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A review by cwrose
America's Next Reality Star by Laura Heffernan
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I got exactly what I was expecting with this book - a fun read about life behind the scenes at a reality show.
I found Jen, our protagonist, to be a relatable MC, despite her not being likeable at times. But, the reason she behaved the way she did was understandable. Stiff competition makes us do things that we wouldn’t normally do.
We are also introduced to and get to know the other contestants on the show, all who have their unique personalities and were easily distinguishable. The blossoming romance between her and another contestant felt well done and the angst was real.
It’s told entirely from her POV in first person. The pacing felt on point. The ending felt a little abrupt (the reason for 4.5 stars), but showed Jen’s growth as a character.
Overall I enjoyed this read, and would recommend it to people who love reality-show based rom-coms. This is book 1 in the Reality Star series.
I found Jen, our protagonist, to be a relatable MC, despite her not being likeable at times. But, the reason she behaved the way she did was understandable. Stiff competition makes us do things that we wouldn’t normally do.
We are also introduced to and get to know the other contestants on the show, all who have their unique personalities and were easily distinguishable. The blossoming romance between her and another contestant felt well done and the angst was real.
It’s told entirely from her POV in first person. The pacing felt on point. The ending felt a little abrupt (the reason for 4.5 stars), but showed Jen’s growth as a character.
Overall I enjoyed this read, and would recommend it to people who love reality-show based rom-coms. This is book 1 in the Reality Star series.