There are many books out there that are glorified copy and paste versions of each other.

It’s becoming increasingly harder to find books that give you new thrills and leave you feeling astounded.

With characters who truly feel real, a message that helps you grow, and a storyline that shows “behind the scenes” of life, Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry is truly what we are searching for.

The book follows reporter Alice Scott on her journey to win the heart of the now forgotten celebrity Margret Ives.

Alice, wanting to write a book with her, tracks her down on a little island in Georgia. Margaret agrees to do the book, but like all good things, this deal comes with conditions.

Alice must go head to head with a writer who is exponentially more well known, Hayden Anderson.

Great Big Beautiful Life has a surface-level plot much like The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, by Taylor Jenkins Reid. However, this book presents underlying themes and character struggles that Reid doesn’t incorporate.

With similar interview format and fallen stars, these books each present unique features that make them their own.

While The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo focuses solely on the interview aspect, Great Big Beautiful Life not only gives you the interview aspect but also contains a depth that Seven Husbands lacks.

This book has unparalleled sentimental qualities. Reading Great Big Beautiful Life feels like you’re personally being let in on hot celebrity gossip from the source herself.

Henry is amazing at showing how the glittery Hollywood life can turn sour.

Not only is the reader able to skim the surface of the lives of stars, they also get a peek behind the curtain that is completely unique to this novel.

Great Big Beautiful Life feels like home.

With characters you feel like you truly know, heart wrenching moments and jaw dropping secrets, this read is sure to keep you hanging on till you finish.

Next time you want something new just remember that in a sea of clones, Great Big Beautiful Life is truly one-of-a-kind.

I would highly recommend picking this book up. You won’t regret it!