Someone Had to Do It is a fast-paced and compelling debut thriller from author duo Amber Brown and Danielle Brown.
Synopsis
Brandi Maxwell, a young Black woman, did not grow up with wealth. So when she lands an internship at Van Doren, a high-fashion company, she thinks it will be a stepping stone for the rest of her career. Although Brandi mainly does grunt work, like cleaning vomit from dresses, Brandi believes it is going well. That is until HR informs her she needs to start fitting in with the “culture” of the company.
Then there’s Taylor Van Doren, a spoiled, drug-addled style influencer and daughter of Simon Van Doren. Taylor’s father has threatened to donate her trust fund to charity if she doesn’t clean up her act within six months.
When Brandi and her NFL boyfriend Nate attend a party at Simon’s house, Brandi is excited to meet Taylor. And she hopes she can convince Simon to choose her for the company’s upcoming trip to Milan. But Brandi accidentally overhears something she wishes she could forget. Not long after that, her life starts to fall apart.
Review of Someone Had to Do It
This wild thriller follows Brandi and Taylor’s POVs. It is a popcorn read, replete with plenty of chaotic scenes that sometimes border on absurdity. It has been a while since any characters have frustrated me as much as these characters did. Although, the story is entertaining if you go along with it.
It also discusses white privilege, entitlement, racism, and microaggressions.
I think there could have been more character development, especially with Nate. He felt like a shell, a shell that was too easy to sway.
If books had movie ratings, this one would be rated “R” for nudity and sexual themes. It is extra heavy on the spice.
I will definitely keep an eye out for more books from this author duo.
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Expected Publication: 27 December 2022
Thank you to Graydon House for providing me with an arc via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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