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Starstruck Audiobook Summary

Lauren Conrad, star of the hit MTV reality series The Hills, brings her insider knowledge to Starstruck, the second book in the Fame Game series.

In Starstruck, Madison isn’t getting much screen time on The Fame Game, the reality TV show following three girls trying to become stars in L.A. She’s too busy doing community service after stealing a necklace. Kate, on the other hand, is getting huge amounts of publicity now that one of her songs has become an overnight sensation–and it’s going to her head. And aspiring actress Carmen, the daughter of Hollywood royalty, is finally making a name for herself.

The juicy story from bestselling author Lauren Conrad explores friendship, family, romance, ambition, and fame.

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Starstruck Audiobook Narrator

Jenna Lamia is the narrator of Starstruck audiobook that was written by Lauren Conrad

Lauren Conrad is an accomplished designer and entrepreneur, a #1 New York Times bestselling author, and was the star of MTV’s hits Laguna Beach and The Hills. She has been featured on the covers of People StyleWatch, Elle, Glamour, Redbook, Lucky, Cosmopolitan, Allure, Rolling Stone, Us Weekly, and Entertainment Weekly, among many other publications. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

About the Author(s) of Starstruck

Lauren Conrad is the author of Starstruck

Starstruck Full Details

Narrator Jenna Lamia
Length 7 hours 28 minutes
Author Lauren Conrad
Category
Publisher HarperCollins
Release date October 16, 2012
ISBN 9780062201980

Subjects

The publisher of the Starstruck is HarperCollins. includes the following subjects: The BISAC Subject Code is Friendship, Juvenile Fiction, Social Issues

Additional info

The publisher of the Starstruck is HarperCollins. The imprint is HarperCollins. It is supplied by HarperCollins. The ISBN-13 is 9780062201980.

Global Availability

This book is only available in the United States.

Goodreads Reviews

Lexy

February 02, 2018

Even though I thought Starstruck was confusing because I don't have the first book this is the second book I enjoyed the premise of the book.

Book Addict Shaun

November 02, 2012

Pure trash and I loved it. I read all three LA Candy books in a week and the first Fame Game book in a few days because I really enjoyed them and didn't want to put it down. The Hills (or any similar reality show) in book form. Obviously people are going to hate on this book because of Lauren or because of what it represents but if you just take it for what it is and don't get all serious then it's a very enjoyable read.My favourite character in the book is Madison, and I can't believe I'm saying that because I despised her in LA Candy for the way she acted and the way she treated Jane. But in the first Fame Game book and again in this one you really get to know Madison and warm to her and as you learn more about her past you understand the way she is, she's a very fragile person living in the celebrity world and at times she struggles with it. So much so that the book ends on a cliffhanger! To prepare us for the third novel next year. Unfortunately Madison is where the great character end and the rest of the cast just aren't as good. Sophia was basically a nonentity, Gaby was as hilarious and ridiculous as always but it's Kate and Carmen I can't take to. I found myself skipping their sections and dialogue because they are both boring, Carmen is a spoilt little rich kid who wants all the attention on her and Kate is a boring singer and acts about ten years of age. In fact it was Madison that held this book together for me and stopped me from giving up altogether. However I can't wait for book three and to see where Madison ends up. She really is a great character and I hope Lauren (or whoever writes them) keeps writing trashy books like these as I love reading them.

Mehsi

August 08, 2019

My next re-read and oh boy this one was good! Madison finally gets to be a bit more human and we see a new side to her (sad that it is often overshadowed by her bleh stuff and her search for fame), see more Kate/Carmen/Luke drama and also see that Kate is now lingering for Drew (and he for her), Gaby is going totally haywire, Sophia is highly annoying, seeing Trevor plan all those little things made me dislike him even further, the drama and tension is high and I love it. Not too happy about Kate's pill use, I get that they work but please don't fall for that pit. Especially the way she was using the pills and how she got totally dependent on them. The ending was WOW, and I can't wait to read the last (sad) book.Thanks to me reading the L.A. Candy books not that long ago I finally got all the little references that were spread in the book. I knew now who Jane was. What L.A. Candy was and what happened to Madison. It made the books so much better and unlike the previous book of this series (before I read the L.A. Candy books) I wasn't confused! I was now mostly shaking my head or giggling at the little references.As people probably know, I hated Madison over the course of the various books. But for magical reasons, I am starting to really like her. Of course she is still venomous and still is a little bitchy at times, but I also saw a different side of her in this book. Sure, she hated her volunteering work, but in the end she didn't mind it that much and she even did something wonderful. Something I totally didn't expect her to do. After all we all know how Madison is, and thus her doing that... nope. It made her seem more human and more friendly. I also love how she is towards people. Like I said, still a bit bitchy, but for some reason not that bitchy. I loved her with Kate and Gaby. I was cheering for her during the parts with Sophia. Poor her, stuck with her sister.Kate, urgh, I really dislike her at times. She is boring and plain, and makes drama out of everything! Seriously and really, everything! OMG Carmen had a hookup with Luke, AGES AGO, and has to have a fake relationship with him now, OMG let's be bitchy towards Carmen, because "OMG she should have told me before about her kissing my crush." Um, no? She didn't even know you when it all happened. She is not obligated to tell you things that happened before she knew you. Do you want all the details on Drew as well? No, you don't want that do you? *rolls eyes* Also her whole stage fright just gets annoying. I wish she would just get over it. And her resorting to pills? Bad idea, very bad idea. I didn't like how she was, how often she drank herself to oblivion. It didn't fit her character.Kate is kind of becoming the Madison in this series. The bitchy, I need attention NOW girl.Carmen was interesting, and she is (next to Madison) my favourite girl. I really liked how she tried to make up with Kate (many times), I liked her when she doing the movie and I loved her and her interactions with Luke.I do hope in the next books we will see her interact more with Luke and I also hope she will pick up some jobs, because the movie thing is (almost) done. Gaby, I used to like her, but I am not sure what happened to the girl now. She has a drug problem, suddenly does operations on her body and several other things. I kind of miss the old Gaby. Who was ditzy, but still a fun character.The story itself was fun. There is plenty of drama, "reality" show stuff, boys, romance and of course a new and improved Madison. The ending was a shock, while I could have expected it (considering what happened to that character) it still was a shock to see it actually happen. I hope everything will turn out fine in the next book!Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/

Nicole

February 22, 2013

Spoilers are definitely included in this one. WHY? Why end like that? I seriously love Lauren Conrad as a writer. I think she's absolutely terrific. I love reading books like these because they're so easy to read but they suck you in. I love this series just as much as her first series. The character growth in this book was captivating. Especially with Madison. Who would have thought she would give up everything to protect her father? And I loved the storyline between her and Ryan. Ugh. Ryan. How dreamy. Even with his messed up past, I love him. Hopefully he makes a return in the third book. Gaby is crazy, although she's always been crazy. I only knew it was a matter of time before she overdosed. Hopefully she's ok in the third book. Kate is starting to get on my nerves. She's supposed to be the girl from the small town but I think she's getting wrapped up in the Hollywood lifestyle too. I like her and Drew though. We'll see where that goes. Carmen. Carmen was my favorite character in the first book, but is now at a tie with Madison. I loved how Carmen stood up to her mother and I like how she wants to make a name for herself without the help of her parents. I loved her and Luke together, even if it was fake. But there's something between them. I know it. I cannot wait for the third book to come out. I need it ASAP. You go LC!

Jennifer

April 02, 2019

3.5I enjoyed it more than the first book in the series! We can see more of the dark side of the reality shows ! I don't know if I like this series more than L.A Candy yet but I'm excited to finish the series.

Madeline

October 29, 2017

This was the first audiobook I read for this series. I read the others via ebook. I wasn't disappointed. The narrator did an amazing job with the characters and accents.

Kimberly

June 05, 2017

The girls are evolving and the plot is changing. It was pretty interesting and rather addicting. I love the behind the scenes of reality tv.

Kaitlyn

March 12, 2014

Starstruck, A Fame Game Novel is another addition to the bookshelf of Lauren Conrad’s work and the world of L.A. with her fictional characters. It will not disappoint as we dive deeper into the reality of the Fame Game for the four leading ladies. This book contains many changes of characters throughout it, for the good and bad.Kate is a simple midwestern girl whose life completely changes just because of a Youtube video of her singing “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”. She is the relatable girl that PopTV looked for when casting for the Fame Game. As she becomes more acquainted with Hollywood, Kate struggles to adapt to the superficial world she now lives in. She doesn’t know who she can trust and how the whole fame thing shakes out. Carmen is the daughter of two very famous parents. Her main battle is trying to separate from them in the way of gaining her own success and celebrity status. She doesn’t like being referred to as the “Silver Spooner” of her parents, and works to take her acting to the next level in her new film, The End of Love. Carmen and Kate were introduced in the first Fame Game novel, and they change very rapidly in this particular sequel. Madison is an L.A. Candy (previous Conrad series) girl working to get as much screen time as possible. She was a wannabe for a long time, exposed to all by her jealous sister of her trailer trash background in Armor Falls. She had completely transformed herself and came to L.A. to be a star and live a life she could have never touched back home. Right now, after a stint with the law, she is fighting to stay relevant and keep her spot on the show. Gaby is also from L.A. Candy. She is the airhead of the show who basically works to be skinnier and therefore more anorexic. I would say her biggest struggle is with her image. She is obsessed with her shape and is ridiculously skinny with a very limited diet. I think self-confidence and the pressure of Hollywood is her initial issue that leads to her anorexia and other problems.All characters are tested as tensions soar and they find out who really is on “their side”. As I mentioned earlier, there are many changes within the characters and their views in life. Kate Hayes is no longer a midwestern girl with a lack of style and no preference for a manicure. Now Kate is borderline demanding and forgetting some of her Ohio roots. Gaby still remains the clueless L.A. girl that she is as she continues to take more and more prescription drugs and invests in cosmetic surgeries. Carmen begins to speak up, as her rising star continues to ascend. She is continually annoyed by her parent’s fame as she is constantly compared and linked to them. Madison definitely surprises us all in this novel, as she actually changes. With the presence of her father and sister, she gets a better perspective on the important things in life. She starts to lose screen time and interest in it as she becomes a more down-to-earth person.Madison experiences unthinkable priority adjustments due to her father’s unfortunate wrongdoings. She takes the fall for her dad to protect him, and is forced to complete countless hours of community service in order to pay “her” debt to society. This is a time when she begins to feel very alone and insignificant in The Fame Game. Kate Hayes continues to develop her music career and deal with her crippling stage fright. After many crazy treatments for ratings, she is prescribed some anti-anxiety drugs to help calm her down. This brings out the true rock star in Kate as her confidence sky rockets and she completely delivers. The story begins with a budding relationship between her and Luke, Carmen’s costar in The End Of Love. This leads to further complications for all.Carmen gets deeper and deeper into her acting career, which creates very little time for anything other than filming: either through her movie or with PopTV cameras. She shows subtle hints of liking Luke, but also a very protective gaze over Drew as him and Kate become closer. A lot of Carmen’s patience is tested and she works to keep her composure amidst all of the false tabloid headlines. Gaby struggles to keep a job, as Trevor continually pulls strings in order to keep her employed. Her drug addiction worsens, especially under the influence of her not so innocent boyfriend Jay. She gets manipulated and farther into a dark hole, which leads to the climax of the book.I really enjoyed this book and continually sought to try and figure out what would happen next. Lauren Conrad does a great job at foreshadowing through simple things like “Drew hovered protectively by her side, and after the frenzy had gone on for awhile, he gently drew her away” (141). If you look deeper into this quote, it shows how Kate and Drew are progressively getting closer and it makes the reader wonder what this relationship will turn into. Personally, I looked for these small hints as I was confident of what was to come. I also like the language she used and how the chapter titles did have significance. Each chapter came from the view of a different person, and many of them ended with some type of cliffhanger. I think that is one of the things that Conrad does best, as the ending carries this very mysterious tone. If you are into chick-lit, dramas, or romance this book is a great match for you. I have read her books since the very beginning with L.A. Candy, and I would recommend the whole series just as much. They all contain lots of scandal, plot twists, and crazy romances to provide for your entertainment. The next and last novel is Infamous, and I’m sure it will live up to the hype of the other books in this series. :)

Zoe

October 24, 2017

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of reality TV? Lauren Conrad’s ‘Starstruck’ is a perfect glance into that world, filled with drama, romance decisions, and the struggles that come with fame. ‘Starstruck’ follows the stars of the ‘Fame Game’, a reality TV show. Kate is a rising pop star who struggles with anxiety and stage fright, and she may have to take extreme measures to solve this problem. Madison, the star of the show, is facing community service for a crime she didn’t commit, but she finds some pleasant surprises in her time volunteering at an animal shelter. Carmen is a new movie star who has landed a role in the newest blockbuster, but she struggles to escape from her famous mother’s shadow. Add boys, rumors, and hunger for fame, and things get very rocky. ‘Starstruck’ is the second book in the ‘Fame Game’ series, which followed the ‘L.A Candy’ books. I bought this book unaware of the previous books in the series, and I read it over the span of a month. This book really makes you think twice about the ‘perfect’ lives celebrities seem to lead. Lauren Conrad’s ‘Starstruck’ is best for teenage/young adult girls who have an interest or pop culture or entertainment. The writing is very realistic, written with the slang of a modern teenager, and is similar to the ‘Pretty Little Liars’ series, following a group of it girls, and also in the fact that each chapter switches to follow one of the three lead girls’ storylines, keeping it fast paced but also suspenseful. I enjoyed picking up this book in between my classes, and while I wouldn’t place it in a list of my top books, I’d recommend it.

Brittany

December 16, 2012

This is one amazing book. I enjoyed it a whole lot and honestly? I wanna read the first and last book because it's really really good. So Madison does community service at Lost Paws, Carmen and Luke had a fake relationship and fake broke up, and Kate is working on her music. Throughout the whole book, Madison goes completely crazy and ends up falling in love with Ryan Tucker, her boss at Lost Paws. At the end, Madison and Ryan breaks up, Gabby ends up in the hospital (I didn't give one fuck about her and Jay weirdly reminded me so much of Spencer Pratt) and Kate goes home, snaps at her mother and Ethan, and is liking Drew, who's Carmen's best friend. Ah.

Cecily

August 05, 2016

This is such a guilty pleasure kind of book!!The drama in this book is definitely kind of superficial but just like reality television, I can't seem to get enough of it!I found myself thinking of the first installment in the series long after I had finished it and had read several other novels so I was so happy when my copy came in! It did not disappoint.I feel it is worth mentioning that I have never watched The Hills or anything else Lauren Conrad has appeared in but I am liking her work. such a cliffhanger ending, can't wait to read the next one!

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