Book Blurb:
Aspiring young Chinese immigrant Gigi O survives by working as a stripper, but she strives for true success in the U.S. real-estate industry. Navigating this highly competitive business is tough, especially when her only support comes from the deeply flawed man she loves and her old cohorts from the strip club. Issues of betrayal and trust, loyalty and commitment complicate her goals even as one lesbian friend adds new dimensions to her understanding of love versus desire. Then the market crashes and financial turmoil threatens to rob Gigi O of all she has achieved. Can she find new ways to chase her dreams—and still manage to keep her clothes on? Or might she find a better reason to take them off? Girl Wears Those Shoes is a tale of love and power, the story of one woman who wants to make the world her own—if only she can figure out how.
My Review:
Rating: ★★★★★
Girl Wears Those Shoes tells the story of Gigi O, a young Chinese American woman at a crossroads in her life. She’s barely getting the bills paid while dancing in a strip club. Sure, Gigi may be a popular girl at the club, but she wants more out of life than her current circumstances can afford. Like most humans, she craves love and success and stability. When Gigi enters the world of real estate, her prospects begin to brighten.
Author Jenny Wang has crafted a story that reads like a memoir, even though it is fiction. Her characters offer a variety of personalities and subplots. Romance and lost love share the same spaces in this story set in Houston, Texas. This is Jenny Wang’s first story. It will be interesting to see where she takes these characters, should she choose to write a sequel. A fun read indeed.
About the Author:
After two decades in the real-estate industry, Jenny Wang has established her brand, “Jenny Wang Houston,” with JWang Properties, a boutique agency with a personal touch, and JWang Media, a custom-video production team for promotion and marketing. An active community booster, Jenny is the past president of the Women’s Council of Realtors, Houston Network. An Ambassador of the Houston Ballet, she holds a lifetime membership in the University of Houston Alumni Association. Author of her debut novel, Girl Wears Those Shoes, Jenny Wang is proud to live her principles even as she pursues her own unique vision.
Great review, Beem. Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks for stopping by, Miriam.
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An excellent review, Beem. Thanks for sharing, and congratulations to Jenny
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Thanks for visiting, John. Much appreciation.
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I thought I had bought or pre-ordered this book, but I don’t see it on my list… yet.
Thanks for the review, Beem!
Respectfully,
Verwayne
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Thanks for stopping by, Verwayne.
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I’ve seen this one popping up in my feed occasionally. It’s a great concept with a lot of personality.
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Thanks for the visit, Craig.
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I hadn’t heard of this plot but it definitely sounds unique. Great review, Beem. I wish Jenny all the best with her release!
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Thanks, Mae. I appreciate your comment.
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What a wonderful review, Beem. This sounds like a compelling read. Congrats to Jenny on her debut novel! Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you for visiting, Jan. Much appreciation.
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Great review, Beem. This sounds like a fascinating read.
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Thank you for the visit, Denise.
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Excellent review, Beem. This sounds like such a fun book. Happy New Year and Happy Reading!
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Thank you, Diana. Happy New Year to you as well.
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Good review and sounds like a good book, too!
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Thank you, Guy. It’s always a pleasure to hear from you, sir.
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Thank you, everyone, for all your support! Happy New Year! Enjoy a fast ride with “Gigi O!”
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You’ve written a wonderful story, Jenny. Best wishes to you.
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It’s always interesting to see how far determination to succeed can take a person. This sounds like a good example of that. Wonderful review, Beem!
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Thank you for stopping by, Jacquie. Much appreciation.
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