If you enjoyed The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Sweet Fury should be top of your TBR list. Switching perspectives between therapist and client, this novel tells the story of a beloved actress who finds herself struggling in her marriage and career. As the novel continues, the lines between doctor and patient begin to blur and the strings attaching their lives begin to multiply.

Sweet Fury was an enjoyable, and well written read. My only criticism is how quickly the book seemed to move in the final chapters, which felt disjointed to the speed of the rest of the plot. I’m excited to see what Sash Bischoff writes next!

This ended up being a big disappointment for me. The unlikeable characters made this difficult to get into. Then I found it predictable and had no motivation to continue reading. Honestly put me in a bit of a reading slump and I only finished due to getting it on NetGalley (I set a goal to fully read all books I’m approved for).

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for the eARC.

Lila Crayne has to prepare for her role in the feminist adaptation of Fitzgerald's Tender is the Night that her fiancé is producing. She starts seeing charming therapist, Jonah Gabriel to get ready in the role. It is a fun mix of thriller meets critique of the popular Fitzgerald work.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved the suspense, and the twists. It was the embodiment of feminine rage (fury).

Thanks to Simon & Schuster for providing me with an advanced readers copy.

I think I had the wrong expectations going into this one. Ended up being a DNF for me sadly. I fully expected to love this one but it just didn't work for me.

I happened t one familiar with Bischoff's work prior to reading SWEET FURY, and I was so excited to get a chance to read this book. It has some lovely layers in it - the layers of performance, history, the meta qualities to performing a story that's based on a story - that are great. It does sometimes touch on cliche and trope, especially with the main relationship, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I am excited to see what's next for Bischoff!!

This book was a bit disappointing. I figured out the twist early on and it wasn’t too exciting either. The characters were too over the top and unlikeable for me. Sometimes when characters are unlikeable it adds to the story in a way that’s hard for me to explain; however this wasn’t the case I just didn’t like them and it didn’t add to the story.

Thank you NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to review "Sweet Fury." A mix of the Great Gatsby and The Silent Patient with a dash of feminism. This book is a thriller that I felt was a bit rushed and thrown together. The references to Fitzgerald were wonderful, but the plot is not built up well. A mediocre read.

A famous actress takes on a feminist reinterpretation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Tender Is the Night. As tensions with the director, who is also her fiancé, arise, she seeks help from a therapist, Jonah. But as the story progresses, it becomes less clear who is telling the truth and who is truly in danger.

This one sounded so interesting, but it was just ok for me. I was captivated enough to want to finish it and see what the truth was. There were some unexpected elements toward the end, although I didn't really like the coda. It kind of ruined the last real chapter for me. The pacing also felt off in some way I cannot put my finger on. I think maybe it is the shift in the way it's told. In the first part, we only see Jonah's perspective through his clinical notes. But then in the second (and third part) it shifts to him having actual chapters. We only get Lila in those parts too in her journal. Idk - maybe if it had been consistent throughout. If that had been the case too then there probably didn't need to be different parts of the book, which maybe would have helped the pace. Overall, I wouldn't go out of your way to read this one, but if you want a book full of only unreliable narrators with sketchy motives and a love of F. Scott Fitzgerald, this might be worth your while!

I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

A story that explores the blurred lines between seeking justice and exacting revenge and is set in the elite film industry. Thought provoking and suspenseful.
Many thanks to Simon & Schuster and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

A twisty, thought-provoking novel of construction and deconstruction in conversation with the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald and told through the lens of the film industry, Sweet Fury is an incisive and bold critique of America’s deep-rooted misogyny.

This was just not my kind of book. I was not a fan of the writing style. This was just okay but not a book I wanted to keep coming back to.

Thank you to netgalley for the arc
Of sweet fury in exchange for my honest review. This book is written for the fans of F Scott Fitzgerald. There are a lot of easter eggs that harken back to Fitzgeralds writing. Leila is an actress who is dating Kurt and having an abusive relationship. She ends up seeing a therapist Jonah who is in a relationship with someone named Maggs, their relationship gets complicated and Jonah leaves Maggie for Laila. Three stars.

I enjoyed this book a lot. Lila is determined to make it big with her next movie but her husband is abusive and she seeks help from a therapist. Does her therapist get too invested after he remembers her from college?

Definitely would have been more impactful if I was more versed on F. Scott Fitzgerald and Tender is the Night but I still liked this one and thought it had some powerful messages.

This has strong Gone Girl vibes. Lila Crayne is starring a feminist adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Tender is the Night. I've only read Gatsby from him so I only know what the plot is about from the description on this book. For her role, Lila starts going to therapy and gets to explore some issues on her personal life. I really don't want to give much away, there are several plot twists that left me on the edge of my seat. I felt the end was a bit rushed and confusing but overall a very entertaining story.

Such a good book. I love the questioning it makes you do of who is telling the truth and who is not. Great story that wraps you in.

While this comes across as F. Scott Fitzgerald fanfic, it really missed the mark on its “feminist” leanings. The writing felt so over the top that the entire story seemed almost pedantic. Overall, a great idea, but poorly executed.

Sweet Fury is a sharp, twisty debut that delves into the complexity of fame, power, and identity through the lens of a feminist film adaptation of Tender Is the Night. Lila Crayne, America’s sweetheart, appears to have it all—but as she works through the trauma of her past with her therapist, her perfect life begins to unravel. As secrets unfold, the novel explores the blurry lines between victim and perpetrator, justice and revenge, while offering a bold critique of misogyny in the film industry.

The narrative is immersive, combining psychological tension with a deep exploration of the narratives we construct about ourselves and others. Bischoff's writing seduces you into the story, only to deliver a punch of uncomfortable truths about manipulation and the price of power. If you're looking for a thought-provoking, suspenseful read that challenges assumptions and offers a fresh take on the classic story, Sweet Fury is an ambitious and compelling choice.

A wonderful debut novel from Sash Bischoff! Billed as a feminist retelling of Fitzgerald's Tender Is the Night, Sweet Fury is a classic by itself. Bischoff writes beautifully, and her storytelling perspectives on feminism are thought-provoking and on point. The added twists made the story all the more enjoyable and complex, and although the ending wasn't a surprise, it was nonetheless gratifying.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with the opportunity to read and review this book.

A difficult read. Sometimes boring as story built up. Mystery thriller. Unforgiven past and revenge slated future. Lila hurts everyone, while creating her own agenda, but at a high price.