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A review by aliencats88
The God of Good Looks by Breanne Mc Ivor
5.0
In exchange for an honest review, I was kindly provided with a digital ARC copy of the book thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher.
‘The God of Good looks’ is a joyous yet challenging love story about a young woman who’s standing up for herself, set against the backdrop of Trinidad and Tobago’s high society.
Breanne McIvor’s phenomenal debut follows Bianca Bridge, who has always dreamt of becoming a writer. However, when she's caught having an affair with a married government minister, her dreams are dashed. Bianca reluctantly accepts a lowly assistant position offered by Obadiah Cortland, a legend in the island's beauty scene, when he offers her to work on his beauty magazine, the closest to the life she dreams of. Working for Obadiah proves to be difficult, as he is known for being aloof and tyrannical and she'll need all the strength that her mother taught her to face him. What are her chances of getting the job and the relationship of her dreams?
"The God of Good Looks" is a captivating novel about diverse characters and their unexpected relationships. Throughout the story, readers are presented with challenges and camaraderie between opposites, leading to an exciting climax.
'The God of Good Looks' is a story about prejudice, sexism, identity, and self-esteem. Throughout the story, we see a tale of all the masks we wear in our daily lives to pretend we are someone others want us to be or someone we want them to think we are, and it shows what we can become if we dare to take them off.
The book evoked a powerful feeling of resilience and persistence in the face of difficult odds. I would strongly recommend it to people, especially women and young girls, who may feel uncertain about their place in society or unsure about pursuing their life ambitions and dreams. The book can provide strength and inspiration for facing challenges.
‘The God of Good looks’ is a joyous yet challenging love story about a young woman who’s standing up for herself, set against the backdrop of Trinidad and Tobago’s high society.
Breanne McIvor’s phenomenal debut follows Bianca Bridge, who has always dreamt of becoming a writer. However, when she's caught having an affair with a married government minister, her dreams are dashed. Bianca reluctantly accepts a lowly assistant position offered by Obadiah Cortland, a legend in the island's beauty scene, when he offers her to work on his beauty magazine, the closest to the life she dreams of. Working for Obadiah proves to be difficult, as he is known for being aloof and tyrannical and she'll need all the strength that her mother taught her to face him. What are her chances of getting the job and the relationship of her dreams?
"The God of Good Looks" is a captivating novel about diverse characters and their unexpected relationships. Throughout the story, readers are presented with challenges and camaraderie between opposites, leading to an exciting climax.
'The God of Good Looks' is a story about prejudice, sexism, identity, and self-esteem. Throughout the story, we see a tale of all the masks we wear in our daily lives to pretend we are someone others want us to be or someone we want them to think we are, and it shows what we can become if we dare to take them off.
The book evoked a powerful feeling of resilience and persistence in the face of difficult odds. I would strongly recommend it to people, especially women and young girls, who may feel uncertain about their place in society or unsure about pursuing their life ambitions and dreams. The book can provide strength and inspiration for facing challenges.