossing over adoption issues
Fmc has invented 2 children to keep the home she lives due to a convoluted inheritance contract her family has. Mmc is in love with his wife, knows both about fictional children, because he has let her friend zone him in their marriage.
Hugely problematic issues with how they deal with the emotions and stability of the fake kids they ‘borrow’ to keep their lie alive.
I’m glad I finished it because it helped me remember that when all these issues started the mcs were very sheltered 20 yos. That said, I honestly would have felt better if they had to deal with more personal consequences. The fallout affecting the staff and the kids is used as a reason to not let this happen.
I didn’t finish the book liking the mcs, but that’s ok. I did feel like they grew some.
Fmc has invented 2 children to keep the home she lives due to a convoluted inheritance contract her family has. Mmc is in love with his wife, knows both about fictional children, because he has let her friend zone him in their marriage.
Hugely problematic issues with how they deal with the emotions and stability of the fake kids they ‘borrow’ to keep their lie alive.
I’m glad I finished it because it helped me remember that when all these issues started the mcs were very sheltered 20 yos. That said, I honestly would have felt better if they had to deal with more personal consequences. The fallout affecting the staff and the kids is used as a reason to not let this happen.
I didn’t finish the book liking the mcs, but that’s ok. I did feel like they grew some.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Infertility, and Classism