The Ex-Debutante

The glamorous setting adds a lot of sparkle, but I wonder what drew Linda Francis Lee to explore that world and its pressures.

Her struggles with identity and societal expectations made me root for her, but also left me wondering if she was ever truly free from her past.

The witty moments made the book fun, but the more heartfelt scenes really resonated — was that a deliberate choice to blend light and serious tones?