A review by smithrachaelynn
How to Survive a Scandal by Samara Parish

emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

What I liked:
  • Amelia’s character, the whole ice queen thing is hard for me to relate to, but I couldn’t help but empathize with Amelia. She was very much a product of her surroundings and her time. I wish we learned more about her upbringing. Her growth and self reflections were some of my favorite parts of the book. 
What I didn’t like:
  • Jumpy, it felt like big moments between the couple like arguments and things never really got addressed. And they didn’t seem to connect about serious things on page. This all made the relationship and their connection feel a bit unbelievable
  • Not enough groveling, as much as I liked Benedict’s character, the man seriously messed up. The stuff he said was so hurtful over and over again. The ending was waaaaay too abrupt to me. 
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