Review: not for me
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 04 5, 2014
Starstruck, Nicole CiacchellaI was hoping for lots of film star issues, lots of jealousies, lots of drama, all the things that usually go with romances set in this world. Didn't get it though :( Jaron was a top film star and yet...it seemed media attention bypassed him, and he was left to go out and about without any hassle or problems. Lex, sweet girl but that was all. She's had terrible problems with emotional abuse from her ex. Manipulation like that is very insidious, and though I didn't gel with the book, this part was really well written, showing just how the drip, drip of mental abuse leeches confidence from people.Jarod seemed like Mr perfect, made me wonder why he gave up on Lex in the first place. I didn't really see why he dropped contact with her, even given the Brad issues. I didn't see why she was spending money she didn't have on a one off costume for a three year old – and he seems to have been a child prodigy, given that the three year olds I know don't have his mental or physical dexterity! Art books, with Art heroes? Most of them just want Thomas or Bob, not Leonardo da Vinci :) And he was so easily pleased, and brought out of his very occasional would be tantrums, when usually kids of that age can hold a temper for ages.....I just got to the point where I wasn't really invested in the characters or their future. Maybe its just me, but there just wasn’t enough action, drama, and jealousies, and connection between Lex and Jarod for me. When they did get together I didn’t feel fireworks, didn't get the tingles, it just seemed OK ish..Still, as ever I’m just one reader and this will surely appeal to those who want a gentle romance, that flows smoothly without the bumps and near misses I need. Its priced at 2.47 for 301 pages.Stars: two and a half, just one of those that didn't work. Will suit others maybe but not me.Arc supplied via Netgalley