First published 1990
Belinda Carlisle stands in the wings before another sold-out show, her heart racing as the crowd roars beyond the curtain. The former Go-Go turned solo sensation navigates the chaos of life on tour in 1990, when her career reaches new heights but personal struggles threaten everything she has built. Between sound checks and meet-and-greets, Belinda confronts the price of fame while chasing the rush that only live performance can provide. She battles inner demons and industry pressures as she moves from city to city, venue to venue, never quite able to escape the spotlight or her own expectations. The novel captures one woman's fight to stay authentic while the music business pulls her in every direction. At its heart, this is a story about finding yourself when the whole world thinks it already knows who you are.
Genres: drama, contemporary, biography-memoir, music
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, fast-paced, intimate
Tropes: found-family, self-discovery
Setting: United States
Period: 1990s
Unknown Binding · Mca Music
Content warnings: addiction, mental-illness