This story is about 4 best friends living in a small town who get picked to have their own reality TV show. The main character, Charlie, is meant to be the "star" of the show. However, her friend Brooke wants the spotlight to herself so she can get out of their small town. The other two friends, Hallie & Kieran, are what I consider "accessory" characters. They're not developed quite as much, but they still add to the story. The girls all think the reality show will be fun, and a good way to earn money for college. But of course, reality TV isn't what they think it will be and it takes its toll on their friendship.
The characters were easy to relate to. The group had a pretty typical composition: the ringleader, the spotlight stealer, the boy crazy one, and the boring one. Each girl fit her stereotype, and stuck with it throughout the entire book. I appreciated that the characters stayed true to themselves, whether that was good or bad.
While I found most of the plot to be predictable, I still enjoyed the story. I also liked how the author ended the book. It tied up the loose ends of the story, but it did so in a believable way. This type of book (dealing with friends/fame) has been pretty popular, especially since there are so many reality shows out there. This one was on par with most of the other ones I've read. I wouldn't say there was anything particularly spectacular about it, but still a good read. I give it 3 1/2 stars out of 5.
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