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Merch Girl
Seventeen-year-old Lacey Kind doesn’t have the guts to talk to cute boys, isn’t a size two, and would rather stay home and listen to music than go to a party. But in the summer before her first year of college, she ends up thousands of miles away from home, in the back of a tour bus, underneath the half-naked body of the hottest teen rock star in the country.
When Lacey and her best friend Trina sneak into a Boston nightclub to see their favorite band, they not only get to watch their rock gods perform for the first time, but score a chance to meet the band too. Lacey’s heart races as she comes face-to-face with her idol, nineteen-year-old lead singer, Logan Shire.
The girls charm their way into being hired to sell merchandise on Lansdowne’s first summer tour. As “merch girls” Lacey and Trina quickly find themselves transported from their ordinary, suburban life to an exhilarating few months on the road. But they soon realize that life on the road isn’t always a smooth ride...
When Lacey and her best friend Trina sneak into a Boston nightclub to see their favorite band, they not only get to watch their rock gods perform for the first time, but score a chance to meet the band too. Lacey’s heart races as she comes face-to-face with her idol, nineteen-year-old lead singer, Logan Shire.
The girls charm their way into being hired to sell merchandise on Lansdowne’s first summer tour. As “merch girls” Lacey and Trina quickly find themselves transported from their ordinary, suburban life to an exhilarating few months on the road. But they soon realize that life on the road isn’t always a smooth ride...
136 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2013
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Rebecca Lewis
4 books37 followersRebecca Lewis is a lover of all things writing, music, and pop-culture. Her passion for entertainment and writing brought her to Boston University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the College of Communication. She currently resides in Florida with her husband, daughter and puppy.
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July 30, 2013
this was probably the most unrealistic book I have read in my entire life. and that's saying a lot.
June 7, 2013
**This Review Originally Appeared on Turn The Page Book Review Blog - www.turnthepagebookblog.blogspot.com**
My Review: 5 out of 5 Stars. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!
Let me first crush on the cover just a bit. It fits the story P-E-R-F-E-C-T... perfect! It draws you in and makes any music lover swoon to read this story. After reading the book, and then I look at the cover, I see Lacey. I can picture the moments in the story where her and Trina dance in the doorway while the band performs, waiting for the rush to sell the merch. I will admit, when I first got a copy of the book for review and read the description, I thought it was going to be similar to "Almost Famous". But it wasn't. It showed a totally different side of the music industry, a band starting out, and the people who help bring it all together. On that note, I will say, I could not have been happier with the way the story unfolded. I thought it was fantastic. I loved loved loved it!
So let me tell you why I absolutely loved this book. First, I love music. I am a huge fan of rock bands (Breaking Benjamin, Shinedown, Daughtry, Theory of a Dead Man... just to name a few) and I thought back to some of the concerts I have been to over the years. It made me completely nostalgic. It made me jealous. Second, it was a fun, easy read. I got through it quickly. It would have been read and reviewed in one day if not for my JOB, grrr. Once I started reading I was drawn in. It was a believable story with truly captivating characters. I loved Lacey. I thought she was a strong, confident, loyal protagonist who reminded me what it feels like when you start to fall for someone. I enjoyed Trina's sassiness, but she was kinda mean to the fans, but I am sure this happens all the time in the celebrity world and is probably one of the biggest downfalls of dating a non-celebrity. I'd probably be the same way as Trina... I could never watch my boyfriend let girls hang all over him, kiss him, or throw themselves at him. Especially if you no one knows he's spoken for. That would be horrible. Nice touch though Rebecca! I cannot say enough how gratified I was to see Jenna get what was coming to her. I loathe... loathe, girls like her!!
I Liked how the author was able to show us this unknown side of the music world (the "Merch Girl" world) while also giving us a glimpse of a band starting out. At first I thought that maybe Lacey and Trina's luck was too good, too coincidental, but then I stopped and thought about a friend of mine from high school who is in the music industry. I have gone to some of his shows, spent time with him in the midst of his music career and he continues to be down to earth and maintains real relationships. I also reminded myself that these guys were young and just starting out - they had yet to be tainted by the industry yet. Which only made me swoon even more for the relationship between Lacey and Logan. As many readers of my blog know, I am not a fan of over the top, erotic love scenes or relationships that go from "hi, nice to meet you" to kinky S&M sex in 24 hours. Merch Girl was NONE of that. It was real. It was honest. It left me wanting more.
Yes, I said it again... I want more of the band, more of Lacey and more of Logan. I warned all of you that I love series and I can only hope this isn't the last time we see Lacey and Landsdowne.
I loved Merch Girl, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves music and contemporary YA!!
My Review: 5 out of 5 Stars. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!
Let me first crush on the cover just a bit. It fits the story P-E-R-F-E-C-T... perfect! It draws you in and makes any music lover swoon to read this story. After reading the book, and then I look at the cover, I see Lacey. I can picture the moments in the story where her and Trina dance in the doorway while the band performs, waiting for the rush to sell the merch. I will admit, when I first got a copy of the book for review and read the description, I thought it was going to be similar to "Almost Famous". But it wasn't. It showed a totally different side of the music industry, a band starting out, and the people who help bring it all together. On that note, I will say, I could not have been happier with the way the story unfolded. I thought it was fantastic. I loved loved loved it!
So let me tell you why I absolutely loved this book. First, I love music. I am a huge fan of rock bands (Breaking Benjamin, Shinedown, Daughtry, Theory of a Dead Man... just to name a few) and I thought back to some of the concerts I have been to over the years. It made me completely nostalgic. It made me jealous. Second, it was a fun, easy read. I got through it quickly. It would have been read and reviewed in one day if not for my JOB, grrr. Once I started reading I was drawn in. It was a believable story with truly captivating characters. I loved Lacey. I thought she was a strong, confident, loyal protagonist who reminded me what it feels like when you start to fall for someone. I enjoyed Trina's sassiness, but she was kinda mean to the fans, but I am sure this happens all the time in the celebrity world and is probably one of the biggest downfalls of dating a non-celebrity. I'd probably be the same way as Trina... I could never watch my boyfriend let girls hang all over him, kiss him, or throw themselves at him. Especially if you no one knows he's spoken for. That would be horrible. Nice touch though Rebecca! I cannot say enough how gratified I was to see Jenna get what was coming to her. I loathe... loathe, girls like her!!
I Liked how the author was able to show us this unknown side of the music world (the "Merch Girl" world) while also giving us a glimpse of a band starting out. At first I thought that maybe Lacey and Trina's luck was too good, too coincidental, but then I stopped and thought about a friend of mine from high school who is in the music industry. I have gone to some of his shows, spent time with him in the midst of his music career and he continues to be down to earth and maintains real relationships. I also reminded myself that these guys were young and just starting out - they had yet to be tainted by the industry yet. Which only made me swoon even more for the relationship between Lacey and Logan. As many readers of my blog know, I am not a fan of over the top, erotic love scenes or relationships that go from "hi, nice to meet you" to kinky S&M sex in 24 hours. Merch Girl was NONE of that. It was real. It was honest. It left me wanting more.
Yes, I said it again... I want more of the band, more of Lacey and more of Logan. I warned all of you that I love series and I can only hope this isn't the last time we see Lacey and Landsdowne.
I loved Merch Girl, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves music and contemporary YA!!
July 26, 2013
WOW! Lacey and Trina had an adventure people many think of having. As one who loves books just as much as music, I felt like I was reading a tour in a book. Feeling the rush from going to the concert at the nightclub to when they met the band afterwards. I think its safe to say I need to go to a concert, like NOW.
When Lacey and Trina snuck into the nightclub to see their faveorite band Lansdowne, little did they know they`d end up being their merch girls for their summer tour. I`m just glad they asked their parents before going. Ok, temporary parental moment over.
Working for your favorite band has about as many perks as it does advantages. For one, you`d get to hear them for free. Could you imagine how many fans wouldn`t be concert broke all the time? What a concept! Being VIP when you go to the after parties is a great thing. Trust me, I went to the after party with Down With Webster in Saskatoon and ended up getting VIP with them. Felt like royalty. Side note, don't mix Champagne with Screwdrivers, that stuff is nasty. Then there is the flip side; fan girls, crappy sleeps in hotels and buses, and let's not forget showers in random places. The girls endured that and more.
What's a story without romance? This one had its typical girl loves lead singer, lead singer falls for the girl and everyone lives happily ever after. But there were twists with this romance, starting with the fact that the band didn't know that Lacey and Trina were fans of the band. There is some hostility when the guys figure it out, but they quickly get their shit together and stop letting it bother them.
The relationship between Lacey and Trina go through some rough patches throughout the story. When they start dating a band member, both take opposite sides of the girlfriend of a band member role. Lacey takes on the more supportive role to the fans, she doesn't mind them hanging out with the band and such. Where as Trina didn't like the fans and was slightly disgusted by them. This hate and tension in the relationship led her needing to leave the tour partway.
Oh Devin, what do I have to say about you? I will say I subconsciously thought she had an alternative motive throughout. She runs a fan blog and in my head, I thought something would get exposed and somehow get Lacey in trouble or something. But when she turned out to be a better friend than Trina, those thoughts went away.
This was a great read especially as one who loves music and books. I loved that Lacey grew as a person and that she had a had ending relationship wise. It may not have been the most ideal relationship outcome, but that comes with the joys of dating a rock star.
When Lacey and Trina snuck into the nightclub to see their faveorite band Lansdowne, little did they know they`d end up being their merch girls for their summer tour. I`m just glad they asked their parents before going. Ok, temporary parental moment over.
Working for your favorite band has about as many perks as it does advantages. For one, you`d get to hear them for free. Could you imagine how many fans wouldn`t be concert broke all the time? What a concept! Being VIP when you go to the after parties is a great thing. Trust me, I went to the after party with Down With Webster in Saskatoon and ended up getting VIP with them. Felt like royalty. Side note, don't mix Champagne with Screwdrivers, that stuff is nasty. Then there is the flip side; fan girls, crappy sleeps in hotels and buses, and let's not forget showers in random places. The girls endured that and more.
What's a story without romance? This one had its typical girl loves lead singer, lead singer falls for the girl and everyone lives happily ever after. But there were twists with this romance, starting with the fact that the band didn't know that Lacey and Trina were fans of the band. There is some hostility when the guys figure it out, but they quickly get their shit together and stop letting it bother them.
The relationship between Lacey and Trina go through some rough patches throughout the story. When they start dating a band member, both take opposite sides of the girlfriend of a band member role. Lacey takes on the more supportive role to the fans, she doesn't mind them hanging out with the band and such. Where as Trina didn't like the fans and was slightly disgusted by them. This hate and tension in the relationship led her needing to leave the tour partway.
Oh Devin, what do I have to say about you? I will say I subconsciously thought she had an alternative motive throughout. She runs a fan blog and in my head, I thought something would get exposed and somehow get Lacey in trouble or something. But when she turned out to be a better friend than Trina, those thoughts went away.
This was a great read especially as one who loves music and books. I loved that Lacey grew as a person and that she had a had ending relationship wise. It may not have been the most ideal relationship outcome, but that comes with the joys of dating a rock star.
December 11, 2013
Rock girls, unite!! Having been obsessed with boys in bands and music in general for the last two decades of my life, this book was a must read. Lacey and Trina are living The Dream. After sneaking their way into a private concert and after party for their favorite rock band, they get the attention of the rockers and end up working their last summer before college touring the country with the band as merch girls.
Once the tour begins, each chapter of Merch Girl is in a different city/stop on the tour. I would have enjoyed a little less teen girl drama and a bit more detail as to the cities and sights, but the book focused mostly on the concerts and the budding first-love relationships between the girls and a couple of the band members.
Whether enjoying this as a young reader and having the emotions feel all too familiar or as an older rock girl (like myself) and remembering what it felt like when you had your first musical obsession, Merch Girl is escapism at its finest. If you can't say the coveted words "I'm with the band" in your real life, hop on board Lansdowne's tour bus and live vicariously through Lacey and Trina's adventures.
Once the tour begins, each chapter of Merch Girl is in a different city/stop on the tour. I would have enjoyed a little less teen girl drama and a bit more detail as to the cities and sights, but the book focused mostly on the concerts and the budding first-love relationships between the girls and a couple of the band members.
Whether enjoying this as a young reader and having the emotions feel all too familiar or as an older rock girl (like myself) and remembering what it felt like when you had your first musical obsession, Merch Girl is escapism at its finest. If you can't say the coveted words "I'm with the band" in your real life, hop on board Lansdowne's tour bus and live vicariously through Lacey and Trina's adventures.
February 10, 2016
As a Boys in a Band fangirl myself, I knew that I was going to enjoy Merch Girl. And I did. I enjoyed it so much, in fact, that I read the entire book in one sitting. This is a fun, fast-paced read about Lacey and her best friend Trina, who score the ultimate summer jobs: selling merchandise for their favorite rock band. While this is a light-hearted story, there's definitely plenty of angst and drama to go around, and every time something happened, I felt myself cringing for the girls, and for Logan, Griffin, and Ryan. By the end of the story, all the characters felt like friends, and I'm honestly hoping that Rebecca Lewis will write a follow up. I'd love to find out what happens next!
May 22, 2013
Full review also posted here on TotalTeenFiction.
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I've been searching for more music themed YA novels recently so I when I came across Merch Girl I actually got in touch with the author who very kindly sent me a copy to review. Merch Girl follows Lacey and best friend Trina as they head off on tour with their favourite band.
You know when you finish a book and end up overwhelmed by all of the feelings? That was me after finishing Merch Girl! I loved this book so much, but we better start at the beginning. Immediately I was drawn to main character Lacey. She starts out shy and awkward which I can totally relate to. She's never had a boyfriend and is kind of carried along by her best friend Trina, who's the more outgoing one of the two. The book is set during the summer before Lacey starts college and I think that's the perfect time to explore yourself and have fun, so it was great to see Lacey experience that and gain some confidence.
Needless to say with the characters hanging around with a band made up of three good looking guys, there's plenty of romance to be had! Lacey finds herself drawn to lead singer Logan, and I have to admit, I am completely with her there. I don't often get fictional crushes but Logan is totally swoonworthy! I absolutely loved him. He had great chemistry with Lacey and I really enjoyed their scenes together. Despite Lacey being shy, she just seems to be so comfortable with Logan and he was such a caring and thoughtful character (which made for a nice change!). They have a fair few barriers up against them, mainly the attention Logan gets from fans and the fact the record label want the guys to appear single, so it was good seeing how the two of them coped with those obstacles.
Now I wanted a book about music but I never imagined I would get such an experience! Reading Merch Girl left me feeling like I was right there on tour with Lacey and the gang. I could feel the atmosphere of the gigs and got swept up in the celebrity, rock and roll lifestyle of the band. I absolutely love road trip novels as well so having that element of the story was an added bonus! I enjoyed reading about all the different places they get to visit (and I was only a teeny bit jealous...).
The friendship between Lacey and Trina was a real backbone to the story. I adored the relationship the girls had and how they were always on hand to give each other advice, whether it be about matters of the heart or what to wear the next day. They really balanced each other out as well being quite different from each other.
There were more great characters to mix up the story a bit, from bitchy Jenna who causes a whole load of drama, to superfan Devin who gave that insight into the band's fans. I loved all the little sub-plots going on alongside Lacey's adventures because it meant there was always something happening.
I couldn't put this book down. By the end I'd surprised myself with just how emotional I'd become about the story coming to a close! I was just so invested in the characters and the plot and didn't want that journey to end but when it did I was blown away by what a perfect way to leave things it was.
I honestly can't recommend this book enough. It's fun, yet filled with drama and has a fantastic love story. I think it will appeal to a wide range of people, from lovers of YA contemporary to die hard music fans. If you've obessed over a band at any time in your life (and let's face it, who hasn't?) then you'll find something to relate to in there. And it really encapsulated that time of life when you're finishing school and heading out into the big wide world. The writing completely caught my attention and I can't wait to read more from this author!
Find more books like this at TotalTeenFiction!
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I've been searching for more music themed YA novels recently so I when I came across Merch Girl I actually got in touch with the author who very kindly sent me a copy to review. Merch Girl follows Lacey and best friend Trina as they head off on tour with their favourite band.
You know when you finish a book and end up overwhelmed by all of the feelings? That was me after finishing Merch Girl! I loved this book so much, but we better start at the beginning. Immediately I was drawn to main character Lacey. She starts out shy and awkward which I can totally relate to. She's never had a boyfriend and is kind of carried along by her best friend Trina, who's the more outgoing one of the two. The book is set during the summer before Lacey starts college and I think that's the perfect time to explore yourself and have fun, so it was great to see Lacey experience that and gain some confidence.
Needless to say with the characters hanging around with a band made up of three good looking guys, there's plenty of romance to be had! Lacey finds herself drawn to lead singer Logan, and I have to admit, I am completely with her there. I don't often get fictional crushes but Logan is totally swoonworthy! I absolutely loved him. He had great chemistry with Lacey and I really enjoyed their scenes together. Despite Lacey being shy, she just seems to be so comfortable with Logan and he was such a caring and thoughtful character (which made for a nice change!). They have a fair few barriers up against them, mainly the attention Logan gets from fans and the fact the record label want the guys to appear single, so it was good seeing how the two of them coped with those obstacles.
Now I wanted a book about music but I never imagined I would get such an experience! Reading Merch Girl left me feeling like I was right there on tour with Lacey and the gang. I could feel the atmosphere of the gigs and got swept up in the celebrity, rock and roll lifestyle of the band. I absolutely love road trip novels as well so having that element of the story was an added bonus! I enjoyed reading about all the different places they get to visit (and I was only a teeny bit jealous...).
The friendship between Lacey and Trina was a real backbone to the story. I adored the relationship the girls had and how they were always on hand to give each other advice, whether it be about matters of the heart or what to wear the next day. They really balanced each other out as well being quite different from each other.
There were more great characters to mix up the story a bit, from bitchy Jenna who causes a whole load of drama, to superfan Devin who gave that insight into the band's fans. I loved all the little sub-plots going on alongside Lacey's adventures because it meant there was always something happening.
I couldn't put this book down. By the end I'd surprised myself with just how emotional I'd become about the story coming to a close! I was just so invested in the characters and the plot and didn't want that journey to end but when it did I was blown away by what a perfect way to leave things it was.
I honestly can't recommend this book enough. It's fun, yet filled with drama and has a fantastic love story. I think it will appeal to a wide range of people, from lovers of YA contemporary to die hard music fans. If you've obessed over a band at any time in your life (and let's face it, who hasn't?) then you'll find something to relate to in there. And it really encapsulated that time of life when you're finishing school and heading out into the big wide world. The writing completely caught my attention and I can't wait to read more from this author!
Find more books like this at TotalTeenFiction!
July 21, 2013
Goose bumps shot out of my skin as they started their first song. The bass thumped deliciously through my body, and Logan's raspy, sexy voice had me hypnotized. I savoured every sound that spilled out of his mouth.
Merch Girl was like a walk down memory lane. I still clearly remember being seventeen and going to see my favourite bands each time they played. Music was such a huge part of my life. It was such a carefree time, being with friends and getting lost in the music!!
Shy and quiet seventeen year old Lacey and her best friend Trina are in love with the band Lansdowne. Making their way to an invite only gig they can only hope and pray that they manage to sneak in. But by the end of the night they've not only managed that, but have met the band and been invited along on tour to sell merchandise. Is that not every seventeen year old girls fantasy? But will life on the road be everything they hope it will be?
Merch Girl was such a quick, easy and fun read. It is quite faced paced and events tend to come to fruition quite quickly. Told from the point of view of the main character Lacey we get to experience all the excitement of travelling on the road and touring with a band. Lacey has a thing for nineteen year old lead singer Logan Shire. Logan is focused on making the bands first tour a success and while his other bandmates are interested in having girlfriends, Logan lets Lacey know that he doesn't need or want the distraction. But he doesn't count on his attraction to Lacey being so strong.
I stared at him in awe, taking in his beauty. I was still in shock that someone this gorgeous would want to be with me.
Lacey was exactly how I would expect a young girl to act when facing the prospect of spending the summer with their favourite band and crush. She was giddy with excitement, tongue tied when she first met Logan, and beats herself up for saying something silly. Since she was so down to earth it was hard not to like her and get swept up in her excitement. I liked the slower progression of her relationship with Logan compared to how quickly things moved for Trina. And speaking of Trina, I had a hard time liking her. She came off as a bit snarky and rude at times. For the most part she was a good friend to Lacey though.
I loved that the author wrote Logan the way that she did. There were no temptations of the trappings of fame for him. He could be the swoony lead singer of a band with girls vying for his attention in every town but still be good, caring, considerate and loyal.
Whilst this book did feel young at times it does discuss sex, but it is all done in a way that is not too wordy and when things did get a bit hot and heavy the scene would tend to fade out, so it ended up being a really clean read.
I know that I've really enjoyed a book when I get to the last page and I have a real genuine smile on my face and I'm left feeling happy with the way things were wrapped up.
Merch Girl was like a walk down memory lane. I still clearly remember being seventeen and going to see my favourite bands each time they played. Music was such a huge part of my life. It was such a carefree time, being with friends and getting lost in the music!!
Shy and quiet seventeen year old Lacey and her best friend Trina are in love with the band Lansdowne. Making their way to an invite only gig they can only hope and pray that they manage to sneak in. But by the end of the night they've not only managed that, but have met the band and been invited along on tour to sell merchandise. Is that not every seventeen year old girls fantasy? But will life on the road be everything they hope it will be?
Merch Girl was such a quick, easy and fun read. It is quite faced paced and events tend to come to fruition quite quickly. Told from the point of view of the main character Lacey we get to experience all the excitement of travelling on the road and touring with a band. Lacey has a thing for nineteen year old lead singer Logan Shire. Logan is focused on making the bands first tour a success and while his other bandmates are interested in having girlfriends, Logan lets Lacey know that he doesn't need or want the distraction. But he doesn't count on his attraction to Lacey being so strong.
I stared at him in awe, taking in his beauty. I was still in shock that someone this gorgeous would want to be with me.
Lacey was exactly how I would expect a young girl to act when facing the prospect of spending the summer with their favourite band and crush. She was giddy with excitement, tongue tied when she first met Logan, and beats herself up for saying something silly. Since she was so down to earth it was hard not to like her and get swept up in her excitement. I liked the slower progression of her relationship with Logan compared to how quickly things moved for Trina. And speaking of Trina, I had a hard time liking her. She came off as a bit snarky and rude at times. For the most part she was a good friend to Lacey though.
I loved that the author wrote Logan the way that she did. There were no temptations of the trappings of fame for him. He could be the swoony lead singer of a band with girls vying for his attention in every town but still be good, caring, considerate and loyal.
Whilst this book did feel young at times it does discuss sex, but it is all done in a way that is not too wordy and when things did get a bit hot and heavy the scene would tend to fade out, so it ended up being a really clean read.
I know that I've really enjoyed a book when I get to the last page and I have a real genuine smile on my face and I'm left feeling happy with the way things were wrapped up.
July 21, 2014
I have to say this book was amazing!! I was so glued to the book, I couldn’t stop reading it. I loved the characters and the drama. Also, in some parts the book was funny.
The book is about a girl name lacey and her best friend Trina that goes on tour with a band named the Lansdowne’s. As the story develops Logan, the lead singer of the Lansdowne’s, started liking Lacey and started dating but they couldn’t be together in public because the band needed to show that they were single. There is another romance, between Trina and Griffin but sadly Griffin breaks Trina’s heart after they did the “deed”. Trina decided to leave the tour. Lacey however wasn’t lonely because Devin, One of the fans of the Lansdowne’s, kept her company and eventually became great friends. In lacey’s birthday Trina surprises her by showing up in her big day. In her birthday, Logan sing her a song about how he felt about her and they said I love you to each other. In the end Trina and Lacey found out that the Lansdowne’s were going to stay in L.A and not going to go back to Boston. This of course broke both their hearts because they wouldn’t see them much. However the guys promise to visit them. In the end of the book, Logan was a man of his word and visited Lacey at her dorm and took her to the game he promise.
In the end I really like the book. It was really interesting and made me like the characters. I have to say that my two favorite characters have to be Devin and Lacey, because it seems they understood each other. I wish I could have known if in the end of the book Lacey and Logan made their relationship in public.
The book is about a girl name lacey and her best friend Trina that goes on tour with a band named the Lansdowne’s. As the story develops Logan, the lead singer of the Lansdowne’s, started liking Lacey and started dating but they couldn’t be together in public because the band needed to show that they were single. There is another romance, between Trina and Griffin but sadly Griffin breaks Trina’s heart after they did the “deed”. Trina decided to leave the tour. Lacey however wasn’t lonely because Devin, One of the fans of the Lansdowne’s, kept her company and eventually became great friends. In lacey’s birthday Trina surprises her by showing up in her big day. In her birthday, Logan sing her a song about how he felt about her and they said I love you to each other. In the end Trina and Lacey found out that the Lansdowne’s were going to stay in L.A and not going to go back to Boston. This of course broke both their hearts because they wouldn’t see them much. However the guys promise to visit them. In the end of the book, Logan was a man of his word and visited Lacey at her dorm and took her to the game he promise.
In the end I really like the book. It was really interesting and made me like the characters. I have to say that my two favorite characters have to be Devin and Lacey, because it seems they understood each other. I wish I could have known if in the end of the book Lacey and Logan made their relationship in public.
June 2, 2013
*I received this book from the author, via Goodreads, in exchange for an honest review*
If you got the chance of a lifetime, would YOU take it?
Lacey and Trina, our MC's, are truly head-over-heels in love with the band Lansdowne. They even go so far as to try to sneak into a concert to see them. They are rescued at the last minute by an acquaintance, Jeff, who happens to have landed and internship with a radio station. And wouldn't you know it, that radio station is hosting said concert.
So Lacey and Trina get to meet the band. And try not to let the fangirly-ness take over. The next day, they meet up with the band again, and are offered jobs on their tour. Sure, being a "Merch girl" sucks b/c it's hard work, but still. They're finally "with the band!" SQUEE!! I had a hard time with this being so unrealistic. If its that easy to score a place on a tour bus with a rising band, I'd have been on one ages ago!
Anyway, Lacey is sweet, but a little naive. I know that's the point. We get to see her grow and mature into a woman who has to think and solve problems for herself. I thought Trina was too whiny, but saw her place in the story as well. I would've preferred Devin for Lacey's sidedkick, and I would've beat Jenna's conniving a** to a pulp before the second stop on the tour!
Overall I liked the fact that the sex wasn't "in your face", showed that even rock demi-gods can have feelings, and actually had an ending.
If you're looking for a fun, easy, take to the beach book, this is it.
If you got the chance of a lifetime, would YOU take it?
Lacey and Trina, our MC's, are truly head-over-heels in love with the band Lansdowne. They even go so far as to try to sneak into a concert to see them. They are rescued at the last minute by an acquaintance, Jeff, who happens to have landed and internship with a radio station. And wouldn't you know it, that radio station is hosting said concert.
So Lacey and Trina get to meet the band. And try not to let the fangirly-ness take over. The next day, they meet up with the band again, and are offered jobs on their tour. Sure, being a "Merch girl" sucks b/c it's hard work, but still. They're finally "with the band!" SQUEE!! I had a hard time with this being so unrealistic. If its that easy to score a place on a tour bus with a rising band, I'd have been on one ages ago!
Anyway, Lacey is sweet, but a little naive. I know that's the point. We get to see her grow and mature into a woman who has to think and solve problems for herself. I thought Trina was too whiny, but saw her place in the story as well. I would've preferred Devin for Lacey's sidedkick, and I would've beat Jenna's conniving a** to a pulp before the second stop on the tour!
Overall I liked the fact that the sex wasn't "in your face", showed that even rock demi-gods can have feelings, and actually had an ending.
If you're looking for a fun, easy, take to the beach book, this is it.
January 16, 2014
Wow, that was fun! Merch Girl is fast-paced and so full of drama, which typically wasn't my kind of thing. For once I didn't mind all those typical teenage drama about boys and annoying ex-friends, but the author really made it worthwhile with Merch Girl. The character building was natural, and very believable, and the story-line was reasonable enough not to seem too fictional. Although, I do find some stuff to be stretching it a bit, like how easy it was for the girls to get into a VIP-only party.
Being a fan of a handful of bands myself, it wasn't hard to connect with Lacey. In fact, I found myself fangirling with her a couple of times, and I'm not even complaining. She was fun, kind, and painfully timid around the guys. I like Logan, although I feel like there're still things about him that we don't know. He's closed off to the others, but treats them well. He's also a rockstar ─ a yummy bonus.
All romance aside, I really like how the story also includes other teenage dilemmas. I especially like the fact that the story was set mostly backstage when the band wasn't performing, because I've always wanted to know what happens behind the scenes.
It was fun knowing the characters─even though a couple really needed a visit from karma─and I totally enjoy experiencing the fun yet bumpy ride during the tour that leads to budding romance and true friendship. All in all, a good read for teens. 4.5 stars.
Being a fan of a handful of bands myself, it wasn't hard to connect with Lacey. In fact, I found myself fangirling with her a couple of times, and I'm not even complaining. She was fun, kind, and painfully timid around the guys. I like Logan, although I feel like there're still things about him that we don't know. He's closed off to the others, but treats them well. He's also a rockstar ─ a yummy bonus.
All romance aside, I really like how the story also includes other teenage dilemmas. I especially like the fact that the story was set mostly backstage when the band wasn't performing, because I've always wanted to know what happens behind the scenes.
It was fun knowing the characters─even though a couple really needed a visit from karma─and I totally enjoy experiencing the fun yet bumpy ride during the tour that leads to budding romance and true friendship. All in all, a good read for teens. 4.5 stars.
September 1, 2013
Let me just start by saying that I received a copy of this book to read and review and I thought it was a great, light, satisfying, contemporary novel.
Merch girl is about two friends, Lacey and Trina, who get the opportunity to meet their favourite band and then befriend the members, Ryan, Logan and Griffin. The boys invite them on their tour and then the girls are selling merchandise, travelling America, attending after party's, and living a once in a lifetime opportunity. Soon romance starts to blossom between Trina and Griffin and then Lacey and Logan.
My general thoughts on the book were that it was a very easy book to get through which made it a fun read. Also, I enjoyed reading about most of the characters and found myself liking Lacey, the main character, more and more as the book progressed. Therefore, the character development in Merch girl was obviously quite good. Furthermore, I appreciated the writing style, although it wasn't phenomenal, and thought it was perfect for a contemporary book. Another thing I must mention is the romance between Lacey and Logan. They were such an adorable couple in my opinion!
To conclude, I definitely recommend you to read Merch girl if you are a fan of fun, contemporary novels! :)
Merch girl is about two friends, Lacey and Trina, who get the opportunity to meet their favourite band and then befriend the members, Ryan, Logan and Griffin. The boys invite them on their tour and then the girls are selling merchandise, travelling America, attending after party's, and living a once in a lifetime opportunity. Soon romance starts to blossom between Trina and Griffin and then Lacey and Logan.
My general thoughts on the book were that it was a very easy book to get through which made it a fun read. Also, I enjoyed reading about most of the characters and found myself liking Lacey, the main character, more and more as the book progressed. Therefore, the character development in Merch girl was obviously quite good. Furthermore, I appreciated the writing style, although it wasn't phenomenal, and thought it was perfect for a contemporary book. Another thing I must mention is the romance between Lacey and Logan. They were such an adorable couple in my opinion!
To conclude, I definitely recommend you to read Merch girl if you are a fan of fun, contemporary novels! :)
February 18, 2014
I feel like I was seriously misled by the blurb provided for this book. Rock Stars? seriously, where?
The entire thing read like Jonas Brothers/One Direction fan fic and was so seriously juvenile it made me cringe. The characters didn't feel like they were 18 or 20 (?!). It was more like 13 -15 y/o's and that's the suggested demographic for this book imo.
Maybe if I hadn't expected something more edgy and Rock n Roll I wouldn't be so disappointed. But there were no glimpses into the world behind the stage. The premise had potential and I guess I couldn't really complain since it only cost me 2$.
The story wasn't bad and I actually managed to read to the end (which to my horror seems to be a rare occurrence nowadays..) and the two star 'it was okay' description is very apt.
The entire thing read like Jonas Brothers/One Direction fan fic and was so seriously juvenile it made me cringe. The characters didn't feel like they were 18 or 20 (?!). It was more like 13 -15 y/o's and that's the suggested demographic for this book imo.
Maybe if I hadn't expected something more edgy and Rock n Roll I wouldn't be so disappointed. But there were no glimpses into the world behind the stage. The premise had potential and I guess I couldn't really complain since it only cost me 2$.
The story wasn't bad and I actually managed to read to the end (which to my horror seems to be a rare occurrence nowadays..) and the two star 'it was okay' description is very apt.
May 19, 2013
Very cute well written book. Lacey is your average a bit insecure 17 yr old soon to be 18 yr old young woman. Logan is the 19 yr old hot up and coming lead vocal rock star.
This book is very entertaining an realistic. The struggles Lacey faces and the doubts she has about herself an her relationship with Logan are all very realistic. Trina is Lacey's best friend an she brings the drama and typical jealous snarky reactions to the crazy girl fans the band attracts. Overall this was a very good YA book.
I hope that Rebecca Lewis will be writing a second book and continue Lacey and Logans story.
I'd buy it an read it for sure!
This book is very entertaining an realistic. The struggles Lacey faces and the doubts she has about herself an her relationship with Logan are all very realistic. Trina is Lacey's best friend an she brings the drama and typical jealous snarky reactions to the crazy girl fans the band attracts. Overall this was a very good YA book.
I hope that Rebecca Lewis will be writing a second book and continue Lacey and Logans story.
I'd buy it an read it for sure!
May 6, 2013
Great book, loved the band! All the boys are so hot!! Lacey was a bit clingy, loved her BDAY present from Logan!! Worth the read if you love boy band romance books
April 24, 2018
"He loves me, he loves me not." That's literally what the whole book was like. That and a dash of mean girls.
I wanted this book to be good. I liked the whole idea of it. A fan gets hired to be her favorite band's merch girl? Ends up dating the lead singer? Heck yeah, I'm down for a book like that! The only reason why I read to the end is because I wanted to see where she ended up. I should have known when I saw the book was a self published title. I've work in enough libraries and bookstores to know generally if you have to self publish your book, there's a reason for it. But regretfully, I gave it a shot. There were just so many problems with this book that it's just not a good book.
First off, I hated that there was no setting. Yeah, she named the cities they were in and described when they were in and out of the bus, venues, and hotels - but there weren't any description at all of what they were like. The book is told from the narrative of the 17 year old merch girl who is traveling the country for the first time in a bus with a bunch of extremely hot rock stars. She's a first time on tour girl - where are the descriptions of the venues and the different cities? What is it like living on a claustrophobic bus and not being able to have a decent meal every night? What about those late nights after the shows and having to shower at the venues, or not being able to shower when you want? I wanted to be on this amazing ride with her and instead I'm in her head about whether or not Logan likes her. Gag.
There were also problems with the character Lacey herself. I don't know anything about her other than she likes Landsdowne and she has a crush on its lead singer. She mentions she's going off to college at the end of the summer, but didn't mention what school she's going to or what she's majoring in. She doesn't talk about what she likes to do in her spare time or what her hopes and fears are in life. It was "Logan this, Logan that, Landsdowne is amazing," blah blah blah. Not to mention I just really dislike the name "Lacey." Is it shortened for something? What was the reason why her parents gave her such a puke worthy girly girl name "Lacey?"
Then there were problems with the secondary characters, for example her best friend Trina and her ex-best friend Jenna. Trina was a mean girl, just as obsessed with the band as Lacey was. The fact that Trina was mean to other fans is literally the own fact that separated her from Lacey. Other than that they were the same exact character. Jenna is their ex-best friend - why? I don't know they never said why. And there were no attempts to even get along, discuss what happened etc. For all we know, Jenna is the stereotypical high school Queen Bitch, but no we don't get details like that. From the second Jenna, Lacey and Trina see they're all pining for the same band, it becomes a bland cold war of secretly trying to get the other kicked off the tour. Eventually, Jenna gets kicked off when Trina and Lacey come forward to Jenna's boyfriend of the band, Ryan, to let him know that Jenna has been cheating on him with the band's website designer, Jeff. In retaliation, Jenna releases pictures of Lacey and Logan at the club together and sneaking off on to the bus alone - but barely anything happens from it except a tabloids drags their name through the dirt. Even then, Logan - who pushed on Lacey so hard to keep their relationship a secret from the public eye for publicity reasons, just completely brushed it off.
Then there's this girl named Devin, who could have been an interesting mix into the band. She's a fan that drove all along the east coast following the band for her fan blog. That takes dedication, and a good amount of obsession to do that. She could have been so disastrous for the band, writing about all of the secrets behind the stage curtain that the band didn't want to be known to the public. But she doesn't. She plays the nice, respectful fan who doesn't post anything scandalous without permission. Yawn.
This adventure should not have been as easy for Lacey as it should have been. Any good author knows that they shouldn't give their characters what they want right away, at least not until the end. I don't even know what the climax of the story was here. The ride wasn't as smooth as Lacey wanted it to be, but even still, things weren't as hard for her as they could have been. Especially with the relationships. Once Trina and Lacey came forward with the news about Jenna and Jeff, Trina's boyfriend Griffin became so angry with her for not telling the truth about one of their band members that he broke up with her. And Trina went home - for literally a few days and then flew back to surprise Lacey for her birthday. In my opinion I don't think that should have been a reason for them to break up. Trina was being a whiny brat who couldn't handle when things went the slightest bit wrong and flew home with her tail between her legs.
And Logan - oh, the ever understanding Logan - wouldn't ever really get that mad at her. I wanted at the end, when Lacey was told, and not by Logan, that the band was moving to L.A. once the tour was over, for them to get into a fight. Cause now Logan isn't the one being honest, and what was that supposed to mean for their relationship? That Lacey was a summer fling and that's it? That he was going to leave her high and dry and move on with his music in L.A.? He said right at the beginning he didn't want a relationship to interfere with his career. That would have given every right for Lacey to be upset with Logan and start a fight that would have ended in a break up and then a possible make up after she returned to college. But nooooooo. It ends with them staying together still and Logan surprising her in her college dorm room.
If the author actually put the effort in to have descriptions and really screw things up for the characters. Because we, as readers, don't want to read a book where the character gets what she wants each time. We don't want smooth sailings with a bit of scenery and little spats about the gas and where they're going to stop to eat. We want them to get lost on a bumpy, winding road in the middle of the night and have the car break down, only to make these tired and hungry walk a mile or two down the abandoned road to find that hidden roadside hotel that doesn't come with internet. You want them to work for their happy ending, or not even a happy ending, a hopefully bittersweet ending where the character doesn't get what they want, but there's the hope that they will.
This could have been a good book if the author actually took some writing courses, but it's unfortunately clear that she did not.
I wanted this book to be good. I liked the whole idea of it. A fan gets hired to be her favorite band's merch girl? Ends up dating the lead singer? Heck yeah, I'm down for a book like that! The only reason why I read to the end is because I wanted to see where she ended up. I should have known when I saw the book was a self published title. I've work in enough libraries and bookstores to know generally if you have to self publish your book, there's a reason for it. But regretfully, I gave it a shot. There were just so many problems with this book that it's just not a good book.
First off, I hated that there was no setting. Yeah, she named the cities they were in and described when they were in and out of the bus, venues, and hotels - but there weren't any description at all of what they were like. The book is told from the narrative of the 17 year old merch girl who is traveling the country for the first time in a bus with a bunch of extremely hot rock stars. She's a first time on tour girl - where are the descriptions of the venues and the different cities? What is it like living on a claustrophobic bus and not being able to have a decent meal every night? What about those late nights after the shows and having to shower at the venues, or not being able to shower when you want? I wanted to be on this amazing ride with her and instead I'm in her head about whether or not Logan likes her. Gag.
There were also problems with the character Lacey herself. I don't know anything about her other than she likes Landsdowne and she has a crush on its lead singer. She mentions she's going off to college at the end of the summer, but didn't mention what school she's going to or what she's majoring in. She doesn't talk about what she likes to do in her spare time or what her hopes and fears are in life. It was "Logan this, Logan that, Landsdowne is amazing," blah blah blah. Not to mention I just really dislike the name "Lacey." Is it shortened for something? What was the reason why her parents gave her such a puke worthy girly girl name "Lacey?"
Then there were problems with the secondary characters, for example her best friend Trina and her ex-best friend Jenna. Trina was a mean girl, just as obsessed with the band as Lacey was. The fact that Trina was mean to other fans is literally the own fact that separated her from Lacey. Other than that they were the same exact character. Jenna is their ex-best friend - why? I don't know they never said why. And there were no attempts to even get along, discuss what happened etc. For all we know, Jenna is the stereotypical high school Queen Bitch, but no we don't get details like that. From the second Jenna, Lacey and Trina see they're all pining for the same band, it becomes a bland cold war of secretly trying to get the other kicked off the tour. Eventually, Jenna gets kicked off when Trina and Lacey come forward to Jenna's boyfriend of the band, Ryan, to let him know that Jenna has been cheating on him with the band's website designer, Jeff. In retaliation, Jenna releases pictures of Lacey and Logan at the club together and sneaking off on to the bus alone - but barely anything happens from it except a tabloids drags their name through the dirt. Even then, Logan - who pushed on Lacey so hard to keep their relationship a secret from the public eye for publicity reasons, just completely brushed it off.
Then there's this girl named Devin, who could have been an interesting mix into the band. She's a fan that drove all along the east coast following the band for her fan blog. That takes dedication, and a good amount of obsession to do that. She could have been so disastrous for the band, writing about all of the secrets behind the stage curtain that the band didn't want to be known to the public. But she doesn't. She plays the nice, respectful fan who doesn't post anything scandalous without permission. Yawn.
This adventure should not have been as easy for Lacey as it should have been. Any good author knows that they shouldn't give their characters what they want right away, at least not until the end. I don't even know what the climax of the story was here. The ride wasn't as smooth as Lacey wanted it to be, but even still, things weren't as hard for her as they could have been. Especially with the relationships. Once Trina and Lacey came forward with the news about Jenna and Jeff, Trina's boyfriend Griffin became so angry with her for not telling the truth about one of their band members that he broke up with her. And Trina went home - for literally a few days and then flew back to surprise Lacey for her birthday. In my opinion I don't think that should have been a reason for them to break up. Trina was being a whiny brat who couldn't handle when things went the slightest bit wrong and flew home with her tail between her legs.
And Logan - oh, the ever understanding Logan - wouldn't ever really get that mad at her. I wanted at the end, when Lacey was told, and not by Logan, that the band was moving to L.A. once the tour was over, for them to get into a fight. Cause now Logan isn't the one being honest, and what was that supposed to mean for their relationship? That Lacey was a summer fling and that's it? That he was going to leave her high and dry and move on with his music in L.A.? He said right at the beginning he didn't want a relationship to interfere with his career. That would have given every right for Lacey to be upset with Logan and start a fight that would have ended in a break up and then a possible make up after she returned to college. But nooooooo. It ends with them staying together still and Logan surprising her in her college dorm room.
If the author actually put the effort in to have descriptions and really screw things up for the characters. Because we, as readers, don't want to read a book where the character gets what she wants each time. We don't want smooth sailings with a bit of scenery and little spats about the gas and where they're going to stop to eat. We want them to get lost on a bumpy, winding road in the middle of the night and have the car break down, only to make these tired and hungry walk a mile or two down the abandoned road to find that hidden roadside hotel that doesn't come with internet. You want them to work for their happy ending, or not even a happy ending, a hopefully bittersweet ending where the character doesn't get what they want, but there's the hope that they will.
This could have been a good book if the author actually took some writing courses, but it's unfortunately clear that she did not.
August 21, 2013
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Exact Rating: 3.5 Stars
Merch Girl was a fun, quirky read. Believe it or not, I've never been to a live band performance but this book gave me a pretty good idea what it might be like. The writing style was awesome and kept my interest throughout. I mean, the way the author described the whole tour and the band made it seem so...realistic. The story-line was exciting and something different from the other stories I've read so far.
The protagonist, Lacey seemed slightly annoying in the beginning. I don't know whether it was her demure personality or just the helpless way she carried herself but as the story moved on, I actually started liking her.
However, the opposite happened with Lacey's best friend Trina. In the beginning, she seemed upbeat and so supportive. She dragged Lacey around with her to all of Lansdowne's events as she got closer to one of the band members of Lansdowne and I felt that that was actually very sweet of her, but slowly, she just became exhausting to read about. Her jealous, snobby attitude and insecurities were super irritating and the abrupt way her relationship started, then ended and then started again was a little too fast for my taste.
Thankfully, Lacey's relationship with Logan was much steadier. Initially, I'd thought that Lacey might turn out to be the dumb-protagonist after all but no, that didn't happen. She turned out to be quite level-headed and clear on what she wanted. I liked how she remained calm (or atleast tried to) as Logan's fans fawned all over him.
As for the guys, well, Ms. Lewis did an amazing job there. Logan was definitely swoon-worthy and I loved the way the story ended.
All in all, Merch Girl was pretty good. I would've given it 4 stars had it not been for the part where I initially didn't like Lacey and the part where I almost wanted to throw eggs on Trina's obnoxious head. Anywayyyy, I'd say this is a fun summer read, and might just turn out to be perfect for you if you love music-themed novels.
Exact Rating: 3.5 Stars
Merch Girl was a fun, quirky read. Believe it or not, I've never been to a live band performance but this book gave me a pretty good idea what it might be like. The writing style was awesome and kept my interest throughout. I mean, the way the author described the whole tour and the band made it seem so...realistic. The story-line was exciting and something different from the other stories I've read so far.
The protagonist, Lacey seemed slightly annoying in the beginning. I don't know whether it was her demure personality or just the helpless way she carried herself but as the story moved on, I actually started liking her.
However, the opposite happened with Lacey's best friend Trina. In the beginning, she seemed upbeat and so supportive. She dragged Lacey around with her to all of Lansdowne's events as she got closer to one of the band members of Lansdowne and I felt that that was actually very sweet of her, but slowly, she just became exhausting to read about. Her jealous, snobby attitude and insecurities were super irritating and the abrupt way her relationship started, then ended and then started again was a little too fast for my taste.
Thankfully, Lacey's relationship with Logan was much steadier. Initially, I'd thought that Lacey might turn out to be the dumb-protagonist after all but no, that didn't happen. She turned out to be quite level-headed and clear on what she wanted. I liked how she remained calm (or atleast tried to) as Logan's fans fawned all over him.
As for the guys, well, Ms. Lewis did an amazing job there. Logan was definitely swoon-worthy and I loved the way the story ended.
All in all, Merch Girl was pretty good. I would've given it 4 stars had it not been for the part where I initially didn't like Lacey and the part where I almost wanted to throw eggs on Trina's obnoxious head. Anywayyyy, I'd say this is a fun summer read, and might just turn out to be perfect for you if you love music-themed novels.
July 3, 2016
I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Merch Girl started off to the two girls—Lacey and Trina—trying to sneak into a private show of Lansdowne, a band that they admired so much. And by some lucky chance, they managed to get in with the help of their friend. Lacey and Trina achieve their goal which is meeting their favorite band and getting to know the guys in that band. They were offered a summer job and they can actually get close the guys while they’re in tour too by being their Merch Girls (the ones who’ll sell the band’s merchandises).
There are a lot of dramas that happened in this book but I like it, it just seems realistic to me. And let’s face it, being in showbiz especially in the music industry is a one heck of a drama filled experience so it’s no wonder there are a lot of those in this book. I really admire the author for making this book true to the reality and for not creating or adding over the top scenes or details in this book. Ms. Rebecca showed us what kind of dramas that can possibly happen from onstage up to behind the stage. The lying for the sake publicity, the fake smiles given to the fans for the sake of keeping up appearances, the media circus, the crazy fans, the groupies and all other whatnots.
Also, I love the characters! Lacey’s really an understanding and friendly girl. And she loves her best friend too much that she even defended her against Logan. The only thing that gets me pretty miffed is her lack of confidence with herself and she always think about what the opinions of other people about her. Now, let us talk about Logan. Well, what can I say about him? He is so perfect! He’s hot, will sing you to sleep, will even fly off from a far place just to visit you and he’s in a band. What more could you ask for, right? I want a boyfriend who will sing me to sleep. Eeeeep! >.<
Merch Girl will undeniably make you smile and wish for a hot rock star boyfriend for yourself. This book is a great read for this summer. I urge you guys to go read it.
This review can also be found at Diary of a Book Maniac.
Merch Girl started off to the two girls—Lacey and Trina—trying to sneak into a private show of Lansdowne, a band that they admired so much. And by some lucky chance, they managed to get in with the help of their friend. Lacey and Trina achieve their goal which is meeting their favorite band and getting to know the guys in that band. They were offered a summer job and they can actually get close the guys while they’re in tour too by being their Merch Girls (the ones who’ll sell the band’s merchandises).
There are a lot of dramas that happened in this book but I like it, it just seems realistic to me. And let’s face it, being in showbiz especially in the music industry is a one heck of a drama filled experience so it’s no wonder there are a lot of those in this book. I really admire the author for making this book true to the reality and for not creating or adding over the top scenes or details in this book. Ms. Rebecca showed us what kind of dramas that can possibly happen from onstage up to behind the stage. The lying for the sake publicity, the fake smiles given to the fans for the sake of keeping up appearances, the media circus, the crazy fans, the groupies and all other whatnots.
Also, I love the characters! Lacey’s really an understanding and friendly girl. And she loves her best friend too much that she even defended her against Logan. The only thing that gets me pretty miffed is her lack of confidence with herself and she always think about what the opinions of other people about her. Now, let us talk about Logan. Well, what can I say about him? He is so perfect! He’s hot, will sing you to sleep, will even fly off from a far place just to visit you and he’s in a band. What more could you ask for, right? I want a boyfriend who will sing me to sleep. Eeeeep! >.<
Merch Girl will undeniably make you smile and wish for a hot rock star boyfriend for yourself. This book is a great read for this summer. I urge you guys to go read it.
This review can also be found at Diary of a Book Maniac.
February 8, 2024
☆☆☆☆
I received this book for free in exchange for my honest review and unbiased opinion. I gave 'Merch Girl' 4 stars and here is why:
'Merch Girl' follows the normal, boring life of Lacey Kind - A seventeen year old girl who has an extraordinary turn in life when she has the opportunity of a lifetime to go on tour as a merchandise girl with one of her favourite bands.
Whilst on tour her and her biggest crush slowly fall for each other as they battle the limitations thrown at them for being in the limelight!
Its gritty but romantic, how many times have you heard that before?! There's plenty of sex, drugs, rock and roll (minus the drugs) and it was just an altogether great read.
Another thing I Respect Rebecca Lewis for, is the fact this wasn't done over a trilogy, dragging it out until no life remained like I have seen so many times before! It was a great singular read and I would definitely read this again if I had some more time on my hands!
Here's the link to my review on amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R7GMTT...
I received this book for free in exchange for my honest review and unbiased opinion. I gave 'Merch Girl' 4 stars and here is why:
'Merch Girl' follows the normal, boring life of Lacey Kind - A seventeen year old girl who has an extraordinary turn in life when she has the opportunity of a lifetime to go on tour as a merchandise girl with one of her favourite bands.
Whilst on tour her and her biggest crush slowly fall for each other as they battle the limitations thrown at them for being in the limelight!
Its gritty but romantic, how many times have you heard that before?! There's plenty of sex, drugs, rock and roll (minus the drugs) and it was just an altogether great read.
Another thing I Respect Rebecca Lewis for, is the fact this wasn't done over a trilogy, dragging it out until no life remained like I have seen so many times before! It was a great singular read and I would definitely read this again if I had some more time on my hands!
Here's the link to my review on amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R7GMTT...
August 29, 2013
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review...
And honestly I loved it! I had trouble putting it down. It was fun and carefree but not without some obvious teenage drama because hey they're teenagers.
I really liked the main character Lacey. She was fun and caring and sweet and she really grew throughout the story.
I liked the relationships. Tho I struggled with Trina at times only cause I was like "bitter much?"
The only reason I didn't rate it 5 stars is because I thought there could have been a bit more exploration with the characters especially after the tour ended but you know that's mostly due to selfishness cause I really enjoyed myself.
A fun awesome read you should definitely check out.
And honestly I loved it! I had trouble putting it down. It was fun and carefree but not without some obvious teenage drama because hey they're teenagers.
I really liked the main character Lacey. She was fun and caring and sweet and she really grew throughout the story.
I liked the relationships. Tho I struggled with Trina at times only cause I was like "bitter much?"
The only reason I didn't rate it 5 stars is because I thought there could have been a bit more exploration with the characters especially after the tour ended but you know that's mostly due to selfishness cause I really enjoyed myself.
A fun awesome read you should definitely check out.
October 2, 2013
First off, a thank-you to the author for letting me read and review! :)
Merch girl was a cute story. The main plot-line was interesting because it was different. Not many people can say they've been on tour with a band before. So that setting really drew me in. I loved seeing how that life is, even if it was just from the point of view of a "merch" girl.
The main romance was sweet. I like the fact that it was gradual, and slowly they cared more for each other as the story went on.
The book is mostly focused on the main character getting over her insecurities, and her jealousy of her best friend, and starting to live her life.
This book is a good, light-hearted read that I would definitely recommend.
Merch girl was a cute story. The main plot-line was interesting because it was different. Not many people can say they've been on tour with a band before. So that setting really drew me in. I loved seeing how that life is, even if it was just from the point of view of a "merch" girl.
The main romance was sweet. I like the fact that it was gradual, and slowly they cared more for each other as the story went on.
The book is mostly focused on the main character getting over her insecurities, and her jealousy of her best friend, and starting to live her life.
This book is a good, light-hearted read that I would definitely recommend.
August 5, 2013
This was such a fun quick read. It has hot rock stars, 2 friends, a tour bus and a bitch all the ingredients for a great read. Tina and Lancey both fans off Landsdowne sneak into a nightclub to try and meet them. One thing lends to another and they are both hired to become merch girls.
I really liked to romance building and the characters were nice, insecure and real.
As the band becomes more famous the girls have to deal with not so nice fans, trying to stay out of the public eye and dealing with their own jealousy. I hope there will be e sequel!!!!
I really liked to romance building and the characters were nice, insecure and real.
As the band becomes more famous the girls have to deal with not so nice fans, trying to stay out of the public eye and dealing with their own jealousy. I hope there will be e sequel!!!!
August 29, 2013
I started this book at 11pm last night and did not sleep until I finished it, which was at 10 am this morning. I have bags under my eyes but this book was so worth it. At the beginning I did not really like it because it had some of the qualities a bad book has. But as I read on it went from; "here we go again" to "must finish this book now because it is so good." I really like it and though it may not make it into my top books list it certainly made it to my reread over and over list. I really enjoyed it cannot wait to read other creations by this author.
September 3, 2013
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
Before heading off to college, Lacey & Trina set out for the most adventurous summer of their lives! First stop, sneaking into a VIP concert and after party of their favorite band! By the end of the night, their best night EVER, becomes their best summer EVER! When the band invites them on tour, and offers them summer jobs as their "merchandise girls."
This is such a fun and fast read. I was pulled into the story and felt like I was part of the tour!
Before heading off to college, Lacey & Trina set out for the most adventurous summer of their lives! First stop, sneaking into a VIP concert and after party of their favorite band! By the end of the night, their best night EVER, becomes their best summer EVER! When the band invites them on tour, and offers them summer jobs as their "merchandise girls."
This is such a fun and fast read. I was pulled into the story and felt like I was part of the tour!
May 28, 2013
This book was great. I loved fantasizing about the rock stars. However, Lacey wouldn't put up a fight. Even if it wasn't her fault, she had to crawl back and apologise. She was also a bit bit awkward to start with. I loved Trina, she reminded me of my besty. As for Logan, Griffin and Ryan, I wouldn't mind working for them.
June 4, 2013
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this book and loved the characters, I wish it was longer. I would love to read more about Lacey and Logan and Grifin and Trina.
I really enjoyed this book and loved the characters, I wish it was longer. I would love to read more about Lacey and Logan and Grifin and Trina.
October 7, 2013
First of all, I would like to thank the author Rebecca Lewis for giving me the opportunity to read her amazing book!! I really really enjoyed reading this adventurous book! I loved the concept of friendship and first love. This story was so addicting that I could not stop reading it!
February 24, 2014
*I received this book from the author, via Goodreads, in exchange for an honest review*
This book is amazing, reading the book i imagined myself traveling with a band and all the drama of the tour.
This book is amazing, reading the book i imagined myself traveling with a band and all the drama of the tour.
August 28, 2013
This was just a fun quick read. It took me back to my high school days. I just enjoyed reading it.
October 24, 2020
Okay, I'll admit that I had no idea what a "merch girl" is but now I do. It is a girl who sells merchandise at events. Trina and Lacey sneak into a nightclub to see Lansdowne, one of their favorite bands. And subsequently they eventually became merch girls at the Lansdowne's summer tour. Sounds like a dream come true, right? Well, as an adult I already know that everything comes with its pros and cons, as it did for these two girls. I don't think it's too difficult to predict that one or both of the girls will fall for a guy in Lansdowne. Imagine, too, that one just might be jealous of fans, groupies types, and girls in general.
I happen to love music but I've only been to a few concerts: The Beatles (WAY back when they first came to America (I was only 14), Roger Williams (a famous pianist), New Kids on the Block (when I took my own daughter), and I saw Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. in Las Vegas, and Dion Warwick. I know that dates me but that's okay.
This is a really cute story worth reading if you want a fluffy, no-brainer kind of a read.
I happen to love music but I've only been to a few concerts: The Beatles (WAY back when they first came to America (I was only 14), Roger Williams (a famous pianist), New Kids on the Block (when I took my own daughter), and I saw Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. in Las Vegas, and Dion Warwick. I know that dates me but that's okay.
This is a really cute story worth reading if you want a fluffy, no-brainer kind of a read.
September 19, 2017
DNF 40%
If a teenage girl wrote about other teenage girls, I guess it would be something like this. It was seriously juvenile - childish even.
13-14 year olds might like it. It felt so much more like a fan fic than a "real" book.
If a teenage girl wrote about other teenage girls, I guess it would be something like this. It was seriously juvenile - childish even.
13-14 year olds might like it. It felt so much more like a fan fic than a "real" book.
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