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A review by karissabubble
The Accidental Pinup by Danielle Jackson
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I was honestly not convinced with the romance between Cassie and Reid. There really isn't a huge build up for emotional feeling, and of course the lack of understanding when it comes to Cassie's experience as a Black woman in the industry. Reid ignores Cassie who openly explains her struggles multiple times, and all I got from it what white man in this relationship has privileges and gets what he wants regardless.
Reid's character is pretty flat, besides his family issues and detachment (which is interesting) but besides that the first chapter really reels you away from connecting with him and I just wanted better for Cassie. Reid knows he benefits from the system but dosen't want to fight for what he truly wants, or for Cassie. He is also shady when it comes to work and sexual relationships with higher management.
I liked Dana and Riki way more as a couple of interest, but I also didn't like how Dana wasn't more insistent about how important Cassie was over Reid and put her in a position she didn't want to be in career wise, which minimizes her goals.
Reid's character is pretty flat, besides his family issues and detachment (which is interesting) but besides that the first chapter really reels you away from connecting with him and I just wanted better for Cassie. Reid knows he benefits from the system but dosen't want to fight for what he truly wants, or for Cassie. He is also shady when it comes to work and sexual relationships with higher management.
I liked Dana and Riki way more as a couple of interest, but I also didn't like how Dana wasn't more insistent about how important Cassie was over Reid and put her in a position she didn't want to be in career wise, which minimizes her goals.