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honestlyyours77's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kendra_bc's review against another edition
1.0
This book was probably too young for me, but I did not relate to it at all. I don't know why an eighteen year old would want to date someone who barely turned fifteen; it was frustrating.
sc104906's review against another edition
3.0
Scarlett lives in a hotel in the middle of New York city and she is finally old enough to take charge of a room of her own. The hotel is struggling to stay afloat, so Scarlett must devote her entire summer to taking care of her live-in guest. Scarlett's brother must put all of his efforts into finding a profitable acting job, or he will need to give up his dreams to become a chef. Scarlett's life is a combination of a comedy of errors and a circus. This novel wasn't as good as 13 Little Blue Envelopes, but if you like Viola in Reel Life, this book would be perfect for you.
abenajanet's review against another edition
3.0
it was good enough that I would want to read the next book. You feel me.
sonia_reppe's review against another edition
3.0
Is it plausible that their family-run hotel was doing so poorly that at one point they had no guests? Isn't it supposed to be hard to get a hotel room in NYC? I just couldn't believe that a hotel so close to Central Park would suffer, even if it was run-down. Enjoyed the writing.
jerrica's review against another edition
5.0
Of course, I love Maureen Johnson and her books. And this boo was no exception. Wasn't as good as "13 Little Blue Envelopes", but it comes as a very close second or third, may or may not be behind "The Key to the Golden Firebord". I love Maureen Johnson's characters, especially witty and humurous Spencer, whip-smart Scarlett, busybody Mrs. Amberson, and productive Lola. I also loved the setting and the way Maureen described Scarlett's New York. Great storyline. Took me maybe twenty or thirty pages to get into, but still excellent.
resslesa's review against another edition
5.0
I love Maureen Johnson, and I love this book! Great for those who love theatre and NY and wacky families!
bookworm32's review against another edition
5.0
As teen fiction goes, Maureen Johnson is one of the best. Great book, engaging characters, and a fun romp through New York City.
pjewel's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0