Eve Was Framed
When An Overworked, Underappreciated People-Pleaser Finally Decides To Please Herself
Eve Was Framed
When An Overworked, Underappreciated People-Pleaser Finally Decides To Please Herself
“Nothing kills you more insidiously than convincing yourself toxic is tolerable.”
Amelia Thornbridge has always striven to be the perfect employee, the ideal girlfriend, the person everyone expects her to be. But somewhere along the way, as she lived the life she was told she wanted, she lost sight of herself. Trapped in a soul-sucking job and a relationship that’s lost its spark, Amelia knows she’s settled.
But that’s what people do, right?
When a chance encounter ignites a fire she didn’t know was in her, Amelia starts to see the cracks in her carefully constructed world. Must she be destined for the ending everyone else expects?
Is it too late to change her story?
But breaking free isn’t easy. As Amelia learns to navigate the rocky path of self-discovery, she realises that finding herself, owning her career, and embracing a more passionate life, means confronting the fears and doubts she’s buried for so long. It’s time for Amelia to stop settling, start thriving, and finally take control of her own destiny.
Eve Was Framed is a story of empowerment, courage, and the exhilarating freedom that comes from rewriting your own script.
A Woman’s Tale About
Settling
When convincing yourself it’s good enough slowly kills your spirit.
Strength
The courage it takes to break free and rewrite your own story.
Self-Discovery
The unexpected journey that begins when you decide to put yourself first.
Briar Black
Penning Women’s Fiction With Heartfelt Realism, Humour, and Wit
Briar Black began her career as a copywriter working for businesses and marketing agencies in and around Manchester, England. Her experiences in this vibrant city have deeply influenced Eve Was Framed, infusing Amelia’s story with authenticity and relatable struggles. Some of these challenges were faced by the author herself, while others were shared by colleagues and clients over the years. Briar witnessed and experienced much of the treatment Amelia faces in her job; the company and bosses in Eve Was Framed are a personification of a widespread issue, rather than a portrayal of any specific individual or company. While she enjoyed her time in the city, she’s incredibly relieved to have moved back to her home county of Cheshire. Now, Briar works for herself as a freelance copywriter, dreaming of the day her fiction becomes popular enough to afford her own lavish cottage—and possibly some ducks.
Book Reviews
What The Bookworms Think
Eve Was Framed was a delightful, fast read that serves as a novella of sorts for the sequel and sets up the picture perfectly for what is to come. I find this approach quite original, and while I admit I didn’t know what to expect, I enjoyed this one a lot! The protagonist, Amelia, is a delightful POV character to follow. I love her voice, her humor, and most of all I felt for her so much and rejoiced when she decided to put herself first. “Nothing kills you more insidiously than convincing yourself toxic is tolerable.” reads the tagline of the book, and that’s precisely what this book is about. It’s about the toxicity of men women often swallow because that’s just the way of the world, because boys will be boys and it’s no big deal…until it becomes one. It’s not easy to decide to stand up for yourself—and this is something anyone can agree with and see themselves in—and Amelia was the kind of brave we should all strive to be. Her choices and story were empowering. This book touched on important topics but also managed to remain light, easy to read and fun. Amelia’s banter with her friend was delightful, and her thoughts on the hot yoga instructor were gold. I’m excited to see the story continue in the next book!
It was a quick read that I thoroughly enjoyed! It was fun getting to know Amelia and her friends.
I think that this is a book that we can all relate to in some way. I think we have all put up with things, and accepted less, in order to keep the peace and maintain normalcy in our day to day lives. Amelia finally decides that enough is enough and it’s time to put herself first. I loved that it wasn’t easy, and that she needed to really in friends. I also enjoyed how she questioned herself, because that is reality. At the same time there was enough humour to not make this a heavy “how did I get here” dive into the mistakes she made.
This is a book that can pick you up, remind you that you are in charge, and make you smile!
What Does ‘Eve Was Framed’ Mean?
Eve Was Framed is a metaphorical title Briar chose to reflect the story’s central themes—empowerment, self-discovery, and breaking free from the narratives imposed upon us by others. Just as the bible’s Eve was blamed for humanity’s fall, Amelia, the protagonist, finds herself trapped in a life shaped by expectations and societal pressures, fearful of stepping into her own true potential and outshining the men around her. The title symbolises Amelia’s journey to reclaim her own story, challenge the roles she’s been forced into, and finally frame her life on her own terms. The novella is a tale of rising above the blame, guilt, and limitations that have held her back, and stepping into a future defined by her own choices.
For those wondering about the origin of the phrase itself, ‘Eve Was Framed’ originated (at least as far as this author can tell), from the August 1971 cover of LIFE magazine. Featuring a classically drawn figure of a nude woman holding an apple, her modesty covered only by a fig leaf, and a modern career woman holding a sign reading Eve Was Framed, the phrase has taken on a broader cultural significance, particularly within feminist discussions. Historically, Eve has been portrayed as the archetypal seductress, responsible for the fall of man. However, in more recent interpretations, many argue that Eve has been unfairly vilified, making her a symbol of the way women have often been unjustly blamed or scapegoated throughout history.
Feminists have come to use ‘Eve Was Framed’ as a rebuttal that highlights how societal narratives have frequently framed women as the root of sin or trouble when, in reality, they were often victims of circumstances or manipulation. It reflects a growing recognition of the need to re-examine historical and cultural narratives that have long been used to oppress women.
Beyond that, the author’s personal opinion is that women have, for centuries, been dissuaded from gaining (or at least displaying) more knowledge than their male peers. The inference is that by seeking knowledge and furthering herself, Eve ruined Adam’s life.
This reinterpretation positions Eve not as a villain but as a figure of empowerment—someone who sought knowledge and autonomy, even at great personal cost. And so, ‘Eve Was Framed’ becomes a rallying cry for those who challenge traditional roles and seek to redefine women’s place in society, making it an apt and powerful title for a story centred on a woman’s journey to reclaim her life and redefine her own narrative.
