A review by mistysbookspace
Marlowe Banks, Redesigned by Jacqueline Firkins

emotional funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was my first book by this author and it just so happened to be her adult debut novel. This ended up being a great book to start the year with because it also ended up being my first 5 star read of the year. We are starting the year off great and in a way I hope will continue throughout the year. Anyways back to the book. 

I was immediately immersed in the story pretty much from the first page. Marlowe is a flawed character which makes her very relatable. She's an anxious person and doesn't take criticism to well which is why we find her in LA working as a production assistant on a TV show instead of being back in New York working as a Costume Designer which is what she really wants to do. She fled New York to get away from her ex fiancĂ© and the negativity surrounding her latest costume designing endeavor. Angus is the male lead in the book and on the TV show that Marlowe is working and he's just as layered as she is. We get to see them go from "enemies" to friends to lovers and it progressed naturally. 

The only thing I will say is that I wish this book would have also included Angus' POV but other than that I loved it. We get humor, heart and a little bit of spice thrown in. This is definitely one I would recommend just be aware that this one deals with anxiety and emotional abuse. 

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with an eCopy of this book in exchange for my honest review.