Kelly, Ana and Sera are three friends with a big problem- they have no money. The friends and co-workers decide to become entrepreneurs, because the three of them aren’t making enough working at the retail store Clothesline. Their big ideas include door to door selling, vending machines, and finally dog grooming. But Kelly has always had an eye for fashion and creating clothes, and a chance run-in with a major celebrity helps open the door for her. Armed with the help of her two best friends, the young women are able to find their happy endings.
Clothesline is the debut from Kate Supino, and I thought it was pretty solid. There were a few holes along the way that had me wondering, the biggest one being why the friends formed a friendship. I know they are co-workers, but the writing had me believing these are best besties, when in reality they actually don’t seem to know each other that well. Ana had a secret throughout the book that she refused to share, which really did hold my interest, but the friendship had me confused on a few occasions. There were a few other instances that had me wondering- such as the immediate help from a celebrity and some odd-sounding dialogue at times, but I enjoyed the story. I could relate to the women as they strive to become successful entrepreneurs, and the ending wasn’t quite what I expected, but in a good way. Overall, a good debut from an author that I will read more from.
[Rating: 4]
