Messy

After finishing Messy, a book written by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan, a duo famous for their   snarky and hilarious celebrity fashion blog, I was in a state of shock. The book followed Spoiled, in which after the death of her mother, sixteen-year-old Molly Dix must go live with the father she never new she had: world-famous movie star Brick Berlin, and her gorgeous, spoiled half-sister Brooke. While at first Brooke attempts to do everything in her power to sabotage Molly, Molly endures her sister's siege, and the two become close. Along the way, Molly befriends Max (Maxine) McCormack. Messy follows Max, mainly secluded and slightly cynical, attempting to get a job to raise money for the NYU summer writing program. Desperate to get away from the notoriety-seeking people of LA, she believes she has found the perfect opportunity when an anonymous request for a blogger to write under the name of an up-and-coming teen It Girl appears online. She soon finds out that the "It Girl" is none other than Brooke, who she loathes. Both girls are shocked when the blog becomes huge, and find themselves becoming friends the more time they spend together. But it isn't long before the lie threatens to blow up in both of their faces. The who,e situation becomes very, very messy.

I read Spoiled, and thought it was entertainingly enjoyable, but I was blown away by Messy, which exceeded all of my expectations. Told from Max's perspective, It was hilarious, and brutally honest, with ironic observations about the outrageousness of Hollywood. The writing was descriptive, and I especially enjoyed the various references to and commentaries on pop culture. What really made this world of fame-fueled, image-obsessed people relatable were the desires shared by people world-wide—to be noticed, to be liked. The unique and rich personalities were the touch that enhanced the entire book. Brooke and her demanding charisma, Max and her smart snark. I think that this book appeals to a lot of people, and I highly recommend it as a future read.