2.5 stars.

This novella didn't do much for me. I still want to read The Boy in the Band when/if it comes out (There is no expected publication date as I write this). I'm hoping it would be better though, the novella felt like a typical NA for me. The lyrics were great, so lets hope that there will be more music in the next book. ( )

I was also fortunate enough to read a beta copy of this novella. I loved it! The two main characters are explosive and volatile by themselves, I can't wait to see what happens to them in the series! ( )

I received this book in exchange for an honest review.

Death of a Rock Star is a book filled with loss, addiction, guilt and lust. It gives you an addicts point of view on dealing with death. A very raw book filled with some really heavy emotions. There is some really good character development, and it is a very realistic portrayal of an addict. The conflicting emotions that Blake has about using is what you would expect from someone suffering so much pain. Everyone grieves differently and I am glad that this book showed the different reactions people have after suffering a loss.

This book hits me on a much more personal level as I recently lost my boyfriend, and several of my friends to addiction. This wasn't just a book I wanted to read, this was the book that I needed. That being said I think that reading this was rather therapeutic for me, reading about how others deal with these kinds of losses. I really relate to the characters in this book. I did have to put it down a few times because I was overwhelmed with the emotions of my own losses. ( )