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Everyone at Hundred Oaks High knows that career mentoring day is a joke. So when Maya said she wanted to be a rock star, she never imagined she’d get to shadow the Jesse Scott, Nashville’s teen idol.
But spending the day with Jesse is far from a dream come true. He’s as gorgeous as his music, but seeing all that he’s accomplished is just a reminder of everything Maya’s lost: her trust, her boyfriend, their band, and any chance to play the music she craves. Not to mention that Jesse’s pushy and opinionated. He made it on his own, and he thinks Maya’s playing back up to other people’s dreams. Does she have what it takes to follow her heart—and go solo?
But spending the day with Jesse is far from a dream come true. He’s as gorgeous as his music, but seeing all that he’s accomplished is just a reminder of everything Maya’s lost: her trust, her boyfriend, their band, and any chance to play the music she craves. Not to mention that Jesse’s pushy and opinionated. He made it on his own, and he thinks Maya’s playing back up to other people’s dreams. Does she have what it takes to follow her heart—and go solo?
My Thoughts:
I liked this book. I didn't LOVE it, but I liked it a lot. I think it’s because I haven’t read the other
books in the series (which I will be doing ASAP) so I wasn't as attached to the
characters as others might be. I liked
Jesse & Maya and I think they were both well written. They each had their own trust issues to work
out & I liked how they helped each other.
My heart for Jesse & his family situation. Out of the two, he seemed the most vulnerable
which is a nice change from most books where the female is the fragile
one. Both Jesse & Maya have
something the other longs for. As the
story progresses they help each other get what they need. The only negative thing I can say about them
is that they both seem a little immature.
Maybe that was intended, but it kept me from being as connected with
them as I’d like. I was still very
interested in the story & I can’t wait to go read the other books in the
series. I thought Sam & Jordan were hilarious so I’m excited to read
Catching Jordan. One thing I appreciated
most was the fact that not everyone got exactly what they wanted all tied up in
a pretty bow. Both Jesse & Maya had
to make some compromises & even let go of some expectations. That enriched the story all the more.
Recommended for 16 &
up. Moderate sexual content.
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