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- Book 1 of 2
- Hollywood Renaissance
- Listening Length
- 17 hours and 14 minutes
- Author
- Kennedy Ryan
- Narrator
- Eboni Flower, see all
- Publication date
- February 28, 2024
- Language
- English
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A Broadway actress has a chance at stardom when cast by a major Hollywood director, but the role of her dreams may cost her the love of a lifetime in this epic novel from "one of the finest romance writers of our age." (Entertainment Weekly) For months I stood in the wings, an understudy waiting for my time to shine. I never imagined he would be in the audience that night. Canon Holt. Famous film director. Talented. Fine. Before I could catch my breath, everything changed. I went from backstage Broadway to center stage Hollywood. From being unknown, to my name, Neevah Saint, on everyone's lips when Canon casts me in a star-studded Harlem Renaissance biopic. But stars shine brightest in the dead of night. Forbidden attraction, scandal and circumstances beyond my control jeopardize my dream. Could this one shot—the role and love of a lifetime—cost me everything? This beautiful new edition includes a never-before-published bonus epilogue! ·Entertainment Weekly Best Romances of the Year ·Washington Post Best Romances of the Year ·BookBub's Highest Rated Books of the Year ·LA Times 50 Best Hollywood Books of All Time Read more
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| Book 1 of 2 | Hollywood Renaissance |
|---|---|
| Listening Length | 17 hours and 14 minutes |
| Author | Kennedy Ryan |
| Narrator | Eboni Flower, see all |
| Publication date | February 28, 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Forever |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Program Type | Audiobook |
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Format: Kindle
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4.5 stars of greatness
Format: Kindle
I loved this book from beginning to end. The characters felt real, the romance was compelling, the emotional beats landed, and the Hollywood backdrop added just the right amount of glamour without overshadowing the story. Kennedy Ryan has a gift for creating layered characters, and I was invested in Neevah and Canon every step of the way. The pacing worked for me, the chemistry worked for me, and the balance between romance, personal growth, and career ambition felt just right. My only reason for not giving this five stars comes down to one small but recurring thing: the dialogue during intimate scenes. As a Black reader, it pulled me out of the story every time Canon used the word “cock.” It didn’t sound natural coming from him, and honestly, it didn’t sound natural coming from either of them. I wish more authors writing modern-day Black American characters would pay attention to how we actually speak. Word choice matters because dialogue is part of characterization, and that particular term felt more like romance-novel language than something I’d expect a contemporary Black man from America to say. It’s a minor critique in the grand scheme of things, but it was enough to keep this from being a perfect read for me. That said, Reel was beautiful, emotional, sexy, and incredibly well-written. I’ll definitely continue the series and would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a romance with depth, heart, and unforgettable characters. ❤️📚
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1000000000/5 stars!!!!!!
Format: Kindle
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Overall Grade: More than all the ⭐️ “And Canon and Monk and Verity and all the storytellers, musicians, and artists who benefit from the path she forged. From the way she and so many others made for us during untenable circumstances, in adversity and against impossible odds. She carried me and I carry her, and somehow, we are knitted together in a way that reaches across generations, across years, binding our hearts.” Anticipation. Adulation. Affecting. These words explain the feelings going into Kennedy Ryan’s Reel. Reading Kennedy Ryan is a viscerally profound experience. The palpability of her words that bleed into scenes that grow into pages and metamorphize into fully realized stories overwhelms your senses and makes you feel the depth of emotion. Ryan's newest story, Reel, is quintessential Ryan. The turn of the page is a taunt. What will you encounter? What emotion will she evoke? What tragedy will she dispense? Reel is all of that. It's real emotion, it's real thinking, and it's real life. The profundity of Ryan's Reel is her attention to storytelling. There is always something more in her stories. It isn't simply a romance in this newest book. It's an interrogation of ideas such as art as a savior, the responsibility of representation and the need to amplify marginalized voices, storytelling as a marker of truth, equity for women, workplace innovations, and the gravity of disease. These ideas are emphatically drawn by Ryan to challenge readers, to stoke thinking, and to change the genre of romance. Reel makes us transcend the genre, focusing us on its art form through Ryan's exacting and brilliantly crafted storytelling. Those ideas, though, are but a single part of this book. With that, Ryan challenges people to live life in the moment, culling out every second since the past is dead and the future is but a promise. She utilizes her hero, Canon, and her heroine, Neevah to mete out that truth. Ryan underscores this truth with the power behind ambition if used for good to show the impact of her characters. And these are only Reel's messages. This book is philosophical and didactic giving it a weight that sets it miles beyond other romances. This doesn't even speak to the stylistic choices of Reel. There is brilliance afoot. Reel is cinematic in and of itself thanks to Kennedy Ryan's careful craftsmanship. She has made choices for this book that will thrill you because it plays with the narrative of romance. Add to that her already famous style, and you find yourself lost to her story. Her ability to paint the story into being with her words makes you surrender your heart to Canon and Neevah. This book set in the world of movies feels cinematic in its expression. Vivid moments carefully crafted to evoke specific emotions from its reader. There is intent with every word, every moment, and every page of this book. From word choice to allusion, from intentionally curated phrases to images wrought with fierce possession, you see Canon and Neevah's journey fashioned on the pages of Reel. It amazes me how Reel makes me think of the mantel of responsibility sitting firmly on the shoulders of a BIPOC author such as Kennedy Ryan. Based on her newest book, she wears it well, and as its book's reader, I feel privileged to have spent time in it, to have been challenged and titillated by it. But that's what she does so impressively. Kennedy Ryan's Reel is a story about stories. It's a reminder that all stories need space, and I found as I became lost in her book that I needed this one. I needed to feel challenged and mesmerized. I needed to be reminded of how much more the romance genre can be. I needed this book at this moment right now: a story about the past living fully whole in the present. And the promise of more stories in her Hollywood Renaissance series leaves me anticipatory for the rest.
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Lovely reading with a happy ending!
Format: Kindle
Ms. Ryan gave it all to me as a reader. I enjoyed the plot, character development, and that bit of BS between Neevah and her sibling. It was a bit of a long read for me but I was determined to finish it once I was about 45% of the way through. This is one that I would read again! I first read Book 3 in the series and glad I started there. Looking forward to reading more of Ms. Ryan's work!
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Beautifully Written
Format: Kindle
This is a beautiful story that held my interest most of the time. There’s some nice elements of historical fiction thrown in. It’s a multilayered love story.
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EASILY a 5 star read
Format: Kindle
I stopped reading romance for awhile because I couldn’t find authors that stuck to the genre. Most of the romance was through micro tropes and just fell short for me. But thissssss. This is PURE romance. This is PURE love. I had all the feels reading this. I wish I could rewind time and go read it again.. truly. This was a story that had plenty of laughter, tears, uncertainty, promise, and love. Throughout the book we see both characters battling themselves internally while also fighting for each other. Fighting to keep each other standing. We also see the growth in not only the main characters but the side characters as well. The growth in the sister, mother, and my baby Monk!!! (Can’t waitttt to read Score next!!) but anywho… It’s a raw, emotional romance that sits with you after you read it. There’s no silly games being played and no third-act breakups. Everyone is grown and says what needs to be said. There’s vulnerability throughout the book, even with the pain that comes with it. They kept it Reel… get it…idc I laughed 🤭 Omg and Mama Remy!!! What a touching story. She showed Canon what love was and how to love Neevah through it all. Her and her sunsets…. ~~ “Mama always said waiting for sunsets was like waiting for a miracle you knew would come,” he says, his voice graveled with the emotion in his eyes. “How happy she must be to know I finally found mine.” I actually don’t know what else to say other than you need to pick it up, read it, cry, and smile as soon as you close it. Thank you Mrs. Ryan for giving us such a unique romance and the experience along with it 💚 … oh and I love me some red velvet too 🤭
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