Rating 5/5
Blurb (taken from Goodreads):
Molly McKenzie’s bright personality and on-trend fashion and beauty advice have earned her an impressive social media following, as well as a big paycheck each month. When her manager-turned-boyfriend says she has an audition to appear as a host on a makeover show that nominates underprivileged youth, her dream of further fame seems to be coming true. There’s just one catch: she has little experience interacting with people in need.
When her manager-boyfriend convinces her to partner with a local organization, she begins volunteering with a summer youth program. The program’s director, Silas Whittaker, challenges her at every turn, but she swiftly grows more attached to the kids–and him–every day.
As Molly experiences an acceptance unlike anything she’s known, she wrestles with the lies she’s been believing about herself for years. She thought she knew what mattered most in life, but maybe she’s had it wrong this whole time, and there’s more to being truly seen than what she’s built her entire life on.
Review:
This was a very sweet and wholesome book that made me cry at the end. Honestly, this is what the world needs during these hard times; you won’t hear higher praise from my lips (finger?) at this time. I could really escape within these pages and follow a heartwarming story that doesn’t shy away from discussing the hard topics.
I have been watching Schitt’s Creek recently and I imagined the protagonist to speak/look like Alexis, which was a great visual throughout. Honestly though, Molly was a great character and her development was believable and (yes, I will repeat myself) quite wholesome. The romance came naturally throughout the story and didn’t feel forced at all.
If the blurb inspires you then I highly recommend to pick this book up. Sometimes, a blurb doesn’t reflect enough of the story, or it says too much, but this blurb was the perfect balance. If you like this blurb, you’ll like this book: it’s that simple.
So I just realized that this book actually came out today so it’s really the perfect time to snag your own copy. I’d like to thank Bethany House Publishers for the copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
JulieLiterary 