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Advika and the Hollywood Wives by Kirthana Ramisetti
3.0
emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I thought I would enjoy this novel more than I actually did. I found it difficult to root for Advika, the protagonist, due to her extremely poor decision-making throughout the novel. A major plot point only works if the reader wants to see Advika be successful and when I got to that part, I truly did not care about what happened to her. With that being said, I did like the setting of this book. I love reading about fictional celebrities (ex. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo or Something To Talk About) especially when they are navigating the complexities of Hollywood. With some minor adjustments to the character of Advika, this novel would have been better. 
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(I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed above are my own.)