Amber Young has always longed for love even if she finds it in the wrong places. Growing up with an alcoholic mother and absentee father she seeks attention from anyone, but when she gets a call from a talent scout her life will change forever. Amber soon discovers the love and admiration she receives while singing is none like she has ever experienced. However, she must overcome personal obstacles to get to the top like everyone around her. But this life and admiration comes with a price, it requires unlimited dedication and sacrifice.
Overall rating 3/5
This book is full of 2000’s iconic references and nostalgia. It is also laden with undertones of what was socially accepted in the music industry at this time (and possibly still today). Also it is disturbing how Amber was used to sell sex by the adults in charge, which unfortunately is all too common and needs to be eradicated. Banta brings the gritty reality of this industry to light from within. This book reminded me of Britney Spears' memoir and I could see the resemblance in some of the topics touched in this book. I do wish there was more to the plot other than Amber’s obsession with Wes and Gwen. I wanted more growth from Amber, maybe the second half of the book from adult Amber’s POV.


*Thank you to Isabel Banta, Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for the audio copy. I am freely leaving my honest review.