The Year of Living Scandalously by Julia London
This seems like the start of an interesting experimental series, but the end result just feels wrong at every level.

This seems like the start of an interesting experimental series, but the end result just feels wrong at every level.

A story in China? Ooh. Okay, so it’s not amazing, but still, China.

How long has it been since the author has delivered a really good read? This one isn’t breaking the ho-hum pattern anytime soon.

The very strong and satisfying second half saves this book, but I still have some reservations about the romance.

Yes, the author’s books are still train wrecks even after all these years.

While it doesn’t break any new grounds, this one is a pretty solid bet.

This one is alright, although the hero is such a silly lummox.

What the heck, I’d be generous and give this predictable, but very entertaining story an extra oogie.

This is a book from the author’s past life as Kim Bennett given new gloss and shine.

Maybe I am missing something, but is this story supposed to be this super cringe-inducing?
