The story was overall okay but honestly I would have been fine if there wasn’t a second book. The ending was okay but I kind of skimmed the last couple of pages. There is romance in this book which is friends to lovers but honestly I didn’t really care for it. I really wanted to read their povs too just to know what they are going through because they also have their own stories. There are many side characters in this book and some who betray her to her spot. She is an easy, likable character and I feel that most readers can feel connected to her. Rachel is a great character and I enjoyed her development in the book.

This book is also in Rachel’s POV but I wish we also got the other characters POV just to see how they are doing with the fame.

The pacing was okay and the main conflict in this story was how Rachel wanted to be on her own and find her true self in some way. The writing was good but I wish we had kind of a recap of what happened before in the book to a couple of years later. I have to say that I enjoyed the whole plot of this book taking a couple of years later. Review: This was an okay read which takes a couple of years later after Shine and features Rachel falling in love. And when a shocking act of betrayal shatters her world, Rachel must finally listen to her heart.Ībout the Author: Jessica Jung, known mononymously as Jessica, is an American singer, actress, and fashion designer known for her work as a former member of South Korean girl group Girls’ Generation.

He believes in Rachel’s future-both in music and in fashion.īut the higher you rise, the farther you have to fall. Alex is more than just heart-stopping dimples and adorably quirky banter. When Rachel literally falls head over designer heels into his lap on a crowded metro, she’s tempted to give up her anti-love vows. In her world, falling in love can cost you everything.Įnter Alex. The only thing that’s missing is love-but Rachel’s determined to follow the rules. Rachel can’t imagine shining any brighter. Her life’s a swirl of technicolor glamour and adoring fans. Girls Forever is now the number-one K-pop group in the world, and her fame skyrockets after her viral airport styling attracts the attention of fashion’s biggest names. Summary: The sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller Shine! Crazy Rich Asians meets Gossip Girl in this knockout series from Jessica Jung, K-pop legend, fashion icon, and founder of the international luxury brand, Blanc & Eclare.Ĭouture gowns, press parties, international travel.

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