Catch A Falling Star by Kim Culbertson | Rating: ★★★★★As a note, a finished copy of this novel was sent to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way.
"Maybe that’s why we like looking up at night. For a moment, our immediate atmosphere shifts on us and reminds us we’re all part of something wide and far."
The plot of the story is simple and very intriguing to romantic young minds who dream about what it’d be like dating a celebrity. It will appeal first and foremost to younger teenagers as they go into their summer vacation looking for something fun to dive into. Which is fitting: Carter Moon’s small town is pretty much being taken over during the summer by Hollywood; a teenage heart throb is filming his latest flick there.
During this time, she is approached by one of his (Adam Jakes) team and is offered some serious cash (which is needed) to play pretend girlfriend to improve his fast burning reputation. After some consideration, she was rightfully offended by the offer, she decides to do it: mostly to help raise some money for her struggling gambling addict older brother.
Let’s get down to business first: yes, the plot is cheesy and has the potential to come across like a bad Disney movie. Yes, it’s targeted at teen girls and yes, it’s sweet and romantic and a little unrealistic. But the thing is, Kim Culbertson makes it good; she makes me shamelessly love the story and the romance of it all.
And the story could have gone downhill in a cheesy fanfiction sort of way, but Kim Culbertson makes it charming and engaging. Somehow, she takes such a generic fangirl plot and turns it into something that will genuinely make readers smile and fills the pages with thoughtful moments, as well as some pretty funny moments.
