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Couture gowns, press parties, international travel. Rachel Kim is at the top of her game. 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.
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May 10, 2022 -
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- ISBN: 9781534462564
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- ISBN: 9781534462564
- File size: 2274 KB
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- Lexile® Measure: 850
- Text Difficulty: 4-5
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March 1, 2022
Five and a half years after the events of Shine (2020), Rachel Kim is a full-fledged international superstar. As part of the nine-member group Girls Forever, she's topping charts, touring internationally, and garnering a devoted fan base. While they may be at the top of their game, it's not too early to lay the groundwork for the future. With ambitions for her own fashion line and a secret romance with fellow Korean American Alex Jeon, Rachel might have things figured out, but she must be sensitive when it comes to management company DB Entertainment and her band mates. She's determined not to let individual drama sabotage the group, but is everyone on the same page? With Rachel's having successfully graduated from the trainee system, this sequel focuses more on business machinations as tremendous fame raises the stakes, highlighting the dark side of industry expectations and tenuous public support. Her instant connection with Alex makes it extremely hard for Rachel not to be reckless despite the high risks, especially for female idols. While Rachel believes she is a conscientious group member, she can be unaware of the unintentionally hurtful effects of her actions. Readers' awareness of other characters' motivations is limited by Rachel's first-person narration and self-focus; those interested in relationship dynamics may be left wanting further nuance, but anyone tuning in for more about Rachel's trajectory will enjoy her twists, turns, and personal triumphs. A glitzy sequel filled with drama and self-discovery. (glossary) (Fiction. 14-18)COPYRIGHT(2022) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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