Livy James didn't have your typical childhood. With a rock star father who acts more like a child than she does, an ex-groupie mother, and a body guard- nannie combo, Livy is quite familiar with the rock and roll life style.
She knows the good, the bad, and the ugly. She also knows that the bad and ugly can far out way the good-- Especially when it comes to the Babydolls, her Dad's band. There's a reason she has the 'no musicians rule' when it comes to dating, after all. But apparently no one told Nick Hoffman, member of the Wolves, the Babydolls tour companions.
Just when Livy is trying to introduce some stability in her life- a writing intership for Rock on, good scores of the SATS, and college plans-- things are just starting to shake up. Truths are revealed and contradicted. Blow outs and make-out sessions to be had.
Livy's insight, self- growth, and just her general voice create an aimable protagonist. It took me a long time to get my hands on this one (freaking library) but I'm glad I did, and was sad to put it down. Sure to be loved by fans of the Love Burkowski series (Emily Franklin) and Beige (Cecil Castellucci), this book definately deserves a place on your bookself. I wish I could write more, but it's 2 A.M. and I'm exhausted. And yes, I did just stay up this late so I could finish it. So go and get this as soon as you can (hopefully without all the trouble I had to go through to get it) and prepared to be sucked in to Conrad's prose, through which she seals the chaotic, gentle hum of rock and roll.
-Tina
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