A review by lavendermarch
Idol Gossip by J.S. Lee

5.0

Idol Gossip Separate Review

I enjoyed the conclusion to the series, as it ended with the characters together. It was tumultuous for a bit, both with the relationships and idol life, but it had a satisfactory, if slightly open-ended, ending, as this series is part of a continuing universe. 5 stars.

H3RO Trilogy Review

I really enjoyed reading this trilogy. I know almost nothing about K-Pop and Korean culture, so it was really interesting for me to learn about. I also very much enjoyed getting to know each of the characters, and seeing how their relationship with the main character, Holly, formed. Dante, Nate, and Jun were probably my favorites of the six. Throughout the series, I enjoyed seeing Holly form more of a relationship with her father, and I am okay with the outcome of the issues with her brother

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where he was sent to China, as it makes some sense, even if it is annoying. I'm glad it shows how her dad, and the whole situation, aren't perfect.

Anyway, I think that spreading this story out over three books (which I binge-read in a day) worked very well. It was especially an advantage for forming the relationships between Holly and the members of H3RO, because it allowed the characters and relationships to actually be fleshed out. Oh, and I really loved the unconventionality of the plot: having the main characters be Korean idols was incredibly fun and entertaining, and I am definitely going to read more in the Atlantis Universe. J.S. Lee is a gifted writer. 5 stars!