At one point, you have to stop and get the help you need.Īnd that kind of brings us to the only issue I had with the book. And the other is that, even though love is a wonderful thing, it can only do so much. One is the harm that constant stress and pressure can do to a person, even if they seem to be living the dream. But the unconditional love and support from Roscoe do help keep him going. The other being the camaraderie between the band members.Īnd no, Maddox’s relationship with Roscoe, as sweet and wholesome as it is, doesn’t “fix” him. And the romance is one of the only bright spots in both Maddox’s life and the book. Maddox returns those feelings and decides to make a move, with a whole lot of flirting. Roscoe has had feelings for Maddox for a while. The book starts with Atrous going on tour. In the beginning, Maddox isn’t doing well mentally, dealing with the pressure and lack of control that comes with the band, and things just keep getting worse as time goes on. But where The Hate You Drink was about healing and recovery, this is a downward spiral. Now, if you’re familiar with Walker’s books, then you know that she can write the happiest of books with no angst ( Finders Keepers) and books that are a lot heavier ( The Hate You Drink). Because with such a huge act, you need several managers. And Roscoe, as I mentioned before, is his personal manager. Maddox is a member of one of the world’s biggest boy bands, Atrous.

The two protagonists are Maddox Kershaw and Roscoe Hall.

Because it’s not from the perspective of the famous person, but his personal manager. And honestly, I felt better about the book from the first sentence. No, it’s not a trope I hate, just one that I avoid unless it’s featured in a book by an author I love, like with Eden Finley’s Famous series. Walker ARC is for a book with a trope I don’t like: famous people. Thank you to the author for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for an honest.

The Hate You Drink by N.R. Walker