Thank you so much to Strong Stories LLC, the author and NetGalley for the eARC!

I tore through this book in just two days - I was popping my earbuds in to listen any time I had the chance!

It was clear from the onset that the author really knows her stuff; Strong is well-versed in all things MLM and is fluent in Mormon-ese. The reader is immediately immersed in Vicky’s world and will be furious at the blaring injustices before we even meet Anna, who is both the target of Vicky’s scheming and the game changer. Come ready to get angry and then have your heart melt a few times over! This was just the white collar thriller I was looking for. 4.5 stars rounded up for exceeding my expectations of the book’s premise/genre.

Per publisher request:

You can find my review for this book on Goodreads now (linked) or on Instagram @rockingchairreflections on the “mom” Story Highlight — scheduled to post on 10/9 ahead of publication date

A splendid contemporary novel set in suburban Utah. There were no reviews yet, but I’m glad I decided to take a chance on this novel skewering multi-level marketing schemes and devout Mormons, two subjects that need bright lights trained upon them. It’s also about secrets and the lies we tell ourselves. Most important, it’s about female empowerment, and how none of us has to go it alone. The overall tale has a predictable but entertaining storyline and satisfying ending. A fun read with some character growth. The author does a good job narrating it. 3.6 rounded up.
My thanks to the author, publisher, and #NetGalley for early access to #SplendidLittleSchemes for review purposes.

I feel absolutely terrible saying this, and I truly don't think it's the Robin Strong's fault - it's a "me" thing... But I can't stand her narration. I tried to put it aside and finish this anyway, but I kept finding myself completely tuned out because she annoyed me.

I seriously feel SO bad saying this, but pride myself on being honest in these reviews. Especially if I can't get all the way through this; Since I gave it 3+ strong efforts though, I've decided to post my opinions here so the publisher and/or author knows why I'm not rating/reviewing this publicly.