Gina Rae Mitchell

Stay Mad Sweetheart by Heleen Kist | Review

BBNYA 3rd Place winner

A book blog tour from The Write Reads and The Folio Society

Thank you to the author, publisher, The Folio Society, and Dave & the Gang at The Write Reads for providing me the information for this tour. You can find more information about this year’s BBNYA competition below.

 

Stay Mad, Sweetheart by Heleen Kist
Published by Red Dog Press on 11/19/2019
Genres: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Techno, Thriller, Women's Literature
Format: eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 324

THERE’S A FINE LINE BETWEEN INNOCENCE AND GUILT-AN EVEN FINER LINE BETWEEN JUSTICE AND REVENGE.

Data scientist Laura prefers the company of her books to the real world – let alone that cesspit online. But when her best friend Emily becomes the victim of horrific cyberbullying, she makes it her all-engulfing mission to track down the worst culprits.

Petite corporate-financier Suki is about to outshine the stupid boys at her firm: she’s leading the acquisition of Edinburgh’s most exciting start-up. If only she could get its brilliant but distracted co-founder Laura to engage.

Event planner Claire is left to salvage the start-up’s annual conference after her colleague Emily fails to return to work. She’s determined to get a promotion out of it, but her boss isn’t playing ball.

As the women’s paths intertwine, the insidious discrimination they each face comes to light. Emboldened by Emily’s tragic experience, they join forces to plot the downfall of all those who’ve wronged them. But with emotions running high, will the punishments fit the crimes?

A pacy and suspenseful novel with its feet firmly in the #MeToo era. 9 to 5 meets Suits with a dash of Black Mirror.

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Source: BBNYA, The Write Reads Tours

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My thoughts on Stay Mad Sweetheart by Heleen Kist

What happens when a group of highly intelligent women continually deal with sexual and gender discrimination? Revenge is visited upon those who refuse to see the error of their ways.

In a perfect world, this would not be necessary because male behavior such as this, would never be tolerated. Unfortunately, we aren’t there yet. I remain hopeful that the equality we fought for in the 60s & 70s will eventually be realized.

This feminist tale takes place in Scotland amidst the high-tech business world. It’s a bit scary what data science can do today. The author’s first-hand knowledge shines throughout the story.

When this small group of women decides to fight back against cyber-bullies, doxxing, work-place discrimination, and more, the stakes escalate rapidly.

Please pick up a copy of this book no matter your gender. There is a very good reason Stay Mad, Sweetheart placed so high in the BBNYA competition. It is a must-read in today’s social climate.

I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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Stay Mad Sweetheart by Heleen Kist

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