3.5 Keke Palmer is truly a gem of a human being, and I always appreciate how she brings her full, authentic self to everything she does.

I don’t have too much to say about this book. If you’re a fan of Keke Palmer and follow her podcast or interviews, this feels like a natural extension of those. I would definitely recommend the audiobook version because hearing it in her voice further cements the authenticity of this work as another piece of her ever-expanding portfolio.

That said, the book doesn’t delve into many new topics, and, as others have noted, it straddles the line between being a memoir and a self-help book. Once I adjusted my expectations and recognized that this isn’t an in-depth exploration of Keke Palmer’s life, but rather an effort to turn some of the most intricate moments of her journey into lessons for readers, I was able to enjoy it.

Keke Palmer is undoubtedly a force, and I’m always happy to support her endeavors. I think this book serves as a great introduction for readers who may not be familiar with her. It offers insight into her experiences in showbiz as a child, how they shaped her adulthood, her relationship with celebrity, and the choices she makes about what to share with the world.