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The Startup Wife

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Asha is a computer whiz and has the capability to create a program that can really blow the world away. She has a friend that is supportive and a husband that breathes life into her plan. This is where everything falls apart for her.

I could not put the book down. I was interested in every page and every bit of the story. I hated that she was so forgiving of her husband and that his friend was so supportive. I didn't hate the writing - in fact, the author really made sure that you understood each step of the story, but also made the reader have a lot of emotions.

In the end, I felt like the story tidied up well, however, I think what kept me involved was how irritated I was, at parts. I have definitely told friends to put this book on their list for 2021.

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I DNFed this at 25%, I could not get into the storyline or the characters. This could be a great book I just don’t think it’s right for me.

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I throughly enjoyed this authors first book and eagerly devoured this offering. A contemporary novel, in every sense that tackles our current lives in the midst of this pandemic and how we connect with ourselves and each other. Brimming with dry wit, I couldn’t put this book down. Read this immediately.

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This novel is unique and feels contemporary. So contemporary, in fact, that it even includes COVID-19! Overall I enjoyed this novel and think it weaves in multiple storylines well: we have the intersection of race and sex, tech start-ups, marriage and friendship in your 20s, as well as self-esteem and identity. There's nice pacing and good humor, and the plot is truly original. This is a personal taste issue, but I did find myself craving more direct action from the narrator in the middle of the book in terms of her acting on her frustrations or questions about Cyrus and his behavior. Overall, though, I still enjoyed the novel and definitely recommend it.

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