Fallout Girl: A Hollywood Lights Novel
by Katie Rose Guest Pryal
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Pub Date May 07 2018 | Archive Date May 15 2018
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Description
“Fallout Girl is a love story wrapped inside a heart-rending struggle for personal freedom.” —Sonja Yoerg, author of All the Best People
Fractured family, deadly secrets, and a woman on the run in L.A.
The day she buries her mother, Miranda George jumps on a plane from North Carolina, telling no one where she’s heading. She wants to disappear and start over. She arrives on the Los Angeles doorstep of college friend Daphne Saito, and even though Miranda hasn’t seen Daphne in years, Daphne welcomes Miranda into her home and her makeshift L.A. family.
The problem is, Miranda is on the run from family. All family. Family, in Miranda’s experience, can get you killed.
Miranda takes off again, but this time her plan is much more sinister. She certainly doesn’t expect her friends to track her down. When they bring her back from the edge, the question remains: will Miranda be able to save herself and her newfound friendships? Or will she remain strangled by the past?
“A dangerous, sexy, motorcycle ride of a story, which pulls off the feat of being both humorous and heartbreaking at the same time.” —Sandra Block, author of the Zoe Goldman series
Advance Praise
Modern, fresh, and entirely credible, Fallout Girl is a love story wrapped inside a heart-rending struggle for personal freedom.” —Sonja Yoerg, author of All the Best People and Middle of Somewhere
“A dangerous, sexy, motorcycle ride of a story, which pulls off the feat of being both humorous and heartbreaking at the same time. Pryal brings us a strong, yet vulnerable heroine, and doesn’t shy away from the darker side of mental illness. You’ll be racing through the pages and rooting for Miranda the whole way.” —Sandra Block, author of the Zoe Goldman series
“Pryal weaves a compelling story of friendship, family, and love with a honest look at mental illness that doesn’t shy away from the painful realities so often hidden beneath the surface.” —Susan Bishop Crispell, author of The Secret Ingredient of Wishes and Dreaming in Chocolate
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781947834248 |
| PRICE | $6.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Danielle K, Reviewer
4.5 Stars ***Full/Complete review of Fallout Girl: A Hollywood Lights Novel coming soon. Be sure to pick up your copy avail. 5/7/18
Cristie U, Book Trade Professional
I had not read any of the other books in this series, but did not feel like I was missing any pertinent plot information. This book is part love story, part struggle to find oneself. I enjoyed it, but was not completely immersed like I have been with other books.
Christie S, Reviewer
Katie Rose Guest Pryal’s characters are mesmerizing! They are larger than life but have problems that make them so relatable to the reader. Guest Pryal is not afraid to delve into the darker side of the human condition, tackling topics such as suicide and bipolar disorder. I truly enjoyed this continuation of Miranda’s story. Brief mentions of situations that occurred in previous novels of the Hollywood Lights’ series guarantee that I will be reading the books that I have missed!
Rebecca G, Reviewer
Based on the description of this book and the cover, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Fallout Girl is so much deeper than it initially seems. It covers mental health and suicide in a way that is deep, real, and sometimes hard to read. It certainly could be a trigger for some people. But, the writing was superb-it was obvious that the author knows her stuff-and the plot pulled you in from page one. Fallout Girl is a great book, but certainly not your mindless beach read. I will definitely be reading more from this author.
I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.
Chrissie G, Reviewer
I am always hesitant to read stories about mental illness because very few writers can portray this correctly (as something we live with daily, not something to get over and be cured off). So, going into this book, there were some reservations about whether I'll find this book worth it.
First off, Miranda is that character that you'd love to hate most of the time, and, at the start of the book, I really did. I wanted to shake her so many times. But then you get to know her story and her background, and you realise so many things about why she is the way she is. You will love her in the end (is all I'm saying).
Her brother I want to hug for everything he went through, then kiss for being there for his sister, even when he himself needed help. He was an arrogant ass most of the time, but he loves his sister!
Sandy, oh my goodness, Miranda would not have made it without him. Although she does use him, he never once gives up on her. He is a wonderful character that will crawl into your heart before you can stop him.
The best character for me is Daphne. She grows so much and things change her for the better, which makes her the best friend and supporting character I've seen in a long time. Also, Miranda's other friends are incredible. I love that these friendships go through hardships and there aren't any instant-friendships here. They all go through this journey that could have pulled them apart, but they fought for each other every step of the way.
John is such an amazing guy, I would love to pluck him out of the book for myself.
If I had known, going into this book, that the author, Katie, herself suffered from Bipolar Disorder, I would have had a completely different mindset going into this story. I was so glad I didn't know because this story will have such an impact on so many lives. Here is one mental illness portrayal that shows you are not broken because you're different, and there is nothing to overcome. You are different and wonderful as you are.
From the author: "We're just people - accountants, lawyers, doctors, and baristas. We got dealt a different hand, but, for the most part, if we have enough health insurance, financial stability, and emotional support - then we're alright. Chances are you are friends with someone like Miranda. Take care with your words and prejudices. She might need you some day. And you might need her."
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