published 9/29/26
Missy Cooke lives under her father’s oppressive shadow- as a tech giant he has created one of the largest, most viable companies in the world. Think of a story along the lines of Steve Jobs and his daughter. However, Missy has been in the media represented as a party girl and a failure- also a nepo-baby. When Missy’s dad learns of a significant illness and he must step back, Missy is given the reins to the company as a symbol of trust by her dad. Her allies and closest friends know that this is a huge challenge that Missy wants to meet head on and prove she’s got both smarts and the brains to handle. Missy ‘reforms’ the way she dresses and acts to create a public image befitting of an upcoming tech scion- so when the media starts pounding her for that, she becomes suspicious. Is someone deliberately trying to sabotage her success and set her up for failure?
Jane Green writes complicated family relationships with grace and talent- she gives us the messy truths we see in the mirror, the ones we don’t and the ones foisted upon us. She’s the best at writing interpersonal relationships- which Missy seems to have a lot of “Lives”, but which is the real Missy? Is Missy simply another nepo-hire who will fail because she’s shallow and incapable or will the real Missy find herself and her strength?
This book should be at the top of your fall reading list- like in 1st place. Thank you to Jane Green and Harlequin Trade/ Hanover Press for allowing me the incredible opportunity to read this free ARC in advance in exchange for an honest review.
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