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brookeisbusyreading 's review for:
Kiss & Tell
by Adib Khorram
emotional
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I absolutely loved the extras! The news articles, interviews, e-mails - all of it really elevated the reading experience. And it was just fun! The balance of flaws between characters was well done too. Ashton and Owen were my favorite side characters!
One of the things I was most curious about when I started reading was the insider look at celebrity life. I’ve always been interested in how real life celebrities go through their lives. Seeing an example of that, even in fiction, was really neat. Also, Khorram has a clear tone and makes everything flow so smoothly. I breezed through the book, which gets an A+ in the “I’m so glad this book didn’t trip me up at all” category.
The diversity rep did feel a little all over the place at times. Within the context of the story, I didn’t dislike it or take off any stars though. It makes sense, is relevant to the struggles the characters face, and used in a way that doesn’t get lost or overshadowed in the book. And Aiden’s role in everything was an interesting choice! It was cool to be able to understand why he did what he did, his growth (or regression), and how Hunter changed as a result. The twin thing was another interesting element.
There’s a lot I could unpack in Kiss & Tell, but I’d need to re-read it to really do it justice. But after enjoying this book…I did pick up Darius the Great Is Not Okay!