Model Behavior

by Sequaia, Brittani Williams (Illustrator), Tina Nance (Editor)

The entertainment industry can be a cold place, and no one knows that better than Bailey Montage. She is determined to make her stunningly beautiful daughter, Mahogany, a star while protecting her from the many pitfalls of a modeling career. Bailey tries her best to teach Mahogany the importance of being professional and having self-respect. Yet, it's hard for her to lead by example. The biggest break of Mahogany's career introduced her to the love of her life, as well as the seedy unpleasant side of the industry. While Bailey battles her own demons, Mahogany is left to fend for herself. An unspeakable tragedy forces her to leave the bright lights of LA for her mother's home town of Richmond, CA. Mahogany is unprepared for her new life, but she is determined to follow her dreams. After being cast by a neighbor for a local music video, she is brought back into the limelight that she loves. Working in a completely different atmosphere, she finds herself breaking many of the rules her mother had begged her never to break. Ultimately, Mahogany must decide if she is willing to risk it all for money, fame and power.

374 pages, Paperback

First published July 11, 2013

Reviews

[Notorious Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book review: Model Behavior by Sequaia Reed

Bailey Montage didn’t have a successful career in the entertainment industry, but that doesn’t stop her from making sure that her daughter Mahogany does…and she will do it by any means necessary. Bailey knows better than anyone that the industry can take the innocent and turn them into heathens, so she takes whatever steps she has to in order to protect Mahogany; while teaching her how to have self-respect, professionalism, and confidence…things that one teaches a daughter, but should also follow for themselves. Mahogany eventually gets the break she needs, but just as things are looking up, tragedy hits and she has to step out of the limelight. She eventually gets another chance to shine, but will she remember everything her mama told and warned her about…
Man oh man! Let me start off by saying that any and everything you heard about the entertainment industry is spelled out in this book…so well, that if you read Superhead’s book and was not a believer, you would be if you read this. Mama Montage had the looks, poise, and confidence that a model should have, but she didn’t have the needed self-respect to not fall victim to the BS…so unfortunately, she had to live vicariously through her daughter. She was strong and the ultimate “B”, but she was a parent who would die for their child. The author captured the true meaning of the mother/daughter/bestie friendship, but it is just sad that towards the end, she couldn’t save Mahogany from herself…and as the reader, you will be mad, but don’t trip…there is a part 2….
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Until next time…
Peace,
The Notorious Reader

[Simali]

Stoked on receiving this in the mail soon! This is my first good reads giveaway win ever. I will update my review as I am reading & as soon as I finish. Excited for this to arrive!