Review: Great ending but a frustrating journey
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 02 4, 2014
Girl in Love picks up a year after Girl on Tour left off. After Trace left Kylie and walked hand in hand with Gretchen to rehab. Trace is now out and trying to revive his career while maintaining his sobriety. Meanwhile, Kylie's career has blown up. But she's still lonely and miserable without Trace. I thought it was a little unbelievable that a 20 year old girl still couldn't move on a year after a breakup. I was hoping that she would move on to Steven, even if just for a little while.At first I was on Kylie's side. She was the one left behind after all and I thought Trace had no right to be jealous or have any expectations of her. But their year apart hardened Kylie, which she needed to survive the music business, but she also turned into a not-so-nice, demanding diva, even if it wasn't intentional. So the more stubborn she was about staying away from Trace the more I veered to his side. I kept reminding myself that she's only 20 years old but anytime someone tried to talk to her she would shut them down and stomp off. It drove me nuts. She also made Trace's decision to check into rehab all about her, how he left her and I didn't like that.Gretchen said it best, "Look, I know he thinks that impulsive thing you do where you make big dramatic exits without stopping to hear anyone out is real cute. Me, not so much. Personally I find you immature and annoying."And he does love her. Trace still wants Kylie desperately but misunderstandings and not communicating keep either of them from reaching out. But they still share the same record label so when they have to go on tour together again to help save Trace's career they are forced to confront their feelings.I thought this book was good, the ending was great I just wish they got their act together sooner.