eileencastroo's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
decent book; taught me a ton about the ins and outs of Hollywood teen actor.
sangd's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. At first I wasn't sure if I liked it. The way the book is translated into French when the MC writes to herself is sometimes incomprehensible because abbreviations do not make sense. We end up getting used to it, but I had to read it quickly to understand what she meant. I really enjoyed Kaitlin's character. However, Sky's was annoying to me. The more Kaitlin found Austin attractive the more I found him attractive myself. The end of the novel really makes us want to read the second, so I can not wait to see what happens.
J'ai vraiment apprécié ce livre. De prime abord je n'étais vraiment pas certaine d'aimer ça. La façon dont le livre est traduit en français lorsqu'elle s'écrit pour elle même est parfois incompréhensible tellement les abréviations ne font pas de sens. Nous finissons toutefois par nous habituer, mais je devais le lire rapidement afin de comprendre ce qu'elle voulait dire. J'ai vraiment apprécié le personnage de Kaitlin. Toutefois celui de Sky m'irritait au plus haut point. Plus Kaitlin trouvait Austin attirant plus moi-même je le trouvais attirant. La fin du roman nous donne vraiment l’envie de lire le second, donc j'ai très hâte de voir se qui s'y produira.
J'ai vraiment apprécié ce livre. De prime abord je n'étais vraiment pas certaine d'aimer ça. La façon dont le livre est traduit en français lorsqu'elle s'écrit pour elle même est parfois incompréhensible tellement les abréviations ne font pas de sens. Nous finissons toutefois par nous habituer, mais je devais le lire rapidement afin de comprendre ce qu'elle voulait dire. J'ai vraiment apprécié le personnage de Kaitlin. Toutefois celui de Sky m'irritait au plus haut point. Plus Kaitlin trouvait Austin attirant plus moi-même je le trouvais attirant. La fin du roman nous donne vraiment l’envie de lire le second, donc j'ai très hâte de voir se qui s'y produira.
sc104906's review
3.0
Kaitlin is a Hollywood heart throb. Teens across the country wish they could be her, but she just wishes she could take a break from the Hollywood life. Kaitlin and her friends concoct a scheme, where she will attend a private school as someone else. However, like with other novels/stories about assumed identities, Kaitlin finds true connections, but they are all built on a lie.
Will Kaitlin want to return to her old life? Will she get to keep the wonderful people from her fake life?
This was standard fluffy fake identity novel and contains everything you expect. The main character is annoying, but she would fit right in on the ABC Family line-up.
Will Kaitlin want to return to her old life? Will she get to keep the wonderful people from her fake life?
This was standard fluffy fake identity novel and contains everything you expect. The main character is annoying, but she would fit right in on the ABC Family line-up.
emeraldisle's review against another edition
3.0
Secrets of My Hollywood Life
I just re-read this book and I still enjoyed it. I am a big fan of Jen Calonita’s writing. But I gave this book 3 stars simply because I am definitely not the target demographic for this book series. I am a college student in my early 20’s and this book is more for 8th or 9th grade readers. Despite that this book was a fun and easy read. I’d recommend this book for people that like The Clique series or The Gallagher Girls series or for someone looking for an easy read to help get themselves out of a reading slump.
I just re-read this book and I still enjoyed it. I am a big fan of Jen Calonita’s writing. But I gave this book 3 stars simply because I am definitely not the target demographic for this book series. I am a college student in my early 20’s and this book is more for 8th or 9th grade readers. Despite that this book was a fun and easy read. I’d recommend this book for people that like The Clique series or The Gallagher Girls series or for someone looking for an easy read to help get themselves out of a reading slump.
pacelikeaghost's review
4.0
I read this when I was 14 and it seemed pretty good at the time. I tried reading it again and surprisingly, nothing has changed towards my feeling to the book. It's cliche but I love it. The main character is easily likeable and you get to see her character develop over the series. I also love the rest of the characters especially Nadine. Over all, I think it's a nice feel good, young adult mixed with humor and Hollywood. If you enjoy Meg Cabot, you'll love this.
woodmonsters's review
1.0
I have one word to describe this book: AWFUL.
It is incredibly poorly written. Was this meant to be a published book or Hannah Montana fanfiction? Seriously, I wonder.
Kaitlin is boring, stupid, and immature. The author made a poor attempt at making her relatable and likable; but she comes off as an annoying as hell Mary sue. Really, she is such a good person she barely harbors any hate towards anyone and is just so nice. Please get real. Also, the love interest Austin is also a total male mary su (I believe the term is gary stu). At some point, Kaitlin even says that he seems too perfect which made wonder that maybe the book isn't meant to be taken seriously. Every character in the book is cardboard, completely one dimensional, and obviously transparent. I have cero clue why would someone rate this book any higher than 3 stars. It's actually so bad, it's pathetic. The storyline is 100% predictable. It is a bit interesting otherwise I wouldn't have read it. But in the end, this book completely and utterly sucks.
It is incredibly poorly written. Was this meant to be a published book or Hannah Montana fanfiction? Seriously, I wonder.
Kaitlin is boring, stupid, and immature. The author made a poor attempt at making her relatable and likable; but she comes off as an annoying as hell Mary sue. Really, she is such a good person she barely harbors any hate towards anyone and is just so nice. Please get real. Also, the love interest Austin is also a total male mary su (I believe the term is gary stu). At some point, Kaitlin even says that he seems too perfect which made wonder that maybe the book isn't meant to be taken seriously. Every character in the book is cardboard, completely one dimensional, and obviously transparent. I have cero clue why would someone rate this book any higher than 3 stars. It's actually so bad, it's pathetic. The storyline is 100% predictable. It is a bit interesting otherwise I wouldn't have read it. But in the end, this book completely and utterly sucks.
onceuponagracey's review
4.0
it was awhile ago that i read this but i loved it then i still have the 3rd one i just nvr got around to reading it