I can count on Senna for unexpected, can’t-look-away stories that consistently center biracial protagonists. I was in the middle of an author study of her when I got this and, wow, did I feel lucky. I’ve read five of her books this year and this upcoming release is the best yet. 

Give me a Gen X woman who might quietly unravel at any moment and I will eat it up. (I am a Gen X woman but I’m not implying anything about me personally, I just like to read about this okay.)

Jane is working on her second novel while living in luxury for a year while her family house-sits for a long time friend and tv writer. When her book plans get derailed, she aims for Hollywood and a riveting ride begins.

This book entranced me. I love the meta-ness of a novel about novel writing. It’s commentary on race, class, marriage and parenthood which all sounds so serious…but it’s also a comedy…that merges into a thriller? I don’t know but I’m just telling you, it worked for me.