A review by lauriereadsrom1
Star Bright by Susannah Nix

emotional 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

5.0

Actress Kimberleigh Cress has avoided speaking with entertainment reporter Spencer Devlin ever since he embarrassed her during an interview and her response went viral. When they run into each other at a gala and he helps her through a panic attack, however, she's forced to admit that there's more to him than she previously believed. Similarly, Spencer realizes that Kimberleigh might not be as much of an "ice queen" as her reputation suggests, and he can't help being drawn to her after their shared experience at the gala. When it starts to seem as if their relationship might be more than just a fling, can notoriously private Kimberleigh trust Spencer to keep her secrets out of the headlines?

Susannah Nix has a gift for creating likeable, relatable protagonists, and Kimberleigh and Spencer were the perfect examples. Behind Kimberleigh's reputation as an ice queen was a kind, loving introvert who, quite simply, didn't "people" well. Not only can I relate to that, I very much admired her for pursuing her dream of being an actress - and being so successful - in spite of it. I can't blame her for wanting to keep her private life private, either; the story did an excellent job of demonstrating some of the downsides of fame for someone in Kimberleigh's position. As for Spencer, I loved that he owned up to the mistakes he made in conducting past interviews, seemed genuinely remorseful, and made an effort to do better in the future.

Overall, I very much enjoyed "Star Bright" and highly recommend it for all contemporary romance fans. I can't wait for the next book in the series. 
 
*Review copy provided by the author. All opinions expressed are my own.
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