Thank you to the publisher and #NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I grew up on old movies and often find comfort in the musicals and comedies from the golden era of Hollywood. It is for this reason that I selected this ARC, and in many ways Sheeran’s work did not disappoint as readers were transported to California’s movie set glamor and crossed paths with well-known legends. That being said however, there was just too much name dropping and too many nuanced references to the movies and actor/actress politics of the time that it was often hard to follow along with the dialogue path. While the loose framework of the ficticuous star-studded family did spark the imagination, without the full understanding of all of the roles they were portraying and the heightened sense of tension during the time even I as a millennial reader, with extensive exposure to the content of the decade, wonders how this book would translate to those who know abosuletly nothing about early Disney or like-era film studios and stars. Overall, although attempting to be light and fun this book was hard to pick-up and resume after each respite.

Great read. The author wrote a story that was interesting and moved at a pace that kept me engaged. The characters were easy to invest in.

I received an advanced digital copy of this book from the author, publisher and Netgalley.com. Thanks to all for the opportunity to read and review.

Ms. Sheehan has recreated the Hollywood of the 50's in her novel. At the center is a child star getting older from an iconic film family, unsure of where she stands not only in her career but also her life. The blacklist is in full effect and her family might have something to do with why her newest costar hates her.

Thick with behind the scenes details, this book is historical fiction for classic film fans. Visuals will leap into the imagination of the reader, yet the book doesn't get bogged down in the details.

4 out of 5 stars. Recommended reading.

This book is for anyone who doesn't feel like they belong. However, it's very into technical terms of the behind the scenes of movie making. If that is something that doesn't interest you then you may want to check out some other books. As I had attended Full Sail University briefly, toying with the idea of television writing, I really enjoyed the behind the scenes. That was only a small portion of the book though...and therefore this is the end of the warning part of my review.

I must admit when I first picked up the book and tried reading, I didn't immediately connect with the story. It took about four chapters before I started enjoying the story.

The written descriptions were the best part of this book. Scenes came alive and I could visualize being inside the novel.

I felt the dialogue was good, but not great. Sometimes the speaking felt forced and as if the dialogue was pasted on the back of the speakers eyelid and they were just reading it, instead of speaking with feeling. And then you'd turn the page (or tap the screen in my case as I'm reviewing the ebook) and the next spoken part would grab your mind and be so beautiful.

So for now I'm giving the story 3 stars
The dialogue 3 stars
And the experience 5 stars

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book.