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When her mom died, DJ had to move in with her grandmother, internationally famous ’60s fashion model Katherine Carter. Now Mrs. Carter’s opened a boarding home for young ladies, and DJ—who would rather wear her basketball team uniform than haute couture—is just sure they’ll all be unbearable fashion snobs. One by one, the girls arrive and begin to figure out how to fit into this new family, getting to know each other and forming friendships. Sure, there’s an asp… More >>
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I am a big fan of Melody Carlson, so when I saw her new series I quickly bought this book. I was very disappointed when this story did not measure up. It seems to me that Melody Carlson is trying to draw in a new crowd of readers. This book was about many of the same things that the popular secular series Gossip Girl is about. This book is Not for young girls, I was sadly surprised to find that this book was filled with secular themes and almost nothing about God. Oh God is mentioned, in the last 5 pages . It almost looked like the author wrote this entire book and stuck a Christian message as an afterthought. I will not be finishing the rest of this series. If you want to read a truly well written series read the Christy Miller series by Robin Jones Gunn.
Rating: 3 / 5
Easy to read, a journey to self discovery, a feeble attempt at a good storyline
Although the book is geared towards “older teens,” I doubt that they will find it really relate-able. The author’s language and writing style doesn’t jive with contemporary language. It’s an adult trying to sound cool and write as a teen.
The book is rather shallow, dealing more with clichés and stereotypes than anything else; it reads very much like a Danielle Steele book in that respect. Characters aren’t well developed and unrealistic. Gospel presentation is lame, incoherent, and weak, makes God seem more like a `Sugar Daddy in the Sky.’
This is like a cheap knock off of Sisterhood of Traveling Pants, I would recommend that series to Mixed Bags.
Sorry, I really wanted to like it.
Rating: 2 / 5
Though this book was entertaining, I actually wouldn’t want my teenage daughter reading it. There is way too much emphasis on boy/girl relationships (in fact, that’s really what the whole book is about, though the author tries to incorporate other themes). I just found it a little too frank and graphic for a Christian teenage audience. And though Carlson ostensibly condemns physical relationships among teens, there sure is a lot of it that goes on in this book. The parties and teenage drinking are too glorified in my mind, though some of the characters feel slightly uncomfortable with it. It just felt like someone trying too hard to be cool with teenagers, just to get them to read the book. Also, the salvation scene at the end feels very weak, almost like a obligatory afterthought. Other than a few passing references to God, it didn’t even feel like a Christian book at all. Though I had high hopes for this book, I was very disappointed!
Rating: 1 / 5
This is a nice, easy read if you’re looking for a relaxing book to get through.
Rating: 3 / 5
I enjoyed this book; as a busy mom, it was nice to be able to read something easy and entertaining since I don’t usually get a chance to read for pleasure. I had planned to give my copy of this book to a friend’s daughter (10 years old) after reading it, however I now think it is definitely for highschool aged girls. In the end of this book, the main character DJ is introduced to Christianity. It will be interesting to see how she grows in her walk with Christ, and how the other girls (all of whom are very different) play into the story. I was pleased to see a preview of book 2 on the last few pages; I’d really like to read what happens next!
Rating: 3 / 5