The God of Good Looks
A tale of ambition, identity, and self-discovery
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Published:22nd Jun '23
Should be back in stock very soon
This hardback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£9.99(9780241997659)
In The God of Good Looks, Bianca and Obadiah must navigate personal clashes to overcome challenges and discover their true selves amid societal expectations.
In The God of Good Looks, readers are introduced to Bianca Bridge, a complex character who embodies a vibrant mix of ambition and chaos. Her aspirations to become a successful writer take a dramatic turn when she finds herself entangled in an affair with a married government minister. This reckless decision jeopardizes her career and sets the stage for a tumultuous journey of self-discovery and redemption. Bianca's colorful personality is akin to an eyeshadow palette, full of bold hues, but it also comes with its share of messiness and fallout.
Enter Obadiah Cortland, Bianca's new boss, a talented makeup artist who has earned the title of 'The God of Good Looks' in Trinidad's beauty scene. Obadiah is a master of appearances, navigating the island's social hierarchies with skill and poise. However, beneath his polished exterior lies a deep understanding of the fragility of image. As Bianca and Obadiah clash, they must confront their own insecurities and biases, ultimately discovering that their differences may hold the key to their success.
The God of Good Looks is a sparkling narrative that explores themes of prejudice, pride, and the masks we wear in society. As Bianca and Obadiah work together to salvage their futures, they learn valuable lessons about authenticity and the transformative power of collaboration. This life-affirming story encourages readers to embrace their true selves and find beauty in vulnerability.
Bianca Bridge is a heroine to root for ... A punchy romance with plenty to say about Caribbean class, poverty and sexism * Observer *
A glittering will-they, won't-they Bridget Jones re-boot * Nikki May, author of Wahala *
I loved it * India Knight, Sunday Times Style *
A will-they-won't-they tension ensues as Mc Ivor uses the metaphor of make-up (there's an awful lot of it) to examine privilege, corruption and truth. It's wickedly funny ... Bianca is a hugely endearing heroine * Daily Mail *
McIvor shines in this pitch-perfect narrative of power imbalances ... McIvor combines tight plotting and strong character development ... This makes for a winning story of comeuppance * Publishers Weekly *
Likened to Bridget Jones.... It does have that same kind of wonderfully comic voice, as well as a protagonist to adore and root for * Anna Bonnet, Three Books to Read in June *
After an affair with a married government official ruins her prospects of becoming a writer, Bianca takes a job with an infamous make-up artist in this warm, Trinidad-set novel * The i Paper, Best Books to Read in June *
Mc Ivor uses Bianca's attempt to rebuild her life to examine issues surrounding the beauty industry and the poverty, violence and corruption blighting life in Trinidad . . . There's lots to enjoy, particularly a more authentic picture of Caribbean life than the postcard fantasy * The Times *
Part feminist tract, part love letter to an island . . . A self-aware, modern, female-centered novel out of Trinidad which breaks new ground * Monique Roffey, author of Costa Book of the Year, The Mermaid of Black Conch *
ISBN: 9780241609613
Dimensions: 220mm x 140mm x 36mm
Weight: 480g
384 pages