I was really excited to read this book, the synopsis made it sound like it would center around a TV show with former child stars dealing with addiction, which I thought would be a powerful and interesting storyline. Unfortunately, the book didn’t deliver on that in the way I thought it would. This part of the plot ended up being barely mentioned, which left me feeling a bit misled.

The pacing also felt off. It seemed like a big chunk of the story was missing in the middle, and it rushed straight to the ending without much buildup or depth. I also struggled to connect with the characters. There wasn’t much development or backstory, aside from the "Her (Then)" chapters, so I never really felt invested in them. That said, it was a quick and easy read that kept me engaged in the mystery. I did find myself wanting to know what would happen next, which kept me interested.

⚠️ One thing I think is really important to mention is that the book is filled with heavy and potentially triggering content. Themes such as suicide, self harm, bulling, and sexual assault weren’t clearly flagged ahead of time. And they made up a large, if not the entire, portion of the story. If you’re sensitive to these certain topics, I’d recommend reading with caution.

*Thank you to Lucinda Berry, Thomas & Mercer and Netgalley for the ARC copy. I am freely leaving my honest review.