There’s of course quite a bit of drama in Infamous. Though Eddie takes a while to question why she’s so horrified by the idea of Rose getting married, the lingering loyalty and kindness between these two ladies is always present and wholesome. Whenever Eddie puts her foot in her mouth, you can just count down the seconds until Rose will appease everyone. Rose’s and Eddie’s dynamic is so enjoyable to watch. The best part of this book is of course Eddie and Rose’s friendship. She is so focused on her novel and trying to forget about Rose (while their lives very much intertwine the more she tries to think of something else) that it takes quite a while for Eddie to realise that there’s more to Nash and his behaviour. Eddie is such a fun character to follow because, even when you can see her getting lost in her writing and her own dreams, you also see what she’s missing out on and what’s happening around her, which makes for hilarious moments. I think we, as a society, do not appreciate clueless characters enough. When Eddie then meets the charming, famous poet Nash Nicholson and he invites her to his Gothic estate in the countryside, Eddie reluctantly accepts, believing this could be her chance to forget about Rose and finally finish her novel in the depths of eccentric artists.īut Eddie soon realises that the world of the famous literary icons she wants to be part of isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. The two have always done everything together, but when Rose suddenly starts talking about getting married after their debutante ball, Eddie is left horrified. Infamous follows Edith “Eddie” Miller, a young, aspiring writer, and her best friend Rose.

Infamous by lex croucher