Truly grabbing theater-kid, middle grade novel! Shannon and her two best friends do everything together until Elise gets accidentally shown up. The community theater director hears Shannon belting out a song when auditions are over and everyone is clowning around. He is so taken with her voice and tone, he demands to know who just sang that last line. So, the usual backstage techie somehow ends up with a major part.

How Shannon works through the drama with her friends and the horror or her grandmother having to move in temporarily makes for an excellent story.

I recieved a free eARC so I could read and review this book. Thank you for the opportunity.

Shannon is a tween who loves music theater, hanging out with her friends...and who needs order and routines. Shannon's OCD affects her life. When Shannon gets cast in the part her best friend wants and her grandmother moves in after a house fire, her carefully controlled life spins out of control.

This is a positive book that addresses OCD in a realistic way. Shannon's struggles to control her life and deal with her OCD are relatable, as are her friendship struggles. Grandma Ruby is a quirky character and adds life to this book. Middle grade readers who enjoy books about theater, friendships, and family relationships will enjoy this book, and may learn something about OCD in the process,

First of all, the cover of this book is beautiful and will easily draw in middle grade girls. Love the title too. Acting is a big deal at my school, so I can see a lot of girls wanting to read this book. The 3-way friend drama and jealousy is spot on, as well as the anxiety and OCD of the main character.

Shannon has OCD. She's always putting on chapstick and washing her hands. Feet are a big problem for her, which is why she sticks to three pairs of shoes. Ankle boots outside. Vans in her house. Slippers in her bedroom. Obsessive cleanliness is her challenge.

Shannon is a theatre techie. That's before the director of the upcoming Sound of Music production hears her singing. Though she was just goofing around, the director demands she get up on stage and audition. She does and she nails it, even outperforming her bestie, Elise. When Shannon is chosen for the role Elise wanted, their relationship goes into a tailspin with their other friend, Fatima, caught in the middle. Meanwhile, Grandma Ruby moves into Shannon's room while her house is being repaired, and Shannon must deal with the bickering between her mother and grandmother, her grandmother's no-nonsense personality, and having to share her perfect space with a less perfect human. Add a boy interest into the mix and you've got a book girls can really relate too.

I enjoyed this book a lot. I liked the characters, especially the grandmother. Even Shannon becomes very attached to her and fights to keep her from leaving. Many girls will relate to Shannon's therapy sessions and anxiety. I love the accurate portrayal of OCD and how hard it is to overcome the OCD behaviors. Best of all is the growth Shannon experiences in finding a new talent, becoming more assertive, and learning how to be forgiving in friendships.