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shhchar's review against another edition
5.0
The perspective was fun, and the complete story line was interesting. I love how the moral code played a big part in this book--overall complete with the theme. I give it 4 1/2 stars, but since I can't do that--5 stars!
kaylareadsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this!! So much fun!! I read this a while ago but I know I really loved this so much. I loved these sisters.
hysterika's review against another edition
4.0
It was cute. Not a serious book but more of a light read. Little bit cheesy but fun.
whorriorr's review against another edition
2.0
This is the 2nd book in a trilogy, but apparently it doesn't matter which order you read them in because it's three separate but interconnected stories about 3 sisters. This one in particular is about the middle sister, Alison Avery, who sells her cell to the devil. Yes, her cell not her soul.
All things considered, this book was alright for what it was- a coming of age, dealing with drama, teen girl book. But this book could have been so much more...
For example, the main plot is about her selling her cell to the devil in exchange for seeming beautiful to 7 people but you barely see the devil, her phone is barely possessed (the sound goes off a lot and sometimes sends her messages to everyone) and most of the trouble she gets into is her own fault, AND (here's the kicker) she doesn't really sell her soul for anything. Technically, the deal was the devil could "posses" her phone but she would be seen as Gorgeous by 7 people. First of all the whole "7 people" thing bothers me, even though this really doesn't get utilized, which also bothers me. Second of all, (Spoiler alert) SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL THE WHOLE TIME BUT PEOPLE JUST STARTED NOTICING BECAUSE SHE HAS GOOD SELF ESTEEM NOW. UGH- LAAAAAAAAAAME. Cliche AF.
I'm not really sure why they have the whole Devil part anyway if they weren't even going to use it, really. From what I can tell, the other two books are completely realistic fiction so this one seems a bit out of place.
Also, the characters irked me- all mean and annoying and not loveable at all. That is all.
All things considered, this book was alright for what it was- a coming of age, dealing with drama, teen girl book. But this book could have been so much more...
For example, the main plot is about her selling her cell to the devil in exchange for seeming beautiful to 7 people but you barely see the devil, her phone is barely possessed (the sound goes off a lot and sometimes sends her messages to everyone) and most of the trouble she gets into is her own fault, AND (here's the kicker) she doesn't really sell her soul for anything. Technically, the deal was the devil could "posses" her phone but she would be seen as Gorgeous by 7 people. First of all the whole "7 people" thing bothers me, even though this really doesn't get utilized, which also bothers me. Second of all, (Spoiler alert) SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL THE WHOLE TIME BUT PEOPLE JUST STARTED NOTICING BECAUSE SHE HAS GOOD SELF ESTEEM NOW. UGH- LAAAAAAAAAAME. Cliche AF.
I'm not really sure why they have the whole Devil part anyway if they weren't even going to use it, really. From what I can tell, the other two books are completely realistic fiction so this one seems a bit out of place.
Also, the characters irked me- all mean and annoying and not loveable at all. That is all.
absalomabsalom's review against another edition
It’s easier to believe the bad stuff, true, but maybe that’s not a good enough reason to decide to believe it.
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“Any advice you can give me?” I asked her. “I really hate having my picture taken—I feel so stripped down and ugly, and like the camera is a predator…”
She laughed her great loud, barky laugh. “Pretend it’s a friend. Pretend it’s me! Reveal everything. Pretend you are safe, loved, and gorgeous, and you will be."
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“Any advice you can give me?” I asked her. “I really hate having my picture taken—I feel so stripped down and ugly, and like the camera is a predator…”
She laughed her great loud, barky laugh. “Pretend it’s a friend. Pretend it’s me! Reveal everything. Pretend you are safe, loved, and gorgeous, and you will be."
mlangman's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this one a lot better than Lucky. I found Allison to be much less annoying than Phoebe and much more realistic. I also really enjoyed the way this one ended, compared to Lucky, which seemed too perfect.
foreveryoungadult's review against another edition
Graded By: Meghan
BFF Charm: Yay!
Swoonworthy Scale: 5
Talky Talk: Right On
Bonus Factors: The Devil, America's Next Top Model
Relationship Status: New BFF
Read the full book report here.
BFF Charm: Yay!
Swoonworthy Scale: 5
Talky Talk: Right On
Bonus Factors: The Devil, America's Next Top Model
Relationship Status: New BFF
Read the full book report here.
wistyallgood's review against another edition
4.0
Very good. I think I'll like Quinn's book the best.
teenage_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Oh to be the middle child. Not smart like the oldest, or popular like the baby. Yet to be interesting-looking middle child, with no parents paying attention. Life can be hard, especially with a bullying friend. But as an Avery Girl she must be strong, and survive through it. Even if dealing with it means wagering her cell phone with the devil.
Allison Avery can be described as gorgeous. But who really thinks of themselves as that? Allison with her too wide apart eyes, frizzy and a little crazy dark hair that would never surrender to hair spray. All Allison wants is for people to look at her and say “Wow she’s gorgeous.” Now is that too much to ask? When in a ‘dream’ the devil appearance granting that seven people will think she was 100% gorgeous, for the price that he got to possess her cell phone. Allison agreed to the devil’s wager. Soon she is getting the guy she wanted, hanging out with an exotic city chick Roxie leaving her friends out of the loop. The guy a grade above her final realities who she is and acts like he’s so cool, when all he wants is for her to be his. All for her cell phone to buzz at bad times, never turn off, not get texts, and send out group texts to everyone on her contact list. Yet her friends and family aren't the only one who thinks she’s gorgeous, the teen magazine zip also thinks she’s something special and make her a semi-finalist in their new teen model contest. While all this is going on, so is drama in her family as they might lose everything, as her mom invested in the wrong thing. With family drama, zip wanting her to spill her secrets to the world, and family drama, Allison must make the greatest sacrifice in her life as she has to choose between family and friends or fame and beauty.
Rachel Vail has completely changed my mind about her. The writing in this is more common still, but it is not at all like the first book Lucky. I like this book a lot more than Lucky. As in Lucky it dealt with the youngest Phoebe and her sad eighth grade rich girl problems, this book had more depth. As it dealt with Allison just wanting to win something and feel pretty. I love how she kept the story line the same, just writing about the same time period as Allison and not Phoebe. I liked Allison a lot more than Phoebe as the money issue did not bother her so much, as it seemed to Phoebe and that green dress. The book made me feel bad for Allison as all she wanted was to have her parent’s to listen and love her. The third and final book in this sister trilogy tells the story from the oldest point of view. We found out how Phoebe and Allison dealt with it, now what about you, Quinn. Find out in the last book called Brilliant.
Allison Avery can be described as gorgeous. But who really thinks of themselves as that? Allison with her too wide apart eyes, frizzy and a little crazy dark hair that would never surrender to hair spray. All Allison wants is for people to look at her and say “Wow she’s gorgeous.” Now is that too much to ask? When in a ‘dream’ the devil appearance granting that seven people will think she was 100% gorgeous, for the price that he got to possess her cell phone. Allison agreed to the devil’s wager. Soon she is getting the guy she wanted, hanging out with an exotic city chick Roxie leaving her friends out of the loop. The guy a grade above her final realities who she is and acts like he’s so cool, when all he wants is for her to be his. All for her cell phone to buzz at bad times, never turn off, not get texts, and send out group texts to everyone on her contact list. Yet her friends and family aren't the only one who thinks she’s gorgeous, the teen magazine zip also thinks she’s something special and make her a semi-finalist in their new teen model contest. While all this is going on, so is drama in her family as they might lose everything, as her mom invested in the wrong thing. With family drama, zip wanting her to spill her secrets to the world, and family drama, Allison must make the greatest sacrifice in her life as she has to choose between family and friends or fame and beauty.
Rachel Vail has completely changed my mind about her. The writing in this is more common still, but it is not at all like the first book Lucky. I like this book a lot more than Lucky. As in Lucky it dealt with the youngest Phoebe and her sad eighth grade rich girl problems, this book had more depth. As it dealt with Allison just wanting to win something and feel pretty. I love how she kept the story line the same, just writing about the same time period as Allison and not Phoebe. I liked Allison a lot more than Phoebe as the money issue did not bother her so much, as it seemed to Phoebe and that green dress. The book made me feel bad for Allison as all she wanted was to have her parent’s to listen and love her. The third and final book in this sister trilogy tells the story from the oldest point of view. We found out how Phoebe and Allison dealt with it, now what about you, Quinn. Find out in the last book called Brilliant.
bibliokris's review against another edition
4.0
Rachel Vail is so good at contemporary chick lit that reads well for teens & adults. I didn't think I'd enjoy this one as much as Brilliant but actually enjoyed it more. Vail's examination/description of Allison (protagonist) was excellent-spot-on--and rang true for a former teen. I am looking forward to the 3rd book in the trilogy about the Avery sisters. They are shaping up as good summertime reads that aren't completely airheaded.