"True joy can't shine until we work through the darkness and look at the trauma - until we begin to heal. Isn't it more satisfying, then? To see a happily ever after that has been fought for in the end."
 Stars In Your Eyes isn't a traditional romance story. Thank you to Read Forever for my eARC for review!
 Matthew Cole and Logan Grey are actors, both cast in the LGBTQ romance film, Write Anything. Mattie is Hollywood's new golden guy, Grey has a reputation as the bad boy. They are not only results of their damaged upbringings, but of celebrity culture and the entertainment industry.
 What starts as a fake relationship publicity stunt, eventually has the pair building a relationship amidst a history of trauma.
 Author Kacen Callender doesn't hold back - this story encompasses all things messy and dark. But it's also emotional and beautiful, ultimately about connection and finding safe places to land. It's beyond the expected tropes, about loving others but also yourself.
 Be ready for heartbreak and heart-warming, all at once. Absolutely recommended!
 Released on Oct. 10.
 ⚠️ TW: homophobia and biphobia, childhood sexual abuse, online harassment/bullying, suicidal ideation, parental rejection.