Stars in Your Eyes is the story of Logan and Mattie- two queer Hollywood stars that couldn’t be more different. Mattie is the golden boy of Hollywood, while Logan is barely hanging on with a terrible reputation. When they are both cast in a popular queer romance movie, the two are forced into each other's orbit. Logan slips up in an interview and says Mattie isn’t a talented actor. To avoid sinking the film before it begins, Mattie and Logan are talked into a fake-dating scheme. As they spend more time together, the relationship starts to feel more and more real. What will Logan and Mattie do when the film is completed? 

The scenes between Mattie and Logan were delightfully steamy, but underscored by serious themes of grief and pain. This is a book where one should carefully read the thoughtful trigger warnings provided at the front of the book, especially in terms of mental health and abuse. However, Stars in Your Eyes is filled with plenty of queer joy and healing. Logan and Mattie are the epitome of grump/sunshine and both have plenty of personal growth to go through. The fake-dating trope is one of my favorites and Callender pulls it off beautifully! This book felt impossible to put down, as I had to see what happened next with Mattie and Logan. Readers who enjoy emotional journeys of healing, queer romance, and compelling characters will love this book. I can’t wait to read what Kacen Callender writes next! 

Thank you so much to Kacen Callender, Forever, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.