Review: 4 1/2 stars for Before He Was Famous!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 30, 2014
*I was given a complimentary copy of Before He Was Famous in exchange for an honest review.It’s no secret that I’m a huge rock star romance reader. What attracts me to this particular genre is the trappings of a rock and roll culture. Before He Was Famous by Beck Wicks is a fantastic insight into a burgeoning musical career, including all the pitfalls and perks of this lifestyle. Becky’s writing is earnest, playful, and filled with all the delicious angst that comes along with a second-chance romance.Becky Wick’s plot is completely addicting. There is a rich history between Noah Lockton and Chloe Campbell’s characters. I found a connection with them almost immediately. You get to see the history of their friendship blossom into something deeper. Even as the journey to their deepening relationship is bumpy, their friendship is strong. The secondary characters were great, too. Chloe’s best friend Alyssa provides a lot of comedic scenes. (The song “Let It Go” will forever be stuck in my head because of her.) Noah’s brother Jack made an impression on me as well. He’s loyal, protective, and very sweet. All the music industry characters cause all the appropriate havoc and head shaking moments you’d expect in this fast paced lifestyle. However, I had a few issues with some of the secondary characters. I wish Becky would have provided more back story for the characters closest to Noah and Chloe. This would have rounded out the story a bit more for me.The romance aspect of Before He Was Famous is good. Noah and Chloe have great chemistry, but deny themselves the relationship they both want from each other. It was pretty frustrating, but it also keep me reading. We get to see the temptations that come along with such fame, and Noah is no exception. I felt bad for Chloe and Noah during some key scenes. They both have to endure a lot of girl/boyfriends and hook ups, hurting each other in the process. Again, this is why I love this genre. I love it when they finally get their act together and realize they are meant to be with each other.This is my very first Becky Wicks book and I’m thoroughly impressed. Her writing is addicting and the plot is stellar! I love that there is a suspense angle to the story, giving this book another area of interest. The trials and tribulations of the music industry are spot on! I feel Becky did her homework when she conceived all the situations Noah and Chloe find themselves in when they are thrust into fame. I really enjoyed Before He Was Famous. I look forward to reading Becky’s other books, including the second book to the Hot Flush series. I give Before He Was Famous 4.5 out of 5 stars!Written by Dee McGee - Booze Bookz, and Bad Boyz