Originally Published August 2020
Editor’s Note
This review was originally published by author Ramona Portelli in August 2020, when the book was released under the title Burning Desire: The Psychopath and the Girl in Black Prada Shoes – Part 1.
As one of the earliest published reviews of the book, it forms part of the publication history of what later became Hugger Mugger: The Con Man Smile – Part 1.
Ramona’s review explores the novel’s themes of manipulation, deception, psychological control, and survival, while reflecting on the emotional impact of the story.
→ Read the original review by Ramona Portelli
The book reviewed in the article is now available under its current title:
