I enjoyed this way more than I thought I did.

Fairytale follows Angie Hernandez as she sets out to write a biography or Olive Sherman. A singer/actress that rose from humble beginnings to a superstar. Along the way we learn about her messy history in showbiz as well as her relationships that have seen her through the years.

I love books that chronicle the trials and tribulations of fame. I appreciate that the author didn't try to sugarcoat Olive's rise to fame by making it seem like a perfect dream come true. Olive's story was intense and the structure of the story (interviewing the people in her life and who worked closely with her as well as interviewing Olive herself) gave much insight into the character and really brought her to life. Even though there is a lot of story to cover, this feels more like a character driven piece for me. Each character was so unique and memorable that, despite having a huge cast of characters, I was never lost.

I really liked the format of this book. It felt like reading one long vanity fair or rolling stone profile. Olive’s story in particular, I don’t know if it stood out from similar stories. I liked Olive though. Overall, I preferred Fairytale to All Our Yesterdays.

This was an enjoyable read. It tells the story of Olive as Angela interviews important people from Olive’s life before and during her career. I love that it detailed the good, the bad, and the ugly of her growth as she attempts to navigate through the entertainment industry. I love that Olive was interviewed last, because it gives detail to everyone else’s interviews. It was a good read. I easily connected with the characters.