When Elizabeth Miller unexpectedly
loses her beloved job in politics, she decides to take up an offer
to apply for work in Hollywood. She's hired as a second assistant
to a young producer who is hotheaded and known to be a raging drug
addict. The only friend she makes in this self-absorbed and superficial
world she finds herself in, is Lara, the first assistant.
Elizabeth begins a wild and
star-studded journey through Hollywood as she tries to figure out
who she can trust and what she really wants to accomplish with her
life. She transforms from a simple, dependable political girl to
a made-up, living beyond her means, Hollywood girl. In the end,
she remains a loyal employee, but with Hollywood blonde highlights
and a craving for expensive clothing.
This book makes a perfect
companion for reading on the beach. It's a fast-paced, no-brainer
that will take you behind the scenes in Hollywood and make you feel
like you're peeking into a world you're not supposed to see. The
dialogue is good and the characters are very quirky and fun. The
setting is also quite intriguing, as most of us don't get to brush
shoulders with various celebrities in our day to life.
I enjoyed the book, once I
got into it, but my only complaint is the ending. Given Elizabeth's
developing goals and motivation throughout the book, I was confused
as to whether the ending was supposed to be a positive or a negative
thing for her. You'll have to take the journey to Hollywood with
Elizabeth for yourself and see what you think at the end. Regardless
of how you interpret the ending, one thing's for certain, you will
know whether or not you'd ever want to be part of the Hollywood
scene!