And not because I think you’re special, or different, or magic, or not-like-the-others, or that you’re going to save me from my coma of a life. Now coming to my favorite part where Harry officially asks Audrey out! One of my least favorite characters was (obviously) Audrey’s dad – he was pretty infuriating. One of my favorite characters was Logan, he was so unapologetically sassy! I loved reading his quips throughout the book.

Now while I really want to go into detail here I won’t 🙈 because this book isn’t released yet and I don’t want to give too much away – so I’ll just tell you some inconsequential stuff… Not only does it emphasize the role of positive female friendship (which is a recurring theme in all of Holly’s books) but also outlines the fact that sometimes it’s okay to do unconventional things and listen to reason alongside listening to your heart. I had to make time to read it (upcoming exams and all….) and finished it in one sitting! She’ll meet Harry (the bad boy everyone’s warned her about) and he’ll ask her to act in the movie he’s working on – as a Zombie Bride….īut unbeknownst to Audrey the role of the zombie bride will help her find herself and soon she’ll be able to resolve the conflicts that keep her awake at night. The only thing keeping her sane is working at Flicker – a cinema where her control freak boss keeps an eye on her every move, but it’s bearable since it keeps her away from the “drama” at home and prevents her from thinking why her boyfriend (Milo) broke up with her.īut what Audrey doesn’t realize is that working at Flicker will change her life. They offer this idea of love that isn’t sustainable in normal life. “Because they’re full of unhelpful lies….Romance films ruin people’s real-life relationships. So when she gets an assignment in her Media class she decides she’s going to examine “WHY LOVE IS NEVER LIKE THE MOVIES” With a father who’s abandoned them to start a new family.Ī manic mother who’s breaking apart and refuses to seek help.Īnd a boyfriend who broke up with her right after she slept with him.Īnd enough of the Romance Movies her mother insists on watching. I am too angry and messed-up to contain all the stuff girls spend every day containing. I am emotionally-fucking-traumatized right now, okay? I am screaming on the inside. Don’t misinterpret my hatred of romance as some kooky, laid-back, manic pixie NONSENSE.

It only happens in the movies movie