Andy, You're a Star

by Britney Mitchell

Andy McLayne wants nothing more than to be a musician - professionally. The best he can do, for the time being, is frequent open mic nights at his local dive bar. Luckily for him, he’s grown close to Doni, one of the bartenders - who is more than happy to keep him company.

When Andy is presented with the opportunity of a lifetime, his girlfriend, Cynthia, is conflicted about their future together - as it doesn’t align with her own goals and their partnership is feeling a little one-sided. When everyone’s favorite TV newscaster, Darren, reassures her that her dreams are possible, and it's okay to be a little selfish - she finds herself distracted.

In this cozy (but spicy) queer story of love and self-discovery - we join Andy and those closest to him, as they navigate early adulthood trying to figure out who they are, and what they want in life (not to mention - who).

293 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication June 13, 2026

About the author

Britney Mitchell is a millennial, queer identifying, indie author and creative from Maine who has been writing since the age of five. When she’s not doing that, she can be found preaching body positivity, baking elaborate cupcakes, snuggling her cats, or streaming on Twitch! She has been called ‘the right kind of extra’ and aims to live up to that!

Reviews

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a review of an advanced copy I received!

As someone who has been falling in love with reading more and more, this is an absolute must read! It’s cute, it’s complex, it’s smutty, it’s emotional, it’s perfect!

It’s got the suspense of a will they/wont they, the passion of raw unfiltered emotions, and the spice of a ghost pepper to satisfy every MW and MM spice fan!

Andy your a star takes the pining that people have grown to love from Heated Rivalry and plops that same level of yearning to a small college town open mic musician and his hot local bar tender. A complicated timeline involving messy exes, current partners, and a roller coaster of acceptance, this is a must read you don’t want to miss!

[Aly York · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this ARC for my honest opinion. Andy, You're a Star by Britney Mitchell was an amazing read. It’s a complex relationships, growth of humans and learning that people change even if they are resistant to it. It has a lot of suspense and yearning with raw unfiltered emotion while navigating who someone is as a person.

Andy, You're a Star, is a book that shows that Andy and Doni grow along the journey together. Yes, its messy. Yes, its complicated. Yes, it's emotional. That is all part of the human experience and shows that. The ability to go through and experience life in all its glory through the mess and hurt is something that inevitably happens for everyone. I highly recommend reading!

[Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an ARC provided by the author


I'm so beyond proud of the author. I've seen her grow so much over the years I've known her online. But this wasn't for me. When the cheating happened, I knew I wasn't going to have the best time.
This book was short and the insta love was insane. It felt more lusty than anything, for all the characters. I have more thoughts but I have already gotten attitude for my thoughts.
This book just wasn't my cup of tea but I think others will love it! I will support the author in her future endeavors

[Laney · Rating 5 out of 5]

This truly is a story that is very real for a lot of people. Andy is just a normal guy trying to navigate the craziness of life while also trying to figure himself out. Things get crazy, things get sweet, things get spicy, and things get sad- but things work out in the end for the best. I greatly enjoyed following Andy's journey and the authors writing, I can't wait to see what comes next from this author.

*I received an advanced reader copy of this novel for free, this does not alter my review in any way and I am voluntarily leaving this review.*

[Jessica P · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolute joy to read! I was smiling, crying, and kicking my feet by the end. The characters and their struggles are well thought out and developed. And the story moves at a good pace. I relate to Andy's thoughts and actions so much through much of the book.

Overall, a beautiful romance story. And the spicy scenes were 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. This is one I will definitely re-read again and again.