Willow Watts was just starting to make something of herself when everything changed. She was living in London, working to become a well-known florist, happy with her boyfriend and her life, when her mother passed away. Willow felt she didn’t have any other choice but to move home to the village she grew up in to watch after her father and his failing antique shop. She lost her wonderful boyfriend, her budding career, and a little piece of herself after moving back home. Her once thriving life had become mundane, even with her best friend Paula to keep her company. But Willow’s life gets turned upside down after a video of her dressed as Marilyn Monroe hits YouTube. She becomes an instant sensation, and even has a hot shot agent from the big city knocking on her door. Will Willow be able to handle the pressure that comes with fame?
I had a lot of fun and many laughs while reading Watching Willow Watts by Talli Roland. With so much of our society now focused on celebrities- and people becoming famous for no real reason- I thought this book really showcased how that can happen, and what a person feels like when the fame and attention is unwanted. Willow is such a shy girl, who really just wants to help her father, his business, and make an honorable dollar. But the lure of money and being able to pay off the business debts is one that she simply can’t ignore. I think that is something many would be able to relate to. I did enjoy that while most of the book is from Willow’s perspective, readers will also get to dive into Willow’s agents mind as well- the slimy Jay. Watching Willow Watts is made up of a bevy of fun and interesting characters, which made this book interesting to read throughout. Light-hearted, humorous, and a sweet happy ending made me a happy reader!
[Rating: 4]
