The God of Good Looks: A Novel

by Breanne Mc Ivor Narrated by Varia Williams, Alexis Rodney

Overview

An NPR best book of the year and recommended by Oprah Daily, Good Housekeeping, Zibby Mag, Lit Hub, Electric Lit, and Katie Couric Media!

""A summer read with bite.”-NPR

Disgraced model-writer Bianca Bridge can't stand hotshot makeup maven Obadiah Cortland. And he lets her know the feeling is mutual. But when working together is their last resort, they must navigate scandal, revenge, and unexpected affection to unlock the beauty that's found in redemption.

Getting a second chance is a beautiful thing...

Bianca Bridge is like an eyeshadow palette. She's a vibrant kaleidoscope of big personality and even bigger dreams, with a tendency towards messiness and fallout. Case in point: losing her job and ruining her reputation by having an affair with a married government official.

Her fiercely confident and tyrannical new boss Obadiah Cortland-a legend in Trinidad's beauty scene-is like a statement red lipstick. Dubbed the God of Good Looks, Obadiah has perfected his hotshot façade after years of navigating the island's rigid class barriers. He knows as well as Bianca that the tiniest smudge can ruin your image.

When Bianca's ex threatens both their futures, they must find a way to work together to save everything they care about. But as they put their differences aside, will they find they actually bring out the best in each other?

Editorial Reviews

AudioFile - JULY 2023

Narrators Varia Williams and Alexis Rodney are phenomenal in this enemies-to-lovers romance told from a dual point of view. Williams portrays Bianca Bridge, a model and writer who is moving past a scandalous affair with a powerful politician. Rodney portrays Obadiah Cortland, "The God of Good Looks." He is an arrogant cosmetics entrepreneur and fashion magazine editor who hires Bianca for his magazine team. Mc Ivor's novel, amplified by the narrators' beautiful Trinidadian accents and tremendous talent, goes beyond the postcard images of the island to depict political corruption, LBGTQ+ issues, and socioeconomic disparities. The narrators breathe life into the distinctly diverse cast of supporting characters, giving each their own vitality. The full-bodied story coupled with Williams's and Rodney's performances is one to celebrate. P.P.C. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine

July 2023 - AudioFile

Narrators Varia Williams and Alexis Rodney are phenomenal in this enemies-to-lovers romance told from a dual point of view. Williams portrays Bianca Bridge, a model and writer who is moving past a scandalous affair with a powerful politician. Rodney portrays Obadiah Cortland, "The God of Good Looks." He is an arrogant cosmetics entrepreneur and fashion magazine editor who hires Bianca for his magazine team. Mc Ivor's novel, amplified by the narrators' beautiful Trinidadian accents and tremendous talent, goes beyond the postcard images of the island to depict political corruption, LBGTQ+ issues, and socioeconomic disparities. The narrators breathe life into the distinctly diverse cast of supporting characters, giving each their own vitality. The full-bodied story coupled with Williams's and Rodney's performances is one to celebrate. P.P.C. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940175935012
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	05/16/2023
Edition description:	Unabridged

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