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bookdevouringmisfit's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't take a bath until 2 am this morning and now I'll probably be sleeping with wet hair (it's so freaking hot here in the Philippines, just saying) just so I could finish this book and if that doesn't show how much I loved this book, then I don't what will.
What I loved and I'm sure people will love about Behind the Scenes:
1.) Imperfect but authentic characters. Ally may have annoyed the heck out of me but I couldn't find it in myself to hate her because I got where she was coming from. Ally's flaws just made her more relatable and realer.
2.) Ally and Van's friendship. I was already dreading the inevitable breakup of their friendship because I was so sure it would happen. In most YA books that I've read, girl friendships usually don't make it in the end or even if they do, they spend most of their times separated because the love interest gets between the frienship. That isn't even the case here! Van is on her way to becoming America's sweetheart but she is the kind of friend that would be there for you through thick or thin.
3.) Tight familial relationship. Yaaaaassssss.
4.) Van is Korean. Lezz go, Asians!
5.) That amazing first kiss. Honestly, just all those kisses and make-out sesh. I'm still getting tingles!
6.) Swoony romance. Very. Swoony. Like 100% swoony.
7.) Ally and Liam's French study sessions. The language. Not the kissing. But the kissing are very good too. See number 3.
8.) Liam's abs. They're so yummy, they deserve to be mentioned.
What I loved and I'm sure people will love about Behind the Scenes:
1.) Imperfect but authentic characters. Ally may have annoyed the heck out of me but I couldn't find it in myself to hate her because I got where she was coming from. Ally's flaws just made her more relatable and realer.
2.) Ally and Van's friendship. I was already dreading the inevitable breakup of their friendship because I was so sure it would happen. In most YA books that I've read, girl friendships usually don't make it in the end or even if they do, they spend most of their times separated because the love interest gets between the frienship. That isn't even the case here! Van is on her way to becoming America's sweetheart but she is the kind of friend that would be there for you through thick or thin.
3.) Tight familial relationship. Yaaaaassssss.
4.) Van is Korean. Lezz go, Asians!
5.) That amazing first kiss. Honestly, just all those kisses and make-out sesh. I'm still getting tingles!
6.) Swoony romance. Very. Swoony. Like 100% swoony.
7.) Ally and Liam's French study sessions. The language. Not the kissing. But the kissing are very good too. See number 3.
8.) Liam's abs. They're so yummy, they deserve to be mentioned.
marieintheraw's review against another edition
4.0
A clear reminder of why I love Dahlia Adler's writing so dang much even if the setting wasn't my favorite.
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars!
This was a great book and just what I was looking for. It has fluff, romance, drama and Hollywood! Add to that mix great(well mostly great) characters and fun situations.
Our main character was really cute, but at times I was annoyed with how she thought about things. The whole Liam x Vanessa stuff. I wish she would have been just honest about it, instead of letting things spiral out of control like the way they did. But yeah, I guess if the author had done that, that book wouldn't have had the drama or the whole learning process.
I loved how our main character was with her family, how she tried to make her own money so she could go to college. I loved that she just didn't accept the money, but instead wanted to work for it, hard, and I was so proud of her. Not many people would say they would work for it if the have the option to get it for free.
Her friendship with Vanessa was great, though I didn't always get how these 2 are friends. Yes, I know, opposites attract and all that, but it was just a bit weird. Our main character is all study and work, while Vanessa is more play and have fun. Oh well, I still liked to see them together. And I loved the code-word they had for when a certain thing happened. It just made me laugh aloud.
Then we have Liam, ah Liam, swoon. He was so cute and sweet. I instantly liked him when we first met him on the set. He is a really kind and sweet guy and he genuinely likes our main character and tries to treat her well. I felt sorry for him when all kinds of drama started up. He doesn't deserve this, he deserved an explanation, a why, a how. After all, even though girls tend to think it, guys are not telepathic.
Vanessa was a fun character and I can't wait to see more of her in the next book. Even with her being a star in Hollywood she keeps her feet on the earth, doesn't float away or become a bitch like many others (*cough*Zoe*cough*) would do. It was refreshing. I was worried she might change, but throughout the book she stays a sweet person who you just want to befriend.
And I can so imagine that the drama got out of hand like this. Our main character didn't know that it would go like this, and like I said, she could have been honest and I think that would have been best. But I can also imagine why she got so angry and sad. She finally has a boyfriend and then finds out that she can't be with him for most of the time, that she can't be in public with him, and that she has to share him with her best friend for some marketing ploy. I just wanted to hug her at times and tell her things would be all right.
The book is filled with fluff and romance, but we also have a realistic plot going on. Our main character's dad is sick, he has cancer and throughout the book we are pretty much front-row on how he is doing. And I can honestly say that I was crying near the end when a certain thing was said.
I am happy they added this plot piece to the book, it gave more depth to all the characters as they were all connected and all cared dearly about the dad.
Ah, I have to give some extra credit to Josh. He was a great character and while he was a dick at times, I really liked him. I saw he didn't always mean harm.
All in all, this is a terrific book and I would really recommend it to everyone.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
This was a great book and just what I was looking for. It has fluff, romance, drama and Hollywood! Add to that mix great(well mostly great) characters and fun situations.
Our main character was really cute, but at times I was annoyed with how she thought about things. The whole Liam x Vanessa stuff. I wish she would have been just honest about it, instead of letting things spiral out of control like the way they did. But yeah, I guess if the author had done that, that book wouldn't have had the drama or the whole learning process.
I loved how our main character was with her family, how she tried to make her own money so she could go to college. I loved that she just didn't accept the money, but instead wanted to work for it, hard, and I was so proud of her. Not many people would say they would work for it if the have the option to get it for free.
Her friendship with Vanessa was great, though I didn't always get how these 2 are friends. Yes, I know, opposites attract and all that, but it was just a bit weird. Our main character is all study and work, while Vanessa is more play and have fun. Oh well, I still liked to see them together. And I loved the code-word they had for when a certain thing happened. It just made me laugh aloud.
Then we have Liam, ah Liam, swoon. He was so cute and sweet. I instantly liked him when we first met him on the set. He is a really kind and sweet guy and he genuinely likes our main character and tries to treat her well. I felt sorry for him when all kinds of drama started up. He doesn't deserve this, he deserved an explanation, a why, a how. After all, even though girls tend to think it, guys are not telepathic.
Vanessa was a fun character and I can't wait to see more of her in the next book. Even with her being a star in Hollywood she keeps her feet on the earth, doesn't float away or become a bitch like many others (*cough*Zoe*cough*) would do. It was refreshing. I was worried she might change, but throughout the book she stays a sweet person who you just want to befriend.
And I can so imagine that the drama got out of hand like this. Our main character didn't know that it would go like this, and like I said, she could have been honest and I think that would have been best. But I can also imagine why she got so angry and sad. She finally has a boyfriend and then finds out that she can't be with him for most of the time, that she can't be in public with him, and that she has to share him with her best friend for some marketing ploy. I just wanted to hug her at times and tell her things would be all right.
The book is filled with fluff and romance, but we also have a realistic plot going on. Our main character's dad is sick, he has cancer and throughout the book we are pretty much front-row on how he is doing. And I can honestly say that I was crying near the end when a certain thing was said.
I am happy they added this plot piece to the book, it gave more depth to all the characters as they were all connected and all cared dearly about the dad.
Ah, I have to give some extra credit to Josh. He was a great character and while he was a dick at times, I really liked him. I saw he didn't always mean harm.
All in all, this is a terrific book and I would really recommend it to everyone.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
maimaitu's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tessme23's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Finished this in a day. V cutesy
talya_'s review against another edition
3.0
So I went into this book thinking it was one of those fake relationship books where two characters fake date for different reasons. And it was kinda like that, but not in the sense I thought-- this is the part where I admit that I read the blurb wrong. Whoops! I don't regret reading the book, though. It was fun and cute and fluffy and all that, and although I didn't care for the main character too much, I could understand her and where she came from. I don't feel like going into detail, cuz I'm far too lazy for that, so imma leave it at that. But I didn't particularly like the love interest, Liam. There was nothing wrong with him. It's not him, it's me. He didn't appeal to me at all and I wasn't feeling Liam and whats-her-face. Ally, I think. I didn't mind Van, the best friend. But I didn't really LIKE anyone either. Except maybe Josh. Too bad there wasn't more about him. Maybe there will be another book about him? Here's hoping.
poojbooj's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
mistakenly picked up this book thinking it was about something else but otherwise ok
amaldae's review
3.0
More like 3.5, but deserves to be rounded up. Wonderful fluffy read with just enough substance to keep it compelling. I wish there were more friendships like Ally & Van's out there & am now sad to have imposed a book-buying ban on myself before ordering book #2 (which is F/F! Squee!).
Review to come.
Review to come.