Review: Very good read.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 11, 2012
I have read several of R.L. Mathewson's book and have enjoyed them all. But I have to admit, I liked some more then others. While this book was very entertaining and a very good read, it's not quite as good as some of her other works. That being said.....This book kept me very entertained. I never once felt bored, like I have with some other books that I've read in the past. There were times where the story line had me bawling like a baby, such as the story line where the children's biological father would disappoint his children over and over again. And then there was the time when he did show up at the house, only to sign his parental rights away. And there were many, many times where she had me rolling on the floor with laughter, too.Some people have criticized the characters as being to good at multiple jobs, but look around people....there are a lot of multi-talented people in the entertainment industry. There are people who can sing, act, and dance, just take a look at the Broadway stars. There are people who write, act, and direct movies at the same time, too. And having people who love and respect you...who says you can't have that just because you're a popular star. There are many people in the industry who have hearts of gold and have many friends outside the entertainment world, as well as some within the business world.IMO- the characters were really believable, especially for this pair being a Hollywood couple. And I also believe that the way that this author portrayed the children was spot on, too. I don't mind a little suspense, so I'm glad this author didn't drag me threw page after page wondering how things would turn out. A few of the other reviews mentioned that they thought this story to far fetched to be believable, but I don't. I have seen first hand what fame and fortune can do to a family, or how it can reek havoc on their personal lives.To this day...I have never understood why fans think they have a right to know, what goes on in a star's personal life. They are there to entertain you plain and simple, and that's the only thing they are obligated to do. If you're not happy with that, then I'd say that it's you ....who has the major problem. It's the same way with the media,too. It's one thing to film these stars when they are out in the public doing some kind of appearance, but they have no right to try to film or photograph them while they are out and about with their family, or while spending time at their homes. And I wish they'd just leave the kids out of it altogether. These kids didn't asked to be brought into the limelight, most of littler ones don't even know what is going on at all. All they know is that some stranger, is suddenly jumping out of the bushes and into their faces with flashing lights going off. I'm sure most of them are scared out of their wits by this, and the media should know better. How would they like it if someone did that to their own child. Truthfully...I don't think they'd be too happy about it.There was also criticism about the editing in this book, I say...some people are just too dang picky. Yes... there were a few words here and there that weren't quite right, but I knew what they meant, and even those were far and few in between. Some of these other reviewers tried to make it sound like the whole book was complete and utter mess, and that's so, so far from the truth!All in all, this was a very, very good book to read. It's not the best story I have read by this author, but at the same time... it far from the worst.Would I recommend this book? Yes, absolutely I would!