The God of Good Looks

Bookseller recommendation

“Bianca is an educated and accomplished Chinese-Trinidadian twenty-something who delves into increasingly erotic modeling after her relationship with a politician ignites a scandal that ruins her editorial career. She spends her free time writing a novel about her beloved (late) mother, journaling, wishing things were different. When a local beauty mogul approaches her with a job opportunity, she assumes she’s being dehumanized again, but looks can be deceiving. This is a story about a young woman who reclaims her power and stands up to political corruption. With an understated romance and sprinkles of the history and culture of Trinidad and Tobago, The God of Good Looks is a worthwhile read. ”

— Mary • Raven Book Store

Bookseller recommendation

“This is a captivating debut novel set in modern day Trinidad that I read in one sitting. A fun read that doesn’t shy away from discussing real issues and with a cast of characters that I was truly invested in. Mc Ivor’s writing is ebullient but not frothy, conversational but not trite, engrossing, transportive, delicious and above all— so very Caribbean. My only regret is that I’ll never get to experience this novel for the first time again! The narrators really knocked this out of the park. ”

— Destinee • East City Bookshop