Starstruck

This one was a confusing read.

It is touted as a thriller but it only reflects that in sprinkles and then fully at the very end.

A girl wins a exclusive trip to meet with a superstar. but instead of suspense, we get a lot of dialogue from a huge cast of characters, most of who are unnecessary.

It was difficult to feel connected to the characters, even the main character, Miranda, as Cusick doesn't give us a good feel for them. There seemed to be a lot more telling than showing.

I found it odd that a pivotal moment was explained off-screen. Miranda's character seems confused the whole time too, jumping to erratic conclusions.

A couple of scary moments take place, but then are quickly forgotten. The story is pretty scattered. At times, we find ourselves suddenly in another location in the next paragraph. While I have enjoyed Cusick's earlier books, this plot felt so staggered, like she wasn't sure what to do with the story.

The end was very confusing. Cusick went back and forth trying to rationalize the causes behind the few strange moments throughout the story, but a clear explanation of the culprit is never made. It's just a tangled mess in the end.