Four long-time best friends, Charlie, Brooke, Hallie, and Keiran, are offered a once in a lifetime opportunity: to star in their own reality television show. Of course they accept! Little do they know, the show will change their lives as they know it, in both good and bad ways.
Through the eyes of the star of the show, witty and humorous Charlie, readers are told a story of friendship, romance, self-discovery, and regular high school drama...all while being filmed for television!
The best part about Reality Check was the thorough and complete setting and characterization. I felt as if I had lived in their town, Cliffside Heights, for my whole life and by the second chapter I could tell you where to get a good cup of coffee (Milk and Sugar) or tell you where to find the best seafood on the coast (The Crab Shack). Also Calonita introduces, describes, and establishes the identities and personalities of the four best friends as well as the other minor characters to such an extent that you feel as if you personally know them. They each bring something different to the story and the relationships, such as Charlie's relationship with her crush Zac, keep you turning the pages for more.
Additionally, Charlie, unlike some narrators, is not perfect or annoying to the reader. She makes mistakes, is not always right, but also has the overall sweet and nice personality that keeps readers rooting for her.
Although the characters and setting were fresh and fun, I felt that the story grew slow at some points. It was very predictable, and had me bored multiple times. It is also a very light and very easy read that did not challenge me as a reader whatsoever. But besides these flaws, this story is fun and enjoyable. Those who enjoy Calonita's other works, such as the Secrets of My Hollywood Life series or Sleepaway Girls, or stories such as L.A. Candy by Lauren Conrad will especially like this novel.
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