Even though I had a physical copy of the book I ended up listening to the audiobook and loved the narration. Listening felt like a fairy tale.

Lori always dreamed of being a star. She moves away, takes acting classes,and finds herself casted as Romeo’s Juliet. Her star climbs higher and higher but the shine quickly fades as the ugly side of fame overshadows. Lori realizes it is time to share her complete story with her niece. A story her niece is not expecting.

Was Lori’s story tragic? Yes, but she turned it into a beautiful story while helping others. She easily could have continued self-medicating and slipped into a dark place. She listened to the right voice at the right time.

The author’s letter at the end was perfect. She lets us know the story is based on three real actresses but never names them. Hollywood, even this many years later, chews up young actors and actresses and spits them up without a care. We all love the movies and shows but I’d rather we didn’t ruin lives for our entertainment whether in front of the big screen or behind.

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