Lacey Barnes has dreamt of being in a movie for as long as she can remember. However, while her dream did include working alongside the hottest actor in Hollywood, it didn’t involve having to finish up her senior year of high school at the same time she was getting her big break. Although that is nothing compared to Donavan, the straight-laced student her father hires to tutor her, who is a full-on nightmare.
As Lacey struggles to juggle her burgeoning career, some on-set sabotage, and an off-screen romance with the unlikeliest of leading men, she quickly learns that sometimes the best stories happen when you go off script.
Are any of use truly surprised that I loved this book? I would think not. If you are surprised: do you know me?
This book was different than Kasie West’s previous books. There’s always some sort of plot unrelated to the romance, but this one was especially fun. I loved the mystery of trying to figure out who was sabotaging the set, and the focus on Lacey’s complex relationship with her father.
This is also in a different sort of style than Kasie West’s other books, with the chapters juxtaposed with brief excerpts from Dancing Graves. It gave us a great view into the movie and the character that Lacey was trying to portray.
I did not like the fact that Lacey doesn’t like animals. WHO DOESN’T LIKE ANIMALS? That’s just not right, y’all. Seems a little suspicious. I feel like maybe after a couple years of therapy she’ll realize that animals are a blessing that we do not deserve but yet have received. But not liking animals… nah, girl.
This has um… a lot more kissing than in Kasie West’s previous books. I see no issue here. Donovan was so sweet and honestly like amazing? Such a soft boi, gosh. YALL KNOW HOW I FEEL ABOUT SOFT BOIS. THEY ARE MY ACTUAL WEAKNESS.
The romance felt older than in the other books, which I liked! It was just a bit more adult as both Donovan and Lacey were mature for their age. (I’m not talking like sexual content, but like depth in the relationship and also more kissing 🤪) the romance on a whole was just so sweet and cute! Also the kissing was very well done… ahem.
I loved how even though Lacey moved and has this whole new busy life, she doesn’t forget about her friends back home and still makes time for them and they still make time for her.
Also! The girl friendships in this are honestly amazing. GIRLS SUPPORTING GIRLS IS ALWAYS AN AMAZING THING. I am here for it. I STAN. *slams table* They were all there to support each other, not tear them down and honestly? Yes yes yes YES.
Well are any of us surprised here? I loved this book. The romance is amazing, there are amazing girl friendships full of support and all the wonderful things. Also soft bois ️
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