Josephine Smith is one of those characters who sneaks up on you in the best way possible. At first glance, she might seem like just another supporting figure in the novel, but as the story unfolds, her layers peel back to reveal someone deeply entangled in the protagonist's journey. She's witty, sharp-tongued, and has this uncanny ability to see through people's facades, which makes her interactions crackle with tension.
What really hooked me was her backstory—how she grew up in a rough neighborhood but clawed her way into a position of influence through sheer grit. The author drops little hints about her past, like how she flinches at loud noises or keeps a worn-out photo tucked in her pocket. It’s those subtle details that make her feel real, like someone you’d bump into at a crowded bar and end up talking to for hours.