Okay if you have read any of my previous posts you know how much I love Erin Watt's The Royals books, so when I got an email saying they were writing a new book I actually started crying because I love Erin Watt's books so much! Anyway, I cried even harder when I received an advance copy of their new book, When It's Real, on Net Galley so I'm about to give you my thoughts! Whoop Whoop!!Summary:
Meet Oakley Ford-teen celebrity, renowned pop star, child of famous movie stars, hottie with millions of fangirls… and restless troublemaker. On the surface he has it all, but with his home life disintegrating, his music well suddenly running dry, and the tabloids having a field day over his outrageous exploits, Oakley’s team decides it’s time for an intervention. The result: an image overhaul, complete with a fake girlfriend meant to show the world he’s settled down.
Enter seventeen-year-old Vaughn Bennett-devoted sister, part-time waitress, the definition of “normal.” Under ordinary circumstances she’d never have taken this gig, but with her family strapped for cash, she doesn’t have much of a choice. And for the money Oakley’s team is paying her, she figures she can put up with outlandish Hollywood parties and a team of publicists watching her every move. So what if she thinks Oakley’s a shallow, self-centered jerk? It’s not like they’re going to fall for each other in real life…right?
(I got this on Erin Watt's website! http://authorerinwatt.com/project/when-its-real/ )
My Thoughts:
This book made me SHIVER!!! I can't even begin to explain my love for this story. It was like one big, giant, amazing Fanfiction but in book form which killed me! All of Erin Watt's YA books are so amazing and different I love it! They need to come to Texas and do some book signing because I would be there. Anyway so I love this book- I don't know how else to describe it! If you are like me, and haven been watching the TV series The Arrangement on E! and you are loving it, then you need to read When It's Real ASAP!
Oakley is my new fictional boyfriend! He made my heart swell so many times! So he is this washed up celebrity at first but actually he is just a boy who wants to share his passion for singing and songwriting. When you first meet him, he is just this cocky idiot but he is actually so sweet and thoughtful. You can just tell how much he loves Vaughn even when they are faking he got irritated when she said they were faking and when he kissed her for himself not for the papers. He truly loved her which really got me in my feels!! Mostly, I loved how Vaughn inspired him enough to break his writer's block and break out of his comfort zone. Oakley grew up so much after he realized that he was in love with Vaughn and he was good for her because he pushed her out of her comfort zone and helped her find her passion. I do feel bad for Oak because he had all these people in his life and some were amazing and some of them were actually horrible people who didn't care about him. It was really nice to see Oak's true personality with Vaughn and how his true colors show when he trusts someone. AND THE END!!! HOLY GUACAMOLE!!!
Vaughn is a strong character because you can tell how important supporting her family is and that is the whole reason why she agreed to dating Oakley. I hated her boyfriend, W, but I understood why she needed him with her. Vaughn is supportive of Oak and inspires him in all the best ways and I loved that! Vaughn and Oakley both brought so many broken pieces and flaws together that it made this great couple. If Oakley and Vaughn were real, I would have a fan account- I am so not kidding! Also, Vaughn's family is so adorable and she was a breath of fresh air to Oakley's life. I am so happy that she was kind of rude towards Oakley at first because I think she needed to set her expectations and it made Oakley appreciate her even more!
When It's Real is so different from The Royals but they both are so GREAT I CAN'T!!! The one thing they both have in common is that they both have the greatest plots and the cutest couples. They also both have strong female leads, which makes me happy, but also the cutest and supportive boyfriends and guys. You all NEED to get this story MAY 30th! You will not regret it!!
Much Love,
Channy
