6X: The Uncensored Confessions »

Sex. Fame. Rock 'n' Roll.
Four kids on the fast track to pop-rock superstardom reveal the uncensored truth about the glamorous, backstabbing world of sudden celebrity.
Introducing...
The Voice: Sweet, trusting Kendall sings like an angel--and is about to discover her devilish side.
The Body: Rich, spoiled Wynn can't keep a beat to save her life. But with curves like that...who cares?
The Boss: No-nonsense Stella is all confidence, attitude, style, and smarts. But her relationship with the band's manager makes her more vulnerable than she thinks.
The Boy: A/B has got real talent. Now if only he can keep his mind on the music...instead of on the girls.
6X: Idolize THIS!

Publishers Weekly

Through "video diaries," the four members of the band 6X tell how they got together and about their quick rise to fame, leading to the release of their first album. The premise is enticing, and the character's voices are truly distinct, from Kendall, the southern Christian lead singer, to fiery, Brooklyn-raised bassist Stella. Each character has a lot of soul-searching to do, and they struggle with problems both predictable (such as a romance between Kendall and A/B, the sole male member), and unique (Wynn is "perplexed" because she doesn't feel anything for the guys she kissed nor does she seem able to give herself physical pleasure). The band's discovery that Wynn has been writing songs reads as a lucky coincidence, and a plot line about Kendall's online relationship with a man who turns out to be her scheming father seems far-fetched and creepy. But, mostly, the author mixes well the glamour of being in a band (performing, signing autographs, partying with groupies) with a darker picture of rock star life: Wynn is nearly seduced by a slimy label executive, the band is treated badly at the first video shoot, and Kendall becomes more obsessed with her own fame. The surprising ending leaves readers with plenty of questions, making them wonder about-and likely hope for-a follow-up to this fun debut. Ages 12-up. (Aug.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.