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oceanwriter's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Between the author and the synopsis of this book, I was super excited when I came across this book. The Old Hollywood feel jumps off the page early on in the book, granted, it highlights the darker side of show business.
Mina Sinclaire ran away to Hollywood with a dream of saving her family’s farm. Instead, she finds herself deep in poverty and making money any way she thinks she can despite the shame it brings her. Her only saving grace is her friendship with her agent, Max, and the hope that he will make her star despite a recent strain that’s been put on their relationship. Things get worse for her when she finds herself in the vicinity of a murdered industry man.
The lead-in is slow, and truthfully, I could only take Mina’s voice in small doses. I found myself more invested in Oscar and Max’s side of the story. The end of the book was worth the slower sections as the story has a beautiful theme of love and forgiveness. Particularly toward the end, there are some lovely quotes.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Sexual assault
Minor: Abortion and Deportation
chloewakham's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Death of parent
Minor: Deportation and Abortion
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