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Stars Over Sunset Boulevard
by Susan Meissner
4.5 Stars PG-13 for mild language and drinking
Recommended 16 & up
I didn't know quite what to expect when I picked up this novel. It's gorgeous cover and plot summary caught my eye, and I added it to my to-be-read list. Now having read this wonderful book, it's hard not to feel nostalgic for Old Hollywood.
Violet Mayfield and Audrey Duvall provide probably the most well-written, tested, and entertaining female friendships I have read. They both have their own skeletons in the closet, but form such a bond that I could envision myself arm and arm with them-- facing the world.
Susan Meissner created a novel that not only transported me to Old Hollywood and into the unique lives of these two women, but made me forget I was reading a book all together. Susan's writing and sentences flow across the page with the mastering of an experienced author. The right amount of descriptions spur your imagination, but Susan guides you along through the story with invisible hands. Those are my favorite kinds of books; ones that I forget myself in and no longer notice the words on the page, but see only the story.
This is a novel I can highly recommend with no trepidation. It's a novel that I think can capture and entertain even a reader who doesn't consider Hollywood their "taste". I couldn't help coming back to this book because I had to know what became of Violet and Audrey.
If the cover isn't enough to win you over, then the equally beautiful story within will!
CLICK HERE to check out my full review and more content on my website!
DISCLAIMER: I was offered a copy of this book from the publicist in exchange for an honest review, unbeknownst to her that I had been wanting to pick it up myself. All opinions are my own.
Recommended 16 & up
I didn't know quite what to expect when I picked up this novel. It's gorgeous cover and plot summary caught my eye, and I added it to my to-be-read list. Now having read this wonderful book, it's hard not to feel nostalgic for Old Hollywood.
Violet Mayfield and Audrey Duvall provide probably the most well-written, tested, and entertaining female friendships I have read. They both have their own skeletons in the closet, but form such a bond that I could envision myself arm and arm with them-- facing the world.
Susan Meissner created a novel that not only transported me to Old Hollywood and into the unique lives of these two women, but made me forget I was reading a book all together. Susan's writing and sentences flow across the page with the mastering of an experienced author. The right amount of descriptions spur your imagination, but Susan guides you along through the story with invisible hands. Those are my favorite kinds of books; ones that I forget myself in and no longer notice the words on the page, but see only the story.
This is a novel I can highly recommend with no trepidation. It's a novel that I think can capture and entertain even a reader who doesn't consider Hollywood their "taste". I couldn't help coming back to this book because I had to know what became of Violet and Audrey.
If the cover isn't enough to win you over, then the equally beautiful story within will!
CLICK HERE to check out my full review and more content on my website!
DISCLAIMER: I was offered a copy of this book from the publicist in exchange for an honest review, unbeknownst to her that I had been wanting to pick it up myself. All opinions are my own.