A review by allyordyna
Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Was it everything I wished Evelin Hugo was? IT WAS EVERYTHING AND THEN SOME. Fantastically fun read, delving into celebrity culture. I actually liked the ml. And the flashback/forward was masterfully done, intermixed with short articles from our fl and the media. I applaud this book. The characters were flawed and a little archetypal, but I enjoyed the ride. Deserves a more serious book cover, because instead of fluff, I got drama and good writing on top of the romance.
Spoiler
Imagine a glamorous fever dream where you dance with both your childhood celebrity crushes at a gay bar after doing an interview, being invited to the premier of their movie, walking the red carpet…Moderate: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Homophobia, and Sexism