1. Backstage Pass: Again maybe it’s nostalgia, maybe it’s the rose-tinted glasses but whenever I read this, I fall in love with it all over again so this gets the number one spot. The wit, the fun, the inadverted celebrity jinx Jessica brings to all the guest stars. This was as an excellent introduction into Jessica’s world and how Wilcox cements the shy girl persona of Jessica who cannot get through a conversation without stammering yet she’ll run over George Cloony with a golf cart if that meant helping her sister against an incriminting tabloid rag. Additionally, the burgeoning relationship between Jessica and Jeremy is done well as Jessica subtly increases in confidence when interacting with him, becoming a slightly more confident hot mess around him. But best of all, the mystery is well-done, built up with clues that move it along if you’re observant enough to notice them.

2. On Location: I love travelling and so does Jessica when she gets to come as part of her sister’s entarogue to Mexico. But unfortunately, there is a set thief, a mystery prankster and a broken heart when Jeremy hooks up with his bottle blonde co-star, Paige Carey. It’s tragic if it weren’t for Paige being her air-headed self that provides some major laughs. I enjoy seeing the flaws in Jeremy and Jessica’s flirtationship while seeing how well they work together. And once again, it has some really gret snarky Jessica lines as she also deals with her mother’s sudden smothering.

3. Truth or Scare: This was a fun book because while Eva is often the mainstage attraction and target of many Hollywood slander that Jessica is investigating, she is usually composed and professional. here, she loses her head over celebrity crush and co-star, juicing some sisterly tension when Jessica suspects him as being the conspirator to shut down production. Plus Jessica’s jinx is lessening! It also has a nice full circle effecy as a series finale though it still makes me wish for more adventures.

4. Caught on Tape: While I thoroughy enjoy Eva’s wild lie and stunt casting of Jessica’s boyfriend and the overarching fear of Two Sisters ending, there was just a little something missing. I can’t quiet name it but it might possibl be the intrepid duo of Jessica and Jeremy sluething it out. Nonetheless, Jessica really does shine in her observational skills and wits as she faces off the Banks brothers. Plus it has one memorable Split Sugar concert.

5. Star Quality: While I do enjoy the message behind this and seeing Jessica come out of her shell without her sister around, I do miss the setting of Two Sisters, more Jeremy and all the Hollywood craziness. Though the snobbery and sixth degree separation of Jessica’s classmates certainly measure up when it comes to name-dropping and social climbing. Also Jessica’s new friends are very distinct and memorable that they make perfect friends in a little “outsider-esque” friend group away from the DQs and the Brainiacs.