Many thanks to NetGalley and Random House for gifting me a digital ARC of the debut novel by Jessie Gaynor - 4 stars!
Jane feels like she has two selves - PR Jane, young and anxious to get ahead in the world of self-care marketing; and Actual Jane, drowning in debt in a job she doesn't like, spending her time cyberstalking the new girlfriend of her ex. When she gets in trouble at work, she finds a new wellness retreat that she hopes will save her career by transforming the owner, Cass, and her retreat into a high-end wellness brand.
This is a satirical look into the world of self-care (think Goop). Cass sort of reminded me of Masha from Nine Perfect Strangers. I liked the character of Tom most of all. Asked some interesting questions - Can a person really “do good” for others while profiting off them? And what parts of our selves do we lose when we trade power, influence, and beauty? A good, light read.
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