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How to Kill a Rock Star

Tiffanie DeBartolo

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Oct 30, 2012 Karen rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, rock-star-romance, adult-romance, life-altering-reads, ugly-crying

According to my friends and family, I read a ridiculous amount of books. They find it hysterical (maybe frightening) that I carry my kindle in my purse with me everywhere I go (you know just in case I might find a few minutes to read here and there). Because I do read so much I am constantly being asked “what are you reading” or “read anything amazing lately”? I hate these questions because half the time I am reading my smexy books and I feel a little embarrassed to share the titles (especially According to my friends and family, I read a ridiculous amount of books. They find it hysterical (maybe frightening) that I carry my kindle in my purse with me everywhere I go (you know just in case I might find a few minutes to read here and there). Because I do read so much I am constantly being asked “what are you reading” or “read anything amazing lately”? I hate these questions because half the time I am reading my smexy books and I feel a little embarrassed to share the titles (especially when my dentist or someone I barely know asks me) plus they somehow feel private…personal. I also don’t like the pressure of recommending books to people when I read such a specific genre and truly don’t branch out much from my drug of choice.

After reading HTKRS I realize I now have an answer to that pesky question. This book is THE BOOK that crosses over and can be so many things to so many different people. THIS BOOK is the book that I will proudly share the title with the stranger sitting next to me on an airplane. THIS BOOK is that book that you’ll always remember; a book that after you have finished reading it has left a little mark on you…a favorite. Now for the meat:

What can I possibly say about this book that hasn’t already been said? It is in a word: moving.

In more words it is: beautifully written, thought provoking, heartbreaking, inspiring, funny, frustrating at times and absolutely 100% original.

Bottom line, it is a book filled with poetry about life and the choices we make.

I went into this book blind (which I am realizing is the best way to go). My GR friend, Andrea sent me a little note kindly asking me to make this my next read. She had just finished it and wanted to discuss it (and now I realize purge her emotions about the beauty of this book to someone who would understand how she was feeling). By the time I hit 25% I realized that I had never experienced a book like this…ever. I found myself rereading lines, memorizing them so I wouldn’t forget their meaning. I felt like I should be writing the words down on notecards so I could stick them to my bathroom mirror to later help guide me when life’s challenges start bubbling up to the surface. By the end of the book, I was feeling (a breathless type of feeling) so much that I had to slow down so I could drink everything in and not waste a single word.

Because my HTKRS experience was my own and not influenced by someone else’s review, I will not go into details about the story; I can’t stand the thought of ruining this experience for anyone. I will say that this books sticks to your ribs and will stay with you. It will MOVE you; it will make you open your eyes and think about things differently. Even if it is for just a minute, it will be worth it.

“Reach out touch faith”

Over.

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Mar 28, 2012 Brandi rated it it was amazing

Shelves: emotional, reach-for-the-xanax, favorites

There are no words for how much I loved this book, it is one of my all time favorites. I wish I could find the words to express how wonderful this book is, but nothing I could write would do it justice. It is the best example of how perfection renders me speechless. I feel so guilty for not being able to create some awesome eloquent review, seriously IT.IS.MY.FAVORITE.BOOK.. And all I can say is READ IT! - Tiffanie DeBartolo is like a genius. Magic flows from each page. This book gives me an a ...more

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Jul 01, 2013 Angie **loves angst** rated it it was amazing

Shelves: absolute-fave

“Tell me what you listen to, and I'll tell you who you are.”
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I am verklempt! This book made me happy, then sad, then angry, once again happy, then annoyed and finally a sobbing mess. So many emotions... so many beautiful quotes... so many twists and turns I never saw coming. I thought God-Shaped Hole was phenomenal, but HtKaRS was mind-blowingly awesome! Tiffanie DeBartolo I bow at your throne of literary genius. Its a tragedy that this author hasn't released more books. This is a story about lov ...more

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Aug 01, 2012 JoJo - JJJ (Jo Anna) Janesko rated it it was amazing

Shelves: books-everyone-should-read, favorite, kindle, awwww-romance-is-bliss, spicy, famous-people, read-in-2012, couldn-t-put-it-down, a-million-stars, favorite-author

Phenomenal... a must read.

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Aug 29, 2012 Mistress rated it liked it

I liked this book overall, but there were several things that really rubbed me the wrong way. I hated the choice word Paul loved to use constantly. The book was hard for me to read because of that. I liked Paul's character, he really loved Eliza deeply, but I had a hard time getting into him myself. Who thinks skinny, pale, greasy-stringy hair, and big nose is attractive? Plus he had horrible fashion sense and complained all the time. I loved Loring! I felt so bad for how he was treated by every ...more

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Nov 12, 2012 Dani26mx rated it it was amazing

Shelves: all-time-fav-romance

I decided to take a crack at writing my first review because it's almost 3 in the morning and I have, for the vast majority of my day, been stuck on my couch because I could not put this book down!!!

How to Kill a Rockstar was funny, romantic, sexy, heartbreaking, infuriating, stressful, sad... Simply put, one of the best books I have read in awhile. Brilliant. Definitely an all-time favorite. It's extremely well written and sucks you in right from the beginning.

Something about a man writing th ...more

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Jun 02, 2012 Shelly rated it it was amazing

Shelves: tearjerkers, awesomeness

“Personally, I don’t like inherently happy people. I don’t trust them. I think there’s something seriously wrong with anyone who isn’t at least a little let down by the world.”

Holy hell, this book is awesome! Can I just leave it at that? No, I feel like I need to say more because this book touched my soul! I don't care if I don't make sense, I just need to get it out so I can clear my head! The musical aspects of this book spoke to me in a massive way. I love music and the emotions behind it
“Personally, I don’t like inherently happy people. I don’t trust them. I think there’s something seriously wrong with anyone who isn’t at least a little let down by the world.”

Holy hell, this book is awesome! Can I just leave it at that? No, I feel like I need to say more because this book touched my soul! I don't care if I don't make sense, I just need to get it out so I can clear my head! The musical aspects of this book spoke to me in a massive way. I love music and the emotions behind it. I'm a sucker for lyrics...music tells a story in the same way a book does. The truths in this book about what the music industry has become & the frustrations musicians feel had me highlighting nearly everything, more in agreement than anything else.

“It sounds silly, I know. But for me, the power of music rests in its ability to reach inside and touch the places where the deepest cuts lie.
Like a benevolent god, a good song will never let you down.
And sometimes, when you're trying to find your way, one of those gods actually shows up and gives you directions.”

Paul Hudson - A musical genius! A musical god! Don't you just wish he existed? I'd give anything to hear him sing! He was this book!

Yes, there was Eliza, Loring, the Michaels and many others but I longed for every minute I got to spend with Paul! I liked Eliza, most of the time but in the last half she did bug me a bit, only a bit. I felt for her really because things never seemed easy and it always felt like an uphill battle.

I didn't see the twist coming until a little after the initial bomb dropped....and then the penny dropped shortly after and I felt like a fool for not spotting the signs!

Anyway, this book made me laugh, cry, kick myself and often left me frustrated and sitting on the edge of my seat! I loved it, all of it! I was totally sucked into this book and their lives.

The best part, and this might sound silly, but for me it was the fact that it actually brought tears to my eyes! Yes, this book achieved the almost unachievable...something that nearly every other book has failed to do...it had me blubbering like a baby! Only briefly but still! It sucked some emotion out of me! For me, that's a sign of a really good book!

If you've not read this yet then I suggest you do like now! ASAP! It's awesome! ...more

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Oct 08, 2012 Nikkie rated it liked it

Eh whiny men are just not my thing

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Sep 13, 2012 Stacey rated it it was amazing

The only thing about this book that bothered me was that it ended! I could have read about Paul and Eliza until i was blue in the face. 5+ stars! LOVED!

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