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If you are looking for some excellent young adult romance writing, look no further. Carla J. Hanna's 'Starlet's Web' is a story of betrayal, loss and, ultimately, love.

The story centers around the life of a young actress, Liana, who has all the success in her acting career that one could hope for. With an Oscar already under her belt, she has what appears to be a bright, star-studded, future ahead of her.

Liana's whirlwind stardom leaves the young woman lost in a sea of parties, interviews and publicity that leave her feeling isolated and miserable. Add in the pressures of being expected to act like a 'star,' and Liana finds herself overwhelmed. Will she be able to escape the web of fame with the help of the love of a longtime friend?

The characters in this book are easy for reader's to sympathize with and each one feels very human. The book has an easy, descriptive style that makes one feel like they should be reading it on a beach with a glass of iced tea in hand.

This book also does a good job of pointing out the downsides to fame and fortune, along with the fact that even the best of intentions can have the worst results.

With twists and turns throughout the book, Carla Hanna has created a work reminiscent of popular T.V. serial dramas like the 'The O.C.' and 'Revenge.' If you're looking for an interesting dramatic read, get this book!


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Starlet Web The Starlet Series #1 Carla J Hanna 9781480231825 Books Reviews

Liana Marie is 17 and surrounded by success, from her actress mother to her Hollywood hunk of a boyfriend, to her 2 million dollar home overlooking the canyon. She travels, acts, dreams and loves.

Liana' success has its repercussions. Everything that she 'is' must be painted for her, and her image hand-designed by Hollywood. After all, image is success, right? But, too much success and you will become a human target. Women have begun to hate her and her beauty. They hate her continual success and fame. Simply put, the public hates how everything goes so perfectly for the young starlet. Her hot hunk of a boyfriend, super sexy Evan, only fuels the female public opinion that Liana is too successful so, when Hollywood needs a change, it rewrites the script. These things, though we might not understand the gravity of that insane amount of pressure, play a big part in Liana's emotional confusion about her life.

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Hollywood paints a break up between Evan and Liana, and she has no choice in the matter. Already their publicist has the pictures of Evan, and the model they paid to kiss him, in hand. In fact, the model is going to be Evan's date to the award ceremony THAT night! Hollywood needs Liana to be a victim, so that the world can love her again. The public wants to see her fail; they need to. Too much success draws the world's jealousy. Evan gives her the news, and she takes it well. Her maturity, though edged with youthful desires, is remarkably adult at time. At other times, her youth comes through in her emotional reactions.

I often hear people discuss young Hollywood stars, calling them spoiled and out of touch with reality. And though, perhaps that is true, their reality is much different than that of the average person. This book is a testament to how little control they actually have in their lives, as their lives are owned by contracts and duties. Their very souls are laid bare for the entire world to judge. Their relationships are manufactured and their love is found in enamored eyes of people who see them for their roles, not for themselves.

I'm not going to lie. I got a little caught up in the whole Evan/Blake/Manny triangle. Just because money is not an issue in her life, does not mean that her heart does not have burdens. I was all about Manuel. I was much less about Evan and really may have swung over to Blake's court had Manny not been SO impossibly sweet (hot). (Pierre…no no no! You can't have her!!!!!)

Her soul belongs to Manuel, her childhood friend. But her heart belongs to Evan, the beautiful actor whom she can't date thanks to Hollywood and its 'brand'. She must live up to her 'brand' and improve her 'brand' if she is to climb the Hollywood ladder, or stay on it. Evan and Liana are forced to face a terrible reality, and in the end that reality proved to be the best thing to happen to Liana in a long time.

When starting this book, at first I saw a spoiled little rich girl whom I envied in every way. She is physically perfect, as far as Hollywood standards. This is not something she wished for, it was something her parents bestowed upon her. Perfect genes, for a perfect actress. Although, her mother secretly giving her daughter drugs may have caused some serious issues.

As an actress, except they prefer the term 'actor' as all performers are considered equal, the line between real and make-believe is not often clear. She's learned not to trust anyone, and having to deal with that burden at such a young age causes her intense loneliness. Her confusion at life in general may come off as whining and complaining, but here is a young girl bearing the weight of the burden of fame across her shoulders with no real choice. She'd like a choice, but when a contract worth more than most people make in a year binds you to a job, you just do it and try to smile your way through.

Not to mention, her hormones are incredibly 'out of whack', and the reason for her mood swings will bring her reality crashing down around her. Around everyone. How do you maintain control on such a crazy, chaotic life? How do you emotionally survive the type of news that Liana is about to hear?

I felt as if I were pressing forward with Liana into her life. I do not understand how anyone could not see the depth of character in this book. One reviewer stated that the character was shallow and whining. Of course she is! She has a horrific medical condition ravaging her endocrine system, creating emotional havoc in a world where emotional havoc is already an issue.

This author has painted us a beautiful young heroine. She has also effectively brought us into a world we can literally only dream about. But, is that world really a dream, or is it a nightmare. Read on, and judge for yourself.
Starlet's Web is book one in this series and it was a great start! Unlike other series on that only have about 100 pages per book and drag the series out to get more money, this is actually a very good length book. It was also a YA book which I always enjoy (I'm in my early 20s) and this book follows the Liana Marie and the relatable struggles she faces while being a Hollywood star. Most people think a life in the spotlight is fun, but what they don't realize is the pressure it puts on, especially when you're a teenager like Liana. A budding romance begins to take take shape between Manuel, her best friend, and herself but they have yet to pursue anything. I really loved Manuel's character so I hope it will be continued in the next book.
If you are looking for some excellent young adult romance writing, look no further. Carla J. Hanna's 'Starlet's Web' is a story of betrayal, loss and, ultimately, love.

The story centers around the life of a young actress, Liana, who has all the success in her acting career that one could hope for. With an Oscar already under her belt, she has what appears to be a bright, star-studded, future ahead of her.

Liana's whirlwind stardom leaves the young woman lost in a sea of parties, interviews and publicity that leave her feeling isolated and miserable. Add in the pressures of being expected to act like a 'star,' and Liana finds herself overwhelmed. Will she be able to escape the web of fame with the help of the love of a longtime friend?

The characters in this book are easy for reader's to sympathize with and each one feels very human. The book has an easy, descriptive style that makes one feel like they should be reading it on a beach with a glass of iced tea in hand.

This book also does a good job of pointing out the downsides to fame and fortune, along with the fact that even the best of intentions can have the worst results.

With twists and turns throughout the book, Carla Hanna has created a work reminiscent of popular T.V. serial dramas like the 'The O.C.' and 'Revenge.' If you're looking for an interesting dramatic read, get this book!