Groupies
Groupies by Sarah Priscus, published by HarperCollins Publishers on July 18, 2023, is a debut novel that immerses readers in the vibrant yet tumultuous world of 1970s rock ‘n’ roll. The story follows Faun Novak, a college dropout who, after her mother’s death, travels to Los Angeles in search of connection and purpose. There, she reunites with her childhood friend Josie, who is now dating the frontman of the popular band Holiday Sun. As Faun navigates this new landscape filled with music, ambition, and the complexities of friendship, she becomes captivated by the groupies who surround the band, each with their own stories and struggles.
In this 368-page narrative, readers will find a blend of historical fiction and coming-of-age themes, exploring the lives of women who love fiercely in a world that often overlooks them. Faun’s journey is marked by her passion for photography and her desire to balance her artistic ambitions with the realities of the rock star lifestyle. As the summer unfolds, she grapples with the darker aspects of fame and desire, leading to a reckoning that challenges her perceptions of love and loyalty. Groupies offers a nuanced look at the interplay of ambition, ethics, and the allure of the music scene, making it a compelling read for those interested in the cultural dynamics of the era.
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“What a thrill it is to read Sarah Priscus’ 70s rock, California-dreaming Groupies. This shimmering debut is packed with tenderness and awe against a backdrop of drugs, sex, rock stars, and high drama. Faun is a lovable, believable, and wonderfully drawn character who will remain in my heart and mind for a very, very long time.” — Jessica Anya Blau, author of Mary Jane
In a debut perfect for fans of Daisy Jones & The Six, Mary Jane, and Almost Famous, Sarah Priscus shines a bright light on the grungy yet glittery world of 1970s rock ‘n’ roll and the women – the groupies – who unapologetically love too much in a world that doesn’t love them back.
It’s 1977, and Faun Novak is in love with rock ‘n’ roll.
After her mother’s death, Faun, a naïve college dropout, grabs her Polaroid and hops a Greyhound to Los Angeles. In the City of Angels, she reconnects with her charismatic childhood friend Josie, now an up-and-coming model and muse. To make their reunion even sweeter, Josie is now dating Cal Holiday, the frontman of the superstar rock band Holiday Sun, and Faun is positively mesmerized.
Except it’s not just the band she can’t get enough of. It’s also the proud groupies who support them in myriad ways. Among the groupies are: a doting high school girl at war with her mother; a drug-dealing wife and new mom who longs to be a star herself; and a cynical mover-and-shaker with a soft spot for Holiday Sun’s bassist.
Faun obsessively photographs every aspect of this dazzling new world, struggling to balance her artistic ambitions with the band’s expectations. As her confidence grows for the first time in her life, her priorities shift. She becomes reckless with friendship, romance, her ethics, and her bank account.
But just as everything is going great and her boring, old life is falling away, Faun realizes just how blind she has been to the darkest corners of this glamorous musical dreamland as the summer heats up and everything spirals out of control . . .
Equal parts an evocative coming-of-age and a cutting look at fame, desire, and the media, Groupies is a novel that will have you turning the pages until the music- and drug-fueled end.
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