Chasing Starlight - Teri Bailey Black


(Chasing Starlight will be released on 11st August 2020, I received an Advanced Reading Copy from the publisher through NetGalley to review)

"Chasing Starlight" is a thrilling read with suspense to keep even the bravest of readers on the edge of their seats. Kate arrives in Hollywood to live with Oliver Banks, who is her grandfather and a forgotten star of the silent movies. Her new life is not as glamorous as she had planned as Kate gets thrust onto the set of a movie and finds one of the borders staying at her grandfather's house dead on the kitchen floor. She embarks on a journey to solve the mystery while protecting Oliver and staying out of suspicion.

Kate creates a very interesting character with a slowly unravelling back story. Although her past is traumatic, she creates a strong protagonist and I felt myself rooting for her as she gradually overcame her fears. Although the novel is written in third person, I still feel that Kate has a unique voice and I am able to connect with her personal thoughts and ideas. The other characters such as Oliver and Hugo are also very unique with intriguing personalities, adding meaning to the story. The murder mystery itself is complex and unpredictable, sparking curiosity as it unravels throughout the novel. Another outstanding feature of “Chasing Starlight” is its Hollywood backdrop. Not only does this make for insightful scenes on movie sets and in celebrity mansions, but the use of telegrams and newspapers remind me that it is also 1938! Subtleties such as the vintage fashion trends and old cars add to the believability of the setting and make it exciting to read about.

I personally enjoyed “Chasing Starlight” because it was suspenseful and gripping the whole way through. Lovers of Nancy Drew would devour this novel because of its historical setting and amateur detective characters.

- Reviewed by the Inkpot Blogger

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