This manages to do what many romances cannot: have both a compelling plot AND romance. The show concept at the core of this is so good that I'm mad it's not real. Some of the story is way over the top, but hey so is reality TV. I feel like this book would hold to really well if the romance elements were removed entirely and I think that points to a really solid construction. I love the way the romance ties in to the MC's personal struggles of finding herself and gaining independence. I love how friendship feels just as important as love. This was simply thoroughly enjoyable. My only complaint is how cringey and complacent the mc is, but honestly I remember being 23, hoping someone would lay out a clear path for your life, and forming your personality from media you enjoy rather than intrinsic qualities. She'll grow out of it and hopefully only kinda regret her back full of tattooed quotes....