Growing up in the early 90s/00s, every trip to the mall involved a pass by, and eventually through, a Victoria's Secret, and finally being able to carry one of those striped pink bags was like a right of passage. Selling Sexy and it's deep dive into the story of Victoria's Secret truly felt like stepping back in time to the era where the Angels ruled. I listened to the audiobook and was very happy with my choice, Allyson Ryan was a wonderful narrator and the pacing was great!

I'd like to start by saying that there is no doubt that Lauren Sherman and Chantal Fernandez did their research, from it's inception to it's peak to it's downfall, every step of Victoria's Secret's history is covered. I especially appreciated the no-holds-barred approach to the sections discussing the misogynistic views of the executive staff and the relationship between Victoria's Secret's CEO, Les Wexner, and Jeffrey Epstein. This is one of those books that highlights just how detrimental to society something as simple as a bra can become when it's seller seems solely focused on sex appeal and profits. Though filled with it's share of heavy moments, and occasionally slow during the more data-filled chapters, this novel is informative and undoubtedly eye-opening, especially for those who - like me - have their own history with Victoria's Secret's stores. If you're looking to learn a bit more about the vice grip that Victoria's Secret held on the lingerie industry in the early 2000s, and what eventually caused that grip to slip, I highly recommend giving this one a listen.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the audio ARC in exchange for an honest review.