As you all know by now, I love reading YA fiction, so you can imagine how pleased I was when I was approached to review a new YA novel*.
This book is YA fiction with a difference – it’s not fantasy, or utopian. It’s kind of like chick lit. I haven’t read a good piece of chick lit since Sophie Kinsella wrote the first Shopaholic book, so I was definitely looking forward to diving into this one!
Book Review: I Knew You Were Trouble by Paige Toon
Blurb from The Back Cover
Jessie Jefferson’s dad is a global superstar. But life as the secret daughter of a world famous rock god isn’t easy.
After a whirlwind summer in LA, with celebrity parties and a certain hot guitarist to keep her occupied, Jessie’s finding it hard to work out who she is. And who she wants…
The world’s press is closing in, and LA is calling. How long can Jessie keep her secret life hidden?
Summer may be over, but this story’s just beginning…
My Thoughts on The Book
The book centres around Jessie, a teenager who has just discovered her long lost dad is an international rock star. The main story is Jessie choosing between safe, dependable Tom from her former life, or hot bad boy Jack from her new life.
There is much more to this than a simple love story though. The book touches on friendship, change, the growing relationship between Jessie and her father and step-mother, the relationship with her step father, loss, uncertainty and loyalty.
The characters are likeable, and although finding out your father is a rock star isn’t something that happens to the average teenager, the story still feels real and relatable. Jessie is a likeable character and you can’t help but feel for her.
Conclusion and Rating
I loved it. It was a fun, easy read that kept me interested through to the end. It wasn’t too long or too short – there was enough going on to keep the story moving at a good pace, but not so much that you would lose track of it. Ideal for a bit of light hearted escapism. 5/5
Available now on Amazon.
Have you read this book? What do you think? Let me know in the comments!
*I was gifted this book in return for my review, but all opinions are my own. As an avid reader, I would never recommend a book I didn’t really enjoy!
Thanks for sharing! It sounds like an awesome book! #Alittlebitofeverything
It was really good, give it a try if you get chance! Thanks for hosting 🙂
I love a good, light-hearted read – perfect for over the summer! Great review Debbie #alittlebitofeverything x
It was the sort of book I pictured myself reading by the pool on a sun lounger, cocktail in hand! Shame I was actually at home in the rain lol, but still a fab read. Thank you 🙂 x
I do love a new book and this sounds fun although I kind of went off YA as I felt it was a bit too angsty for me – but I am big into my rock star books so I could see myself enjoying this 🙂
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I think you would enjoy it, if you're into rock star books. I didn't find this one too angsty either, I think the emotions were handled quite well. Thanks for hosting 🙂
I love chic lit I will have to check this one out. I am in the mood for a good book to read. (Have you read my own chic lit book called When Love & Culture Collide?) Not to plug it in but if you like this genre I thought it might be worth mentioning. lol Thank you ever so much for linking up to Share With Me. I hope to see you again soon. I apologize for my late commenting, just catching up on a hectic week. I appreciate all the blog support. Look forward to reading more of your SWM link ups. #sharewithme
It was definitely a good read. I had no idea you had written a book, I will definitely look it up! No worries, sometimes life just gets in the way lol. Thank you and thanks for hosting 🙂
Book Lover's Christmas Gift Guide - My Random Musings
[…] The Jessie Jefferson Series centres around a teenage girl who discovers her father is an international rock star. It follows her life as she learns to negotiate the world of fame and rock and roll while still maintaining her friendships and relationships at home. Jessie is a relatable character, and although the book is aimed at teens, I think older women will get a sense of nostalgia from this series. You can read my review here. […]