First of all, the cover of this book is beautiful and will easily draw in middle grade girls. Love the title too. Acting is a big deal at my school, so I can see a lot of girls wanting to read this book. The 3-way friend drama and jealousy is spot on, as well as the anxiety and OCD of the main character.

Shannon has OCD. She's always putting on chapstick and washing her hands. Feet are a big problem for her, which is why she sticks to three pairs of shoes. Ankle boots outside. Vans in her house. Slippers in her bedroom. Obsessive cleanliness is her challenge.

Shannon is a theatre techie. That's before the director of the upcoming Sound of Music production hears her singing. Though she was just goofing around, the director demands she get up on stage and audition. She does and she nails it, even outperforming her bestie, Elise. When Shannon is chosen for the role Elise wanted, their relationship goes into a tailspin with their other friend, Fatima, caught in the middle. Meanwhile, Grandma Ruby moves into Shannon's room while her house is being repaired, and Shannon must deal with the bickering between her mother and grandmother, her grandmother's no-nonsense personality, and having to share her perfect space with a less perfect human. Add a boy interest into the mix and you've got a book girls can really relate too.

I enjoyed this book a lot. I liked the characters, especially the grandmother. Even Shannon becomes very attached to her and fights to keep her from leaving. Many girls will relate to Shannon's therapy sessions and anxiety. I love the accurate portrayal of OCD and how hard it is to overcome the OCD behaviors. Best of all is the growth Shannon experiences in finding a new talent, becoming more assertive, and learning how to be forgiving in friendships.