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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers · Paperback · May 2, 2023
The “glitzy sequel filled with drama and self-discovery” (Kirkus Reviews) to the instant New York Times bestseller Shine!
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- Who it’s for
- Fame, fashion, and guarded romance give this sequel a glossy edge with emotional stakes.
- Themes
- Celebrity and fame, Romance and ambition, Betrayal and self-discovery
- Genres
- Contemporary YA Romance, Music Stories for Teens, YA Fashion & Beauty
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The “glitzy sequel filled with drama and self-discovery” (Kirkus Reviews) to the instant New York Times bestseller Shine! Crazy Rich Asians meets Gossip Girl in this knockout series from Jessica Jung, K-pop legend, fashion icon, and founder of the international luxury brand, Blanc & Eclare. Couture gowns, press parties, international travel. Rachel Kim is at the top of her game.
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Girls Forever is now the number-one K-pop group in the world, and her fame skyrockets after her viral airport styling attracts the attention of fashion’s biggest names. Her life’s a swirl of technicolor glamour and adoring fans. Rachel can’t imagine shining any brighter. The only thing that’s missing is love—but Rachel’s determined to follow the rules. In her world, falling in love can cost you everything. Enter Alex. When Rachel literally falls head over designer heels into his lap on a crowded metro, she’s tempted to give up her anti-love vows. Alex is more than just heart-stopping dimples and adorably quirky banter. He believes in Rachel’s future—both in music and in fashion. But the higher you rise, the farther you have to fall. And when a shocking act of betrayal shatters her world, Rachel must finally listen to her heart.
Glamour Under Pressure
Fame, fashion, and guarded romance give this sequel a glossy edge with emotional stakes.
Come here for
- K-pop glamour colliding with fashion-world attention and romance under pressure
Expect
- A glossy, drama-forward ride through fame, ambition, and the cost of falling in love
Where it sits
| YA Fashion & Beauty | 68% |
|---|---|
| Contemporary YA Romance | 66% |
| Music Stories for Teens | 54% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Asia for Teens
- Music Stories for Teens
- Contemporary YA Romance
- Authors
- Jessica Jung
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
- Published
- May 2, 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Celebrity and fame · Romance and ambition · Betrayal and self-discovery
- Reading lane
- Asia for Teens