I did find her pining over her crush to be quite annoying though, especially when she finds out he has a girlfriend, but she decides that they have a 'connection' with each other. While she spends a lot of time questioning what she's doing, almost giving up at times, it was great to see her develop grit by the end of the book. I could see why everyone ended up endearing themselves to her, because what you see is what you get and she doesn't hide herself from the world. Good grades, hard work and determination aren't enough to help you succeed which Josie learns throughout the book.Īs someone who isn't afraid to embarrass herself, Josie is an awkward character who is also completely hilarious. Josie's drive to start the career of her dreams, but also her naivety when it came to the challenges she would face, was actually something I confronted myself after finishing uni. There aren't enough books that explore the corporate life for teenagers, which is what I loved about The Intern.

It was filled with outlandish drama and lots of antics, especially when it came to a certain celebrity who was obsessed with Josie, which added to her problems. Reading about the magazine life at Sash was so much fun! From endless beauty products, to bakery and cupcakes, to photo shoots with celebrities and dealing with the fearsome editor, I really enjoyed the glamour of it all. All she wants is to complete her internship and sail into the career of her dreams, but instead, she finds a test of her life and wits, as she encounters a rollercoaster of challenges and drama. Totally fresh and funny, this debut novel from industry insider Gabrielle Tozer reveals just what is behind the seeming glamour and sparkle of the magazine industry.Ĭheck out Happy Indulgence Books for more reviews!įor a refreshing, hilarious take on the glamourous life of magazine publishing, The Intern is fun, fresh and filled with laughs as Josie starts her internship at Sash. Battle lines are drawn and Josie quickly learns that the magazine industry is far from easy, especially under the reign of powerful editor, Rae Swanson.įrom the lows of coffee-fetching and working 10-hour days, to the highs of mingling with celebrities, scoring endless free beauty products (plus falling for her cousin’s seriously gorgeous flatmate James) this is one year Josie will never forget. A coveted columnist job is up for grabs, but Josie’s got some tough competition in the form of two other interns. Josie’s luck changes though when she lands an internship at the glossy fashion magazine Sash. The only problem? Josie can’t get through twenty-four hours without embarrassing her sister Kat or her best friend Angel, let alone herself. A stellar academic record, an amazing career in journalism - and for her current crush to realise she actually exists.

The Intern by Gabrielle Tozer