About This Book
This engaging young adult novel follows Alexia Garcia, a West Virginia teen who looks exactly like famous pop star Kari Kingsley. When offered a job as Kari's body double in Los Angeles, Alexia defies her mother's warnings and dives into the glamorous, fast-paced world of celebrity. Amidst the perks and a budding romance with a rock star, Alexia uncovers a shocking truth: Kari is her half-sister, and their shared father is a legendary singer. The story explores themes of identity, family secrets, and the challenges of staying authentic in a world of pretense. It's suitable for readers aged 12-18 who enjoy contemporary fiction with a touch of glamour and mystery.
Her whole life, Alexia Garcia has been told that she looks just like pop star Kari Kingsley, and one day when Alexia's photo filters through the Internet, she's offered a job to be Kari's double. This would seem like the opportunity of a lifetime, but Alexia's mother has always warned her against celebrities.Rebelliously, Alexia flies off to L.A. and gets immersed in a celebrity life. Not only does she have to get used to getting anything she wants, she romances the hottest lead singer on the charts, and finds out that her own father is a singing legend. Through it all, Alexia must stay true to herself, which is hard to do when you are pretending to be somebody else!
Romantic Content
deception
Discussion Prompts
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How does Alexia's 'double life' challenge her sense of identity?
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What are the pros and cons of celebrity life as portrayed in the book?
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How does Alexia's relationship with her mother, and then her newly discovered father and sister, evolve throughout the story?
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What does it mean to 'stay true to yourself' when you're pretending to be someone else?
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