Powerful, important and difficult to read at points. Beashel doesn't shy away from the truth however ugly it is. I loved Spilt Milk and I loved this.

"Bad Manners" by Amy Beashel follows the intertwining narratives of a British family and their relationship with sexism, violence, and activism. Cassandra, the 18-year-old daughter, has experienced her life falling apart after a night acting as a waitress at a dinner for privileged men. Eve, her mother, is grappling with her past and seeing her daughter in similar circumstances. Harry, the father, is faced with the harrowing realization that he is not, in fact, such a "nice guy".

This novel centers around sexism and many narratives parallel real-world events. Andrew Tate is explicitly mentioned. Cassandra mentions a court case that mirrors Depp vs Heart. The novel mentions two missing women, mirroring Sarah Everard and countless others. Something I appreciated about this novel is that Beashel takes an intersectional look at these issues. She understands how these experiences manifest differently for people of color.

While it does come as a gut-punch, I think the final page of this novel was a necessary addition, as it accurately reflects the fact that men often get away with their transgressions.

Overall, I found this to be a very well-written and realistic novel.

This book is definitely a powerful book of emotions and taking back control. It was definitely a thrilling read as well and it had kept me away due to alot of it overplaying in my head. Not normally into books like this but they had some strong chacters and expectations that I couldn't put it down. My first time reading a book from this aurthor too, will definitely explore more.

I have loved her previous books, *Spilt Milk* and *We Are All Constellations*, and this one is just as great. It tackles important, timely issues, a great and gripping feminist book. The story is tense, emotional, and full of diverse characters with different perspectives. Definitely recommend!

Bad Manners from Amy Beashel takes an unflinching look at the all-pervading effect of the power of the patriarchy and shines a huge big spotlight on it, exposing its ripples - both big and small.
Nuanced, powerful and wonderfully told.