'ALL THAT GLITTERS' BY VICKY PATTISON BOOK REVIEW ❤

When I heard that Vicky Pattison was writing her first novel, I couldn't have been more excited. Her first book, which was an autobiography called Nothing But The Truth, was an entertaining read so I had high hopes for her first novel. When it was published in July 2015, I went to meet Vicky at a signing and, whilst I was in the queue, I read a few chapters. I discovered the story was set in Manchester (where I live) so I immediately fell in love with the story. When I met Vicky, I discussed the book with her and how I had been reading it in the queue and enjoying it and she was really happy. I can tell that she's worked really hard on this book. 
The story focuses on Issy Jones, a hairdresser from Manchester, who dreams of becoming famous and successful. After her father secretly sends an application in for her to appear on a reality TV show based on a hairdressing competition called Can You Cut It?, Issy finally thinks her dream is coming true. However, a week into the show and she soon learns what it's really like to be famous. She goes through betrayals, heartbreaks and shock but Issy proves to be a strong woman and overcomes each and every obstacle the show and fame throws at her. 
I really like Issy, as a character, from the beginning. The book begins with her father almost dying and we see how much she cares for him. He wants her to live her dreams which is why he sends the application. 
Another character I really liked was Lexi, a fellow contestant on the show. She and Issy bond really well throughout the show. She also has a really fierce personality and isn't afraid to stand up for herself. 
However, it's not all sunshine and rainbows for Issy. The contestants are forced to live in an apartment for the duration of the competition. Issy is happy, at first, until she meets Mia, a posh hairdresser who hates Issy the moment the two meet. To say Mia is mean is an understatement. She is downright horrible to Issy. However, Issy is a strong woman and doesn't let Mia's bitchy comments get to her.
This book was clearly inspired by Vicky's appearence on reality TV series, Geordie Shore. She uses her experiences to write about Issy and her journey from being a hairdresser from Manchester to famous celebrity. 
There is great character development, especially for Issy. She knew that, by appearing on a reality TV show, she'd become a bit famous but she had no idea how tense and dramatic it was going to be. This book shows all the highs and lows of being on a reality TV show.
This is Vicky's first novel but you wouldn't have guessed. The book is probably one of the best romance novels I've ever read. 
Overall, this is definitely one of the funniest and most romantic books I've read about the pressures of being on reality TV.
4/5