“Do you understand what I’m telling you? When you’re given an opportunity to change your life, be ready to do whatever it takes to make it happen. The world doesn’t give things, you take things. If you learn one thing from me, it should probably be that.”

At first, I wasn't sure about this book. It wasn't like what I usually read, and I hadn't read anything by Reid before. I thought I'd just skim a few chapters, thinking it might not be for me. But from the start, I was hooked. Evelyn Hugo's story is really interesting and kept me wanting to know more. The mystery around her seven husbands and her search for true love kept me turning the pages. It might not be totally new, but it felt different and left me wanting more.

As I got into Evelyn's world, I admired her more and more. She made some controversial choices in her career but stood by them. She played the Hollywood game smartly, dating famous men and using her looks to get what she wanted. Even though she faced a lot of sexism, she kept going and sometimes even used it to her advantage. Evelyn, a bold Cuban woman in a tough industry, dealt with manipulation and deceit but stayed strong. She knew her flaws and the compromises she made for fame, which made her character more interesting.

This book made me feel so many things—happy, sad, confused, mad, frustrated, and curious. Overall, I truly enjoyed this read.