A Woman of a Promiscuous Nature ⭐️⭐️✨ [ARC | spoiler-free review] This was a hard book to sit with, not because it was badly written, but because of what it depicts. The story is inspired by the very real American Plan, something I genuinely didn’t know existed before reading this and learning about it made me angry in that deep, slow-burn way. Women being detained, punished and medically abused simply for being perceived as “immoral,” while men faced no consequences at all? Infuriating. Necessary to talk about And heavy. The historical foundation is easily the strongest part of this book. Knowing how closely it mirrors real policies gives everything extra weight and I appreciated how much research clearly went into it. The multiple POVs also add nuance, seeing both the women trapped inside the institution and those in positions of power makes the system feel disturbingly believable. That said, this one didn’t fully work for me as a novel The pacing felt off and the book dragged in places where I wished it had been tighter. Some sections felt repetitive rather than deepening the emotional impact, and while the characters were thoughtfully written, I kept waiting for more growth — especially given how much time we spend with them. The emotional beats were there, but they didn’t always land as strongly as I hoped The ending, in particular, left me feeling emotionally unsatisfied. I understand that it’s likely closer to historical reality, but as a reader, I wanted something that felt more resolved or purposeful, rather than just bleak. What I did appreciate was how intentional the discomfort felt. This isn’t a book that uses shock value for drama, the slow erosion of hope, the way control is normalized and the thin line between “authority” and incarceration are handled with care. The quiet moments between the women, the tenderness and solidarity, were some of the most effective parts. Overall, this was a difficult and uncomfortable read that I respect more than I enjoyed. I’m glad I learned about this piece of history and I do think it’s an important story, it just wasn’t one that fully connected with me on a narrative level A thoughtful but uneven 2.5⭐️ for me