Of course, I admired this trait, but that is really all there is to her in my opinion. She is seen as an underdog and an outcast by the other girls being from a different social class and works twice as hard to prove herself in the competition. ❀ Main Character isn’t MemorableĮmmaline is a good enough character, but I didn’t find her that memorable. Those with an interest in fashion might find this one interesting. As well, the descriptions of the competitors’ designs are stunning. The competition aspects in the book are well done, and there is some sabotage which added a layer of mystery. I have seen this recommended for fans of The Selectionand Project Runway, and seeing as I adore both of these works, I figured this would be the perfect read for me.

This book tells the story of a lower-class girl who gets chosen to participate in an elite fashion competition. Review: A Dress for the Wicked by Autumn Krause This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. ❃ I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. But as she navigates the twisted world of high fashion she starts to wonder: will she be able to tailor herself to fit into this dark, corrupted race? And at what cost? And for eighteen years, Emmaline Watkins has feared that her future held just that: nothing.īut when the head of the most admired fashion house in the country opens her prestigious design competition to girls from outside the stylish capital city, Emmy’s dreams seem closer than they ever have before.Īs the first “country girl” to compete, Emmy knows she’ll encounter extra hurdles on her way to the top. Nothing much happens in the sleepy town of Shy in Avon-upon-Kynt.

A dress for the wicked by autumn krause