Semi-Charmed Life by Nora ZelevanskyDate Released: July 3, 2012
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Pages: 336
Date Read: July 27, 2012
Format: Paperback
Source: For Review by St. Martin's Press
Goodreads Synopsis: In Nora Zelevansky’s hilarious debut, Semi-Charmed Life, an Upper West Side naïf, Beatrice Bernstein, gets swept up in the seemingly magical life of socialite Veruca Pfeffernoose, while ghost writing her blog. Veruca’s glitteringly opulent world soon seduces Beatrice away from her own insular, arty family with a promise of fancy parties, travel outside Manhattan (for once) and one desperately cute guy. But when her new glitzy lifestyle starts to take on dark undertones, Beatrice has to decide who she is—once and for all. With her own magical touch, Zelevansky deftly explores the world of rarified Manhattan in this sparkling modern fairy tale of first love, finding one’s voice and growing up
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My Review:
Tagline: "Semi-Charmed Life dazzles you into the bittersweet world of fame and glory"
Semi-Charmed Life was a fun and great read, surprisinly! Even with it's slow beginning I was sweept up in Beatrice's world. I love New York and this book was no exception to like because of all the settings and places she travels too. And it reminded me of Devil Wear's Prada, the movie with the main character in similar situations so another reason I liked the book, which I completely love! :)
Beatrice Bernstein's life changes when she agrees to write famous socialtite, Veruca Pffernorse's blog during her trips, parties, galas, and fame. Her ordinary life takes a dark and bittersweet turn when she finds out all the lies and secrets of the popularity. I actaully was happy to like Beatrice! She was a times naive, tight, but also funny and relatable. It was fun seeing her journey from a ordinary girl to someone who stands up for herself. Also, there are other characters that add spice to the story and gives the book curveballs at times.(Kendra was supper annoying!) I also wished we could have seen a little bit more of Veruca and her life, but it was more of a left out thing Nora wanted to keep.
I was really happy to read this from St. Martin's Press (Thanks!) and the book showed how you can always find your way in the most dark situations, even with all the crazy and amazing things you want to do. Big thanks for St. Martin's Press for sending me in this book for review.
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I Loooved The Devil Wears Prada! I also Love this cover, sounds like a fun - cute book.
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