Happy Release Day!
Congrats Katie
on the release today of
Hazel Fine Sings Along!
Hazel Fine Sings Along by Katie Wicks
Contemporary, Romance, Fiction, 384 pages
Published May 2, 2023 by Wattpad Books
When your voice is all that matters—sing loud.
As Hazel Fine steps out of her crummy hotel room into the bright LA sunshine, she knows she’s got one, and only one, chance. Her audition for the massive talent show, The Sing Along, could change her life forever. She has the skills, what she needs now is a bit of luck.
Soon Hazel finds herself alongside fifteen other contestants who all have the same dream: superstardom. There’s the beautiful Hollywood golden child, Bella. The bright, bubbly country singer, Zoey. The extraordinarily handsome surfer/influencer, Benji. And Hazel, who has more to hide than her past. She’s got the chops, but can she handle the pressure without self-combusting?
Add in an undeniable attraction to the show’s talented yet brooding musical director, Nick, and the lecherous tactics of one of the judges, Hazel soon finds herself in over her head. But with her guitar strapped to her shoulder, she’s going to sing her heart out—and maybe open herself up to love at the same time. Who says you can’t have it all.
My thoughts about Hazel Fine Sings Along ~~
(I love to note the first lines of the books I'm reading. First lines can really grab a reader's attention and I love seeing where the author takes the reader after their first lines.)
First lines—"'I'm so nervous!' Hazel said to Amber as she stared at every outfit she owned, all laid out on the comfortable bed of her long-stay motel. 'What do you think I should wear to my audition?'"
Oh gosh! This was such a fun story! Who doesn't love watching singing competition shows? And then to have a story filled with such a delightful cast of characters. I totally devoured this book.
Hazel has so much talent but she also seems to bring a bit of drama along with her. And maybe a few secrets? But then, all of the other cast members bring their own drama and quirks to the table. That's what makes this story so great, the rivalry and conflict between them. They all want to be the winner!
Katie Wicks has created an entertaining and amusing tale for her debut novel. Catherine McKenzie, writing as Katie Wicks, has definitely penned a winner! I love this side of Catherine/Katie and look forward to more stories by Katie. I highly recommend Hazel Fine Sings Along!
I received a copy of Hazel Fine Sings Along via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.
About the author
Katie Wicks was born and raised in Montreal, Canada, where she now lives and writes full-time. An amateur guitar and tennis player, Katie has been obsessed with reality TV singing competitions since American Idol debuted twenty-years ago but has never worked up the courage to audition herself. Hazel Fine Sings Along is Katie’s debut novel.
Katie Wicks is also the pen name for USA Today bestselling novelist Catherine McKenzie. ~ Goodreads
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