Hi, book buddies :-) If you are in the mood for something fancy and bright, here is a wonderful book for you.
Star Bright,
the first in Staci Hart's brand new Bright Young Things series, is out July 14th.
MY OPINION
Jazzy and dreamy. I never imagined how this story would pan out, but it is dazzling. Beautifully crafted over double POV, this romance is laced with luxurious hedonism and roaring 20's nostalgia. Secret parties, young elite, zest for life, and a couple riding an adventure of desire, trust, and twisted truths. Really enchanting.
The rich girl turns out to be a sweet and creative lady who throws themed parties that I loved with all my heart. What themes! And they were surprising and fun and tantalizing and kept getting better.
The handsome man is actually a double agent torn between desperate dreams and overwhelming guilt over his deception.
The relationship is so bright and invigorating, happy and passionate. I really enjoyed these characters. And Stella's friends are an absolute blast. I am foreseeing amazing stories in the future for this series!
The dialogues engage in a way you lose track of time. I found myself lost in the film in my head as Stella and Levi followed the clues to every party. So exciting. And I was relishing every spark of joy and delight, but also anticipating the dreadful moment when drama would explode. Indeed, when it does, it's a journey through soulful fears and feelings.
As to the plot, it actually feels like those nested Russian dolls. The layers keep adding mystery and depth. It's open-hearted romance. It is a celebration of life and the joy of it. Unbidden, tears of recognition stung my eyes at the final words that paid an homage to that very idea. It is also a hard look at our beliefs and moral compass and true identity.
Even a deeper arc to the series is planted with a darker, ulterior motive in the scandal surrounding these notorious party-goers called the Bright Young Things.
I think this author has reinvented herself with this tale, and the fruit of her labour cannot be more sparkling.
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You are cordially invited to the party of the century.
There’s no greater thrill than in the moment a courier hands you the heavy invitation with those words etched on the front.
Because you just joined the most exclusive group in New York.
The Bright Young Things.
Lavish parties. Irreverent treasure hunts. Every event is a spectacle, stalked not only by the media, but by the police commissioner, who’s declared himself the morality police, heading up a charge leading to raids and arrests and the constant threat of danger.
But that’s all part of the fun.
That, and the secrets.
Like, who sponsors these parties? The trail leads back to one mysterious name, an homage to the original Bright Young Things of a century ago: Cecelia Beaton.
And no one knows it’s me.
Everyone has secrets, and mine is safe. Until I meet him.
He comes out of nowhere, armed with ample charm and a tilted smile. Dark eyes promise to devour me—all I have to do is give him permission. And before I realize it, he finds his way into my heart, into my life, with dangerous ease.
Because he has secrets of his own, secrets that could bring down everything I’ve built.
Even the best kept secrets have a way of getting out.
And if mine does, I’ll lose more than my heart.
ABOUT THE MASTERMIND
Staci has been a lot of things up to this point in her life -- a graphic designer, an entrepreneur, a seamstress, a clothing and handbag designer, a waitress. Can't forget that. She's also been a mom, with three little girls who are sure to grow up to break a number of hearts. She's been a wife, though she's certainly not the cleanest, or the best cook. She's also super, duper fun at a party, especially if she's been drinking whiskey. When she's not writing, she's reading, sleeping, gaming, or designing graphics.
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Enjoy life, my book buddies ☺
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