This was delightful. The idea of a thriller based around an especially predatory MLM hooked me and I devoured this book. I loved all the main characters, and loved that they represented women at all stages of life. Such a fun read.

Victoria desperately needs one more recruit to reach the top of Puremetics. Anna, on accident, finds herself posing as an enthusiastic recruit in order to take down the entire corporation and its especially awful leader.

4.5 stars rounded up.

I loved, loved, loved this book for so many reasons. At first the concept was so absurd I thought it was a satire making fun of MLM culture, and it was both hilarious yet true to the charms and downfalls of the MLM experiences most of us have had at the same time. But then as the characters developed more, the story had me hooked in already; the depth and complexity of the stories of each character, their history, pain and growth made me love this story even more. I could totally see this being made into a movie, or better yet a streaming series.. And after this first season’s story, next season (book 2) would have to be the OWLS’ next great project.

I loved how this book turned a Pyramid Scheme into a revenge plot, it definitely shows the negatives in the schemes whilst maintaining humour and looking at the deeper ideas of what it means to be a woman at different stages in life.

This was a fun read! I love consuming anti-MLM content so this right up my alley. I was really familiar with the whole MLM structure and how it operates but I feel like that could be really helpful for others to read who aren't as familiar.

I'm glad they discussed how predatory the industry is especially towards moms & women overall. All of the aspects relating to MLM was accurate and gave the reader a good idea of life is like for someone who is in that industry. The story was entertaining and touched on some heavier topics. I was engaged throughout the whole book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Strong Stories for this advance copy in exchange for my honest review!

Splendid Little Schemes written and read by Robin Strong is a fun read. The story touches on both lighthearted and heavier topics and kept me entertained the entire time. The story also gave me a lot to think about - both the Mormon religion/culture and MLMs. Have you ever been to an MLM party? You might want to check this bad boy out.

There was a lot to like about this book. The three main characters and their unique lives and problems and how their story intertwined was quite entertaining. Easy to read and engaging. This is a good one to read while sitting by a pool, possibly sipping on a fro-fro drink or iced coffee (gasp!).

Thank you to NetGalley and Strong Stories, LLC for this advance copy in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Have you ever been harassed by a #bossbabe to change your life and join her empire (pyramid scheme?)? If so, this story is for you.

What a fun read this was. While not a traditional thriller, the book reminded me of one because of how tightly focused it was on the primary conflict and the drive toward the outcome. Though it's not full of twists and turns, it felt like a thriller in its own right due to the chilling realism with which the MLM (multi-level marketing) company at its core was portrayed.

Unlike several of my recent reads, Splendid Little Schemes was refreshingly well-written and easy to follow, and I definitely needed that! I did notice some believability gaps—for instance, the jumps ahead in time could have used more harassment from Vicky to Anna to maintain tension—but overall, it was a minor issue in an otherwise enjoyable story.

I would like to thank NetGalley, Victory Editing, and the author for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

It took me a minute to get into this book, but once I did, I was happy that I saw it through. There is a lot to unpack here: MLMs, Utah being home to many, the culture, women, etc. It's worth a read, but it moves more slowly than I'd have liked.

Thank you to Strong Stories, LLC and NetGalley for a digital ARC of this title in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

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I was not amazed by this book but it was interesting enough to finish it. I especially loved the part on being an insider in a pyramid schemes. I also love the little gems here and there about how women are viewed most of the time : admired for aesthetics in the early years, invisible at 40, unable to have impact in the golden years... The part that I didn't love so much was the rythme of the narration which was too slow for me.

A great book for people who are interested in the messed up world of MLMs (multi level marketing schemes or pyramid schemes). If you have watched any documentaries on MLMs this book is for you. Also for people who watched Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (RHOSLC).
With multiple protagonists we dive into the odd world of women who believe in MLMs and rope other women in, and women trying to fight them. Mirroring the last years it's interesting to see both perspectives and why women join in the first place. Adding a layer of Mormonism is really interesting. The pacing is quite good, although the flashbacks do add to the overall understaning of the book, they are a bit slower than the rest. Even though the topic is quite heavy it reads away pretty quickly.
I'm not sure how much of this is true, but a lot tracks from the documentaries I have seen and articles I have read.

Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC