The Standout
Welcome to our spotlight on The Standout by Laurel Osterkamp. What happens when the cameras stop rolling but the real drama is just beginning? Laurel Osterkamp’s The Standout is a smart, suspenseful novel about the blurry line between performance and reality—and what happens when someone tries to rewrite your story for you.
About The Standout
Robin Bricker joins The Standout, a ballet-fashion reality show, looking for a fresh start. But her new beginning quickly turns into a nightmare. First, an anonymous email tells her to end her engagement or lose everything. Then, a smear campaign unfolds through a website bent on ruining her reputation. As the pressure builds on and off set, Robin finds herself caught between her haunting past, cutthroat competitors, and a web of secrets she barely understands. Her only allies—her protective brother and a guarded new friend—may not be enough to help her escape the psychological warfare consuming her life.
About the Author
Laurel Osterkamp crafts gripping stories with emotional depth and razor-sharp insight. Her novels, including The Next Breath, Favorite Daughters, and The Side Project, have earned critical acclaim and topped Amazon charts. With a background in theater and a passion for exploring human complexity, Laurel writes with heart, humor, and honesty. Based in Minneapolis, she balances writing with teaching, parenting, and rewatching 90s TV shows for research (and fun).
Review for The Standout
Reality TV might not be my thing, but this book? Total binge-read material! Laurel nails it again with her sharp writing, layered characters, and multiple POVs that let you peek behind the drama. While Yuri didn’t win me over, Robin and Zelda completely stole the spotlight. Fast-paced, twisty, and full of surprises—this is the kind of story that keeps you flipping pages way past bedtime.
5 Stars for The Standout
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