A gifted pianist happens to be gifted a job at a famous holistic wellness company. Even unimpressed to begin with, she learns the depth of what her employers will do to make their rich clientele happy.Β
A celebrity glorifying beauty-obsessed culture selling perfection. It feels like a heightened depiction of where we're heading in real life. Pricey supplements and "treatments" that border on bodily horror.Β
Love this story, but it does fall flat in a few places which led me to I put it down and reach for something else. Though, I'm glad I picked it up again. Definitely worth the read.Β
Themes of jealousy, the immigrant experience, and social issues (race, gender, and class)