Born for This by Caitlin Devlin was an okay read, but unfortunately, it didn’t fully grab my attention. I found it hard to get into, and there were moments where I almost considered DNFing it. The long chapters felt a bit drawn out, which made the pacing slow for me. While the premise was interesting, I kept hoping it would pick up, but it never fully clicked. It’s not a bad book, but it just didn’t resonate with me the way I’d hoped. If you enjoy slower-paced stories with a lot of detail, this might work for you, but it wasn't quite my cup of tea.

Born for this is set in the intriguing, messy world of Hollywood.
Harley is looking for her big break in the movie industry. When she hears there's a biopic in the works about the legendary actress Rachael Carmichael, Harley jumps at the chance. After all, Rachael is her aunt and they look nearly identical, so what could go wrong? To Harley's surprise Rachael is willing to talk about her life, marriage, and career for the first time. But the Icon is a decorated actress, can anything she says be trusted? Especially in this cutthroat industry.
If you liked The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo then I think you'll enjoy this one as well. It has all the glamour, backstabbing, and beauty that Hollywood is known for.

Rachael Carmichael, once a shining star of the silver screen, has spent years living in seclusion, her glamorous life now shrouded in mystery. No one knows why she walked away from fame, but her niece, Harley Roth, is determined to find out.

Harley, an aspiring actress, dreams of following in her aunt’s footsteps and achieving the fame that has so far eluded her. Despite her industry connections, she’s stuck in an endless cycle of pilot seasons and auditions that go nowhere. But Harley has one undeniable advantage—she looks exactly like Rachael.

To her surprise, Rachael agrees to let Harley into her isolated life, offering rare glimpses of her past and the painful truths surrounding her marriage. It’s the first time the reclusive star has spoken about the events that drove her away from Hollywood. As Harley digs deeper, she realizes there’s far more at play than just a marriage gone wrong. A long-buried secret between Rachael and Harley’s mother emerges—one that changes everything Harley thought she knew about her family.

The story is a slow-burn unraveling of truth, with twists that feel inevitable yet still hit. Born for This is a gripping, character-driven mystery about ambition, family bonds, and the price of fame. It’s a must-read for anyone who loves secrets, suspense, and a touch of Hollywood glamour.

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