The F List by Alessandra Torre Published by Self-Published on April 29, 2020
Pages: 350
Genres: New Adult, Romance
Amazon
There was a lot I did to get to this point, to get 42 million followers. Some of it I was proud of, most of it I wasn't.
There was a group of us, all internet celebrities, and everyone wanted in, which is how six of us ended up living in this mansion, a camera always on, the public always watching. Two months and nine carefully scripted TV episodes that would get us more of the three F’s we were desperately chasing.
Fame. Fortune. Followers.
I knew my role. I was Emma, the unlikeable one. The dark villain with the devious smile. The package of dynamite that would blow up any chance of peaceful living and harmony.
Cash knew his role. He was the good guy. The lovable one. The one that everyone, even the darkest cast member of them all, would fall in love with.
They were supposed to just be roles.
None of it was supposed to be real.My heart didn't get that memo.
What a surprising little treat from Alessandra Torre. The F List is totally different from the other books I’ve read by her. There’s no suspense, no big twists, no dark subject matter, and *gasp* no sex. It’s just a light, super quick read.
I’ve always been puzzled by celebrities who are rich and famous due to their social media influence rather than their talent or accomplishments. This story explores the artificial and superficial world of celebrity through Emma’s fame-hungry eyes.
Emma is transparent in her calculated rise to fame and fortune. The amount of effort that goes into social media content, “candid” pictures, product placement, and staged gatherings — all in the name of followers and clicks — is fascinating and astonishing. Despite the fact that Emma is selfish, I liked her because underneath it all is a lonely, insecure young woman who just wants to be noticed. She actually does have a kind heart and moral compass. I enjoyed Cash’s love-hate chemistry with her.
The scripted reality show scenario is as ludicrous as most reality TV is, and the ending is rather extreme. However, I really needed a fun book that didn’t take itself too seriously, and this one suited me just fine.
Recommended for fans of:
Instagram
Reality TV
Celebrities
About Alessandra Torre
A New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Alessandra Torre has written thirteen novels, three of which have become New York Times bestsellers.
Her first book, Blindfolded Innocence, was a breakout hit, rising to the top of the ebook charts on Amazon where it attracted the interest of major publishing houses and garnered Torre her first print deal with Harlequin HQN. Less than twelve months later, Torre signed a second print deal, this time with Redhook (Hachette) for the Deanna Madden series, an erotic suspense trilogy.
From her home on the Emerald Coast in Florida, she devotes several hours each day to various writing projects and interacting with her fans on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Happily married and with one son, she loves watching SEC football games, horseback riding, reading and watching movies.
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This book was a pleasant surprise by her! I loved that it showcased a different side of her writing and was super fun. I hope she throws us another book with a similar vibe in the future. Great review!