High School Musical: The Road Trip

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Road Trip by Melissa de la Cruz

Release: May 4th, 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Source: Rockstar Book Tours
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Join everyone’s favorite Wildcats from the Disney+ smash hit original series high school Musical: The Musical: The Series in this novel by New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz.

On the heels of their wildly successful run of High School Musical, the gang learns of a can’t-miss opportunity—a High School Musical convention in the next state. There’s something for everyone: panels about mounting your next hit show, cafeteria-tray-dance workshops, Wildcat cosplay, and even a special appearance from the pooch who played Sharpay’s dog (well, one of her puppies, that is).

Ready to hit the road, the crew immediately begins making plans. Nini can’t wait to use the weekend to show how much she cares for Ricky (especially since they just got back together). Kourtney debates signing up for a singing workshop (especially if she’s maybe, just maybe, considering auditioning for the next show), and Gina and Ashlyn decide it’ll be the perfect trial run for living together (especially because Gina has never actually had a friendship last this long). Carlos can’t wait to help Miss Jenn prep for the spring musical, even if Seb has to stay behind to help with the family farm. But car breakdowns, late starts, and a lost E.J. throw a wrench in their plans.

Will the East Highers get the weekend getaway of their dreams? Or will the bumps on the road get the better of them?

About the Author:

Melissa de la Cruz is the #1 New York Times, #1 Publishers Weekly, and #1 IndieBound bestselling author of Isle of the Lost and Return to the Isle of the Lost and many critically acclaimed and award-winning novels for readers of all ages. Her books have also topped the USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal, and Los Angeles Times bestseller lists and published in more than twenty countries.

Melissa has written for the New York Times, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Allure, the San Francisco Chronicle, McSweeney’s, Teen Vogue, and A former fashion and beauty editor CosmoGirl! and Seventeen. Also, she has appeared as an expert on fashion, trends, and fame for CNN, E!, and Fox News.

Melissa grew up in Manila and moved to San Francisco with her family, where she graduated high school salutatorian from the Convent of the Sacred Heart. At Columbia University, she majored in art history and English. Today she lives in Los Angeles and Palm Springs with her husband and daughter.

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High School Musical: The Road Trip Review:

I admit! I loved the High School Musical movies when they first aired on Disney Channel. However, I never watched the new series, so I wasn’t sure if I would understand the plot. However, after reading this book, I am EXCITED to binge-watch the series as it sounds like a lot of fun!

The beginning of the book was a bit bumpy, for, as I said, I could not comprehend what was going on. But, after a few pages in, I was having a ball with the characters. The characters are adorable, quirky, and fun. The author added unique story arcs for each character, like the friendship between Ashlyn and Gina, Nini boosting Kourtney’s confidence. Similarly, I loved E.J’s zen attitude from attending one of the workshops. Moreover, Miss Jenn is hilarious in the role and is one of the main reasons I want to watch the series.

Moreover, I also enjoyed the romance between some of the characters, particularly Ashlyn and Big Red. Nothing much happened with Nini and Ricky, which was unfortunate, as they had much potential. However, I laughed a lot at the scenes when Ricky gets paired with E.J at the workshop. The author blends in elements of humor wonderfully throughout the story that had me chuckling many times. Moreover, the author also narrates the story in a unique and fun manner, whether through E.J’s “Insta Interludes” or Miss Jenn’s top lists. The format change made the book enjoyable and exciting.

Overall, “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Road Trip” is a fun, light-hearted story that I would recommend to those who loved the movies or enjoy watching the series. Excuse me while I start binge-watching the show.

Book Tour Schedule

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