Peyton Gloss is the world's most famous and popular singer and songwriter, known for her chart-topping hits as well as her famous girl squad and July 4th events, inviting all of her famous friends to celebrate. This year, she did something even more extravagant than ever and invited her friends to join her for a week-long adult summer camp experience.
Mackenzie Smyth was dared to audition for a TV show. Thinking she had no chance of getting the part, she went along with it. Five years later, she's one of the most popular young actresses in Hollywood. She's also socially awkward and struggles with getting to know new people and spending time with her peers.
Lennox Owen is Hollywood royalty and has been famous since birth. She's remained in the business because she didn't know what else, if anything, she could do, and because it was what was expected of her.
When Lennox and Kenzie meet, there's electricity between them. And the camp is the perfect opportunity for them to explore what might be. But after the magic of their week away from the world dissipates, can they still find that spark and make their relationship work?
Contains mature themes.
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"Tags: #Awakening #Celebrity #CommitmentIssues #DualPOV #FastPetNames #ForcedProximity #LoveAtFirstSight #NeuroDiverse #ThirdPersonPOV
Things I loved about this story:
- Kenzie's autism spectrum characteristics and how they were portrayed
- Lennox's awareness of Kenzie's issues, and protectiveness of her
- The arc of the relationship, from dazzling and passionate to struggling and real
There are some late-story shifts in direction which aren't my personal jam, but readers familiar with celebrity/actor romances will be able to see where things are going. I also bounced a bit off the third act break-up, which felt a bit forced and plot-driven.
Having said that, I am absolutely here for adult autism rep in romance, and the rep here is solid, positive, and well-handled."
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Rick O (5 out of 5 stars)