Waiting for Callback by Perdita and Honor Cargill (Young Adult, 10/10E, short 'n' sweet review)

 

January 2016, Simon & Schuster Children's Books, 352 pages, Paperback, Review copy

Summary from Simon and Schuster

 When Elektra is discovered by an acting agent, she imagines Oscar glory can't be far away, but instead lurches from one cringe-worthy moment to the next! Just how many times can you be rejected for the part of 'Dead Girl Number Three' without losing hope? And who knew that actors were actually supposed to be multi-lingual, play seven instruments and be trained in a variety of circus skills? 

Off-stage things aren't going well either - she's fallen out with her best friend, remains firmly in the friend-zone with her crush and her parents are driving her crazy. One way or another, Elektra's life is now spent waiting for the phone to ring - waiting for callback. 

Can an average girl-next-door like Elektra really make it in the world of luvvies and starlets?

When Elektra is discovered by an acting agent, she imagines Oscar glory can't be far away, but instead lurches from one cringe-worthy moment to the next! Just how many times can you be rejected for the part of 'Dead Girl Number Three' without losing hope? And who knew that actors were actually supposed to be multi-lingual, play seven instruments and be trained in a variety of circus skills?
Off-stage things aren't going well either - she's fallen out with her best friend, remains firmly in the friend-zone with her crush and her parents are driving her crazy. One way or another, Elektra's life is now spent waiting for the phone to ring - waiting for callback.
Can an average girl-next-door like Elektra really make it in the world of luvvies and starlets? - See more at: http://books.simonandschuster.co.uk/Waiting-for-Callback/Perdita-Cargill/9781471144844#sthash.SO4FVBke.dpuf

Nayu's thoughts 

I delayed watching anime to finish this strangely gripping read, and that's a major deal when I watch anime daily (and very few human drama shows). It is really funny and accurately portrays disappointment after disappointment as Elektra fails to get a call back. It gets into what seem slike every single issue surrounding being in entertainment, and views from family and friends. 

When she gets a callback it's not what she expects, but she does end up liking it and it was a really moving scene in how much Elektra learns about life. She has typical teen issues with both friends and family which added more drama and amusement to an already appealing story. Definitely one to 

check out if you like learning about the acting industry.