K-pop has always brought Jasmine and her big sister Indigo together – they debated the lore, followed their favourite group, GOLDL!FE, religiously, and (most of all) learned the dances. Ever since Indie left to go travelling, shy Jazz feels like she’s lost her spark as well as her sister.Then, at a K-pop concert, Jazz ends up on stage with her outgoing friend, Roxy. Her performance leads to an invitation to audition for prestigious Idol Academy, where K-pop stars are born. All of her wildest dreams could come true - if she can impress the judges.But with Roxy injured, the distraction of a new crush, and her parents determined for her to live up to their very different expectations, can Jazz find the courage to step into the spotlight?
Lena Bell is the author of the Idol Academy books, an upper middle-grade, lower teen series following the adventures of the students at a competitive K-pop training school.
