What a book. The saccharine-sweet depictions of the popular group, the “Bunnies”, contrasts beautifully with the dark, gory twists and turns this novel takes. The main character, Samantha, is captivating to follow, and even more captivating when she succumbs to the Bunnies. There is not one point in the story where I felt completely comfortable as a reader. Not one point where I knew exactly where the novel was headed. I loved every second of this messed-up rollercoaster. This book is like Mean Girls for people who watch American Horror Story. 

I have a new girl crush. A female writer and director from Oregon? What more could you possibly ask for. These short stories are in exactly the style of the thoughts running through my head. The raunchy, punchy dialogue and dark humor seeps out of every story in this collection and I could just not put it down. I went on to write 15+ short stories in the week after. Trigger warning: Don’t read these unless you want to feel an insane rush of creativity!

My personal favorite story in the collection is: Something That Needs Nothing. Takes place in Portland, and has multiple Paris, Texas (1984) references? Yes, please. 

Wow, what a novel. I couldn’t put this down for two days. I’ve always wanted to read it, and was just waiting for the perfect time. One of my friends on Semester at Sea said that she had brought the book on board, however, she insisted that I needed my own copy. 

As I explained to her my usual taste, books of the feminine persuasion, written by women, 1960s-1970s, satire, witty humor, and commentary on human existence, she was appalled I hadn’t read The Bell Jar yet. 

“You 100% need your own copy.” 

It was decided, I got my own copy, and it was wonderful. Beautifully written, with an honest grasp on all of the questions that come with growing up, but not bring quite grown up yet. Where do I work? What do I want to do? Am I good enough to do what I want to do? 

As a senior in college, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and all of the feelings that come with it. 

I really liked the idea of the 1960s-1970s industry story told in New York. I loved the pacing how it just switched from character to character and created this entire web. I also felt like she wasn't afraid as an author to create characters that were nothing more than self-serving or devoted to their jobs/the rat race. I feel like so many authors try to add backstory or character arcs, but for a TV industry book, I liked how some people were just there to make money, ratings, or just looking for someone to spend the night with! 

One of my favorite lines of the whole novel: "It's crazy isn't it, to love someone, and have to hide it.” I think that this is one of the most interesting relationships to love, not being able to tell someone you love them because they probably won’t say it back!