Once More with Feeling: A Novel

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I was missing that extra oomph and self awareness that Funny You Should Ask had in this one. Once More With Feeling is an easy, messy read, but with a little less heart and realism than what I come to expect from Sussman. I sort of love when a plot calls me out in the way this one did. Subtly, but in a very real way on how we perceive celebrity and take in information from the press. As much as we try to say we give people a chance to tell their story, we rarely do, and this book really threw that in my face. We don't see them as people, but consumption. We don't give them the same rules that we apply to ourselves. Unfortunately, this book did not do it for me - the entire time, I felt like Sussman was TELLING us about the tension between these two than actually SHOWING me anything. The story felt like it had forced chemistry that truly wasn’t there at all. The two first met at a summer theater camp when they were teenagers, where they were both selected to perform solos. Kathleen aspired to perform on Broadway, while Cal shone with his dancing skills. They shared an innocent and unforgettable moment on the roof and teased each other during rehearsals. But after the summer ended, they went their separate ways. Davidson, Joy (ed.) (2007). The Psychology of Joss Whedon: An Unauthorized Exploration of Buffy, Angel, and Firefly, Benbella Books. ISBN 978-1-933771-25-0

Although fast paced and bingeable, the plot also didn't feel quite right with events and moments that felt more cringe than realistic. Post, Jenna (October 30, 2022). " 'Buffy's "Once More, With Feeling" Is the Gold Standard of Musical Episodes". Collider . Retrieved November 8, 2023. In the present day, Kathleen's best friend and partner in crime, Harriett, has written a play with a lead character inspired by Kathleen. The two of them find themselves working with Cal, who is interested in directing the play for Broadway. Although Kathleen must bury the hatchet and be professional, her resentment towards Cal for not supporting her in the past still simmers.It was a fantastic debut from Canadian author Sophie McCreesh. And that cover image? Designed by Jennifer Griffiths. I freaking love it! A big thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing/Ballantine/Dell for providing me with a digital reviewer copy in exchange for my honest opinions.

Then. Katee Rose is living the dream as America's number one pop star, caught in a whirlwind of sold-out concerts, screaming fans and constant tabloid coverage. Everyone wants to know everything about her and her boyfriend, Ryan LaNeve, the hottest member of adored boy band CrushZone. Katee loves to perform but hates the impossible demands of stardom. Maybe that's why she finds herself in the arms of another CrushZone member, Cal Kirby. Quiet, serious Cal, who's always been a good friend to Katee, is suddenly Cal with the smouldering eyes and very good hands. One unforgettable night is all it takes to blow up Katee's relationship with Ryan, her career, her whole life... Once More with Feeling puts romantic tension and juicy celebrity drama centerstage. Elissa Sussman expertly crafts the love story of two artists set across three timelines, building to a powerful finish worthy of a standing ovation. This stellar romance has all the passion, energy, and showstopping moments of a real Broadway musical.” —Susie Dumond, author of Queerly BelovedBuffy sing-alongs received growing media attention as they spread. At the 2007 Los Angeles Film Festival, a special screening and sing-along was held that featured both Marti Noxon and Joss Whedon giving brief speeches to the audience. [83] In October 2007, after a dispute with the Screen Actors Guild over unpaid residuals, 20th Century Fox pulled the licensing for public screenings of "Once More, with Feeling", effectively ending official Buffy sing-alongs. Whedon called the cancellation "hugely depressing" and attempted to influence the studio to allow future showings. [84] See also [ edit ] as for the characters, i adored kathleen sooo much! i loved that this book had a lot of past chapters, so we got to see her as a teen (and as katee rose, aka the world’s biggest popstar) and how that affected her as a grown up. the transition from pop star to broadway star was really interesting, and i loved that she did the transition with the people she started her journey with; harriet and cal. their friendships were so sweet, even if strained at points, but the feelings and history was definitely there and they were quite meaningful.