I was not expecting the almost diary/epistle style of writing, but I think it is super effective in this case.. The way the main character recounts everything is interesting to me because it's not what some would expect. Fetish can lend itself to an erudite style and true to the name, Soft Core is more approachable in its relation to narration. The way other characters spoke sometime felt a bit odd, but it could be chalked up to perspective.

This book felt so real I forgot it was a novel until I was halfway through. Every line of it is a perfect balance of being surreal and totally believable. Unlike anything else I’ve ever read. A total melancholic joyride through a strip club!

I loved it! There are so many things I loved about it but I don’t want to give any spoilers 🫢 These kind of books are different from what people are used to so it’s hard for them to understand. And I love these types of books. There are real life stories, characters and raw thoughts. The descriptions were vivid felt like I was in the book. And I loved the main character so it made it much better. I also loved Dino, such a great addition. I was expecting the ending but it was still good a little bit bittersweet like life itself. Thanks to Netgalley and Farrar, Straus and Giroux for providing me ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was like watching gossip girl mixed in with sex in the city but it's actually enjoyable. We follow Baby a stripper who lives with her flamboyant and dashing ex-bf Dino. He goes missing and she goes on a journey of self discovery, love, power and let's face it, really ridiculous side quests. This was addicting and I mean I literally sat and devoured this in one setting. You will laugh, you will relate and you will laugh some more. You will love and despise the girls at the club which adds to the addicting nature of this read. Honestly it's delicious trash tv wrapped up in a story. If you love romance, revenge, power and friendship you will love Soft Core.