Starry Eyed

Career wallflower Addilyn Acker is hiding a rich inner life: she's obsessed with cult feminist sci-fi film, Scarlett Fever, and runs a fan site dedicated to its handsome director Josh 'Jolly' Courtney. When she's invited to interview him live on stage at New York City's Cosmic Con, it seems almost too good to be true.

In the Big Apple, she befriends Brit backpacker Sally and meets sweet comic book store owner Anthony. When Josh asks to meet Addilyn one-on-one, it seems like her wildest dreams are coming true. Everything is rosy ... except that Josh might not be quite who she thought he was. Addilyn is set to learn that idols can be false and that some fan-fiction is best left unwritten.

Praise for Starry Eyed
‘In Starry Eyed, Pollock introduces us to a nerdy, witty, and exasperating character who will make you laugh, pull your hair out in frustration, and ultimately want to give them a big hug. The book is a big, funny jaunt into the world of fan culture, exploring the ways in which fandom saves people and destroys them, can be a lifeline and a downfall and asks the question: when is it time to move on from something you love?’ – Melanie Saward, author of Love Unleashed

‘Smart, funny and full of heart, Starry Eyed is a sharp but tender love letter to fandom and finding your place in the world. I loved the exploration of fandom, something I know little about, and tore through it in one sitting.’ – Rachael Johns, author of The Other Bridget

‘Starry Eyed is a story about what happens when you get everything you think you ever wanted. We meet loveable loser, Addilyn, who is obsessed with a schlocky-but-feminist cult hit film and find out just how far a true fan can, or should, go. Katharine Pollock’s delightful second novel suggests once again that we’ve found Australia’s answer to Nick Hornby. And there’s a killer soundtrack to boot!’ – Hayley Scrivenor, internationally best-selling author of Dirt Town and Girl Falling

‘Funny, smart and oh so relevant. Katharine Pollock has a wonderful talent for creating characters who we care for deeply.’ – Melina Marchetta

‘Laced with acerbic observations and infused with a deep, true love of pop-culture and fandom, Starry Eyed made me cringe in recognition, cackle with laughter and cheer out loud. (It even healed my bruised former fangirl heart a little.) – Emily Maguire, author of Rapture

‘With its artful melding of ennui, anguish, hope and brave humour and its brilliantly insightful take on identity, celebrity and loneliness, Starry Eyed is the timeliest book I’ve ever read.’ – Nick Earls, author of Zigzag Street

‘Starry Eyed is a witty, heartfelt ode to fandom. Laugh-out-loud funny and beautifully written, we adored being immersed in Katharine’s world!’ – Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus, co-authors of Love Overdue