Hello Readers,
Thank you so much to NetGalley for the early copy of Girl Dinner. I received a complimentary eBook in exchange for an honest review. With the book publishing today there’s no need to worry this review is completely spoiler-free.
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Author: Olivie Blake
Genre: Psychological Thriller, Psychological Fiction, Supernatural Fiction
Pages: 368
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Synopsis: Good girls deserve a treat.
Every member of The House, the most exclusive sorority on campus, and all its alumni, are beautiful, high-achieving, and universally respected.
After a freshman year she would rather forget, sophomore Nina Kaur knows being one of the chosen few accepted into The House is the first step in her path to the brightest possible future. Once she's taken into their fold, the House will surely ease her fears of failure and protect her from those who see a young woman on her own as easy prey.
Meanwhile, adjunct professor Dr. Sloane Hartley is struggling to return to work after accepting a demotion to support her partner's new position at the cutthroat University. After 18 months at home with her newborn daughter, Sloane's clothes don’t fit right, her girl-dad husband isn’t as present as he thinks he is, and even the few hours a day she's apart from her child fill her psyche with paralyzing ennui. When invited to be The House’s academic liaison, Sloane enviously drinks in the way the alumnae seem to have it all, achieving a level of collective perfection that Sloane so desperately craves.
As Nina and Sloane each get drawn deeper into the arcane rituals of the sisterhood, they learn that living well comes with bloody costs. And when they are finally invited to the table, they will have to decide just how much they can stomach in the name of solidarity and power.
Miniature Review
Girl Dinner is a sharp, darkly funny, and unflinching exploration of modern womanhood, sisterhood, and ambition. Olivie Blake delivers a masterclass in character-driven storytelling, following two women at pivotal moments in their lives.
Nina Kaur, a college sophomore, is eager to join The House, the most exclusive sorority on campus, chasing belonging, power, and a second chance after a difficult first year.
Dr. Sloane Hartley, an adjunct professor and new mother, navigates the pressures of returning to work while confronting societal expectations, career compromises, and the invisible weight of motherhood.
Olivie’s writing is both satirical and piercing, balancing humour with moments of genuine discomfort.
The narrative examines performative perfection,
the complexities of female relationships, and the high stakes of ambition all
while keeping readers on edge. The story’s deliberate pacing enriches the
character development and social commentary perfectly.
For fans of dark humour, and thoughtful social commentary, Girl Dinner is haunting, hilarious, and unforgettable.
Stay Spooky
L x
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