The Idea of You

The Idea of You

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Series: 19 novels narrated by the author
ASIN: B01MQLZ12X

I picked this up after Claire raved about it on this episode of What Should I Read Next: it sounded like perfect travel reading, so I packed it for my trip to NYC. Kismet: because so much of the book is set in New York, I found myself walking by locations for key scenes, and even read about a dramatic event on 57th Street while I was reading in bed at a hotel on that same street! To her great surprise, 39-year-old gallery owner Solène falls madly in love with a 20-year-old member of the boy band August Moon, embarking on an initially secret and then all-too-public relationship that unfolds in glamorous (read: seriously fun to read about) settings all over the world. The premise feels a little bit squidgy, but Lee really sells it, believably showing their clandestine affair evolve into a serious and loving relationship. This novel is packed with BIG FEELINGS, lavish descriptions of luxe locales, and interesting details on the business of contemporary art. This is also very much a story about an "aging" woman reclaiming her sexuality: heads up for some seriously racy scenes.

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