Unscripted Joss Byrd by Lygia Day Peñaflor

Aug 19, 2015 Laurie Flynn rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: sweet-sixteens, ya-contemporary

I have a fascination with actors. The roles they play, their processes, their lives on and off screen. So when I first heard about UNSCRIPTED JOSS BYRD, I was incredibly excited to start reading. A glimpse into the life of a young actress trying to leave her mark on Hollywood? Yes, please.

In UNSCRIPTED JOSS BYRD, the titular character, Joss, is a twelve-year-old actress who has been praised for her movie roles thus far. But on the set of her most recent movie, The Locals, she struggles with scri I have a fascination with actors. The roles they play, their processes, their lives on and off screen. So when I first heard about UNSCRIPTED JOSS BYRD, I was incredibly excited to start reading. A glimpse into the life of a young actress trying to leave her mark on Hollywood? Yes, please.

In UNSCRIPTED JOSS BYRD, the titular character, Joss, is a twelve-year-old actress who has been praised for her movie roles thus far. But on the set of her most recent movie, The Locals, she struggles with script changes, jealousy, a director who is less than honest, difficult scenes, and her difficult mother. From the outside, Joss has it all. She has a promising career and she's still cute enough to get "kid" roles. But being in Joss's head is a different story. She grapples with playing a character based on a real person who doesn't want her story being told, and feelings of inadequacy-- that she's not smart enough, not pretty enough, not enough. She desperately wants to do the right thing. But is what's right for her right for everyone else-- her mother, her director, her costars?

Joss's voice is absolutely, stunningly real. She's young and inexperienced, but also older than her years. She wants a movie career, but is terrified on a daily basis that she's going to forget her lines. She's afraid her career will end when she hits puberty. At times, she's a mess of contradictions. She's hopeful and confident and scared and insecure. My heart went out to her. I wanted to hug her and tell her everything was going to be okay. But that's the point-- there's no guarantee everything will be okay, especially in the movie industry, when longevity only befalls the lucky ones. There's luck and there's hard work, and Joss is no stranger to either.

UNSCRIPTED JOSS BYRD is deep. It's an honest, unflinching look at the underbelly of Hollywood life from the eyes of a girl trying to make what she has last as long as she can, while simultaneously living in fear of what comes next. I love how Lygia Day Penaflor is unafraid of showing the gritty reality under the sparkling surface. This is a book that will make me think twice the next time I open a magazine and see the beautiful celebrities within. Because all that glitters really isn't gold. ...more

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Apr 21, 2016 Olivia & Lori (The Candid Cover) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2016-releases, summer-tbr-wipeout-2016, arc, young-adult

As a big fan of acting books, I was very excited when I received a copy of Unscripted Joss Byrd. This book really takes you behind the scenes of a movie set with Joss, a talented main character who is so sweet. I still really enjoyed this book, but I feel like it would be better suited for a younger audience, since the main character is 12.

Unscripted Joss Byrd is an acting book, which I loved. I haven't read too many of these, but I feel like every time I pick one up, I really enjoy it. Somethin As a big fan of acting books, I was very excited when I received a copy of Unscripted Joss Byrd. This book really takes you behind the scenes of a movie set with Joss, a talented main character who is so sweet. I still really enjoyed this book, but I feel like it would be better suited for a younger audience, since the main character is 12.

Unscripted Joss Byrd is an acting book, which I loved. I haven't read too many of these, but I feel like every time I pick one up, I really enjoy it. Something about learning about the behind the scenes work that goes into making a movie is really interesting for me. What I found really intriguing was the fact that the author actually teaches child actors. It's nice knowing that the book is factually accurate. This books shows the reader what it's like to be on the set of a movie and literally holds nothing back.

Joss is such an original main character! She is clever and talented, but also a child actor. I felt so bad for her because her mom is so rude and keeps all the money Joss makes from her movies for herself. Joss also has a big secret that is pretty difficult to hide, making her career so much more difficult. Joss's ability to stay calm and be so sweet even though others don't necessarily treat her that way is admirable and made me appreciate her so much more.

Though I enjoyed this book, I feel like it would be better for a younger audience. Joss is actually 12, which was kind of unappealing for me. However, she does have a very mature voice and honestly could pass for a teen. There's also no romance in Unscripted Joss Byrd, unless you count Joss's crush on another actor. There are some more mature themes in the book, though, making it kind of hard to put an age on it. I would say that a 12 or 13 year old would probably enjoy this book more.

Unscripted Joss Byrd is a book all about acting and contains a compassionate main character. While I still enjoyed reading the book, I would say that a younger audience would connect more to the story. I would still recommend this if you're fine with the young age of the main character.
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Jul 19, 2015 Victoria Coe rated it it was amazing

Wow! What a character! What a story! Joss Byrd is a rising young film star with loads of natural talent, a desperate need to work, and a secret. While on location of her latest movie, she panics over the script - that changes daily - until the plot thickens off-screen and she's faced with the biggest decision of her career. UNSCRIPTED JOSS BYRD is a story of family, friendships, and Hollywood, and most importantly, a fresh, lovable character who finds a way to be true to herself. Highly recommen ...more

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Oct 03, 2016 Neil (or bleed) rated it liked it

Shelves: 2016-reads, young-adult

I don't know what to say. Anyway, review to come.

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Aug 11, 2015 Margot Harrison rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 2016-debut, kick-ass-heroine, laughed-cried-laughed-some-more, young-adult

When I was twelve, I had the misfortune of wanting to be an actress. I took drama classes with adults and had some strange (and occasionally sketchy) experiences with theater people. Lucky for me, perhaps, I wasn't good enough to make it in the biz. But now, thanks to this absorbing novel, I have a window into the lives of those child stars I used to envy.

This is not a Hollywood wish-fulfillment novel. Joss is a twelve-year-old actor who has been to the Oscars, but her life is anything but glamo ...more

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Aug 09, 2015 Kathleen Glasgow rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

UNSCRIPTED JOSS BYRD is a compelling (and often humorous) behind-the-scenes look at the life of an up and coming young Hollywood star. Joss Byrd is a whip-smart, engaging young girl with a secret (no spoilers, here!) and talent to burn. Led by her powerhouse stage mom, Viva, Joss is a star on the rise, filming a movie with the legendary director Terence Rivenbach. I can't tell you anymore than that--to do so would ruin Lygia Day Penaflor's crafty, spunky plot--full of Hollywood lore, tales, and ...more

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Oct 18, 2015 Jasmine (Jasmine Pearl Reads) rated it really liked it

Shelves: 4-stars, i-recommend-these, own-print-arcs, read-in-2016, reviewed-books

*I would like to thank Lygia Day Peñaflor for sending me an ARC of this book.

This doesn’t affect nor influence my review.*

Here’s a backstory for you…

Last year, while I was scrolling my twitter timeline, I ended up following Lygia (@lygiaday). First impression? I was quite sure that she’s a Filipina or at least Asian. Also, her surname is the same with my closest friend’s surname. Coincidence? I bet not. I also knew that her book would come out this August because I did some stalking. There’s thi ...more

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Sep 18, 2015 Tehlor Mejia rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: want-to-read-ya

(disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review. my opinions are all mine :))

Wow. What an incredible achievement.

I didn't quite know what to expect when I jumped into Joss's world. I had expected something full of drama, celebrity teens and their love lives on set.

Boy, was I underestimating this book.

Unscripted Joss Byrd was beautiful, poignant, sad, and triumphant. The main character was absolutely fierce, relatable while still feeling like she could stand up ...more

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Jun 10, 2016 Kelly rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

An incredible story of child actress and star Joss Byrd, dealing with her complicated mother, friendships with adults and kids, the looming teen years, a secret she cannot possibly tell, and professional life on set for the next big movie with *the* director of the moment. There are no punches pulled in this sometimes difficult, but still delightful story of our heroine who must find the courage to stand up for what she knows is right. It's not simple, idealistic or easy, but a deeply engaging t ...more

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Jan 29, 2018 Cori Reed rated it liked it

2.5 Stars

I have mixed feeling about this one. I had never heard of it before, but ended up buying it after filming a silly video for our YouTube channel in the YA section of Chapters (coming soon!)

The main character is 12, which isn't something I've experienced in YA before. I can definitely understand why it isn't marketed as Middle Grade, as a lot of the topics covered are a little more grown up (for example, our main character is a child actor, and her mother has an affair with the director ...more

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Jun 27, 2016 Dani (Dani Reviews Things & Love in a time of Feminism) rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: 2016-release, books-are-my-fandom, arc, contemporary, friend-recommendation, kindle-copy, cheating, debut, read-2016, young-adult

Disclaimers:
- I received an ARC copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my rating nor the content of my review.
- This book may be triggering to some people. It contains cheating and references to child and sexual abuse.

Joss Byrd started acting at the age of 6 thanks to her mother promising her a day off school to go to an audition. From that day on, Joss worked and worked, determined to stay out of school and do what her mom wanted, all the while hiding a secret a ...more

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Jan 02, 2017 Rebecca added it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2016, 2016-debut-chal, to-read-2016, 2016-wishlist, poc-own-voices

Having an interest in acting, I was very excited to read this. There are cute YAs that feature acting and film sets that focus on glamour, fame and cute co-stars, but I loved the gutsy realistic vibe I got from this one. It certainly delivered in that aspect, but disappointed me in others. Probably because I went it thinking it was something, when it was someone else entirely. See, I imagined this was going to be about a young girl who has a passion for acting and the ups and downs she goes thro ...more

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Nov 06, 2015 Hazel (Stay Bookish) rated it liked it

Shelves: 2016-lovelies, own-physical-arc, filipino-authors, won-from-giveaway

This was one heck of an unflinching story and I really applaud Lygia for writing it. Joss Byrd's narrative as well as the portrayal of acting and flawed mother/daughter relationships were gritty and realistic. The story read like an equivalent of an indie film. However, I personally wasn't fond of the flashbacks and feel like some themes and characters could've been explored better. But would I recommend it? Yes! Because this book isn't what you expect it to be. It's not about the drama or roman ...more

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Feb 16, 2016 Janet McNally rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This is a beautiful book. I loved Joss's voice, and found it completely compelling and real. Joss is only twelve, but like a lot of young actors, she's mature beyond her age. Still, when she was faced with the puzzling and hurtful behavior of the adults around her, we're reminded that she's a kid, and this broke my heart. Lovely writing and a fresh, vivid look at a fascinating world.

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Apr 02, 2016 Ashley Blake rated it it was amazing

Shelves: young-adult

An unflinching look at a Hollywood kid, this book is heart wrenching, empowering, and beautiful!

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Jul 19, 2015 Ruth Lehrer rated it it was amazing

Fresh, interesting take on a young actor in Hollywood. The voice of Joss Byrd will stick with me for a long time. I'd love to see them turn this book into a movie!

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Sep 24, 2015 Bridget Hodder rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

A standout!

It's no surprise that the author of UNSCRIPTED JOSS BYRD has spent years working in the movie business and knows her way around stars, sets and scripts. Because this book lifts the veil of false glamour that's so carefully draped over the harsh realities of what it actually means to be a "child star". But not in a gritty way, or a simplistic one. This book is delicately balanced and told in a true, clear voice.

The story takes us through the final days of a movie shoot, and into the wo A standout!

It's no surprise that the author of UNSCRIPTED JOSS BYRD has spent years working in the movie business and knows her way around stars, sets and scripts. Because this book lifts the veil of false glamour that's so carefully draped over the harsh realities of what it actually means to be a "child star". But not in a gritty way, or a simplistic one. This book is delicately balanced and told in a true, clear voice.

The story takes us through the final days of a movie shoot, and into the world of
Joss Byrd, a talented twelve-year-old actress who somehow manages to rise above the harsh lessons life keeps teaching her. Time and again, she's used by the adults around her for profit or as an emotional prop, but she hangs on to her sense of self and keeps going.

Joss holds herself apart from the other kids on set (including the very interesting 14-year-old guy who plays her older brother in the film) in order to keep her secret: (view spoiler) Her single mother, Viva, has manipulated Joss by subtly disability-shaming her, to keep her obedient and stuck working nonstop at acting in order to keep them financially afloat. (Shockingly, we learn that the parent of a child actor can keep all but 15% of that child's earnings. And guess what Joss's infuriating mom has done with all Joss's pay so far? Yup.) The character of Viva in this book made me glad that I'm not the kind of person who would hunt someone's mother down and beat the crap out of her. (And I'm lucky Viva is fictional, so even if I were tempted, I couldn't.) Can you tell how real these characters became to me as I read this? Not a single one is over-drawn or stereotyped. (view spoiler)

The author manages to withhold judgment on this and a host of other strange, Hollywood-specific behaviors, letting us make the judgments ourselves. There is plenty of dramatic material in this book, but the author doesn't dramatize it: a nuanced difference that's key to what makes the story shine so brightly. And shine it does.

Slowly, Joss comes to some empowering realizations over the course of the novel. She takes realistic action--circumscribed by her age and her inherent niceness--that lets the reader know Joss is going to make it. She's going to be more than all right; she's going to grow out of the people around her and triumph in life.

A fast-paced, immersive read with a protagonist you can love and root for! I highly recommend it for Upper Middle Grade through Young Adult. (14 and up)
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Oct 18, 2015 Casey Lyall rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

"There's nothing brighter than what might be ahead-" UNSCRIPTED JOSS BYRD

Movies, like many things in life, look like an exciting adventure until you dig a little deeper to reveal the complicated dynamics required to make them work. UNSCRIPTED JOSS BYRD takes the reader behind the scenes of a movie set, revealing all of the drama, excitement, tension, sweat and tears a production has to offer.

Joss Byrd and her mother, Viva, have been hard at work on her film career for the past six years. They're ...more

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Mar 24, 2016 Lindsey Klingele rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: ya-i-adore

Everything in this book felt so real, and I found I had a hard time putting it down. I loved getting the insider's glimpse into not just how a movie set works, but what it's really like to be a child actor. Joss's struggles with her stage manager mother are really well-drawn and compelling. I loved seeing her try to find her voice and make her own decisions in a world where she has so little control over her own life. Go Joss!

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Apr 16, 2017 Lauren R. marked it as did-not-finish

Shelves: young-adult, genre-contemporary, arc-physical, rich-hollywood-etc, super-disappointed

DNF page 28. What's the cut-off age for a book to be middle grade instead of YA? This one is a bit too young for what I'm in the mood for right now. I think the main character is like 12 here.

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Jun 13, 2016 Janice rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-in-2016, ya, actors-musicians-dancers-tv-stars, books-u, new-york

Unscripted, Joss Byrd is definitely in my wheelhouse. I love YA books about actors/actresses/musicians. I love books where children/teenagers are forced to play the role of adult, especially when dealing with their own parents. And I love books where the character's emotions are so real, that you want to jump inside the book and hug them. Unscripted, Joss Byrd has it all.

The story is told through the eyes of Joss, a twelve-years-old, up and coming actress shooting a movie on Long Island's M ...more

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Sep 26, 2016 Jenn Bishop rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

What does life really look like behind the scenes of a future Hollywood hit? Through the lens of the precocious child actor Joss Byrd, we get a glimpse of a movie in the making and a girl on the cusp of understanding her role in the Hollywood machine. The author clearly knows the world she's writing about -- her experience as a tutor to the teenage stars of some of our favorite TV shows and movies shines through in the details that bring Joss's story to life. I loved following the push and pull ...more

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Dec 29, 2015 Shelly rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: coming-of-age, contemporary, macmillan, stand-alone

This was very interesting, as the main character is 12 but deals with some more mature themes. It's also interesting because this is categorized as YA, but YA is usually 13+. I guess it's because of the mature themes. Back to the book itself, it was quite good- a quick read and very engaging. I'll post a full review closer to the release date of course!

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Mar 13, 2016 Fay rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: blog-tours, e-arcs

Unscripted Joss Byrd was a smooth ride. It mirrored parts of myself that often go hidden. It’s always easy to say be true to yourself, but it takes a lot of courage to actually do it.

Full review on my book blog: http://wp.me/p4gfJt-xD (Will be up on March 15!)

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Sep 19, 2017 Sara rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: 2017, did-not-finish, young-adult

I can't remember how I originally heard of this book, but the plot sounded fun. Joss Byrd is a young actress in Hollywood, considered one of the best around with a bright future, and she's just been cast in a new movie. While filming, she struggles to live up to her overbearing mom's expectations, tries to understand what's going on around her, and does her best to keep her own secrets safe.

I ended up reading about a quarter of the book, maybe more, before putting it down. I liked the idea behi ...more

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Apr 17, 2017 Sara (A Gingerly Review) rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2017, physical-2017

Super quick read but disappointed by the ending. ~~Full review to come soon.~~

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That cover looks amazing, doesn’t it? It gave me the sense that this book would be about a movie star teenager that was finally discovering who she was. Well…. that’s a lie. That’s not what this book about. Sit back and get cozy, I’ll give you my thoughts on this little ditty.

Short recap: Joss Byrd had “natural talent” in Hollywood. She was a natural in Super quick read but disappointed by the ending. ~~Full review to come soon.~~

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That cover looks amazing, doesn’t it? It gave me the sense that this book would be about a movie star teenager that was finally discovering who she was. Well…. that’s a lie. That’s not what this book about. Sit back and get cozy, I’ll give you my thoughts on this little ditty.

Short recap: Joss Byrd had “natural talent” in Hollywood. She was a natural in front of a camera and this was discovered at a very young age. Joss and her mom are determined to rise above their circumstances so Joss takes movie roles to make her mom happy. But who is going to make Joss happy?

Here is the number one thing that stood out to me: this book is told from a 12 year old girl’s POV. That’s right, she’s not even a teenager yet. Joss’ voice was that of a mature older teen, probably around 17 or so, but how? Joss started acting when she was in single digit birthdays but with none of the emotional or psychological support. Sure, she had tutors to help her with her schoolwork but no real support beyond that. But *GASP!* Joss has a secret to hide! (HINT: SHE’S DYSLEXIC) I still have no clue why the characters thought to make this such a big freaking deal. Joss was always afraid people would find out she has trouble with words and treat her differently. Honey, calm down. There are so many people that are dyslexic that it isn’t that big of a deal. There are so many ways to get around that. Stop making a mountain out of a molehill, m’kay? Don’t get me started on Joss’ mom. Her mom is the true definition of stage mom. This woman spends her daughter’s money and only thinks of herself but everyone turned a blind eye. I haven’t ever wanted to punch a character more outside of Professor Umbridge. I found no redeeming qualities to this character, unless the goal was to have the reader hate her and if so, mission accomplished.

The overall plot of the story felt lack luster. The only thing it has going for it is being a super quick read. There is no giant mystery, there is no murder to solve, there is not even a coming of age section to this one. It is the story of a 12 year old girl filming a movie that has some uncomfortable scenes. Not much too that. I kept waiting for something to happen but it never did. I was having a hard time following the arc of the story as it was full of flashbacks, flash forwards, and whip back to present day all within a few paragraphs. It was tiring. When the author did try to make things more grown up it just didn’t seem to work for the story. It felt forced or as if too much was taking place. Stop trying to make stuff happen that shouldn’t happen. And that ending … snoozefest.

This really, and I mean really, should not be geared towards YA readers. This read like a MG book. There is no suspense, no romance, no nothing. The MC’s age is the big reason behind pushing it towards MG readers. As I mentioned, there are some mature themes sprinkled here and there, but absolutely nothing that would scar a reader. Nothing is graphically described, only implied. Big difference. I wanted so much more from this story than what was delivered. I feel like this book let me down. It had so much potential but couldn’t deliver. ...more

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Oct 27, 2017 Hailey Hillman rated it liked it · review of another edition

I didn’t like this book because it was not my type to read and there was a little of things in the book I didn’t like. This book is nothing but drama. I like drama books but this book is not my type to read. Unscripted is about how this girl has to go somewhere and she doesn’t want to so she fights with her mother. This book is how the girl is fighting with her mother over crazy stuff. Also, I didn’t like how the girl was in the book to people. This caused a lot of drama for the girl in the book ...more

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Apr 11, 2016 Nikka rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: arcs-and-review-copies, reviewed, young-adult, contemporary

Full review on my blog, P A P E R & T R E E S!

I thought this book was promising to begin with, but it turned out to be so much better than I thought it would be. The story follows Joss Byrd, a child actress, on the set of her new film The Locals. And no, it’s not that simple.

It was so nice reading about something so familiar. Being on stage, acting, performing, are few of my passions but unfortunately couldn’t do anymore because of college. I remember once, I played the character of a hosta

Full review on my blog, P A P E R & T R E E S!

I thought this book was promising to begin with, but it turned out to be so much better than I thought it would be. The story follows Joss Byrd, a child actress, on the set of her new film The Locals. And no, it’s not that simple.

It was so nice reading about something so familiar. Being on stage, acting, performing, are few of my passions but unfortunately couldn’t do anymore because of college. I remember once, I played the character of a hostage-taking survivor and was reading a eulogy for the policeman who died saving my (character’s) life, and I cried horribly. I couldn’t stop crying, the audience was so worried for me. I didn’t even know what happened, but I remember being determined to put up a good show that I imagined being on the character’s shoes and just connected with her. It was scary and confusing and relieving all at the same time. I’m not sure how actors could constantly keep up with that.

The author, being a private academic tutor for young Hollywood stars, seems to understand the whole situation and has successfully played it out.

What I like about this book is the honest portrayal of the acting industry—it’s not all fun. Especially when your mother is like that of Joss’ who doesn’t embody any characteristic of a mother at all. Unfortunately, it happens in real life. Expectations in this industry can be too much and all cameras are on you, literally following your every move. Judging when you’re wrong, judging when you’re right.

Who cares if bags or gowns or diamonds are real when people are not?

Although it needs a bit more improvement story-wise and character-wise, I thought it was fantastic! I’ve heard stories of actors doing scenes against their will and I’ve heard people criticize them for that. This book was refreshing, giving us a sense of understanding and sympathy towards these people we really know nothing about.

The blurb sounds like the typical YA book, “struggles, crushes, secrets” but the book itself was different from what the blurb is trying to deliver because it’s more than just that, so I really hope they’d change it. The cover was also misleading; not until about 40 pages in, I thought the story would be about a TEEN but no, Joss is a CHILD. A 12 year old. And you can’t really blame me for assuming that because the girl on the cover looks like a grown-up teenager. I also think the more appropriate (and marketable) title would be The Locals . Just thinking about it makes me so giddy!!! But of course I don’t have a say on that, but wouldn’t that be cool?!

Overall, I recommend this book to readers who are so obsessed with what happens behind the camera! (I’d recommend it to myself.) It’s new and simple, it’s fast-paced, it’s refreshing. Ugh. I’m getting myself a copy when it comes out! And you should, too! ...more

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Apr 05, 2016 Nicka (Read by Nicka) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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As I was reading this book all I could think about was myself, yes myself. Well not as the main character but the whole setting of this story gave me nostalgia, as a kid I’ve always dreamed of being on stage acting/singing but enough about me, I just wanted to share a little bit about myself.

I’ve read quite a lot of books that has the same story line but I can definitely say that out of those this book was the best. The wa ...more

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Aug 22, 2016 Parker Peevyhouse rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I love Joss and felt so protective of her while I was reading her story. She's a child actress famous for her roles in serious films--but there's a lot of trouble on her current set. She can't keep up with the script changes (thanks to her dyslexia), her adult co-star is terribly frightening, and her mom is both flighty and overbearing. Joss goes through some serious ordeals throughout this story, and they all felt very believable. The level of detail really shows that the author has worked on T ...more

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