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For the Record by Emma Lord
3.0

Thank you Netgalley for an ARC of For The Record! I give this book 3 stars. The idea of For The Record is very cute. I feel like 2 young rival pop stars who get a second chance to come together in a more mature way later on in their careers makes for an intriguing story. 

I give this book 3 stars because I do feel like the characters overall were very surface level. I didn’t feel emotionally connected to any one in particular the whole time. I appreciate their attempt to overcome their past selves, but just never felt like we got to understand what the past truly was for them. 

The romance also seemed to happen all at once which was almost confusing. It was easy to get on track once it started but I do believe it had an abrupt start.

Overall, I would recommend for anyone looking for a light contemporary romance read. But if you want more substance this may not be the read for you.