Liza Day’s mother isn’t dead, but leave it to Darla Day to throw herself a funeral anyway. It’s the kind of attention grab Liza left behind to build a quiet life for herself and rebellious teenage daughter, Avery. But between her students discovering her old daytime TV show and putting her teaching job at risk to her mother’s unexpected funeral invitation, Liza’s life feels truly like a soap opera.When Liza returns to her family’s historic Day Ranch for her mother’s premature farewell, she’s not sure what to expect. Darla’s always been known for eccentricities, both on-screen and off-screen. Thankfully, Liza has her siblings to help navigate Mom’s antics, which include everyone dressing as one of Darla’s many iconic film characters, a harem of white rabbits, and one surprise Liza’s former costar and Avery’s father, Scotty.The more time Liza and Avery spend on the ranch, the more Liza realizes that it might be time to trade in the scripted life she thought she wanted, for a leading role in the family she’s always needed.
I liked this author's last book a lot but this one was slightly not as good for me. DOn't get me wrong -- it was entertaining and a quick read but it was way too much drama. This book definitely had its shining moments but I didn't love the daughter character. Maybe it was an accurate depiction of a sixteen year old but I was sad reading about her. Still, if you love behind the scenes hollywood - this book could be for you! Still, definitely love this author and can't wait for more!
I shouldn't be in a book club.
Don't get me wrong, I like the idea of a book club. Getting together with a group of friends with a glass of wine and a nice cheese board to discuss a good book sounds like a little slice of heaven on earth. But like most ideas I've tried in an effort to find my thing-that hobby or activity that parents look for when their kids no longer need them to act as a personal chauffeur-joining a book club is proving to be more work than it's worth.
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