Review: Shooting Stars by Allison Rushby

                        Book: Shooting Stars by Allison Rushby
                        Pages: 265
                        Genre: Young Adult, Romance
                        Source: Won from I Am A Reader Not A Writer, for review

Short Synopsis: Jo, is the youngest papparazzo in the business, and darn good at it too. But when she agrees to go undercover for a job that's worth thousands, she has no idea what she's gotten herself into.

My Thoughts: A cute, fast paced, read that will have you devouring the novel, and wanting to find out more. 

Josephine Foster, or 'Zo Jo' as she's known in the papparazzo business, loves taking pictures of famous people. Her real passion is taking pictures, and is saving up for photography school. So Jo can't pass up an awesome deal to go undercover, at a retreat, with all expenses paid, and earning her thousands of dollars to be able to complete her dream.
And though Jo knows that the deal is shady, by invading the famous singer, Ned Harnett's private and personal life and taking pictures of it, Jo knows that with this kind of money, she can get out of this business for good.
But the retreat isn't all what Jo thought it would be. As she learns the truth about her fellow mates, and herself, Jo can't help but think about what she could be doing to ruin Ned's life. Things also start to take a turn, when Jo finds out the real reason that Ned is at the retreat. Can Jo help Ned and still be able to make it out the business and follow her dreams?

I really enjoyed reading this novel. The main characters, Jo and Ned are very entertaining, and relatable. I loved that there were outrageous moments that made you grin, and moments that made you sympathetic towards the characters, especially Jo. 

Jo is a strong, independent individual, who despite her flaws, still has a conscience and manages to do the right thing, and solving the problem for everyone. I very much enjoyed reading the trials and triumphs that Jo had to get through, as well as the chemistry between Jo and Ned. It was also very interesting to read how even though the time that Jo spent at the retreat wasn't meant for her, she still manages to discover more about what's been bothering her as well. 

This novel has it all. Drama, comedy, and characters that leave you wanting more. It's a story about finding yourself, acceptance, and love, all rolled into a great read. Though the ending seemed a bit predictable, nevertheless, a very appealing novel, and I can't wait to read more from this author.

Would I recommend this book: Yes

Rating: I give this book a 4/5.