milahill's review against another edition
The premise is interesting, but the writing style just didn't hold my attention. I just read an Ephron essay on the feeling you get when you're sucked into a good book and this was not the book to read right after that.
happyglowlucky's review against another edition
5.0
This was a really fun, enjoyable read! It reminded me a bit of Sophie Kinsella books. The pace of the book was nice, and it was very fun and entertaining. I liked the main character, Ella, and thought she was very authentic. Good plot, well-written, and I liked the Hollywood setting and how reading it made me feel like I'd been taken to that place! Fun, light-hearted, recommended!
maureenlikethetango's review against another edition
4.0
This frothy confection of a novel has a much bigger heart and packs a bigger punch than you might anticipate from its delightful bubblegum cover. If you're a lover of Hollywood or gossip, it's a perfect novel for you--half of the fun is trying to guess who the litany of blind items could possibly be. It may also partly make you hate Hollywood a little bit for the less than glamorous truths it lays out, but ultimately it has a good message and a peppy heroine you can't help but rooting for.
bookwormerica's review against another edition
3.0
Cute story that got me out of my slump. I didn't like Nick 🤔🤔
bryanfarmer's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this was quite enjoyable. Easy read and liked the way it ended. Sure, stupid choices were made along the way, but overall, it was cool!
dannielynnfountain's review against another edition
3.0
Quick and light read, but like Hollywood, this novel lacked true depth.
sleeson's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This audiobook was alright. 2.5 stars. I liked the character’s friendship with one another. Mild swearing.Â
marceelf's review against another edition
3.0
http://www.anurseandabook.com/2017/04/according-to-source-by-abby-stern.html
This was a super cute little read about a young woman who has developed a secret identity and a super secret job as an undercover Hollywood reporter.
Ella has ben working for years as an undercover Hollywood reporter and she loves her job. She gets to drop celebrity gossip, but tries to be fair about the information that she shares. She's broken up with her long term boyfriend and has a bourgeoning flirtation with a Hollywood agent.
But when her company is taken over by a new boss who wants to make a name for herself, suddenly Ella finds herself competing just to keep her job in a series of "tests" by her new boss. She suddenly has to decide is her job is more important than her personal life and all of her relationships.
A fun beach read - you'll have fun figuring out the identity of the celebrities that she encounters. I'd still take her job, crazy boss and all!
This was a super cute little read about a young woman who has developed a secret identity and a super secret job as an undercover Hollywood reporter.
Ella has ben working for years as an undercover Hollywood reporter and she loves her job. She gets to drop celebrity gossip, but tries to be fair about the information that she shares. She's broken up with her long term boyfriend and has a bourgeoning flirtation with a Hollywood agent.
But when her company is taken over by a new boss who wants to make a name for herself, suddenly Ella finds herself competing just to keep her job in a series of "tests" by her new boss. She suddenly has to decide is her job is more important than her personal life and all of her relationships.
A fun beach read - you'll have fun figuring out the identity of the celebrities that she encounters. I'd still take her job, crazy boss and all!
_rachelreads_'s review against another edition
DNF at 26% (page 80)
This book feels like it was written in the early 2000s: Ella is a "journalist" who stalks celebrities in L.A. for a fictitious magazine called The Life. By 2017, I don't think undercover paparazzi behave quite like this anymore to get the scoop, especially in the era of social media.
One of the big stories that breaks in the book is clearly a send up of Britney’s 2007 breakdown. Based on what we know now, that’s not satirical anymore.
This is a silly book....but then the protagonist’s mother receives a cancer diagnosis. Sometimes I like fun and fluffy reads, but this book was just too ridiculous to me. And I can predict what will happen: Ella will compromise her principles to print a story, then she'll have to come to terms with her mistake, and she'll end up with a new career and a new boyfriend because her ex dumped her.
This book feels like it was written in the early 2000s: Ella is a "journalist" who stalks celebrities in L.A. for a fictitious magazine called The Life. By 2017, I don't think undercover paparazzi behave quite like this anymore to get the scoop, especially in the era of social media.
One of the big stories that breaks in the book is clearly a send up of Britney’s 2007 breakdown. Based on what we know now, that’s not satirical anymore.
This is a silly book....but then the protagonist’s mother receives a cancer diagnosis. Sometimes I like fun and fluffy reads, but this book was just too ridiculous to me. And I can predict what will happen: Ella will compromise her principles to print a story, then she'll have to come to terms with her mistake, and she'll end up with a new career and a new boyfriend because her ex dumped her.
phua_jieying's review against another edition
5.0
Read this for awards season, great light reading if you follow showbiz.
89% in I thought the book was almost over with Ella, but I wasn't expecting , in a good way.
89% in I thought the book was almost over with Ella