Scotty Dawn lives an unusual life: instead of going to school like most 15 year olds, she travels from place to place according to her mother's job in the RV that she has dubbed the Y. This nomadic life has prepared Scotty to be independent and to push herself to achieve greater heights. Her mother, a hippy free spirit, does not encourage her to study or work hard. But Scotty pushes herself to study geometry, English and Art. She sets assignments for herself and finishes them. Being the daughter of a movie set cook, she has had an inside view of the Hollywood life. Pulling on this "inside knowledge" available to her she starts a Hollywood blog where the latest news and stories of celebrities are posted.
Even though, Scotty has a life that most kids her age would envy, she longs for a normal home and life with friends and more family. But throughout this book she is learning to be content with the lifestyle she has. But as she grows, dark secrets are coming to the surface. Her life seems to be in danger and she knows her mother is hiding something. Her actor friend, Seth Haas seems to be heading in the wrong direction and into a wrong relationship. Will the secrets be revealed? Can she bear the truth or will they pull her down?
When I saw the book cover, I was disappointed to see a young adult fiction. Since I have past that age, I have not read a book in this age group. But I decided to give it a try anyways and boy was I surprised! I could not put the book down and show more finished it in one sitting. Scotty's quirky character and personality catches the reader's attention almost instantly. Even though the novel uses blogs and journal entries to share Scotty's thoughts, it is not drawn out or boring. The book moves fairly quickly and the reader is drawn into a lifestyle that some people can only dream about.
This was my first book my Lisa Samson and I am definitely going to find her other novels and read them. Even though this is a young adult book, I would strongly encourage parents and older folks to read it as well. It is a good novel to gain insight into the thoughts and actions of a teenager. I am excited about the second installment of this series and more fun with Scotty Dawn! show less
Even though, Scotty has a life that most kids her age would envy, she longs for a normal home and life with friends and more family. But throughout this book she is learning to be content with the lifestyle she has. But as she grows, dark secrets are coming to the surface. Her life seems to be in danger and she knows her mother is hiding something. Her actor friend, Seth Haas seems to be heading in the wrong direction and into a wrong relationship. Will the secrets be revealed? Can she bear the truth or will they pull her down?
When I saw the book cover, I was disappointed to see a young adult fiction. Since I have past that age, I have not read a book in this age group. But I decided to give it a try anyways and boy was I surprised! I could not put the book down and show more finished it in one sitting. Scotty's quirky character and personality catches the reader's attention almost instantly. Even though the novel uses blogs and journal entries to share Scotty's thoughts, it is not drawn out or boring. The book moves fairly quickly and the reader is drawn into a lifestyle that some people can only dream about.
This was my first book my Lisa Samson and I am definitely going to find her other novels and read them. Even though this is a young adult book, I would strongly encourage parents and older folks to read it as well. It is a good novel to gain insight into the thoughts and actions of a teenager. I am excited about the second installment of this series and more fun with Scotty Dawn! show less