Kari@ From the TBR Pile

When I started Terminal Ambition, I wasn't sure if I was going to like it. Don't get me wrong, I am all for women's rights, especially in the work place. However, I was afraid it would be too preachy. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. I found that once I started it, I was eager to see where the story would lead.

At first, Maggie is pretty ambivalent about the way women seem to be treated in her law firm. Even to the point that she just deflects advances from colleagues without taking action. When she is asked to be part of a committee to look into harassment issues at her firm, her ideals begin to quickly change. I liked Maggie's character. Once she had her eyes opened, she realizes that she cannot just sit back and do nothing.

Terminal Ambition is a very compelling and well written book. I wouldn't say it was a thriller as there really weren't any surprises. For me it was more a peek into the "Old Boys Network" that is still (disgustingly, IMHO) prominent in many professions today.

One of the things that I liked about the book is that it isn't all written from Maggie's perspective. The book alternates between different characters so that the reader gets to see several sides. There is also a slight hint at a possible romance with a colleague/friend. Hopefully, we will see more of Sam in coming books. I look forward to see more from this author in the future!