For the Record by Charlotte Huang
Published by: Delacorte books for Young Readers
Genre: YA contemporary
Rating: ****
Tagline: Standing out isn't the same as fitting in
Chelsea, the newest frontwoman for known band Melbourne, has just begun a new life. Previous to joining the band she was just a contestant on some talent show reminiscent of X-Factor or Britain's got talent, etc etc.
Melbourne have been on the music scene for a few years. They're famous for their old singer Hollis who after leaving the band for mysterious reasons or rather to just go to Vassar. Forced to take Chelsea on, they're about to embark on a US tour that will teach her so much more about the world.
But as usual there's a romance in the book. A few to be rather honest.
What comes with fame is the arrival of celebrities into Chelsea's life. One celeb in particular is a young teen heartthrob who makes her feel so good at first until the relationship becomes a little weird. (My words). I wasn't too keen on her romantic endeavours. They felt so forced, so wrong but maybe that was how Huang was writing it to be like.
I did enjoy the book. It was a quick read, something I devoured on the train and made me feel a bit better before I had my dissertation presentation.
