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The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes by Elissa R. Sloan is a debut novel about the rise and fall of a fictional 2000s pop girl group, Gloss, told through the lens of its members after the suicide of lead singer Cassidy Holmes 15 years later. The book explores the dark side of fame, media scrutiny, and the music industry, using multiple perspectives and timelines to reveal the pressures, abuse, and isolation that led to Cassidy's tragic end. It's a coming-of-age story that delves into themes of friendship, loyalty, and the devastating cost of celebrity, featuring content warnings for suicide, eating disorders, and assault.