I had mixed feelings about this book. I'm not a fan of Marvel, but I love the topics of how beauty obsession and possessiveness can ruin lives. It begins with Jessica Jones abandoning the superhero life and living like a normal civilian as a private investigator.
Her client, Amber Randall has a difficult situation. Amber's teenage twin just recently met her ex-husband in the UK during the summer, and now she believes their behaviour is strange upon their return. Jessica discovered that it involves some kind of mental control and an obsession with perfection. This wasn't her first encounter with this; she had been abducted by a psychopath who had exerted brainwashing over her before. In my opinion, there's a loophole in the plot where Jessica and the twin's sudden recovery makes their escapades lack depth.
I like the alternating points of view from Ophelia and Polly. They hold more special abilities than Jessica herself. Polly, a novice in the beauty influencer field, is focused on one task: she picks Ophelia and her family, who have 'malevolent' powers to help her build a great cosmetic empire. Her infatuation becomes contaminated and self-centred. As the stories progress, they become intertwined. Overall, it's an engaging read.
Thanks to @definitelybooks #pansing and Izah for the review copy. All views are my own 💙
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