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Serle, Rebecca
4 Reviews
(4)
YA
Though movie star Paige (Famous in Love) has chosen one of her two male costars, the paparazzi catch her snuggling with the other, setting off a media firestorm that paints Paige as the villain. Paige's biggest challenge--figuring out who she is while being constantly idolized by fans and scrutinized by the press--is more compelling than her efforts to choose between her two besotted costars.
Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith
(4)
YA
Paige's life is transformed when she's chosen to play the lead in a Hunger Games–like major film franchise. While shooting the movie--in Hawaii--Paige is drawn to both of her gorgeous co-stars. With such enviable problems, it's tough to muster up sympathy, but the novel gives an enjoyable inside look into the work and lives of young Hollywood royalty.
Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith
(4)
YA
Following her sister's tragic death, privileged Manhattan teen Caggie Caulfield (granddaughter of the iconic Holden) just wants to disappear into her own grief. Enter Astor, who has secrets and a dark past of his own and who just might help Caggie open up. Though the pace is slow, the novel offers unique references to Salinger and a compelling exploration of depression's depths.
Reviewer: Meredith M. Sittman
(3)
YA
Rosaline Caplet is crushed when her estranged cousin, Juliet, steals her best friend and kind-of boyfriend, Rob Monteg. As Rob and Juliet's relationship becomes increasingly volatile, Rosaline becomes closer with bad-boy Len. Set in glamorous Southern California, this fresh take on Romeo and Juliet features juicy melodrama, a sizzling love story, and a tragic--though, of course, not unexpected--conclusion.
Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith
4 reviews
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