This was a really fun, Devil Wears Prada/Disclosure mash-up, where the patriarchy of Silicon Valley clashes with high New York fashion, but brought bang up to date by the added pressure and intensive scrutiny of social media.
Zoe is a New York fashion journalist whose values and creativity are being stifled by an overpowering boss. She’s offered the opportunity to apply her skills and knowledge to a Cali-start-up, where, from the outset, she feels out of her depth. (Imposter syndrome, anybody?) Antics ensue.
I thoroughly enjoyed this audio book, which was a fast-paced easy read with some serious underlying messages. There’s strong friendships, a little romance, a lot of chauvinism and misogyny, high fashion, influencers, body positivity and cafe culture. What’s not to love?
Five stars from me, and a big thank you to NetGalley and Headline audio for the chance to read an ARC.
Valley Verified is out now.