A fun debut from Canadian author, Christine Stringer! Charity Trickett Is Not So Glamorous is a recent-ish historical fiction/ women’s fiction novel that follows Charity, a talented writer who’s working as an assistant to break into the film industry. Picture this, Hollywood 1997: denim miniskirts, step classes, pagers, Leo DiCaprio not being creepy yet.

Fun fact, a few pieces from Charity’s story were actually based on the author’s real experiences as an MGM assistant. This was a fun book with a unique, personal perspective, sometimes truth is stranger than fiction.

One critique I have for this book is that a large portion of it contained bad thing after bad thing happening to Charity, our main character. It got to be a bit depressing, as she couldn’t catch a break and I just wanted the story to move on. The poor girl.

The chapter titles were all pop culture references which was super cute.

This book is set to be published June 10, 2025 which I think is perfect. It definitely has summer vibes and would be a great poolside, easy read. Thanks very much to NetGalley and SparkPress for the ARC.

So this book has a publication date in June, and I think it's the perfect time. Take it on vacation, the beach, or just enjoying summer.

The first chapter had me wondering if I was too old for the plot/book, but after that, I was a fan!

It's well written, the characters are interesting, and I enjoyed it a great deal.

Thank you to Spark Press and NetGalley for a digital ARC of this title in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

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Loved loved loved this book!!! This is a great beach type of read and perfect for the 90’s fan. We follow Charity as she tries to survive in Hollywood with the help of her friends and some not so friendly types. When you meet those not so friendly types (Saffron) you will be cheering for Charity. Saffron was written so well and made me so uncomfortable!! I hope we get more of Charity and her friends in the future!!

This book is all the things. It has a little bit of everything! Humor, romance, and career. I loved it! Bridget Jones…but if she were an actress! Highly entertaining and fun!