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Rock My World: A Novel of Thongs, Spandex, and Love in G Minor
As part of her internship with a music magazine, seventeen-year-old Livy is assigned to follow around her father's band, the recently reunited Babydolls, while her father finally tries to assert himself as a responsible parent.
- GenresYoung AdultMusic
216 pages, Paperback
First published June 7, 2005
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November 8, 2012
Reviewed by Me for TeensReadToo.com
At seventeen, Livy James realized long ago that her childhood was anything but normal. The only child of Paul James, lead singer of the band the Babydolls, and Anna James, one of the band's former backup singers, Livy spent most of her younger years surrounded by music, drugs, and alcohol. Now she's working for the magazine Rock On, following the Babydolls around the country and writing pieces for all the world to read.
The Babydolls are all older, but thanks to one of their songs being played in a hit movie, they're now on an International Tour along with The Wolves, their opening act. Everyone's there--dad Paul, who is currently drug-free and sober; her father's bodyguard/driver Toby Quinn, who has always been more of a father to Livy than Paul; lead guitar player Greg Essex, who still downs Jack Daniel's like it was water and who also happens to be her mother's ex-boyfriend; womanizer Steve Zane; and the band's drummer, Charlie, who is still in love with ex-wife number three.
Livy's mother is along for the ride, too, of course, along with Livy's own best friend, Cammie. As Cammie sets out to bed Steve Zane to complete Operation V, things become a little more complicated when the girls meet Nick and Kai, the lead members of The Wolves. Livy has always sworn to herself that she would never get involved with a musician of any type, but Nick is proving a worthy adversary to her self-made rule.
Add to the mix the infamous "Night In Paris", a night several years ago when the band disintegrated after Greg pulled a gun on Paul, and the tour becomes a veritable circus. As Livy seeks to uncover the truth about what happened all those years ago, she learns a few things about herself along the way--namely, that love has no boundaries, that parents are tricky creatures with their own hurts, wants, and needs, and that truth is subjective.
I loved ROCK MY WORLD! At times funny, poignant, and downright sad, it's the story of learning to be your own person, that truth isn't black or white, and that love comes at the most unexpected times.
At seventeen, Livy James realized long ago that her childhood was anything but normal. The only child of Paul James, lead singer of the band the Babydolls, and Anna James, one of the band's former backup singers, Livy spent most of her younger years surrounded by music, drugs, and alcohol. Now she's working for the magazine Rock On, following the Babydolls around the country and writing pieces for all the world to read.
The Babydolls are all older, but thanks to one of their songs being played in a hit movie, they're now on an International Tour along with The Wolves, their opening act. Everyone's there--dad Paul, who is currently drug-free and sober; her father's bodyguard/driver Toby Quinn, who has always been more of a father to Livy than Paul; lead guitar player Greg Essex, who still downs Jack Daniel's like it was water and who also happens to be her mother's ex-boyfriend; womanizer Steve Zane; and the band's drummer, Charlie, who is still in love with ex-wife number three.
Livy's mother is along for the ride, too, of course, along with Livy's own best friend, Cammie. As Cammie sets out to bed Steve Zane to complete Operation V, things become a little more complicated when the girls meet Nick and Kai, the lead members of The Wolves. Livy has always sworn to herself that she would never get involved with a musician of any type, but Nick is proving a worthy adversary to her self-made rule.
Add to the mix the infamous "Night In Paris", a night several years ago when the band disintegrated after Greg pulled a gun on Paul, and the tour becomes a veritable circus. As Livy seeks to uncover the truth about what happened all those years ago, she learns a few things about herself along the way--namely, that love has no boundaries, that parents are tricky creatures with their own hurts, wants, and needs, and that truth is subjective.
I loved ROCK MY WORLD! At times funny, poignant, and downright sad, it's the story of learning to be your own person, that truth isn't black or white, and that love comes at the most unexpected times.
June 29, 2017
If you like gutsy, mature teen heroines, stories about rock bands, family conflicts or any combination thereof, you'll really like this book. Livy James is very mature and insightful for her age, two qualities she needs as she tries to unravel what happened between her parents and the other guy in the band they were part of years ago. I really liked the story and the characters.
April 28, 2020
I forgot how much I loved this book. Short and sweet. One of those happy endings that brings tears to your eyes.
July 23, 2015
Never in a million years would I have predicted that I would like this book even a little. However, I sort of did. It is told from the point of view of Olivia (Liv, Livy) James, the 17 year old daughter of famed Rock God Paul James, front man of legendary rock band The Babydolls, and the newest writer for Rock On magazine. Joining her father's band along with her best friend Cammie, they set out to document the reunion tour for the magazine and lose that pesky virginity, respectively.
In trying to find the truth behind the band's monumental break-up, Livy ends up finding out more than she prepared for about her parents, their past, and even herself. The characters were alright, depending. Some of them, like her father, just seemed... I don't know, characterless? Personified stereotypes? At any rate, I found the plot to be pretty interesting, disregarding the senseless arguments Livy seems to find herself getting into. The ending could've ended better, as I found the miraculous "cure-all" solution to be sort of unrealistic, in an eye-rolling kind of way.
It was sort of juvenile in a few ways; what else do I expect from a seventeen year old? She makes up rules about not dating musicians and then falls for one instantly. She's easily swayed by others' opinions. She says things like, "if only his abs weren't so sexy" and "as if she knew anything about my life" and "I can handle myself."
All in all, this book was only 179 pages long and makes for a good, easy read.
In trying to find the truth behind the band's monumental break-up, Livy ends up finding out more than she prepared for about her parents, their past, and even herself. The characters were alright, depending. Some of them, like her father, just seemed... I don't know, characterless? Personified stereotypes? At any rate, I found the plot to be pretty interesting, disregarding the senseless arguments Livy seems to find herself getting into. The ending could've ended better, as I found the miraculous "cure-all" solution to be sort of unrealistic, in an eye-rolling kind of way.
It was sort of juvenile in a few ways; what else do I expect from a seventeen year old? She makes up rules about not dating musicians and then falls for one instantly. She's easily swayed by others' opinions. She says things like, "if only his abs weren't so sexy" and "as if she knew anything about my life" and "I can handle myself."
All in all, this book was only 179 pages long and makes for a good, easy read.
August 2, 2010
This is my new favourite book; I loved it!
My initial attraction to this book was its element of music, and I really liked that.
I thought that Livy was a very believable character, and I liked the fact that she was mature instead of following in her parents' messed-up footsteps.
My favourite scene was what I like to call, 'The Backhanding scene'. When Livy's mother slaps Greg for supposedly hitting on her daughter. I felt glad that he was slapped; he seemed sleezy and untrustworthy.
But I also loved the conflict resolution at the end of the book; the characters' managed to put behind them the events of that infamous night in Paris when Greg tried to shoot Livy's father for going out with his ex-girlfriend, Livy's mum, when he still loved her.
Overall, it was a brilliant book, and I so wish it was longer, or it had a sequel!
My initial attraction to this book was its element of music, and I really liked that.
I thought that Livy was a very believable character, and I liked the fact that she was mature instead of following in her parents' messed-up footsteps.
My favourite scene was what I like to call, 'The Backhanding scene'. When Livy's mother slaps Greg for supposedly hitting on her daughter. I felt glad that he was slapped; he seemed sleezy and untrustworthy.
But I also loved the conflict resolution at the end of the book; the characters' managed to put behind them the events of that infamous night in Paris when Greg tried to shoot Livy's father for going out with his ex-girlfriend, Livy's mum, when he still loved her.
Overall, it was a brilliant book, and I so wish it was longer, or it had a sequel!
February 6, 2009
I picked this book up today at the library and started flipping through it. It wasn't a difficult book to read, no big vocab words, nothing to think about too hard, so I ended up reading it throughout the course of the day. At parts in the book it read like a fanfiction, beautiful young girl who turns every boy's head and who all of the famous, older rockers look at as their very own daughter and none of them would ever do anything to hurt her although they would hurt anyone else if they got the chance. Her best friend was a bit of a flat, predictable character and the fights with her mother were ridiculous. That said, I did enjoy the book. Like I said, not too much too think of, plenty of drama, plenty to draw you in. I like books about the rock 'n roll lifestyle.
August 24, 2013
It has a good storyline and I loved the M.C.'s and all the secondary characters its somewhat fast paced but not too fast and its bout falling in love for the first time the only I would of wanted was a epilogue or a lil more to the ending cause it just leaves it open you know what I mean but its good story recommend
December 12, 2011
This is not a good book. I had high hopes: it's about the daughter of a rock star! On tour with her dad's band! But the prose is leaden and awkward, and the plot is completely trite. Also, note to authors of the world: IF YOU ARE NOT A SONGWRITER, DO NOT WRITE SONG LYRICS.
August 17, 2011
I started this book not expecting much, and I think I got more than I hoped! It was a short, cheesy, quick read that I honestly enjoyed thoroughly. The characters weren't annoying and the plot was actually intriguing! Good summer read!
March 20, 2009
I am only half way their but i like it so far!!
July 14, 2014
I love the story! I bought the book at a second-hand bookstore and I am so happy that I found a gem.
May 12, 2012
Really gave you an idea about the life of a rock star and kids viewpoint loved it
July 6, 2012
Easy read, but still a good book. I loved the rock music theme, & the backstories behind all the characters.
October 18, 2014
WOW! Being on a world tour and being paid for that...
I really like the theme of the song dedicated to the protagonist...
I really like the theme of the song dedicated to the protagonist...
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August 22, 2010I have not read this book nor own it - i want to swap for it
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