{"product_id":"the-ballad-of-stevie-pearl-nicole-acevedo-9798987937716","title":"The Ballad of Stevie Pearl","description":"\u003cp\u003eStevie Pearl is the biggest pop star on the planet. Her earnest Texan roots blend with California idealism to construct a force never before seen in the entertainment industry. The attention surrounding America's sweetheart is absolute pandemonium, and after a decade of the limelight, her stardom is beginning to feel like a prison.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlex Nopah is an illustrator. The graphic novel he draws for is budding into a super-franchise. Hired as a consultant for the new motion picture, Alex is introduced to Hollywood and the woman that will forever change his life. Born on a reservation, Alex's unshakable upbringing polarizes the wealth and attitude of LA and the new life he's constructed for himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTHE BALLAD OF STEVIE PEARL\u003c\/i\u003e presents itself as a sugary-sweet tale of a young woman crossed between the bubblegum pop of Taylor Swift and glamor of the Kardashian's. Breakups, drama, and paparazzi act as a smokescreen, shadowing the true genius behind an empire and a powerful businesswoman taking command of her career. Faced with corruption, collusion, and greed within her own organization-juxtaposed against racism, sexism, and classism within society-much like Stevie Pearl, the story's teeth sink deeper into the mind than its glossy exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe novel is supported by a humorous and entertaining ensemble of characters, breathing life and stirring a powerful connection between you, Alex, and Stevie. This unexpected tragedy reads as a quirky romantic comedy up until its final pages, combining pop culture references, witty dialog, and a poignant soundtrack for each chapter. The diverse character selection and provocative undertones makes \u003ci\u003eTHE BALLAD OF STEVIE PEARL\u003c\/i\u003e a modern fish-out-of-water tangled with \u003ci\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nicole Acevedo,Sw Hammond\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798987937716\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Surf Star Media\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/13\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 324\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.73d","brand":"Nicole Acevedo","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48801006387455,"sku":"9798987937716","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-ballad-of-stevie-pearl-nicole-acevedo-9798987937716","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}