Today I’m joining the blog tour of Where The Light Is Hottest. My review is written with thanks to Rachel Gilbey at Rachel’s Random Resources for inviting me on the tour and to the publisher for my copy of the book.

Blurb:

Natasha Jones has everything – a successful acting career, an Oscar, a wonderful husband and beautiful kids. But what does she have to go through to get there? From humble beginnings in a small town, Natasha’s path to stardom is paved with setbacks, heartaches and moments of doubt.
In the glittering world of fame and fortune, where dreams are spun from starlight and ambition fuels the relentless pursuit of success, one woman’s journey stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Beneath the facade of glamour lies a story of unwavering determination and unyielding courage.
Where the Light is Hottest is a gripping tale of ambition, perseverance and the enduring power of hope. Through Natasha’s journey, we are reminded that the road to success is rarely smooth, but for those who dare to chase their dreams, the rewards are beyond measure.

Review:

I really enjoy stories about fictional celebrities and the insight that it gives us as readers into what life in the spotlight is really like. In Where The Light Is Hottest, Catherine Yardley has captured this aspect really well and I was rooting for Natasha throughout the novel. She’s a well developed protagonist, and it is her character that drives the story. She’s a hardworking young woman from a working class background who is determined to make her mark on the film and television industry and I love her tenacity the whole way through.

The novel is split into sections of “now” and “then”. It was occasionally a little difficult to follow this timeline, but once I’d got to grips with it, I found it an effective way for the author to show the reader both where Natasha had come from, and the events in her life that lead to the present day, such as her relationship with William and her friendships with Claudia and Scarlet.

Catherine Yardley explores a number of issues experienced by women in the film and television industry, such as body image and inappropriate behaviour. This makes the novel feel incredibly current and it really brings home how toxic and cutthroat the industry can be. There is definitely a lot of food for thought in this novel.

Where The Light Is Hottest is available from Amazon.

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