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THE REBEL OF SEVENTH AVENUE
Annabelle Marx
Storm Publishing
May 21, 2025
386 pages
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I chose this book for many reasons. Both the cover and the title appealed to me. It’s set in New York City in the early 20th century. I love historical novels set in New York. The premise of a young immigrant woman trying to make her place in the fashion industry sounds interesting. And, even, more interesting is the hint of an interracial relationship which could have been full of difficulties in the early 1900s.
So, the stage was set. But, somehow, it did not come together for me. There were many, many pages describing fabrics. The colour, the shimmer, the sheen, how the fabric would flow. The description of the clothing created was endless and repetitive. Colours, collars, cuffs, trim. Perhaps someone who is a fashion designer would be able to appreciate it. It was just too much gif me.
The characters did not seem real to me. I did not feel like I knew any of them. The dynamics of the relationship between the MFC (Maisie) and her man, didn’t develop. The description was superficial. I just could not connect. On the positive side, Maisie was a determined woman to achieve what she set out to do. I just wish I could have enjoyed her journey more.
I always feel bad when a book does not live up to my expectations. I do see many positive reviews. Which is good. This just was not the book for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the Advance Readers Copy.
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