Not for me, thanks

3.5 stars

I've been sitting on this review for a few days unsure of my thoughts. To be honest, I'm still rather conflicted. Initially I thought it would be good fun – Natalie, a tradwife influencer, finds herself trapped in the life she peddles online. Karmic justice, right? But this wasn't fun and I did not connect with the story. I was keen to know how events brought Natalie to this different life but as the onion layers were peeled back, I lost interest in the narrative. 

I cannot tell you what left me cold. The cast? Perhaps, as none of them were likeable or relatable. The twisty reveals? It felt random events were thrown in the back story that seemed only there to increase page count not necessarily progress the story forward. It was well devised and well written but Natalie was such a fake, toxic personality it was hard to understand her motivation, except how all things were a promotion of herself. The big twist just seemed inaccurate. Unlikely to happen which eroded away the shock value. It didn't ring true for me.

Yesteryear was not my cup of tea but I am glad I read it. It perplexed me as I was reading and didn't shed any light upon its conclusion. Maybe that's on me and not the book? I will never know.