Take a photo of a barcode or cover
popthebutterfly 's review for:
Now That I've Found You
by Kristina Forest
Disclaimer: I received this e-arc from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: Now That I’ve Found You
Author: Kristina Forest
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 5/5
Diversity: Black main character and Black/POC cast!
Recommended For...: ya contemporary, grandparent relationship, fame
Publication Date: August 25, 2020
Genre: YA Contemporary
Recommended Age: 14+ (depression, slight sexual content)
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 336
Synopsis: Following in the footsteps of her überfamous grandma, eighteen-year-old Evie Jones is poised to be Hollywood’s next big star. That is until a close friend’s betrayal leads to her being blacklisted . . .
Fortunately, Evie knows just the thing to save her floundering career: a public appearance with America’s most beloved actress—her grandma Gigi, aka the Evelyn Conaway. The only problem? Gigi is a recluse who’s been out of the limelight for almost twenty years. Days before Evie plans to present her grandma with an honorary award in front of Hollywood’s elite, Gigi does the unthinkable: she disappears.
With time running out and her comeback on the line, Evie reluctantly enlists the help of the last person to see Gigi before she vanished: Milo Williams, a cute musician Evie isn’t sure she can trust. As Evie and Milo conduct a wild manhunt across New York City, romance and adventure abound while Evie makes some surprising discoveries about her grandma—and herself.
Review: I really loved this book! I loved that the book focused on the grandmother/granddaughter relationship (which I don’t see a lot in YA books) and I loved the message about self worth and approval in a viral world. The book also had a great message about happiness and finding your inner strength and generally not giving an eff about what others think. The book was well written, had amazing character development, and awesome pacing. The book is a fast read that will be perfect for summer!
The only issue I had was that I wished that the world building was a bit better, but otherwise this was an amazing book and I can’t recommend it enough!
Verdict: Highly recommend and read it with your grandparents or parents!
Book: Now That I’ve Found You
Author: Kristina Forest
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 5/5
Diversity: Black main character and Black/POC cast!
Recommended For...: ya contemporary, grandparent relationship, fame
Publication Date: August 25, 2020
Genre: YA Contemporary
Recommended Age: 14+ (depression, slight sexual content)
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 336
Synopsis: Following in the footsteps of her überfamous grandma, eighteen-year-old Evie Jones is poised to be Hollywood’s next big star. That is until a close friend’s betrayal leads to her being blacklisted . . .
Fortunately, Evie knows just the thing to save her floundering career: a public appearance with America’s most beloved actress—her grandma Gigi, aka the Evelyn Conaway. The only problem? Gigi is a recluse who’s been out of the limelight for almost twenty years. Days before Evie plans to present her grandma with an honorary award in front of Hollywood’s elite, Gigi does the unthinkable: she disappears.
With time running out and her comeback on the line, Evie reluctantly enlists the help of the last person to see Gigi before she vanished: Milo Williams, a cute musician Evie isn’t sure she can trust. As Evie and Milo conduct a wild manhunt across New York City, romance and adventure abound while Evie makes some surprising discoveries about her grandma—and herself.
Review: I really loved this book! I loved that the book focused on the grandmother/granddaughter relationship (which I don’t see a lot in YA books) and I loved the message about self worth and approval in a viral world. The book also had a great message about happiness and finding your inner strength and generally not giving an eff about what others think. The book was well written, had amazing character development, and awesome pacing. The book is a fast read that will be perfect for summer!
The only issue I had was that I wished that the world building was a bit better, but otherwise this was an amazing book and I can’t recommend it enough!
Verdict: Highly recommend and read it with your grandparents or parents!