A review by mainlybookerreader
How to Get Ahead In Television by Sophie Cousens

challenging funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I was confused about was Nat a good friend & influence to Poppy. I thought , Ian character should've explored more. He was so sweet. So was, aunt Josephine. Poppy's mom was excessively cringe. JR was a realistic character, tbh. Liked the author's sense of humor. There were some wonderful concepts for reality show. But I didn’t like so much unnecessary lies from Poppy & Nat. It was easier to tell the truth in those situations. That part was quite unrealistic to me. Loved all insights of the TV production. 
Overall, a charming debut novel with a few faults. Not at all boring.
I found this book in Sophie Cousens's goodreads & storygraph page. But she didn’t mention this book in her later books & her websites, which really surprised me. It was only published as an ebook. And the book isn’t available to buy currently. Now, the author mentions her 2nd book as her debut novel(This Time Next Year ), not this one. I think, 'How to Get Ahead in Television should be re-published. 
There was a plan of sequel at the end of this book. I wish, Sophie'll write that sequel in future. 
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