Honey by Isabel Banta

 Amber Young is only 17 years old when she is given the chance to join a girl group called Cloud9. She leaves her small town and heads out to L.A. Cloud9 doesn't work out for Amber but a solo career does. Amber is alone and has to learn to navigate fame, friendships and relationships. 

Honey fills readers with information regarding the danger and explotations of those in the industry. Many of the characters will remind you of headline relating to Brittney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Jessica Simpson. You'll feel as though you are being thrown back into time during the late 90s and early 2000s.

It's hard to believe that this is a debut novel. There are some cringe moments but it makes the characters more believable. There are also song lyrics in the book. They along with poems within books drive me insane. I usually skim or skip them. This time I took the time to read them and .... it was a mix of adding to the story and not being necessary.

This is a good book for those looking for nostalgia and a view into Hollywood.