Meh. I gave this 3 stars, because it's the first book I've read in a while that actually had a storyline. However, Faye, the protagonist, is such a ridiculous and unlikeable character, and the story and message so trite, I probably would have given it a 2 if I'd been reading better books recently.

If celebrity culture interests you, you might like this book. If you buy into the idea that celebrities have it tough and have to sacrifice so much, poor things, then you might like this book.

*Minor Spoilers to Follow**

However, it's hard to like a mother who, when she is supposed to be helping her son review for his state tests, spends her time mooning like an adolescent over her boyfriend, imagining their possible wedding.

It's also hard to credit the idea that Hollywood is so damaging to young people, even though the book is presumably loosely based on real child stars, when it is the non-celebrity kid who is the most damaged, while the one who initially had problems (anxiety/selective mutism) thrives in the environment. This sends confusing and mixed messages.

That said, the book is well-written enough to hold the reader's interest throughout, and that's why it gets 3 stars.