Rising Star

by Michele Kwasniewski

In the first book in THE RISE AND FALL OF DANI TRUEHART series, RISING STAR, fifteen-year-old Dani Truehart is living a life that is not quite her own. Driven by her mother's desire for fame and fortune, she has spent her childhood dutifully training for a career as a pop star. On the brink of discovery, doubts begin to creep into Dani's mind as she questions her own desire for fame, and she wonders whether she can trust the motivations of the adults who are driving her forward.

Following a brilliant audition arranged by her vocal/dance coach and former '80s pop icon Martin Fox, Dani is thrown full-force into the music industry. She leaves her friends, family and scheming mother behind to move with Martin, who has become her legal guardian, into the Malibu compound of her new manager, Jenner Redman. Jenner, the former swindling manager of Martin's boy band, leverages what's left of his depleted fortune to launch Dani's career.

Isolated from her life at home and trying to stay apace with her demanding schedule, Dani struggles to keep in touch with those she loves, connect to her withholding mother and find her voice as an artist. With Martin and Jenner at odds over their rocky past and finding herself unprepared to handle the pressures of her future singing career, Dani's debut album and future stardom are at risk of falling apart.

Genres: Young Adult, Coming Of Age, Contemporary

268 pages, Paperback

Published October 20, 2020

About the author

After graduating from Loyola Marymount University with a BA in Technical Theater, Michele Kwasniewski spent over fifteen years in film and television production. Starting out as a film set assistant on movies such as INDEPENDENCE DAY, FACE/OFF, PRIMAL FEAR, and EVITA. Michele eventually switched to the small screen and worked her way up the ladder to production manager, gaining experience on television shows such as BIG BROTHER, ADOPTION STORIES, EXTRA YARDAGE and MEET THE PANDAS. She is also a proud member of the Producers Guild of America. Michele's colorful experiences in the industry inspired her to write THE RISE AND FALL OF DANI TRUEHART series. Michele lives in San Clemente, California with her husband, their son, and their disobedient dachshund.

The first two books in Michele’s YA series RISING STAR and BURNING BRIGHT have won multiple awards including BEST PERFORMING ARTS BOOK for the 2022 AMERICAN WRITING AWARDS, BEST YOUNG ADULT FICTION BOOK and GENERAL FICTION BOOK for the 2022 ROYAL DRAGONFLY AWARDS and BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK for the 2023 PENCRAFT SEASONAL BOOK AWARDS (WINTER).

Reviews

[Alex (The Scribe Owl) · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Thank you to Rockstar Book Tours for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

4/5 stars

I honestly did not expect much from Rising Star, but it completely blew me away! I don't often read contemporary, but I'm glad I read this one. I love books and music, so a book about music is right up my alley!

Fifteen-year-old Dani Truehart is living a life that is not quite her own. Driven by her mother's desire for fame and fortune, she has spent her childhood dutifully training for a career as a pop star. After a stellar audition, Dani is thrown full-force into the music industry. She leaves her friends, family, and scheming mother behind to move into the Malibu compound of her new manager, Jenner Redman. Isolated from her life at home and trying to stay apace with her demanding schedule, Dani struggles to keep in touch with those she loves, connect to her withholding mother and find her voice as an artist.

When I opened the book, I was apprehensive. The writing was simple and everything started out a little slow. It didn't take long for everything to pick up! The plot gained speed and the writing fit the story perfectly.

One of my favorite aspects of the book was how we got to take a look into what a budding popstar's life would look like. I have no doubt that it's just as hard in real life, and I appreciate all the effort and research the author must have put into it! I would not be able to make it in a world where relationships are hard to maintain and my day is a blur of activity, so hats off to all the people that manage that!

The characters and character development were amazing. Seeing Dani's mom would run her ragged to form her into popstar material, and then unintentionally reveal that she was in it for the money all along, I was really able to appreciate how lucky I am to have the fantastic and supportive parents I do. Also, everyone give a round of applause for Dani's boyfriend, Sean, for making it work even when Dani was far away and too busy or tired to call or text. I hope everyone has a person like that in their life!

I had a great time with this book! I will definitely revisit the series when it's time for book two, Burning Bright, to come out!

[Stay Fetters · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Sometimes you have to do things in this business that you don't want to do to get where you want to go. The tricky part is making compromises that don't alter your principles."

There's a tiny part in all of us that wonders what it would be like to be rich and famous. To be the center of attention and in the limelight. We all like the idea of being there but we never fully know what it actually takes to make it to the top. There's a lot more to it than looking beautiful and waving your money around.

This book gives us a sneak peek at what someone is willing to go through to make it to the top and all while being a teenager.

Dani is not your typical teenager. Her Mom controls her life and is trying to get her daughter to the top of the singing food chain. And her Mom will stop at nothing to make it happen. She monitors everything she eats, plans out her entire day, and hires an ex-boyband member from the '80s to help her on her journey. No cost is too expensive.

Martin knows that Dani will make it huge and she's on the cusp of finally being discovered. He makes an offer to fully take her under his wing and become her guardian when it comes to her career. With some arm twisting, the papers are signed and Martin is now in charge of her upcoming career.

Dani is excited to leave her high-stress and conniving Mom behind and move to Malibu to start recording her EP. She moves into a mansion in Malibu with her guardian and her new manager. Things are getting more stressful and demanding as her schedule gets packed with things to do to get ready for her single to release.

Being isolated from family, friends, and her boyfriend hits her hard as she has no time in her schedule to see or speak to them. Will the demands of her upcoming career swallow her whole? Or will she finally be able to juggle everything and become a success?

This was a great story and it opened my eyes to the high demands it takes to become a star. I never realized how much a person gives up to follow their dreams. They rarely see family and friends and often times make poor health choices along the way. Talk about dedication!

What hit me the hardest was the way her Mom treated her and her sister. This brought back a lot of personal memories. It made me so sad to see how terrible her Mom treated her and others to get her hands on her daughter's money. It was sickening.

Rising Star was a great book and a book that I couldn't put down. The character development was superb as Dani finds her way in life. I'm excited to travel with Dani and see how her career pans out in the next book.

[Stace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book reviewed on www.whisperingstories.com

Fifteen-year-old Dani Truehart is on her way to becoming the next big singing sensation. She has been working so hard for this for the last few years, egged on by her pushy mother who sees her daughter as a money-making machine.

When her mother oversteps the mark one too many times, Dani’s dance/vocal coach offers her a solution, he wants to become her guardian and take away her mother’s right to have anything to do with her daughter’s career. He also believes he can get her a deal with a music producer.

But moving to a new state, alone, to stay with people she barely knows and thrown into the limelight is starting to take its toll on her. Is she cut out to be the next rising star?

The first book in a planned series, The Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart, is a YA tale following the music career of the protagonist. The author, Michele Kwasniewski, clearly knows this industry very well as the scenes and situations came across very realistically. However, sometimes having the knowledge means that you try to share everything with the reader and at times the plot came a little bogged down with information that didn’t add anything to the story.

Not having any connections to this kind of industry, being in the UK, and a mother of a fifteen-year-old I found myself wondering why on earth someone would sign their daughter over to another and let them take them hundreds of miles away on their own to live in the same house a fully grown man. But like I said I don’t know this world and it most likely happens a lot. This also shows I became emotionally attached to the story.

This is a book I can see YA readers devouring. It is fast-paced in sections and was easy to read. Dani is a character that I am sure teenagers will be able to connect with, it will also show them just what they will have to do if they too want this life and that it isn’t’ a career filled with just sunshine and roses.

[Finitha Jose · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was not sure what I was expecting from this story; a teenage star getting manipulated by her dear ones and losing her cool? Probably. Well, it is not that story. There is some angst for sure, but evil mamas aside, there are no surprising twists or turns in the plot (though I was waiting for one like the spectator of a scary movie).
Ever wondered how a pop star came to be or how success feels? If that is you, then this story is a must read. Dani Truehart is on her way to fame and it is a path filled with sacrifices, endless hours of hard work and . . . missing the normal life. Sure, we can't have everything and a star's life is not that bad either. There are no fights with best friends or breaking up with boyfriends which was another surprise I found in the story. I had my doubts on Sean, but the guy seems to have a strong head on his shoulders.
Hmm, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Once the star starts to burn brighter, will everything remain the same? I can't wait to see what happens next.

[Rosie Amber · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rising Star is a young adult story about a budding popstar.

Fifteen-year-old Danni has a mother who is determined to make her daughter famous. From a young age, Danni has attended dance and singing classes, while keeping fit and watching her diet. The hard work looks set to pay off as she gets a chance to move up through the entertainment industry on her way to stardom.

I understand that the author has had experience working within the pop world, so much of the detail about the hard work and daily grind needed to make it as a newly discovered star is very believable. I am hands up not the target audience for this story, so the teen anguish and troubles didn’t particularly interest me. I do think that the pacing could have been increased by cutting down on some of the daily minutiae; similarly I found that often the dialogue became long-winded and full of too many explanations, making it seem unnatural in places.

Solidly in the teen market, I would recommend this to any young people hoping to make it big in the music world; all the work behind the scenes which goes on before a pop record can become a hit is quite an eye-opener.

[Michelle (Chelle's Book Ramblings) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion.

Well, my first 5 star rating of the year and one I wasn't expecting.
This book was really good at portraying the life of a pop star, from the early stages of her career to her road to making it big. We live it all through the eyes of Dani our main protagonist. her struggles, her dealing with an more than oportunistic mother who just wanted money and fame vicariously through her daughter..
We see her trying hard to mantain her relationships and how it's quite a difficult task, due to long hours, tigh schedules and just simply being too tired to reach out.. It's easy to see the background and research the author had on the entertainment industry.. You can feel the effort one has to go through to reach stardom.
The character development on this book is top of the line, it only enriches the story.
It starts a little on the slow side but once it picks up you'll fly through it, it's easy to read and very engrossing which I appreciate a lot because that's what I'm looking for these days, to be taking out from my reality for a while.
Thank you to the author for gifting me with this book and I'm looking forward to reading more from her.

[Duckfacekim09 (Kim Howell) · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐⭐⭐.5
Books about musicians appear to have been growing in popularity recently but this is the first I've read, and whilst I can't confirm how realistic it was, it felt like a great depiction of that life for a 15 year old. There was so much going on and it was easy to get lost in Dani's gruelling schedule.

I hated her mother with a passion though and she didn't feel realistic to me in the slightest. Part of me wondered if someone was going to murder her and the book was going to turn into a thriller... 🙃 And the constant telling offs for swearing were quite annoying when she was expected to be an adult the rest of the time!

This was a really easy book to dip in and out of because it was so memorable so I could come back to it whenever I wanted (which is great for a multi-reader).

Rising Star sets up Dani's career and I'm assuming in the next book, Burning Bright, we follow her stardom journey. I'm interested to see how her relationships with various people progress...

[Carol-ann Gibson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really wasn't sure what to expect from this YA novel but it was a really nice insight to what an aspiring musician may go through before we ever get to hear from them.
Dani doesn't only have to deal with normal teenage drama, school, boyfriend, annoying parents but is also dealing with being on the brink of becoming a star and all that has to entail.

Michele has written a book which I'm sure most teenage girls would love- I know Dani's life would have been my dream when I was younger. The mansion, the limos and the fame.

The portrayal of the adults around her is perfect. Her mom is probably the worst of them all. She is so determined that they will be rich and famous that she will force her children to literally do anything to get her what she wants. I was so happy when Martin and Jenner made sure that that wouldn't be the case.

I can see how this series will go and I have a pit in my stomach for the 'fall' part of the Rise and Fall of Dani Trueheart series.

[Reader Views · Rating 5 out of 5]

Author Michele Kwasniewski wrote “Rising Star” after more than a decade of experience working as a film set assistant, production manager and member of the Producers Guild of America. In her debut novel, “Rising Star” her firsthand experience is fully displayed as she crafts nuanced characters and dramatically realistic scenarios and relationships.

Dani Truehart may only be fifteen years old, but she’s been working toward this moment for most of her life. After landing an audition with a music agent, her life may be about to change forever. However, despite being a monumental event, Dani is plagued with controversy stemming from her mom’s anger, jealousy and hurt, and her coach, Martin’s insistence on taking the management reigns from her villainous mother.

We’ve all heard the stories of parents who live out their dreams through their children, but Kwasniewski brings this to life as she crafts an out-of-control mother, dutiful daughter, and high school friends navigating this new world Dani is about to be thrust into. After making a career for herself in movies and TV, Kwasniewski artfully uses those colorful experiences to pen a real, believable, and authentic read based on a fictional rising star, Dani Truehart.

The dialog, daily schedules, and agent’s life feel so natural and convincing for the industry. Dani’s life moves fast, and the way the author portrays her fears, exhaustion and grueling hours gives readers a physical sensation of just how hard this life can be. Kwasniewski does a fantastic job bringing this story to the page and creating a dislikeable villain (Dani’s mom) and loveable sidekick (Martin). It is everything readers hope for in a book – fast paced, exciting plot, and character attachment.

I cannot wait to jump into the second book. The author knows just how to leave readers hanging as we are left imagining what Dani’s future will bring. “Rising Star” gives readers an inside view of the music industry, the grueling life, and the relationships with friends from before. Whether you’re a Taylor Swift fan, a Lady Gaga fan, or someone else in the industry, this book will have you feeling the pressures they are under and the fast-paced lifestyles they are forced to live in order to succeed.

[Kristel Greer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was sent a copy of this book for review.

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Dani Truehart's teenage life is tightly controlled. Dani expressed an interest in becoming a singer and her pushy, fame-obsessed mother has her diet, music-based activities and daily life scheduled minutely to maximise her potential and make her famously rich. Dani is focused on her music career while her mother is hoping to cash in on Dani's talents.


Dani gets offered a chance to audition for a major music manager but her music coach Martin only agrees to set up the audition if he is made her legal guardian. He was a pop sensation in the 80s and knows the dangers of bad management and feels Dani's mother won't have her best interests at heart. This causes arguments in the family and Dani learns that money is her mother's main priority.


After Dani signs her contract she leaves her friends and family behind to go to popstar boot camp at her Manager Jenner's compound. She feels betrayed and used by her mother and let down by her father who never stood up for her. She starts to feel isolated and alone. She misses her boyfriend Sean and finds it difficult to stay in touch with him and her best friend Lauren as the demands of stardom are all-consuming and completely exhausting.


With picking new songs, recording an EP, planning outfits, learning dance routines and daily school work piling up, Dani begins to have serious doubts about whether she has what it takes to make it in the music industry while also living up to everyone's high expectations of her.


🌟🌟🌟🌟 This was an interesting journey into the life of an up-and-coming pop star and the problems and pitfalls Dani encounters. She is dealing with a lot of adult decisions and situations including the fallout with her mother, the pressures of stardom and finding time for her personal life. As a teenager, she can be a bit self-centred but considering the situation she is living in, it's hard to see how that happens. Overall it was an entertaining, emotional and intriguing story. I look forward to seeing where Dani's story goes in book 2.

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rising Star is one of those books that pulls you in and keeps you mesmerized. Michele Kwasniewski does a brilliant job of bringing Dani to life. The entire story brought back so many memories for me. My first thought was of my Sweet Valley High books from middle school, but the nostalgia is in nearly every word.

Rising Star has a reality show vibe, but with so much more depth. We get to see how Dani’s mother pushes her and tries to live vicariously through her accomplishments. Martin sees how toxic Dani’s mother is and goes to great lengths to protect the teenager. Dani is mature and strong for a 15-year-old yet has a vulnerable spirit.

The California setting adds fuel to the reality effect. The boot camp house in Mailbu is the kind of place that everyone expects to find in the music industry. The setting feels as real as the characters, and that is an amazing feat. I adored Dani and company. I wish I could spend just a day with these characters. It would be so much fun to hang out with them all.

I award Rising Star a full 5 out of 5 stars. The way this novel sucked me in was like nothing I’ve ever experienced before, and I am excited to read the next book in the Dani Trueheart series. I recommend this book to all those teens and tweens out there who have grown up with reality tv culture. There is a lot to love for grown-ups too.

I was given a copy of this book with a request for an honest review.

[Felicity Terry · Rating 4 out of 5]

A character I found myself investing in from the off. Maybe it was her relationship with her scheming, controlling, narcissistic mother {a not exactly nice character but one who made for great reading}, maybe it was her insecurities; the all pervading loneliness she at times felt, maybe it was that we got glimpses into the fifteen year old she actually was, there was just something about Dani that I adored.

The story of a teenager being prepared for a life lived on the world wide stage ... if all goes well ... and I'm pretty sure by the series title of 'The Rise And FALL of Dani Truehart' that it doesn't.

On the face of it, many a young person's dream come true, that in order to get there, to STAY there, we learn of the long hours spent perfecting her craft, of the isolation that she encounters, of the tiredness that she feels having spent hours at the microphone/getting every dance move down to perfection ...

Yes, Rising Star is the story of a teenager who has spent her entire childhood being prepared {some might say groomed} as the next big thing in the pop world; of the adults who vicariously seek fame and money through her, yes, its the story of a teenager struggling to stay connected with the real world when a life of stardom beckons but at its heart its a story of families, of friendships, of first love.

Engrossed from beginning to end and left wondering what life holds for Dani, I'm looking forward to continuing her journey with her in book 2, Burning Bright.

Copyright ... Felicity Grace Terry @ Pen and Paper
Disclaimer ... Read and reviewed on behalf of the author, no financial compensation was asked for nor given

[Susanne Perry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written for young adults, Rising Star is about a teenaged girl who wants to perform, has worked very hard to make it happen and has a chance to see her dream become reality. Her world has revolved around lessons, practice and rehearsals at the mercy of her relentless stage-mom mother. The book does a good job describing how the entertainment business can take advantage of under-age talent and how important it is to have an advocate—not always a family member—look out for their legal and financial concerns. First in the Dani Truehart series.

[Rebecca Rosenberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gut-wrenching, and eye-opening depiction of a young talent and the issues she faces in her quest to be a major star. Everyone can see that fifteen year old Dani Truehart has true talent and longs to be a star, but there are so many complications to get in her way. Unpredicable parents, ruthless frenemies, jealous friends, all seem to work against her singing and dancing success. She second-guesses her choices and struggles to understand her true goals. and how to navigate her life and become who she must be. Riveting and compelling story, tackle challenging questions we love to consider along with Dani.

[Claire Dicker · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read! I can’t wait for the next one!!

[Kelly Cantwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you love the music world and wonder what it takes to “make it” in the business, then Rising Star may be the book for you. Fifteen year old Dani Truehart is the main character, and in the book she describes her journey to earning a recording deal. Plenty of obstacles and drama follow her..... an overbearing stage mom, separation from her friends and family, and the pressures of her training. I found this to be an interesting story that moved at a good pace. I think the YA reader would especially enjoy it.

[Suzi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great book! I don’t usually read YA but a friend of mine loved this book so I gave it shot and it was sooooo good!! Can’t wait for book 2!!

[Megan Atwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the book, made me think I was right there watching Dani’s rise to fame from every day life!

[Nicola Hancock · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an inspirational almost coming of age story about Dani’s achievement to fame and getting a record deal at the age of 15. I love how raw and realistic and honest it was and how it drew on Dani’s family and friends. It really highlighted the fact that fame isn’t everything and you still have to deal with the reality of education etc.

The book massively hit all the highs imaginable and all of the unexpected lows. I was additionally surprised that rising star is aimed at YA. I couldn’t put it down and I absolutely adored the read, it was extremely fast paced and you really route for Dani and her success. I was disappointed when I completed this read, mainly due to not wanting to wait for the next.

This is book 1 in the series and I cannot wait to continue to see what else happens in Dani’s life/music career.

[Debi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this book!

My normal fare is mysteries, but I wanted something lighter and a bit more fun and this really fit the bill. Easy to read, but packed full of fun, frustration, and young love. The work that Dani puts into creating her new persona is excruciating and exhausting at times. Her overbearing mother is a constant negative force of a stage mother and pushes her to the brink.

The writer really understands how teenagers think and what makes them tick. It was fun to experience Rising Star. I say "experience" because you feel like you are there with Dani through this book. The writing is such that you can picture each scene and feel Dani's struggles as she rises to become the star that she has worked so hard to become.

Read it! You won't be disappointed. I am over the age of 60 and loved every single minute of this book.

[Jacob Moeder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entertaining read for tweens, teens, and adults alike!

Rising Star is an entertaining read for tweens, teens, and adults alike! The Rising Star narrative takes the reader on an exhilarating journey through Dani’s arduous dance and vocal schedule on to her rise to early fame. Who doesn’t love living vicariously through the perks of early stardom?!

Author Michele Kwasniewski deftly leads readers through a captivating description of the young high schooler’s nonstop practice schedule, complicated family relationships, boy companionship, and classmate woes.

The final pages leave readers rooting for Dani and her entourage, and anxiously awaiting the full trajectory of her budding career and its impact on her personal life. I can’t wait to read the sequel, Burning Bright!

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fifteen year old Dani Truehart is talented. Her mother has always wanted her to be a huge star and Dani has been having singing and dancing lessons from an early age.
When an important audition comes up and Dani smashes it, things look to be good for the teenager. But sticking to a demanding schedule and starting to doubt her own talent can Dani make it as a pop star after all?

The first book from this author is a fast paced and enjoyable read.
It's interesting to see the other side of the music industry and having a variety of adults in Dani's life, leaves you wondering who really has her best interests at heart.
I liked the characters and found the story intriguing to read.

[Emma Minazza · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was on a book tour for book 2 so read this the other way round but i'm on the book tour for book 3 and I can't wait to see what happens next!

Love reading about Dani and how her life changed. Her mum makes it hard on her at times but knows it's the right thing to do when she guides Dani to her future.

A lot of hard work, encouragement and lpve goes a long way and shows Dani off to the world. Jenner was a bit of a meanie at first and I was unsure of him at first but he grew on me as the story progressed.

Loved the characters, they seem genuine and likeable. Well thought out storyline and written really well! Would recommend this series and love Michele's books so much!

[Lily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Being a teenager is hard enough - even harder when your mom wants you to be the next big pop star. I wasn't entirely sure if I would like this book, although I was intrigued by the blurb. I found myself quickly wrapped up in the story. Dani is a great character, complex, stuck in a world and life I couldn't imagine stepping into. I loathed Dani's mom and they way she treated Dani, and I think the author did a great job of bringing all the characters to life. A great story and peek into the life of a budding teen popstar.

[Abby Graham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rising Star (Book 1)
by Michele Kwaniewski

Description:
Young Adult

🎤Rising Pop Star
🎤Toxic Mother
🎤Friendships
🎤Hidden Agendas
🎤Set in America

This book takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions from the scheming manipulative mother to the producer with hidden agendas.
It was an eye opener of what young people in the music industry go through the ups and downs. Friendships that are strained.

Can’t wait to read what happens next in 15 year old Dani Trueheart next story “ Burning Bright.”

My rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#risingstar #youngadultbook #michelekwasniewski

[Christina Dicker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rising Star brings to life the joys and the struggles Dani Truehart faces while chasing her dream of becoming a rock star. Every success Dani achieves makes you smile and the difficult times tug at your heart. Michele Kwasniewski’s writing style allows you to fall into the book and experience every up and down Dani does as if you were living it yourself. Once you start reading, you won’t want to put it down!

[Kristen Greco · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whether you are snuggled up by a cozy fire with a cup of tea or down by the beach with a cool cocktail, this book is a fun, relaxing read! A perfect book to cuddle up with and CHECK OUT! Really enjoyable to see this character grow as she navigates the challenges of coming of age and building a meteoric music career. I am anxiously awaiting the next installment in this series to see where Dani goes from here!

[Steve Zimcosky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Michele Kwasniewski’s book Rising Star is a story of a young teenage girl who has to deal with not only the ups and downs of being a teenager but dealing with becoming a rising star in the music industry. The writing pulls you in as if you were living the story yourself with all of the struggles and angst that Dani faces. I highly recommend this book!

[Bernadette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rising Star

I really enjoyed Dani’s story!! What a life for a fifteen year old. Looking forward to seeing her career success.

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved reading about Dani and her rise to stardom. Burning Bright can’t come fast enough!