Many thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing | Mira Books for gifting me a digital ARC of the debut novel by Amy Rossi. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4.5 stars rounded up!
Birdie Rhodes was only 13 when legendary modeling agent Harriet Goldman discovered her and transformed her into one of Harriet's Girls. But two years later, she meets a 31-year-old rock star and begins a whole new life, despite Harriet's warnings. Then it's over and Birdie has to try and pick up the pieces of her life. Decades later, she lives a quiet life and is as content as possible. Until a letter arrives inviting Birdie to celebrate Harriet's career. The two haven't spoken in nearly 30 years.
This is a wonderful debut, a chilling look into the exploitation of children and young girls for the sake of a photo. Set in two timelines, this book takes you back into the 1970s and 1980s and beyond, with glittering settings of NY, LA, Paris. My heart broke for 13-year-old Birdie, with no one looking out just for her, not even her parents. I'm not sure I've read a book strictly about modeling during this time period and it was fascinating. If you liked Daisy Jones and the Six, you'll devour this one. I was rooting for Birdie throughout the book and her journey into self-acceptance. Looking forward to more from this author!
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