Stars for The Starlets
We are so excited that our new book, The Starlets (out November 2024), has received starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly and Library Journal (and also garnered glowing reviews from BookList and Historical Novel Society)!
'Kelly and Thorne follow up THE ANTIQUITY AFFAIR with a spry and suspenseful crime novel set just after Hollywood's golden age . . . Kelly and Thorne make a clichéd setup entirely their own, wringing surprising depth from Vivienne and Lottie's mutual thawing without skimping on action or sumptuous descriptions of France and Italy. For movie buffs, this will be as welcome as a cool breeze on a hot day.'
-- Publishers Weekly Starred Review
'In their second collaboration (after THE ANTIQUITY AFFAIR), Kelly and Thorne brilliantly capture both the glamour and grit of Golden Age Hollywood and then deftly fold this into an entertaining plot imbued with just the right measure of danger . . . Pass the popcorn and settle in for a terrific time with this seamlessly crafted blend of historical fiction and old-school suspense.'
-- Library Journal Starred Review
'Author duo Kelly and Thorne (THE ANTIQUITY AFFAIR, 2023) return with a new historical thriller set in 1950s Hollywood . . . A fun, madcap romp through old Hollywood with an 'enemies to besties' twist, this book will be a hit with fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid's THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO (2019) and Ally Carter's THE BLONDE IDENTITY (2023).'
-- From Booklist
"Vivienne and Lottie are appealing heroines, and their journey from bitter rivals to fast friends is satisfying. The settings are vivid, especially the movie locations, and the breakneck flight from the bad guys is exciting. A great way to spend a couple of hours.”
-- From Historical Novel Society
