Jessica probably didn't realise how unlikeable Rachel ends up being.
I'm not saying people like this don't exist, but considering Rachel is obviously a self insert, it just feels like Jessica is trying to get us into her side and see her as this amazing person who never did any wrong (I'm saying this as a Jessica fan). All of the Girls Forever girls treat her so poorly and for some reason she's still helping them and trying to be nice. We don't get enough moments of them interacting to understand why Rachel feels betrayed or in the need to help them.Īnd, on the topic of Rachel: she's such a Mary Sue. They're not present enough for me to remember anything). I wish we could've seen more of them (I cannot even diferentiate them. The most developed one is Mina and she sucks a lot (I thought maybe we would get some insight about how maybe her father being a little controlling and expecting a lot of her was what led to her being so competitive, but no). Actually, I'd say you could even read Bright not having read Shine, because they both feel like completely different stories.Īll of the members of Girls Forever have such one dimensional personalities. Like, I obviously didn't expect the two books to feel the same, but I at least thought they were going to have similar ya cute romance vibes, and Bright isn't that. The 6 year time jump between the two books is so confusing too. "Bright" feels like Jessica just wanted to rant about her life and call it a day.
And when a shocking act of betrayal shatters her world, Rachel must finally listen to her heart. He believes in Rachel’s future-both in music and in fashion.īut the higher you rise, the farther you have to fall. Alex is more than just heart-stopping dimples and adorably quirky banter. When Rachel literally falls head over designer heels into his lap on a crowded metro, she’s tempted to give up her anti-love vows. In her world, falling in love can cost you everything.Įnter Alex. The only thing that’s missing is love-but Rachel’s determined to follow the rules. Rachel can’t imagine shining any brighter. Her life’s a swirl of technicolor glamour and adoring fans. Girls Forever is now the number-one K-pop group in the world, and her fame skyrockets after her viral airport styling attracts the attention of fashion’s biggest names. The sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller Shine! Crazy Rich Asians meets Gossip Girl in this knockout series from Jessica Jung, K-pop legend, fashion icon, and founder of the international luxury brand, Blanc & Eclare.Ĭouture gowns, press parties, international travel.
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