Mona Acts Out by Mischa Berlinski introduces us to Mona, a character who initially comes off as a bit of a diva—constantly annoyed and seemingly unable to cope with the world around her. Through flashbacks and her interactions with friends, we uncover more about her life and struggles, though her diva-like tendencies remain hard to overlook.

The story touches on themes related to the #MeToo movement but doesn’t land on any definitive conclusions. If you're a Shakespeare aficionado, you’ll likely enjoy the numerous references woven throughout the narrative—though as someone who loves theater but isn’t a Shakespeare buff, some of these went over my head.

Thanks to Liveright for the ARC!