Set in a world of pop glam and celebrity gossip, New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz’s new novel “When Stars Align” follows three girls who were once part of this high society and their journeys afterward. Inspired by the pop scene of the late ‘90s/early 2000s, de la Cruz brings to life the highs and lows of three former band members in that period. The book follows them as they rebuild their lives, learn to walk away from familial expectations, and lean on each other for friendship. It delves into finding the courage to build your own path when things fall apart and remembering to keep friendships close by.
Miranda Montana, Sicily Bell, and Germaine St. Germaine-Chang are former members of the infamous girl group, 3AM Girls. They were once on top of the world and their every move and detail was printed on gossip columns. We follow each of their journeys as they navigate life after leaving the glitzy pop world.
In the aftermath of their disbandment, Miranda, wild child of the group, starts to slowly rebuild her life after rehab. Sicily creates a successful pop solo career and finds herself in the middle of the dark side of mixing business and family. Germaine returns to work for her family business and looks to find her own creative path in life.
De la Cruz, who is best known for her Blue Bloods series, Descendants series based on the Disney Channel films, and Witches of East End series, which were turned into a two-season drama series on Lifetime Television, spoke to me about her latest release. We discussed breaking free from familial expectations, keeping friendships close, and rebuilding yourself when life breaks you down.
Inspired by ‘90s Pop Culture
Bringing to life the stories of three former pop stars, de la Cruz pulled inspiration from her journalism experience and a recent conversation with her daughter.
“I remember meeting Paris and Nikki Hilton when they were 17 and 15, and I was a reporter for Harper’s Bazaar, and just…
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