I could not get into this story at all (even though it was set in my favorite town). Did not enjoy this book.

This title, cover, and blurb were the perfect trifecta to get me to request a book! Plus I love a My Fair Lady re-telling, and this novel puts a great modern, feminist spin on it.

Mel is a pole dance fitness instructor who loses her job after a conservative politician sees her viral video. When Mel realizes he's running unopposed for a vacant state senate seat, she decides to run against him. It's a compelling story with a strong sex-positive female protagonist. The writing is pretty simple and the story felt rushed at times, but it was still an enjoyable read overall. It didn't always go in the direction I predicted.

I recommend for romance readers, and those looking for something different with a strong feminist viewpoint.

Well, this was fun and refreshingly different than a lot of books out currently. My only complaint is that the relationship between Mel and Daniel felt a little rushed (what guy says "I love you" that fast?!) but everything else was great. I have always wanted to try a pole class and this book inspired me to look into it. Looking forward to the next book about Lana.

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

What a fantastic read! I will admit, when I started the book, I had the preconceived notions discussed in the book about "the pole." However, this book opened my horizons and while entertaining me, it also taught me more about the people that do pole fitness. I really enjoyed this book and cannot wait to read the sequel when it comes out. I highly recommend this book for a good laugh and a little learning.

I’m drawn to novels with a splash of politics and this one seemed entirely different than any other I’ve read so I decided to give it a try. In the beginning, I got a bit of Elle Woods vibes as Mel set out to do what no one thought she could or should do, but the book tone was a little too bloggy for my taste and since it’s a shorter book, I felt like much of the plot and character development was rushed. One of the most important takeaways from this book is it does try to shine a light on the criticisms and stereotypes women face when running for office. This book had a lot of potential, but it had something missing. Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

2.5 stars. ⭐️⭐️💫

A delightfully fun read in an age where everything has just gotten too serious... The protagonist is refreshingly different from most of the things I've come across in the past year or so, but she's also not the person you'll think from the book's cover. There's quite a bit of understory here, for each of the characters, and the ending was a head-turner!

This book was just ok for me. It's definitely low on steam but wasn't a bad read! It was quirky and flowed nicely just not really my cup of tea lol it decent! Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for sharing this book with me!