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Reviewed by Tracy Slowiak for Readers' Favorite
Flawed Happiness by debut author Cori Tadrus is a glowing example of what a book from a new author should be. Fun and funny and with a fresh voice and point of view, the story follows Athena Wallace. Athena, a thirty-year-old reporter, who has always tried to be perfect in every aspect of her life, has just taken a new assignment. She’s to write a story, interviewing six strangers who frequent some of Manhattan’s hottest nightclubs, and try to find out what it is exactly that makes them happy. Through her interviews, and the advice of her fantastic friends, Nadine and Olivia, Athena realizes that perfection certainly doesn’t equate to happiness. And the characters she meets along the way make the ride all the more worthwhile.
I loved this book. Author Cori Tadrus has a unique voice, and one that is very well worth reading. Flawed Happiness was in turns funny, heart warming and heart breaking. This was a fun read and one that I simply could not put down once I started it. I loved the interviewing aspect, the discussions with strangers about what made them tick, and the journey of self-discovery that Athena ultimately found herself on, even if it was unwittingly. Flawed Happiness is a book that would appeal to any reader who loves great fiction, stories with interesting and unique female protagonists, or just simply an enjoyable read. I hope that Cori Tadrus is working on her next book as we speak, because I certainly expect great things from this promising author in the future.
