Feasted On: Shooting Stars by Allison Rushby

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Hardcover - Pages: 265; Paperback - Pages: 265; Kindle Edition - File Size: 1929 KB | Expected Release Date: February 28, 2012 | Publisher: Walker Children's Books | Obtained: NetGalley

"Shooting Stars" by Allison Rushby

My Book Summary : Jo (also known as Zo Jo) decided to follow her father’s example and become a young paparazzo when she was 13-years-old. Now at 16 years of age it isn't her favorite thing to do but it is a way for her to earn a lot of money that she can save for photography school she'd like to attend. Also, during her time as pap she has honed in her skill using her height and looks to her advantage, which gets her into places that she wouldn't typically be able to get into. Because of her honed skills is the reason why she recently gets a request to go undercover to get shots of Ned Hartnett while he is at a "retreat" location to get help. However, even though the job would pay her enough money to get her into the school she wants, Jo soon finds it’s hard to take pictures of Ned because of how he is so nice to her at the retreat and at a previous time when they met when she was just starting out. In addition, she soon realizes there is more to the retreat situation then she was informed about the question is will the new information change her mind about what she's doing or does she need/want the money too badly?? Especially what will she do when she suddenly starts to have feelings for Ned and things start becoming more personal and less professional between them?

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars, this is an entertaining, fast-paced, fun, and dynamic novel!! It's about a 16-year-old paparazzo trying not to stay in the biz for her whole life yet she likes the money and a young star has a few issues of his own, but has always been nice to her, getting thrown into a situation that neither was prepared for. I really liked how the author handled the big twists this novel has in it!! I mean when Ned/Jake started getting suspicious about a pap being at the retreat center I pretty much cringed thinking, this novel wasn't going to turn out the way I wanted it too. However, I was satisfyingly surprised!! This novel came together better than I could have imagined!! Plus, it really helps that all of the characters in the book (not including Melissa) have truly redeemable qualities.

I enjoyed this book and I think you will too! I recommend it to anyone who likes YA romance novels with entertainment themes!

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It takes around a half hour drive in the minivan to get to the retreat. Brad and I spend most of the time in silence. I'm glad he simply points out landmarks, rather than quizzing me on why I'm headed to the loony bin.
I gulp when the large black electronic gates click shut behind the minivan and we start down the long driveway that must lead to the retreat itself. Or I'm hoping it does. Either we're headed for the retreat, or I've just joined a cult. ~ within Chapter 4

"You need to do something before you go insane."
"Too late," I moan.
"Seriously," Katrina continues, "I mean it. You need to get out of this room."
"And do what?" I roll over to look at her."It's almost eight. Scary curfew time. No going out of the doors after that, or the bogeyman will come and get me. Or Brad will come and get me. Not sure what's worse, actually."
Katrina laughs. "Me, either." ~ within Chapter 11

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