I cannot wait for this one. Huzzah! And he’s exactly right. Rich people have zero chill, especially when it comes to loss of status. They cling to it like their first American Girl doll. 😂
There’s something oddly refreshing about watching a publishing team fully back someone who says the quiet parts out loud—not because it’s provocative, but because it’s true. The line between scandal and clarity is thinner than people like to admit.
What’s most compelling here isn’t the redemption arc—it’s the unapologetic permission. That clarity doesn’t require moral contortion or a new persona. It just stands. That’s rare. Most writers still feel like they need to clean up before being seen. James clearly doesn’t—and maybe that’s the real threat.
Love everything you wrote here! I also loved working on his first book and agree he got a raw deal. Can’t wait to read this!
I cannot wait for this one. Huzzah! And he’s exactly right. Rich people have zero chill, especially when it comes to loss of status. They cling to it like their first American Girl doll. 😂
I still don’t understand the original controversy. I just remember the book being great. Going to check this one out
There’s something oddly refreshing about watching a publishing team fully back someone who says the quiet parts out loud—not because it’s provocative, but because it’s true. The line between scandal and clarity is thinner than people like to admit.
What’s most compelling here isn’t the redemption arc—it’s the unapologetic permission. That clarity doesn’t require moral contortion or a new persona. It just stands. That’s rare. Most writers still feel like they need to clean up before being seen. James clearly doesn’t—and maybe that’s the real threat.