Note: I received a digital review copy from the publisher through NetGalley. ( )

This was a nice read. I've always liked the Mamas and the Papas ever since hearing them on oldies radio that my mom used to listen to. I am curious to read a more comprehensive history of the group, but I felt like this told a good story of Cass Elliot up until the early part of the group's formation. I also thought the art style was cute. In addition, I enjoyed having the chapters written from different figures'/characters' perspectives. It made for an interesting read overall. ( )

When I started hearing buzz about this, I knew I definitely had to read it being the 60s music kid I am. I enjoy The Mamas and the Papas, but I've never been in lovvvve with them or anything, so I wasn't holding the bar too high. But dang! I ended up really loving this!!! I don't think I looked into the dramarama of the M&Ps since watching their VH1 Behind the Music or something in the 90s, so I forget just how *much* dramarama there was. So apart from this being super juicy, it was also an excellent presentation of a talented, complicated woman fighting the haters over her weight, her attitude, and her persistence. I was hooked by the story early enough, but wasn't sold on the amateurish art until about halfway through when it started growing on me--it has that sort of crude feel that Lynda Barry has (the era being similar, too, to much of her work), and you know Lynda Barry is my everything. So win-win all around! Pardon me as I go listen to everything Cass Elliot... ( )

Loved this from beginning to end. Artwork was delightful and the framing of the narrative told through the eyes of the various people in Cass's life was clever way of telling her story. ( )

Perfect for people who love biographies. The early years of Cass Elliot are told from the perspective of the people around her, including her family and band mates.

She was a complex, talented woman with a strong personality and the author brings that out perfectly. You will want Cass to stick around for drinks afterwards.

Although some drug use, perfect for teens and adult collections. ( )