Wow, this book was quite a ride. The way the book started gave me the idea that it would go a certain way. When the book ended I was glad it didn't but also heartbroken by it all.

Stevie and Alex were an unlikely couple that completely captured my heart. Stevie might've been a world famous singer/musician but she was an honest, loving woman who just wanted freedom. Alex might've been an artist from the wrong side of the tracks but man, he's the type of guy you want your daughter to meet and marry.

The side characters, particularly Franklin and Celeste were such wonderful people to learn about. Stevie was often lonely but with her chosen family she had the best of it all.

I'd definitely recommend this book!!

This is my very first ARC review and I could not be more happy! The chapter names are all song titles and the singer and it is awesome. I found myself looking forward to what the next chapter name would be. We start with a Taylor Swift song and range anywhere between The Ramones, No Doubt, Bob Seger and more. This was a really fun part of the book!

Even though the characters are in Hollywood I could easily relate to them and was rooting for them the whole time and I really like the writing style being conversation based. The story shows the sacrifices to achieve fame and it was interesting to see the different facets of making art through music and film.

I did notice the tone was different when painting the picture for Stevie's life versus Alex's life. Stevie's life felt almost made up and a fairy tale and she was treated like a doll by all the people around her. Alex's life came off as tougher and he was responsible for so much more than just being pretty and seen.

I also very much love the attention and information given on Native Americans in the US. My good friend grew up close to a reservation in Arizona and the poverty, drug use and fatalities were unbearable. They didn't have proper resources for food, education, safety, etc and lost so many young adults before they even had a chance to fight for a better life.

* Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review the ARC!!

Stevie and Alex…ugh! This story, this romance, this STORY! Totally captivating, lovely, all consuming - I loved it! I totally recommend this one.

Even though this was a fictional tale, the scenes that occur are all too real. This book is an emulation of life itself. It reminded me a lot of the tv show Bojack Horseman: silly and fun at times in the life of celebrities, with darkness lurking just beneath.

My favorite part of this book was getting to know all these characters. None of them felt out of place of forgettable. I loved how the author was able to ascribe very distinct personalities to all of them. I laughed with them, I cried with them; I really felt like I was a member of their friend group.

SPOILERS:
Even though these characters are completely at odds with my personal life, I was still able to connect with them. From dealing with everyday problems such as the awkwardness of going on a blind date and finding time to see your parents, to dealing with global issues like sexism and racism, I was rooting for them from the start.

I especially loved the scene where Alex met a fan in the bookstore and learned how much he impacted her life. As a fan of many things, I understood how emotional it was for her to meet someone she looked up to and be able to tell him what he meant to her. Alex's genuine response made me feel validated in that, and celebrities can care for their fans on a personal level.

Every time Franklin called Troy a muppet I was cackling.

While reading, I knew something bad was waiting for me at the end, but I never expected the turn it would take. I know this book, and the ending scene in particular, will stick with me for some time.

CONTENT WARNINGS:
This book contains instances of
-Sexual Assault
-Animal Cruelty/ Death
-Self-harm and Suicide
-Violence
-Death
-Blood
-Racism and Racial Slurs
-Sexism and Misogyny
-Classism
-Swears
-Murder