title: Fossil Feud
author: Maggie North
publisher: Dell
publication date: July 28, 2026
pages: 384
peppers: 3 (on this scale)
warnings:
- sexist backstabbing and gaslighting
summary: Ripley's horrible ex-boyfriend not only took credit for her paleontological findings but also bad-mouthed her right out of academia. Now, when another good-looking male paleontologist, James, wants her help taking him down, she simultaneously wants to prove her past work and not to get duped again. While James seems like a good guy, maybe he's hiding something, too.
tropes:
- horrible ex
- forced proximity
- seems so buttoned up
- secret pining
- great crew
- trust issues
what I liked:
- fossil work
- passion for science and the work
- pining
- the fossil discoveries, both real and fake
what I didn’t like:
- n/a -- a really fun read
overall rating: 5 (of 5 stars)
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