BRIGHT
By (Author) Jessica Jung
HarperCollins Publishers
Electric Monkey
7th February 2023
12th May 2022
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: School stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and grow
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Girls and women
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Dating, relationships, romance a
813.6
Paperback
352
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 25mm
260g
Crazy Rich Asians meets Gossip Girl by way of Jenny Han in this knock-out sequel, about a Korean American teen who is thrust into the competitive, technicolor world of K-pop, from Jessica Jung, K-pop legend and former lead singer of one of the most influential K-pop girl groups of all time, Girls Generation.
Couture gowns, press parties, international travel. Rachel Kim is at the top of her game. Girls Forever is now the number-one K-pop groupin the world, and her fame skyrockets after her viral airport styling attracts the attention of fashions biggest names. Her lifes a swirl of technicolour glamour and adoring fans. Rachel cant imagine shining any brighter.
The only thing thats missing is lovebut Rachels determined to follow the rules. In her world, falling in love can cost you everything.
Enter Alex. When Rachel literally falls head over designer heels into his lap on a crowded metro, shes tempted to give up her anti-love vows. Alex is more than just heart-stopping dimples and adorably quirky banter. He believes in Rachels futureboth in musicandin fashion.
But the higher you rise, the harder you fall. And when a shocking act of betrayal shatters her world, Rachel must finally listen to her heart.
PRAISE FOR SHINE:
Shine is a lush, heart-filled story with a core of whip-smart satire. In Rachel, Jung has created a protagonist both sympathetic and believable, a girl dreaming big in a brutal industry. Prepare to laugh, cry, and devour this all in one sitting. Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Warcross Series
Jessica Jung's career was launched when she debuted in K-pop sensation Girls Generation, otherwise known as SNSD. After several years, she broke from her agency to create a solo album Love, Jessica. She became the star of reality show 'Jessica and Krystal; about the life and style of Jessica and her younger sister, Krystal. She is the creator of fashion line Blanc & Eclare, and has proven herself not just an internationally celebrated singer and performer but a face of global style and female empowerment. in 2018, Forbes Magazine listed Jessica as one of Asia's top 30 under 30, including the world's best and boldest leaders, creators and thinkers. Bright is the stunning sequel to Jessica's debut novel, Shine.