Linda Reads's Reviews > GAGA

Less “coming of age” and more “coming to self” with a lot of romance
Monica Reese Taylor aka Monty has just been told by her husband Brent of 20 years that they should get a divorce. Wow! That came out of the blue for Monty. Start over at 45yo although she looks much younger. Can she do it? At the same time her teenage daughter Rachel being 15yo is overly dramatic with the change. Meanwhile, Monty’s boss Carla at “Home & Goddess” magazine has an assignment for her that takes her back to her teen years. Carla wants Monty to follow an 80’s band, Grope to write an undercover story. Monty is to become Melody a 30yo groupie to follow the band throughout their new reunion tour. Can Melody/Monty act that well for that long? Will she get the scoop that supposedly will save “Home & Goddess” from going out of business? Will her teenage crush on Donny be rekindled? Lots of surprises in store!
Oh. My. Word. Being a woman of a certain age, this book appealed to me on so many levels. This was a beautifully told realistic story that I could not put down. Rachel is hilarious but sensitive to her mom after she gets over the initial shock of the divorce. Her ex-Brent is likewise sensitive and more of a good friend than former husband. Loved the characters in the band, except one maybe. Read it and perhaps you’ll feel the same. There are humorous moments, sad moments, poignant moments and a wonderful HEA. If you like true romance with less steam but no less passion, read this book. I volunteered to review an ARC of this book through BookSirens and I would give it more than 5 stars if I could.