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Book SynopsisWhat happens when climbing the ladder of success means compromising everything you believe inincluding yourself? This debut novel by an actress and pageant title holder gives a window into the hidden rungs of that ladder, and on the pain that comes with slipping and falling. Cleo is young, beautiful, talented anduntil latelylucky in love. But in the cut-throat world of international beauty competitions, she has to make the biggest decision of her life. She passionately wants to see how far she can go and what she can achieve. And to prove her estranged film director father that his family has done better than just survive without him. Her road is riddled with frustrations, dashed hopes and the age-old questionwhat is the price of fame and fortune?As the competition heats up, Cleo must navigate the dirty tricks contestants use to turn the odds in their favor. And ultimately, she must ask herself: How much is her own integrity worth?Set against the rich backdrop of Manila's glittering
Trade Review"It was a chance for me to put in little details of my experience…so if you read it, some of it sounds familiar!" —
Pia Wurtzbach, discussing her book on CNN Philippines Headstart: Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach on her new book, 'Queen of the Universe' | ANC"Amid the glamour and grit of stylish gowns and high-heeled powerwalking, this debut novel is an interesting peek into the Philippines' pageant scene as well as the local way of life portrayed through food, city culture, and familial bonds." —
Hazel Ureta, Library Journal
