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Jak Wykiwać Hollywood by Ava Wilder

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chireadsandchill's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny inspiring fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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kyeruhh's review against another edition

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I ate this up until abt half way through and then I fell off for a bit as the story seemed to slow. Ethan wasn’t my favorite MMC but I did like the resolution to his character arc. He just seemed a bit flat. I liked Grey as well as the side characters though.

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emotional lighthearted tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This book was good, but I wanted it to be great. Grey Brooks was a captivating enough FMC, but deserved more from Ethan Atkins as the MMC.

I liked the backdrop of Hollywood setting the scene for the fake relationship as a PR stunt and mutually beneficial career boost, but there was such a heaviness with the leaked explicit photos and alcoholism/addiction. I wish their relationship had been developed a bit more beyond the attraction/lust based in wanting something you think you can’t have and her consistently dealing with his insecurities and lack of self-worth.

I got real Ben Affleck vibes from Ethan and it made me realize why I always liked Matt Damon more. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s creative partnership seemed to be the inspiration for Ethan and Sam’s.

I think my favorite character might’ve been Ethan’s ex-wife, Nora. She was so emotionally and professionally supportive of Grey, reminding her not to get sucked into Ethan’s downward spiral, and then being there for her when that spiral brought him to rock bottom. Then she used her production studio to help Grey bring her film project to life. Nora did right by her ex’s new partner, supported her ex in getting help at rehab, and parented their daughters with stability and grace. A co-parenting queen and a true girl’s girl!

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