by Vivek Shraya
First published 2021
Vivian is a young, ambitious musician determined to make it big. But when her pop career flops, she's forced to confront the harsh realities of the industry and her own self-doubt. Stuck working at a call center, Vivian navigates workplace politics and an overbearing mother while secretly plotting her comeback. As her dreams slip further away, she must decide whether to keep fighting or surrender to failure. Unflinchingly honest and darkly funny, "How to Fail As a Popstar" is a poignant exploration of the cost of chasing fame.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, music, 21st-century, contemporary-romance
Vibes: dark, emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: career-setback, dreams-deferred, underdog
Period: 21st-Century
72 pages · Paperback · Arsenal Pulp Press