This has been on my physical TBR for so long, which is why it's a little bit unfortunate that my main takeaway was how much more I would've enjoyed this if I had read it closer to when I got the book instead of now. 

In other words, it's perfect YA. It made me feel, think, hope. It's unbelievable that a story like this has existed since 2014. I can't help but think about how much it must've meant when it came out in a market that didn't have as much LGBTQ+ representation as we do now. 

I loved the characters, especially Ava because she was so well thought out, I loved the Hollywood vibes, I loved the cinematic universe, it was genuinely really fun and introspective and I had a blast. 

If you love movies in any way, you'll adore this. I studied Cinema in College and I loved reminiscing about my times in the movie world. 

I only removed some stars because 5 stars, to me, are books that kind of haunt you and cross your mind once in a while, and I can't imagine this book having this kind of effect on me. If I had read it as a teen, though, it probably would've changed my life!