"Starring Me" by Krista McGee
Feb. 23rd, 2013 02:33 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
reviewsbyerinHere's a story for all the spunky girls out there! Kara McKormick, Addy's roommate from "First Date," is pursuing her career in entertainment. When she is selected to take part in a month-long audition for a new teen version of "Saturday Night Light," Kara leaves her home in NYC for Orlando, FL, to live with 9 other hopeful young ladies and their unusual housemother, Flora. There are a number of things the girls don't know about the upcoming show, including the identity of the celebrity who is behind it, and the real surprise is that these auditions are more about their character than their talent.
Chad Beacon has had success with his music career, but now his real dream of doing live television is about to happen. But Chad is still 17 and his parents, who are naturally protective of their son, are insisting that his co-star be a Christian. They hatch the plan to have their housekeeper, Flora, oversee a selection of the nation's most talented young actresses so she can determine which one would be best for the role. Just as the girls can't know Chad is the star, Chad is not allowed to know the names of the 10 girls until Flora makes her choice.
There's a couple problems, though. Through mutual friends before the auditions started, Chad met Kara and has been unable to get her out of his mind. Her vibrancy, her long auburn hair, the way she treated him like a normal guy; everything about her has captivated him. But Kara is not a Christian. Chad is dedicated to praying for her and hoping their paths might cross again someday.
Housemother Flora completely steals every scene she's in. From her multiple shades of hair to her outrageous wardrobe choices, Flora is someone you won't be forgetting! In this tale loosely based on the Biblical story of Isaac & Rebecca, Kara finds that while she may be pursuing her dreams, God is pursuing her for an adventure greater than any she's ever imagined.
I loved Kara and her very real range of emotions, from her abundant excitement to her occasional fears and feelings of inadequacy. I might not be as outgoing to Kara, but she was very relatable and someone I'd love to be friends with, if fiction characters could jump off the pages! I'd recommend this story for anyone looking for a fun read that also incorporates the importance of parental guidance, Christian friends, and letting God lead in our lives.
Chad Beacon has had success with his music career, but now his real dream of doing live television is about to happen. But Chad is still 17 and his parents, who are naturally protective of their son, are insisting that his co-star be a Christian. They hatch the plan to have their housekeeper, Flora, oversee a selection of the nation's most talented young actresses so she can determine which one would be best for the role. Just as the girls can't know Chad is the star, Chad is not allowed to know the names of the 10 girls until Flora makes her choice.
There's a couple problems, though. Through mutual friends before the auditions started, Chad met Kara and has been unable to get her out of his mind. Her vibrancy, her long auburn hair, the way she treated him like a normal guy; everything about her has captivated him. But Kara is not a Christian. Chad is dedicated to praying for her and hoping their paths might cross again someday.
Housemother Flora completely steals every scene she's in. From her multiple shades of hair to her outrageous wardrobe choices, Flora is someone you won't be forgetting! In this tale loosely based on the Biblical story of Isaac & Rebecca, Kara finds that while she may be pursuing her dreams, God is pursuing her for an adventure greater than any she's ever imagined.
I loved Kara and her very real range of emotions, from her abundant excitement to her occasional fears and feelings of inadequacy. I might not be as outgoing to Kara, but she was very relatable and someone I'd love to be friends with, if fiction characters could jump off the pages! I'd recommend this story for anyone looking for a fun read that also incorporates the importance of parental guidance, Christian friends, and letting God lead in our lives.
