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A review by virgo_reader
Outdrawn by Deanna Grey
5.0
I've been sitting on writing a review for this book for like a day because I don't know exactly how to rate or review this book. Don't get me wrong, I really liked it! I just have a lot of feelings - and no "bad" ones... I'm trying to figure out if this is a 4, 4.5, or 5 star read to me. (Because as most readers know, sometimes books are 5 stars because you can appreciate the way they were written, the set up of the characters/romance, the prose, etc. And sometimes a book is 5 stars because of how it makes you feel!)
From the beginning I was hooked on this book. But it gave me some anxiety as well.
Sage is like a black cat. Prefers to be alone, professional, hard worker, unemotional, straightforward, honest. She's a workaholic and has a lot of natural talent, grit, and flawless execution. She's been reigning as the best or one of the best artists.
Noah is like a golden retriever in pastel. She has the ideas, storytelling, dialogue, and works hard to make her execution match up. After years of grinding, she gets a job at the comic company where Sage works.
Sage has spent years waiting for her big breakthrough - the chance to be the head artist and lead her own comic. Then Noah comes in and makes her a CO-head artist. They're rivals. Sometimes enemies. Sometimes collaborators. Maybe friends.
"When I'm number one, I wonder how many of you guys will still say I'm overrated. You gonna be leading that charge?"
She gave me a teasing smile, and I laughed, feeling slightly lighter because my words had stuck with her. I didn't realize I had the power to do that. Even in the meeting today, Sage seemed immune to criticism. Every word washed off her into an ocean of 'I don't give a fuck.'
"I'll be the president of the group," I promised. "And when I'm number one, I'll make it a law to ban your nostalgic fans once and for all."
Sage laughed. "This is your chance, Pastel. This is the best one you'll get. A factory wipe. If you really deserve the number one spot, you better take it."
"Don't worry," I said with renewed energy. She was right. This was my shot, a chance to beat her on even playing field, to prove to her and to anyone who dared compare us that I could be better. "I will."
There's drama outside of their conflict with each other. Both have family issues that they deal with throughout the book, that caused an equal amount of anxiety for me.
This book was just... fun. The competition between them at work and outside of work; the teetering they do between friends and enemies, as they try to understand one another; the way Sage tries to come out of her shell only to repeatedly retreat inward to protect herself. I just loved it! And I definitely have a soft spot for Sage.
Important to note: I did say this has the best hand touching scene since Pride and Prejudice and I stand by that.
From the beginning I was hooked on this book. But it gave me some anxiety as well.
Sage is like a black cat. Prefers to be alone, professional, hard worker, unemotional, straightforward, honest. She's a workaholic and has a lot of natural talent, grit, and flawless execution. She's been reigning as the best or one of the best artists.
Noah is like a golden retriever in pastel. She has the ideas, storytelling, dialogue, and works hard to make her execution match up. After years of grinding, she gets a job at the comic company where Sage works.
Sage has spent years waiting for her big breakthrough - the chance to be the head artist and lead her own comic. Then Noah comes in and makes her a CO-head artist. They're rivals. Sometimes enemies. Sometimes collaborators. Maybe friends.
"When I'm number one, I wonder how many of you guys will still say I'm overrated. You gonna be leading that charge?"
She gave me a teasing smile, and I laughed, feeling slightly lighter because my words had stuck with her. I didn't realize I had the power to do that. Even in the meeting today, Sage seemed immune to criticism. Every word washed off her into an ocean of 'I don't give a fuck.'
"I'll be the president of the group," I promised. "And when I'm number one, I'll make it a law to ban your nostalgic fans once and for all."
Sage laughed. "This is your chance, Pastel. This is the best one you'll get. A factory wipe. If you really deserve the number one spot, you better take it."
"Don't worry," I said with renewed energy. She was right. This was my shot, a chance to beat her on even playing field, to prove to her and to anyone who dared compare us that I could be better. "I will."
There's drama outside of their conflict with each other. Both have family issues that they deal with throughout the book, that caused an equal amount of anxiety for me.
This book was just... fun. The competition between them at work and outside of work; the teetering they do between friends and enemies, as they try to understand one another; the way Sage tries to come out of her shell only to repeatedly retreat inward to protect herself. I just loved it! And I definitely have a soft spot for Sage.
Important to note: I did say this has the best hand touching scene since Pride and Prejudice and I stand by that.