A review by marysaou
Funny You Should Ask, by Elissa Sussman
emotional
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
There is a serious gap between the cover art and the content of this book. Please, please, someday release another edition with something ambiguous-looking (and not pink!).
Ok, now that I've gotten that out of my system...
This is a slow burn, second-chance, Hollywood celeb/journalist romance that reads a little like one of my favorite authors, Taylor Jenkins Reid. The similarity probably stems from characters who are far from perfect, but you root for them all the same.
There are two timelines: 10 years ago and now. Bouncing back and forth was confusing at first, but I got used to it after a while. Sussman includes bits and pieces of articles throughout the book; some written by our leading lady, and others written about her or Gabe (our heartthrob movie star).
I am a fan of Sussman's voice, and I look forward to reading more of her work! (Preferable with a single timeline...)
TW: addiction and emotional abuse
Ok, now that I've gotten that out of my system...
This is a slow burn, second-chance, Hollywood celeb/journalist romance that reads a little like one of my favorite authors, Taylor Jenkins Reid. The similarity probably stems from characters who are far from perfect, but you root for them all the same.
There are two timelines: 10 years ago and now. Bouncing back and forth was confusing at first, but I got used to it after a while. Sussman includes bits and pieces of articles throughout the book; some written by our leading lady, and others written about her or Gabe (our heartthrob movie star).
I am a fan of Sussman's voice, and I look forward to reading more of her work! (Preferable with a single timeline...)
TW: addiction and emotional abuse
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Alcoholism
Minor: Homophobia