I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This is one of several behind-the-scenes-of-the-Bachelor/ette books I've read in the past few years; it's not particularly innovative, but I found myself drawn in by Emily and the other characters because I wanted to know what happened next. As a character, Emily's too wishy-washy for me to connect with, but I ended up liking her by the end. I thought her asides about her Catholic/restrictive upbringing would become annoying after a while, but I appreciate that they give the reader more insight into her life and her choices; conversely, the chapters featuring her handler, Miranda, are sharp and contrast nicely with Emily's view of the show. There is, of course, a twist, which I predicted right away, but Julia Argy's not trying to be subtle about it. I wish the ending had offered more closure, but it's fitting that it concludes the way it does.