Wow, what a page turner! This story grabbed my attention right from the start. Having briefly ventured into the modeling world as a teen myself, the beginning of this story was so familiar. It also made me so grateful I didn't pursue it as a career.
After a current-day(ish) intro, the split timeline continues in the mid-70s as Birdie is discovered; the narrative then weaves through her life. I couldn’t help but cringe at how this young girl was treated, with her parents providing little to no protection, which resulted in a morally reprehensible relationship for which she had no frame of reference to understand. She was thrust into a world that valued nothing but her appearance, a storyline all too common from that era, where being a fashion model came at an incredibly high price.
Amy Rossi writes with such a lyrical flair, often hinting at situations and allowing the reader to fill in the gaps. It was a very unique writing style that made the novel all the more powerful. The emotional depth she brings to the table is something so many authors struggle to achieve. To boot, she was unafraid to tackle some very uncomfortable subjects. Truly, you won't believe this is HER DEBUT NOVEL!!!
So grateful to Kaye Publicity for this gifted, compelling read!!!
Read 8/5/25
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