Why read Maestra?

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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND THE PERFECT READ FOR FANS OF KILLING EVE

THE BEST OF SKIMM READS 2016

“One of this year’s most talked about novels.” —The Washington Post

“A twenty-first-century femme fatale as lethal as Tom Ripley and as seductive as Bacall.” —Vogue

A put-upon assistant…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Maestra as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Jean Thesquare

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I am obsessed with how the protagonist, Judith, completely rejects societal expectations and weaponizes her sexuality to navigate the corrupt, ultra-wealthy art world.

I loved watching her transform from an overlooked assistant into a ruthless, calculating force who outsmarts every powerful man who tries to use her. The story is an intoxicating thrill ride of high fashion, European glamour, and pure, unapologetic female rage.

It made me feel incredibly empowered to see a woman refuse to apologize for her desires or her ambition, completely owning her narrative no matter how dark it became.

From Jean's list on Jean Thesquare's favorite books about unapologetic women reclaiming their power and owning their sexuality.