Thank you to NetGalley and Mascot Books for providing a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Merilee Hart is doing everything she can to keep her life together after her mother left. Her art has become her escape from the world and it’s where she can creatively log the things that happen in her day-to-day life.
A few days after returning from Australia with her father Merilee, or Merri to most, happens to notice that her next door neighbour has a new house guest in the form of her enigmatic nephew. It doesn’t take long for Merri to realise that Lee is moody and utterly infuriating. Not only that but Merri is quick to uncover that she has been betrayed by her two closest friends and is left feeling very vulnerable.
She soon finds herself drawn to Lee and after spending some time with him comes to find that he isn’t anything like she first thought. He’s funny, he’s kind and he definitely has a sparkle to him.
It isn’t long till her life is thrown out of the loop when she realises that Lee is actually a member of the K-Pop mega group Thunder and is currently in hiding and taking a break away from the fame. It doesn’t take long for the fans to try and close in on where Lee is hiding and are ready to do whatever they can to return him to his rightful place in the band.
Merri is not only faced with the fans but with the looming prospect of heart-break as she begins to fall for the singer. After a misunderstanding Merri must learn how to pick up the pieces, gain control of her life and pursue her dreams as an artist.
Now, I’m not a huge fan of K-Pop and was scared to start this book incase I didn’t understand the references. I’m thoroughly glad I did read this. The characters are so well written and I was completely hooked from the first chapter.
Merri goes through so much in this book that my heart goes out to her. Not only is she fighting her dad over her future prospects but her friend’s have betrayed her in the worst way possible. Lee is honestly the only thing that keeps her going.
The humour, for me, was on point and had me laughing to myself but most of all Kristen Burnham made me fall in love with Merri and Lee. I recommend this book if you are looking for a fun, light-hearted read with a sprinkle of K-Pop on top.
Rating: 4/5*
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