Many thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for gifting me a digital ARC of the latest book by Ella Berman. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4 stars!
Two women, Lane and Gala, became friends during the 1960s party scene in LA. Both writers, they were drawn to each other, until Gala's star began to rise. Ten years later, Lane is back on top with a new book deal based on Gala's life. However, Gala has been missing for months and no one can find her.
Ella Berman is great at writing female characters and their complicated relationships, with each other and with the men in their lives. This book is no exception. It's a bit of a slow burn, but I liked learning more about these women in a time when they were still viewed as less than men. There are some heavy topics here too - addiction, grief, struggles with motherhood - but it's the characters that shine. Charlie, Lane's friend, is another intriguing character. I liked the dual timelines of Then and Now to flesh out the backstories. Good read!
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