Many thanks to NetGalley and Doubleday for gifting me a digital ARC of the debut novel by Elizabeth Staple. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 5 stars!
Poppy Benjamin is working her dream job as Media Relations Director of Syracuse's NFL team, the Bobcats. But nothing came easy for her as a woman in a man's world. Ever since she started as an intern, she's worked long hours, given up relationships and family events, and dodged inappropriate advances. She has a group of five female friends also working in the sports field that allow for support. They've dubbed themselves the WAGS (and it's not Wives and Girlfriends). But when the Bobcats legendary coach is found dead, the WAGS members all receive threatening notes. Who knows about their group and their secrets?
I loved this book! It's a fascinating peek inside the NFL world from an author who's been there. It's a look at how difficult it is for a woman to make it in this male-dominated world, and just how important female friendships can be. It also shows how dangerous it can be to ignore or excuse situations in the workplace that make us uncomfortable. There are two timelines - the year when Poppy began her career as an intern with the Bobcats to now, 15 years later, when Red is dead. It's a twisty mystery as to how Red died and who is sending the WAGS the notes, threatening to expose their secrets. Fabulous debut - and Go Browns!
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