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Hollyweird

by Terri Clark (Goodreads Author)

3.53 of 5 stars 3.53 · rating details · 105 ratings · 44 reviews

Aly King is about to fall for the fallen My best friend, Des, and I totally freaked when we won the contest to meet THE Dakota Danvers in Hollywood. But now we're finding out he's SO not the angel everyone believes him to be. In fact, Dakota is the son of Satan, wreaking havoc on Hollywood and creating an evil army hellbent on world domination. Lucky for us, Dakota's super...more

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Published May 8th 2012 by Flux Books (first published May 1st 2012)

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Jul 24, 2012 Kelly Hashway rated it 4 of 5 stars

When I read this blurb and saw the words "Satan's son" I knew I had to read the book. I mean how can't that make for an exciting character? To be honest, Dakota (Satan's son) doesn't have the lead male role. It belongs to Jameson, a fallen angel who is pretending to work for Dakota but is really lessening the damage Satan's son is causing on unsuspecting humans. Jameson is one of those characters who you have to love. He shares the POV with Aly, and I found myself really looking forward to his c...more

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Nov 25, 2012 Brooke Banks rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: chick-lit, paranormal, romance, funny, giveaways, young-adult, written-reviews

I won this book through a giveaway from Library Girl Reads.

This is a cute, funny, fluffy light, easy quick read. The blurb tells it all. Paranormal romance comedy - a genre I haven't heard of until now. Hell, maybe this author just invented it for all I know. It's not hard to see where the story is going but that doesn't really matter. Don't think about it much, just enjoy the ride like a good movie simply for the entertainment factor. I really do recommend this book it's just fun. The soundtrac...more

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May 09, 2012 Mia Searles rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: angel-fallen, angels, paranormal-romance, young-adult, comedy

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My Review: Overall, I think Hollyweird by Terri Clark was a super fun, quick read. If you find yourself overwhelmed after reading books with heavy topics and you are looking for a story that is entertaining, will make you laugh, and doesn't require putting on your thinking caps, then this book is definitely worth picking up.

Hollyweird's premise is simple. Aly King wins a contest that was being promoted in EnterTEENment Magazine. What does...more

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May 14, 2012 Mel rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: must-read, kindled-it, angels

I really liked this book. It was a cute read-in-one-sitting type of book, that is fun and light and does not make you think too hard. I loved how easy it was to follow and Aly and Jameson were really cute. I loved the quirkiness and all of crazy situations Aly, Desi, Missy, and Jameson found themselves in. The only thing I really wasn't crazy about was the constant slang used, not only in the dialog, but in the narration as well, but that wasn't a complete turn off though. Overall, it was a cute...more

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Aug 07, 2012 Seanean rated it 2 of 5 stars

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Aly just won the ultimate grand prize from EnterTEENment Magazine: a trip to Los Angeles to visit the set of her fave show, Paranormal P.I., and meet hunky star Dakota Danvers live and in person!!!! She gets to take her best friend since, like, forever... yeah! (but has to take her older sister as her chaperone... crud!).

They head out for the best week ever for any pair of teenaged girls during the summer before their senior year.

It's the first truly good...more http://librarytalker.blogspot.com/201...

Aly just won the ultimate grand prize from EnterTEENment Magazine: a trip to Los Angeles to visit the set of her fave show, Paranormal P.I., and meet hunky star Dakota Danvers live and in person!!!! She gets to take her best friend since, like, forever... yeah! (but has to take her older sister as her chaperone... crud!).

They head out for the best week ever for any pair of teenaged girls during the summer before their senior year.

It's the first truly good thing to happen to her, or at least the first thing she's gotten excited about, since her mother died in a car accident two years before.

Unfortunately, things aren't that easy.

Hollyweird's favorite actor is really the Son of Satan and his personal assistant is actually an undercover fallen angel sent by the Big Guy Himself to stop the spawn from whatever deadly plan he and his father have created.

Now Aly must come to grips with the fact that all the supes she's watched on TV are real, her celebrity crush is a douchebag, and her fave guy can't be with her because there are "rules" against that kind of thing.

Final thoughts: I thought this would be a cotton candy book. It was supposed to be fluffy, light, and filled with sugary sweetness. Sadly, it really just ticked me off. Missy served no real purpose except to cause problems. Des was there to be the human encyclopedia of supes and convince Aly. And Aly and Des were just STUPID. You've been warned that you're about to be confronted with the 7 Deadly Sins. You even count them off, so we know you know them. And yet when a complimentary cart of never-ending chocolate shows up, you scarf for 45 minutes of Gluttony?!?! Then, when you complain to the "management", you're strangely sent to the best suite in the house and waited on hand and foot, not noticing all the Sloth everywhere?? And even after you realize those were bad, you Lust after a man in the woman's shower at the beach and Greedily snatch up allegedly discarded designer clothes, shoes, and jewels (worth tens of thousands of dollars)?!?!! These don't register as problems to you?!?! So frustrating.
God texts!?!?!
Dozens of made-up words, used only once each, that the author then has to have her characters explain?!? (Seems more like an "OOH! Look what I can do! I can make up stuff!")
Those, plus a rushed ending that had things never foreshadowed anywhere earlier in the book (almost a literal Deus ex Machina... how handy!), and a happy ending for all the good guys with no consequences or real danger, make this a poor choice.(less)

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May 07, 2012 Marsha rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, supernatural, romance, religion-spirituality, young-adult

When Heaven and Hell clash, there’s going to be heck to pay. Such a mild statement pretty much sums up the tone of this book. Danger of the teenage kind ensues when two adolescent girls go away on a fun-filled week to Hollywood to meet their idol, Dakota Danvers—who just happens to be a son of Satan.

There’s not really a whole lot of chills in this book or even genuine scares, partially due in part to one girl’s initial denial and dismissal of the entire world of the preternatural and her friend...more

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May 05, 2012 Mrsinserra rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc-s, ebooks

I enjoyed this book. It is a quick, light read. I read it in less than a day while we were sitting in our hotel room in-between doing things on our vacation. This story takes place in modern times and really does a good job of capturing the way tweens act about their favorite actors. Unfortunately, the author sometimes seems to try too hard to sound “young” using often outdated slang. That aspect is a bit annoying, as is the Des’ propensity for making up slang words that sometimes took me longer...more I enjoyed this book. It is a quick, light read. I read it in less than a day while we were sitting in our hotel room in-between doing things on our vacation. This story takes place in modern times and really does a good job of capturing the way tweens act about their favorite actors. Unfortunately, the author sometimes seems to try too hard to sound “young” using often outdated slang. That aspect is a bit annoying, as is the Des’ propensity for making up slang words that sometimes took me longer to understand than necessary. Note: If you need to explain what the meaning of the “new” word is, it is not effective and also not necessary.

Overall, this is a cute story and I will read the next in the series, if there is one. Though it may seem religious, it is not biblically based at all. The characters do quote the bible, using real passages, but the angel in the story is actually a boy who died, raised “hell” in heaven, and was booted back down to earth to try to get his wings. Not a biblically sound version of angels at all. With all that said, it is a very clean book and does not have any sex or swearing in it, which is great for a YA book.

There is some violence; this is due to some fighting, but nothing gory or disturbing. Basically this is a story about good vs. evil, and not just a bad person but literally the son of Satan himself. The characters are likable, except Dakota, but he is not supposed to be. There is minimal character development in this story. The reader does not get to know much about the character beyond superficial details.

There is a bit of romance mixed in with the evil butt kicking between Aly and Jameson. They make a cute couple and both are trying to follow the rules so that Jameson can get his wings back, even though they have fallen for each other. There is a bit of other paranormals introduced in this story, and the ending is open so you never know what the author might do if she were to write another book, but it really isn’t necessary since you do have closure to this plot and a happy ending.

I highly recommend this book to kids in middle school (6th grade) and up. Adults might find this book a fun, quick read as well, but it is more of a kids book than other YA books I have read. This book would be perfectly fine for a teacher or parent to recommend to their kids, unless someone is anti-angels, but since this really isn’t a Christian book, I wouldn’t see it as a problem.

Again, there is no sex, swearing, and minimal violence. Basically the violence is the good guys fighting the evil bad guy and his minions, trying to save the world.

I received this book as an ARC. I do not get paid to review books; I do so in order to assist you in recognizing books that you might enjoy and also to assist parents and teachers in recommending appropriate books for your kids to read.

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Mar 31, 2012 Kristin (Beneath Shining Stars, I Read) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Overall Rating: 3.5

When Aly King wins a contest to fly out to Los Angeles (with her best friend, Des, and her older sister/chaperone Missy) to meet the Dakota Danvers, she gets much more than she bargained for. After all, Dakota is far from the perfect boy that Hollywood makes him out to be; if anything, he's downright evil--being one of Lucifer's sons and all that. More importantly, he's up to something and Aly and Des are about to wind up in the middle of it all; luckily, they'll have some hel...more Overall Rating: 3.5

When Aly King wins a contest to fly out to Los Angeles (with her best friend, Des, and her older sister/chaperone Missy) to meet the Dakota Danvers, she gets much more than she bargained for. After all, Dakota is far from the perfect boy that Hollywood makes him out to be; if anything, he's downright evil--being one of Lucifer's sons and all that. More importantly, he's up to something and Aly and Des are about to wind up in the middle of it all; luckily, they'll have some help from Jameson (actually, he'll have help from them), a fallen angel working on redeeming himself for another shot at his wings. Will Aly fall victim to Dakota's devilish plot? Or will she--with a little heavenly help--foil it?

Hollyweird is a fun, lighthearted read--okay, it's mostly lighthearted. There are words that might not make any sense--thanks to Des and the slew of words that she often makes up--and a lot of brand names mentioned, but once you get past that, Hollyweird is an enjoyable read. It's told from Jameson and Aly's points of view (alternating) and I think that it definitely lends a lot of light onto the story. Also, I will admit that I really loved how the seven deadly sins were incorporated into Hollyweird! (I would've been done in by gluttony, that's for sure.)

And yes, if you're wondering, there are other preternaturals in Hollyweird. It's not all angels and demons, I promise--although they are the focus of Hollyweird. Des has always believed in that sort of thing and I'd say she handles things pretty well--asides from Dakota, but that's understandable. Aly, on the other hand, does not believe in the supernatural and she's the sort of girl who needs some proof if she's going to believe--her reaction is, in my opinion, quite believable. I'd say that, overall, the romance is sort of muted by everything else that's going on and in that sense, if you're looking for some serious romance, this is probably not where you're going to find it--which was fine with me.

Overall, Hollyweird was an enjoyable read although perhaps not as much of a page turner as I was hoping for. If you're looking for a lighter read, then you may want to consider picking up a copy of Hollyweird to read.(less)

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Jan 26, 2012 Katy rated it 3 of 5 stars

3.5 stars - This book wasn't as complicated and challenging as most books out there, but I found myself enjoying this paranormal romantic comedy quite a bit.

Despite its simplicity, I thought Clark did put a lot of thought into the story how the story unfolded, especially with the seven sins and inserting her smart quips about this or that. She even went as far as giving us a personal soundtrack through Jameson's ringtones that appropriately goes with the scene. And I liked how Clark kept her vil...more

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Mar 07, 2012 Danny rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: imm-march

Seriously, this book exactly delivered what it promised me with the synopsis and the cover!

What did I expect?
A cute and fun story with adorable characters, dreamy Angels, hot boys and some evil villains. Oh and of course some sweet looooovvveeee!
The cover is absolutely adorable and perfect for the book and the story! I love when you get the whole package!

Aly wins the dream, each of us little Fan Girls also have - to visit the set of her favorite TV show "Paranormal PI" (think Supernatural wi...more

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May 30, 2012 Alex rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal, net-galley, teen-ya, contemporary, for-review, tween

At First Sight: Aly King needs something good happening in her life, she just hasn't been the same since her mom died a couple of years ago. So when she wins a contest to meet Paranormal P.I. star Dakota Danvers - which includes an all-expense paid trip to L.A. - Aly is ready to jump on a plane with her best friend Desi and have some fun, even if her dad is making her take along her older sister Missy as a chaperon.

In L.A. Jameson is trying to get back into God's good graces and get his wings b...more At First Sight: Aly King needs something good happening in her life, she just hasn't been the same since her mom died a couple of years ago. So when she wins a contest to meet Paranormal P.I. star Dakota Danvers - which includes an all-expense paid trip to L.A. - Aly is ready to jump on a plane with her best friend Desi and have some fun, even if her dad is making her take along her older sister Missy as a chaperon.

In L.A. Jameson is trying to get back into God's good graces and get his wings back. As a fallen angel, he's willing to do whatever it takes to take the "Fallen" out of the equation, even if that means going undercover as Dakota's personal assistant and try to stop his evil plots, since Dakota is Satan's son and all.

Jameson wasn't planning on having to deal with Aly and Co. or with liking Aly so much, but his handler Mikey (a.k.a. Archangel Michael) tells him it's all in God's plan and so he goes along with it.

Second Glance: All in all, Hollyweird was a fun book to read. I liked all the characters - specially Jameson, though I don't think he was as developed as he could have been, I loved his conversations with Mikey and the text messages he got from God. The angels in this story seemed to have a great sense of humor, which I appreciated because I'm tired of mopey angels suffering all over books lately. And as Daisy @Between the Pages mentions, I'm glad Jameson was only 19, he made a lot more sense that way and it took away the creepy-Edward factor.

I also really liked Desi and Aly's relationship, these are two girls who have stuck together through thick and thin, even though they are very different from each other. Missy was a little more of a plot-device for me, she was a standard Diva-esque mean girl for a big part of the book so I was a bit meh about her, but she didn't bother me overly much.

The plot was simple enough, and I thought it was OK for the most part, only that it felt a little rushed, particularly toward the end. Also, I felt like Aly and Jameson fell for each other rather quickly.

On the other hand, I didn't find this book to be offensive in the religious aspect, at least I was able to take it in the spirit of fun, the way angels are portrayed and all, and I was raised by a hard-core catholic Grandmother; so Hollyweird gets props for that.

Bottom Line: A quick, fun read, not my favorite book ever, but it's fluffy and funny and not too angsty though still paranormal. (less)

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Mar 18, 2012 Cassie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, ebook, ya, paranormal, humor

An e-ARC was provided by the publisher through NetGalley, with no obligation to provide a positive review.

I found Hollyweird very fun and enjoyable, though the writing doesn't really do much to elevate the story or the characters beyond the cliche.

Aly and Desi are two polar opposite best friends that have won a contest to meet Dakota Danvers, the hunky star of their favorite television show, Paranormal P.I.. When they get to Los Angeles with Aly's self-obsessed, wannabe actress sister Missy as...more An e-ARC was provided by the publisher through NetGalley, with no obligation to provide a positive review.

I found Hollyweird very fun and enjoyable, though the writing doesn't really do much to elevate the story or the characters beyond the cliche.

Aly and Desi are two polar opposite best friends that have won a contest to meet Dakota Danvers, the hunky star of their favorite television show, Paranormal P.I.. When they get to Los Angeles with Aly's self-obsessed, wannabe actress sister Missy as a (conveniently inattentive) chaperone, the girls get the star treatment courtesy of Dakota and his cute, young personal assistant Jameson. When it becomes clear that Dakota's good looks aren't the only thing about him that's devilish, it's up to Aly, Desi, and fallen angel Jameson to save the world from a supernatural takeover.

Aly and Desi are spunky and fun, but not especially well-rounded. Desi is portrayed as the goth-punk one, but it's all surface. If you weren't reminded that she had hot pink streaks in her hair or Chucks on or a wardrobe straight out of Hot Topic, her goth status wouldn't even register. Aly is more straight-laced than her friend, and as our protagonist, she comes with some cursory emotional baggage (a recently deceased mother). Missy is pretty much a one-note diva, but she and Aly predictably make up in the midst of all the chaos. Jameson and Aly fall in love in the blink of an eye, and while they're both pretty earnest characters, the romance feels like just another item on the author's YA novel checklist. I could take it or leave it, quite honestly.

In spite of these criticisms, I still enjoyed myself quite a bit while I read the book. It went down easy, and while Aly, Desi, and Jameson are kind of generic, they still seem like they'd be fun to hang out with. Paranormal P.I. sounds like a slightly tweaked version of Supernatural, a show I unabashedly fangirl over, and Dakota as described sounds like a mix of the best parts of Supernatural stars Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles, and I am all over that, lol. Our main characters' hijinks and Dakota's temptations are entertaining and a little slapstick, kind of like a cracked-out episode of Supernatural.

I think Hollyweird is a good fit for a lot of teens looking for something paranormal but light. While there's a little bit of romancing on the side, it's not the focal point of the story, and Clark doesn't take things too seriously. I could see Meg Cabot fans getting a kick out of it. It's precisely the thing I would've gravitated to when I was 17, so even though I can't quite make myself rate it higher than 3 stars, I'd still happily recommend it to my patrons.(less)

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Jun 01, 2013 Beverly Diehl rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: ya, paranormal, humor

The cover is brilliant, and actually, among those who live around the area, we DO call it Hollyweird. With good reason.

Dakota Danvers is the latest teen heart-throb of the moment - and he's also the son of Satan. His personal assistant is a fallen angel out to thwart Satan's evil plans, and the battle revolves around three impressionable young girls: Aly, who won a contest to come to Hollywood and meet Dakota, her best friend Des, and Aly's slightly older sister Missy who's officially serving as...more

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Feb 09, 2012 Anjana rated it 3 of 5 stars

Aly King won a contest by EnterTEENment Magazine to meet Hollywood's new heartthrob, Dakota. But little did she know that Dakota is Satan's son and feasts on human vibrations and energy. And then there's Jameson, a fallen angel, currently working as Dakota's P.A. , his mission is to stop Dakota from doing whatever evil plan he has brewing.

Overall, Hollyweird was fun! Terri Clark's invented a cute story with amusing characters and she's got a pretty good sense of humor. This book made me laugh m...more

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Apr 01, 2012 Mitchii rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adult, romance, paranormal, arc-or-galley, 2012-reads

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. 3.5/5

**Thanks Netgalley and Flux Books for the eARC**

Paranormal + Hollywood + cute fallen angel = WIN

I think it got the equation right. Some books were written to provide fun. Absolute fun.

Aly King won a contest. And the prize? A date with Dakota Danvers, a hot, popular tv/movie star. Famous for CW’s Paranormal P.I. It’s a dream come true for Aly to meet Dakota. She said that her life would never be the same again. And oh boy, did it turn her life upside down. Too bad this Dakota guy is not just...more 3.5/5

**Thanks Netgalley and Flux Books for the eARC**

Paranormal + Hollywood + cute fallen angel = WIN

I think it got the equation right. Some books were written to provide fun. Absolute fun.

Aly King won a contest. And the prize? A date with Dakota Danvers, a hot, popular tv/movie star. Famous for CW’s Paranormal P.I. It’s a dream come true for Aly to meet Dakota. She said that her life would never be the same again. And oh boy, did it turn her life upside down. Too bad this Dakota guy is not just an ordinary celeb, he’s Satan’s son. Yes, the son of the devil himself. And he got his eyes on her sister Missy, her ~~gonnabe~~ wannabe star sister. Fortunately, Dakota’s new PA who happens to be a fallen angel, Jameson is on a mission to bust Dakota’s evil schemes so he can earn his wings again. Oh yeah, he is also a hottie.

Hollyweird is a nice, fun book. Yes, it's not on par with other paranormal books. But instead of taking that fact against the book, I took it positively. It was refreshing just to read the book, without scrunching your eyebrows or pulling you hair out of annoyance. But that said, I was hoping for…more. I hope there was at least one (two tops) exciting moment because I find the conclusion of the book a bit meh. Though I find the book hardly memorable, it wasn’t overall meaningless. It was smartly funny. Despite how humor oriented it was, I'm glad that the author didn't fail on the paranormal aspect of the book. Making the plot not completely simple as it sounds. Also, I liked that it’s not just devil offsprings and fallen angel but adding other supernaturals on the mix. My favorite would be Jameson’s story (as usual my main interest is the male lead), and why he become a fallen angel. It’s a good thing that it managed to insert his story considering it’s a short novel. Even if it was shorter than expected, it wasn’t abrupt (majority of it) or sloppy. I like the movement of the events. Though I still feel there’s more that can be done. But regardless, I still find the outcome enjoyable.

I didn’t really like Aly and Jameson’s attraction—romance. I was sort of surprised that they just, you know, fell in love. Aside from their plans of taking Dakota down, I didn’t find any swoon worthy moments. But it was scarce anyway; maybe it was just an added flavor to the novel and not one of the main ingredients. I’m not sure but that’s how I felt.

I think I’ve used the word ‘fun’ plenty of times. But that’s what the book is. If you want some fun, light read. I think this book qualifies to your liking.
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May 08, 2012 JenniferJ rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: zzz2012

A cute and simple girly girl story. Really easy to read without having to give much thought to what was going on because it was your everyday teen groupie cliche with some "light" paranormal additives tossed in for flavor.

The characters were okay for the most part with my favorite being Jameson (yum) and my least favorite being Aly. I just felt she was pretty ditzy not believing stuff when it was right in front of her! One of my favorite things was Jameson's phone. How cool it would be to have o...more

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Jun 07, 2012 Kris rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: for-review, books-reviewed, paranormal, ya-books

I picked this up in search of humor, and I found it. Aly and Des are your typical teenage girls who watch shows for the swoonworthy boys. When Aly wins a trip to meet hot sensation Dakota Danvers, the two girls freak out. Their dream trip to Hollywood turns into a nightmare when they find out that Dakota is the son of Satan on a mission to wreck lives. Told through the alternating perspectives of Aly and Jameson, Hollyweird follows their lives as they work to figure out Dakota's big plot.

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May 11, 2012 Nina rated it 3 of 5 stars

I got to meet Terri Clark at the Colorado Teen Literature Conference in March, and as much as reviewing the books of someone you’ve met, talked to and actually liked is kinda scary, I just knew I had to request Hollyweird when I saw it on Netgalley. First of all, that cover is super cool, and so different from everything else in YA out there right now, and the synopsis just sounds fun, don’t you think?

Hollyweird starts with Aly telling her best friend Des about the contest they won, and needless...more

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Jun 08, 2012 Angela Fristoe rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ya-books

When I started reading Hollweird I was a bit put off by the overwhelming amount of pop culture references and the odd 'dialect' Aly and her friend Des have going on, but the story quickly grew on me.

The book is fast paced and a very quick read. The dialogue between Des and Aly is funny and feels like a real friendship. They may be opposites, but they understand each other so well, it makes sense that they are friends, almost like Shawn and Gus on Psych :) (See, I can do pop culture references,...more

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May 13, 2012 Jade Walker rated it 4 of 5 stars

You know when you've just finished a really dark and heavy book and you just need a little pick me up to get you back on your feet? Hollyweird was that book for me, it was happy and funny and very clean and bright. Sure, you've got the devil's son trying to suck the life out of wannabe stars but it was a very light read.

There wasn't too much substance to this book. Really all it is about is Des, Aly and Jameson trying to derail the evil Dakota's plans, no internal battles, no massively deep pers...more

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May 11, 2012 Nina at Death Books and Tea rated it 3 of 5 stars

Review: Aly and Des are delighted when they win a competition to go to Hollywood and meet hottest film star ever Dakota Danvers. But when they get there, things start to go to hell...literally. Dakota is one of many sons of Satan, and gorgeous PA Jameson is a fallen angel. So as they discover Dakota’s evil plan, Aly and Des are going to need all their virtues to get though this...
Aww, a fresh modern take on heaven and hell set slap bang in one of the most famous areas of the world. A recipe for...more Review: Aly and Des are delighted when they win a competition to go to Hollywood and meet hottest film star ever Dakota Danvers. But when they get there, things start to go to hell...literally. Dakota is one of many sons of Satan, and gorgeous PA Jameson is a fallen angel. So as they discover Dakota’s evil plan, Aly and Des are going to need all their virtues to get though this...
Aww, a fresh modern take on heaven and hell set slap bang in one of the most famous areas of the world. A recipe for a fun light read. And it was just that, a fun read that is really irreverant and a break from more serious stuff.
I don’t think the prologue-y bit was necessary. It kind of se the scene, but it didn’t make me amazingly interested in it. The set up could easily have been done while in Hollywood.
I love the idea of paranormal creatures infiltrating Hollywood without humans knowing/caring. And I wonder what Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton and Britney Spears would make of this book. Using living people as characters, however minor, is always a bit risky. Implying they they’re demons or humans that have been lead off the path is even riskier. But it was funny.
Aly and Des don’t really develop throughout. You see everything happening to them, but aside from them using their virtues to overcome this sins that Dakota sent their way, there’s not much.
I really liked the idea of Dakota sending the sins after he girls. It’s something different and including the seven deadly sins is a great way of making me like a book. Even if we don’t see all of them properl. Side note, I love the fact that Aly and Des missed out the death for “lust” from Se7en. Conveniently mission out one of the more...brutal/awkward killings...
Congrats to Terri for keeping Aly’s and Jameson’s voices up throughout. They weren’t too distinctive, but they were ever bubbly and consistent and at times, annoying.
Also congrats from removing a substantial love triangle. I’m so glad they Aly doesn’t properly fall in love with Dakota, with it just being an immense crush. A bit more realistic and breaking away from the norm.

Overall: Strength 3 tea to a book that should be read by anyone looking for a quick read on Heaven and Hell that shouldn’t be taken too seriously.(less)

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Jun 19, 2012 Jetches (My Not So Vacant Shelf) rated it 2 of 5 stars

I had high hopes for this novel. Sadly they were not met. It took me long time to read this book but I did finally push through. I found that this book relied more on the dialogue, references, and hipster language than the actual story line. Not to mention if you are an avid reading and movie watch like me you will probably pick up on some stuff that reminds you of movies and other stuff. Basically Aly, Des, and Aly’s sister Missy walk onto the set of their favourite TV show to find it over run...more

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Oct 25, 2012 Reut (reutreads) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Originally reviewed on reutreads, a young adult book blog.

Hollyweird had a great premise that I couldn't wait to check out. When I saw it on NetGalley, I was psyched to read this funny and cute sounding paranormal. I read it all in one sitting while I was bored on a plane. And my final thoughts: could probably have been better.

Hollyweird does have a really interesting premise. I loved the lighthearted approach to paranormal that not the "I love you! But we can't be together because we're cousins...more

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May 21, 2012 Daisy rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: netgalley

So I'd been expecting a fun, fluffy paranormal romance from the cover and the summary and it was exactly what I got!

The story flows very easily and it was just a breeze to get through the 240 pages that make up the whole of Hollyweird. I liked the characters, and thought that they were all pretty interesting and I though Aly was a well developed character. Her sister and best friend and even Jameson slightly less so. It actually switches POV between Aly and Jameson, but I never felt like I reall...more So I'd been expecting a fun, fluffy paranormal romance from the cover and the summary and it was exactly what I got!

The story flows very easily and it was just a breeze to get through the 240 pages that make up the whole of Hollyweird. I liked the characters, and thought that they were all pretty interesting and I though Aly was a well developed character. Her sister and best friend and even Jameson slightly less so. It actually switches POV between Aly and Jameson, but I never felt like I really learned a lot about him. The dynamics in the group were fun and the plot was interesting.

BUT. Yes, there is a but. Because of Hollyweird only spreading out over 240 pages, everything goes by pretty fast and sometimes it felt rushed. Especially the romance. I loved that it starts off with Aly admitting that she has insta-lust for Jameson (though it was a pretty big reaction to someone you've never seen before, but yeah, it can happen), but they go from lust to love in 4 days and I just didn't buy it. I mean, sure, they had good chemistry, but I didn't buy him even considering giving up his wings for her. I did like that he was actually 19 and not 119, cause it can get kinda creepy in my opinion.

Also, I get that the 7 deadly sins are things most humans fall at least slightly for, but what I didn't get was that when these were thrown at Aly, Des and Aly's sister, they know they're coming, know how to 'snap out of it', but each time they almost get themselves into trouble in the process. And this is pretty different from their smarts when it comes to figuring out Dakota's diabolical plan and then stopping him! I mean, they catch on pretty quickly even when Aly didn't believe in all of it 3 days ago. I'm also not quite sure what it was that made the girls so special and that they were the chosen ones by God himself to help Jameson.
Speaking of which, if you're a religious person, it's entirely possible you might take offense to how God and his angels are portrayed in Hollyweird. To me it was funny, if a little overdone at times, but I'm an atheist, and I do admit it is blasphemous at times.

But it was a pretty fun and fast read and I loved the concept of satan's children running all over the world causing havoc and especially one in Hollywood! It's pretty fun imagining Dakota being behind so many of the scandals going around the Hollywoodsphere (like Britney Spears) that have been happening in the last couple of years.

My reading: 3 stars(less)

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May 09, 2012 StorySeekers rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 01-to-06-2012, galley

This story was actually what I thought it was going to be. Fun! This story has a lot of supernatural to it and a touch of girly goodness. It wasn’t like over the top where it’s only bad thing after bad thing happening to the main characters. It wasn’t dark read but just light, airy entertainment. And when something bad did happened, the characters somehow make it the most hilarious thing ever.

Since this was such a quick read, I don't want to give too much away so this is short review!

You get two...more

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Oct 03, 2012 Book Angel Emma rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebook

Quirky & Fun Easy Read

Hollyweird is a fun, quirky fast read that gives the battle of good versus evil a new and relatable spin from anything you've seen before. Clever use of the 7 Deadly Sins really make you consider just how easily you could give up your soul.

Told in dual narrative, Aly (human) and Jameson (Fallen Angel) giving insight into the plot and character interactions on multiple levels. Aly won a competition to meet her favorite TV star, she takes her BFF and her older sister, Mis...more

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Jul 29, 2012 Angela rated it 4 of 5 stars

The cover for Hollyweird makes the book look like a fun story and that is exactly what you get. Terri Clark writes believable teen characters who interact with snappy dialogue. Aly and Des may appear to be complete opposites - preppy and rule-following, goth and rule-breaking - but they work together. I love Aly's description of their friendship on the second page of the book, "She is yin, I am yang. Together we are taijitu, the balance of yin and yang." It is this balance of personalities that...more

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Jun 27, 2012 Jess rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: other-supernatural, urban-fantasy, to-read-own, ya-lit

I will never be able to look at Jensen Ackles the same way again.

I adored this book. I loved the popular culture references, and the fact that nothing, not even the big bad, was taken too seriously. Real family relationships and friendships, as well as the ability to talk about God and spirituality without getting crazy religious--all things that make a good book to me. Not to mention the hot fallen angel who can be both earnest and snarky. Loved it.

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Aug 30, 2012 Savvy rated it 2 of 5 stars

I was really hoping for more with this book. In my library, it's tagged as younger teen, and that makes perfect sense. I think most teens out there may have forgotten who Heidi Montag is, seems weird to bring her up. Not to mention that Speidi is two people, not one person. Bits and pieces annoyed me, so that I kind of just wanted to get the book done as quick as I could. While they had problems throughout the book, I almost felt everything came too easy.

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Jul 12, 2012 MaryBookSwarm rated it 3 of 5 stars

I would actually rate this more of a 3.5 than just a 3--it's humorous and fun, with quirky characters and an interesting plot.

Aly King wins a dream contest where she gets to jet off to Hollywood and meet the one-the only Dakota Danvers! She's super-excited, of course, squeeing and running around like the crazy teen that she is. But serious crap starts to go down and she's not squeeing any more.

Turns out, Dakota is a demon (spawn of Satan, of course) and Aly has to work with fallen angel Jameson...more

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“We could use all the blessings we could get. The impact of what we were about to do hit me like an anvil on Wile E. Coyote's head. We were heading out to stop Satan's son and save the world from certain destruction.
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“Are we talking hell hounds and flames here?" Des asked, pacing at the end of our beds.

I repeated the question and gave a heaving sigh of relief when Jameson said I had the wrong idea.

"He's going to 'lead us into temptation.'"

"That doesn't sound so bad," Des said with a cheeky grin.” — 3 people liked it

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