4.5 stars.

Another cute, light, fun read from Emma Lord. I loved the musical focus of this book and thought it was just really a good time. (Though I do have to admit that some of the references to Millie's dad's past had me cringing at the fact that I'm getting old and have started having more in common with the parents in the YA reads than the protagonists.)

Millie is quirky and a little over the top, but so much fun to read. She makes some really hair-brained decisions along the way, but rather than feeling illogical these feel just like a teenaged tendency to fail to look before leaping. To her credit, she does acknowledge these moments as errors and I appreciated how she grew in maturity as the plot proceeded. She still stays true to a teen character, but shows an appropriate character arc according to her age and experience.

I loved the other characters as well. Emma Lord can write a good diverse type of cast with introverts and extroverts alike. They felt like real people and I truly enjoyed the interactions between the characters along the way.

Super sweet and had me smiling most of the time...though occasionally smacking my head from some of Millie's silly choices. Absolutely worth the read and a thumbs up recommendation for when you're looking for a read that's fun, fast-paced, and full of musical theatre culture.

* Disclaimer: I received a copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. *