It's funny how much my opinion of a book can change in the 10 years between the first and second time reading through.
Was I thoroughly entertained by this soap opera like plot line? Absolutely.
Have I finally realized how ridiculously women are portrayed in this book? You betcha.
If I had to hear one more time how gorgeous and fit every main character was, I was going to vomit. And the fact that every woman's primary motivation was either tricking a man into being with them or getting rich... *gag*
This book is what it is, but I am severely disappointed in myself for once upon a time believing that these were strong female leads when really they were just manipulative sociopaths.