Summary: Chloe Gamble is a rising star who is rising a little too fast. As the star of the teen television show “Cover Band”, Chloe is sought out by a famous director for his next big film starring two other big time movie stars. Meanwhile, her deadbeat father is attempting to ruin it all by taking Chloe and her twin brother Travis to court and her equally deadbeat mom is shacking up with questionable boyfriends. Chloe’s life spins out of control as she says yes to too many opportunities and ends up on a hiatus in Europe while her family and agent worry about her return as well as her reputation. At just seventeen, this may spell the end of Chloe Gamble’s short-lived career.
Review: "Hot Mess” is part of the Chloe Gamble novel series. This installment of the series may be read on its own. The story is similar to real life starlet disasters. There are many references to minors partaking in drug and alcohol use. The language used in the book is mature and there are also sexual references. The story does end on a positive note and the main character, Chloe, does begin to turn her life around by the end. Told from multiple viewpoints, the font changes as each character tells a part of the story.
I haven't read the first two books of the trilogy, so I thought that maybe I'll feel as if I missed out a lot, but luckily I didn't.
I really liked the book. Since I didn't read the first two books, I was opened to the world of Chloe Gamble when she was already famous. In the beginning of this book, she was already famous. I liked the ending, as well.
The book was so great! It really showed how bossy she was and how her attitude led her to her downfall. It feels like it's really happening in reality, with all the news about her and her whole family. I just.. it's difficult to explain. All I know is that I really like the plot and how the book was written! :)
Honestly, I breezed through the 3 books (especially this one during class) and I must admit it's enjoyable. It's not like the typical books where the girls are fake and all. It really shows how much Chloe Gamble wanted it. And ruined it, too.