theclockworkbook 's review for:

When It's Real by Erin Watt

5.0

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Haven't done a review in a while but I will do one for this book. A lot of people might dislike it bc it stars a brat, selfish pop star that only cares about himself. But on the other hand, he's a lonely kid who's parents don't give a damn about him, who's sick of everyone wanting something from him, who's sick of not having privacy and not having a say in what he wants to do. He has managers and assistants who plan his life and his every action. But then, his assistants wanted him to get a normal girlfriend to show that Oakley Ford can be normal and can have a sweet and wholesome relationship that will get the media to talk about him. Vaughn and Oakley signed a contract to a fake relationship. Vaughn was forced to take the job bc both her parents died a few years ago and she has 2 younger twin siblings and a big sister who works really hard to keep the family together, plus the job pays a fortune that can help her with covering family bills and paying for her brothers' college and giving a hand to her sister. Their love was fake, and they pretty much despised each other but little did they know that they will fall in love. Vaughn changed Oakley, and with her by his side he was able to face his insecurities about his music and himself, and she was able to show him that she wanted only him and she didn't want anything in return. She encouraged him to pull him mask and show his real self to the world and to the people he loves. Oakley only wants to be normal; and he can be normal with Vaughn. It may sound complicated but I gave this book 5 stars bc the writer was able to show the characters' weaknesses and strengths; she showed that everybody is imperfect and has flaws; she was able to show the dark side and the good side of both characters. And it felt real. Most contemporaries I read show characters that are sweet and selfless and have the best out of life. This book was different; it made me laugh, smile, cry(happy tears) and Vaughn and Oakley's relationship is SUPER CUTE OK. Plus, "When it's real" was the name of a song that Oakley wrote and sang to Vaughn at the end of the book that made my heart melt❤️
PS if you like drama this book is full of it so here you go😂