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Shine by Jessica Jung

7 reviews

blakethebookeater's review

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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tunajeans's review against another edition

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dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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samchase112's review

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informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I came for the K-pop, and I only really stayed for the K-pop. I knew the industry was horrible to its stars, but wow, so much awful stuff goes on here. This was a glitzy, dramatic look at K-pop and high class Korean society, but it was also an analysis of the life of young trainees. I was kinda disappointed with the ending; I feel like we got so much of the buildup that the result was too quick. And there was no resolution with Akari?! Justice for Akari. My favorite relationship was definitely the one between Rachel and Leah, her sister - those two were adorable! Overall, this was a fun one, even if I kinda had to struggle through it. I would definitely only recommend it if you are already a fan of K-pop or Jessica Jung, because otherwise it's just not worth it.
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scarlettreadsbooks's review

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adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

When I first heard that Jessica Jung had written a book all about the K Pop industry, I had to read it! Jessica was in one of the most famous K Pop Girl Groups on the planet, Girls Generation. I was such a fan when I was a teenager.

When I first started reading Shine, I wasn’t sure if it was a book for me. But by the end I absolutely loved it. We follow Rachel, a K Pop trainee who’s whole life has been dedicated to becoming an Idol. The book discusses a lot about the industry itself, such as the harmful environment all trainees are subject to and the sexism faced for the female Idols. It’s worth noting that there are a lot of toxic topics, such as overworking to the point of exhaustion and eating disorders. 

It was by far one of the cheesiest books I’ve read this year, but it was a really great YA with a lot of drama 🍿 

And there is a sequel coming out this year?! YES PLEASE! 

Thank you so much to @electricmonkeybooks for sending me this #gifted copy! 
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trisb's review

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medium-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No
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leannj's review

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adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This is a case where my impulse is to rate this 4 stars and 2 stars simultaneously, so 3 stars it is.
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booksthatgotmeshook's review

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hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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