Contemporary YA fiction
What would it be like to date your celebrity crush?
Cecily has always had a huge crush on singer/songwriter Andrew Holiday and she wants to be an actress, so she jumps at the chance to tag along when her friend auditions for Andrew’s new video. Cecily gets a part in the video and all of Andrew’s attention on the set. Her friend begins to see red and Cecily’s boyfriend is seeing green—as in major jealousy.
A misunderstanding leaves Cecily and her boyfriend on the outs and Andrew hopes to pick up the pieces as he’s looking for someone more stable in his life than the celebrities he’s dated. Soon Cecily begins to realize Andrew understands her more than her small-town boyfriend—but can her perfect love match really be her favorite rock star?
What would it be like to date your celebrity crush?
Cecily has always had a huge crush on singer/songwriter Andrew Holiday and she wants to be an actress, so she jumps at the chance to tag along when her friend auditions for Andrew’s new video. Cecily gets a part in the video and all of Andrew’s attention on the set. Her friend begins to see red and Cecily’s boyfriend is seeing green—as in major jealousy.
A misunderstanding leaves Cecily and her boyfriend on the outs and Andrew hopes to pick up the pieces as he’s looking for someone more stable in his life than the celebrities he’s dated. Soon Cecily begins to realize Andrew understands her more than her small-town boyfriend—but can her perfect love match really be her favorite rock star?
Reviews:
"Andrew Holiday is sure to give readers of all ages their own fangirl meets Harry Styles moment. One won’t be able to resist rooting for this old-soul, popstar in the flesh. Cecily is no exception. The music Andrew creates puts words to feelings she struggles to express, as if he has a bird’s eye view to her soul.
Fans of Young Adult books will love reading about what most teenage girls only get to dream about. The author weaves the phases of Cecily’s teenage life using a delightful tangle of adolescent drama, humor, and insecurity all the way through to dreams come true. The young adults and characters are unique and memorable creating a world that readers can enjoy living in and reminiscing in. Readers may also appreciate a small peek into the workings of the entertainment industry along with Cecily and her friends. The love triangle tugs heartstrings in both directions until a happy ever after for now leaves readers satisfied and excited to see what comes next in The Cecily Taylor Series."-InD'tale Magazine
"Can Dreams Come True? by Krysten Lindsay Hager is a teenage novel that covers all the issues faced by today's adolescents. I loved the way the author has created such a strong and unique character in Cecily. She shows a mature attitude which is rare in this genre of novel. Her feelings of low self-esteem and the development of the relationship with Andrew are real and heart-warming. There are some hysterically funny moments in the story too. The other characters are also believable, and the way young girls interact and speak to each other is very realistic. The plot moves forward constantly with conflict perfectly placed to keep you engaged. The reality of how rumours and jealousy can cause damage to a person is effectively shown within the story. A wonderful and captivating teenage love story.”—Readers’ Favorite
"Most teenage girls I know of develop a crush on a pop star or two. This book is perfect in bringing to fruition the imagination of millions. The book was really well done." -Writing Pearls
"I love this book because, it is so well written that you feel all of the deep emotions Cecily experiences in wanting to be understood and accepted for who she is, and her deep connection to her crush through his music. His music expresses clearly how she feels; her loneliness, sadness of being rejected, and it draws her to him. As a teenager, music touched my soul to the core, and I felt so connected to the musician. Krysten captures this exact feeling beautifully and to perfection . If you love music, and have experienced the joy of being connected to your favorite artist THIS is the book for you! If you have been that teenager longing for that need to be understood you too will find this book captivating. It's exquisitely written, lovable lead characters and an easy fun read!" --Amazon review
"Krysten Lindsay Hager has created a fun and lighthearted coming of age story that both teens and adults can appreciate.
Can Dreams Really Come True? is a wonderful novel for those who love cute, adorable romances. With elements of romantic comedy and teen drama, it’s a well-balanced story that will leave listeners feeling good throughout!"-InD'tale Magazine (Audio book review)
"I loved the way the author has created such a strong and unique character in Cecily. Her feelings of low self-esteem and the development of the relationship with Andrew are real and heart-warming. There are some hysterically funny moments in the story too. A wonderful and captivating teenage love story.”—Readers’ Favorite
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