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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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Top Amazon Reviews
Format: Kindle
This story beautifully explores ambition, love, compassion, and the quiet strength it takes to face illness while still daring to dream. The Hollywood backdrop adds glamour and intensity, but at its core, this book is deeply human. The characters feel real — layered, vulnerable, and fiercely driven. Their journey isn’t just about romance; it’s about purpose, sacrifice, resilience, and choosing love even when life makes it complicated. The way Kennedy Ryan handles illness is especially powerful. It’s honest, respectful, and woven into the story with such care. You feel the weight of it, but you also feel the hope. The love in this book isn’t shallow or easy — it’s intentional, mature, and rooted in compassion. And the chemistry? Unmatched. The tension, the longing, the emotional depth — every moment felt earned. Tropes: • Workplace romance • Slow burn • Forbidden love • Hollywood / Film industry setting • Grumpy x Sunshine vibes • Strong, ambitious heroine • Caretaking • Emotional / angsty romance • Found family undertones This book is about chasing dreams while holding onto your heart. It’s about choosing love in the middle of uncertainty. And it’s unforgettable.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2026 by Amazon Customer
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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Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2021 by Amazon Customer
Format: Kindle
This story had range. From stage lights to real-life spotlight, Reel draws you into the lives of Canon and Neevah with intensity, tenderness, and so much soul. What begins with heartbreak unfolds into a deeply moving love story, one that doesn’t shy away from chronic illness, grief, emotional wounds, or healing. Neevah’s Lupus diagnosis is a major thread, not just a plot point, and it’s handled with care. Her resilience in the face of a demanding career and a shifting sense of self made her story all the more powerful. There’s an emotional gravity to this book, but it’s never overwhelming. The pacing is cinematic, fitting for a story about making a movie, and the drama always feels earned. There were moments that literally took my breath away. I appreciated the focus on therapy, vulnerability, legacy, and the urgency to live well and love fully. The audiobook was a beautiful experience, especially with the inclusion of original music that made the story feel alive. A strong 4 stars.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2025 by Mick Anthony
Format: Kindle
I’m not an emotional person but this book gave me all the feels! From Neevah navigating chronic illness, to Canon dealing with losing a parent, and the Neevah’s relationships with her family! Ms. Kennedy Ryan did her thing! I hate that it took me so long to read it! Also, the singing was beautiful!!! This story emphasized resilience, forgiveness, healing, and slowing down to care for yourself. Canon was everything Neevah needed and I loved it!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2026 by Clash E
Format: Paperback
If I could give this beautiful novel more stars I would! This story was nothing shy of amazing. Prior to reading this book, I complained about a lot of the romance books I’ve been reading seemed to all be slow burners. You spend the entire book reading about the push and pull, the “will they won’t they” scenario, and once the main characters finally get together it’s the end of the book and the beauty of their relationship is rushed in a chapter or two. This is NOT the case for Reel. The majority of the book takes you on the journey of the beautiful relationship that is built between Canon and Neevah. It also tackles very serious topics like betrayal, family dynamics, and chronic illness. I love, love, LOVE this book. I truly felt engulfed in their world. I wish it were longer.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2025 by Marilyn