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morgandemming's review against another edition
4.0
I feel like nothing happened until the very end of this book, and it ends rather awkwardly but its still goodzz Onto the next one?
kristid's review against another edition
4.0
Being Nikki starts right where we left off in Airhead. Let’s me just start out saying that this novel was nothing like I expected it to be. I was expecting more of the Airhead plot... with Nikki balancing her new life, going to high school, being a model and trying to get Christopher to figure out that she’s really his best friend Emerson Watts!
Needless to say, that is not what happened. It was better! The plot takes on a whole new spin! Being Nikki is definitely a step up from Airhead. We are introduced to Nikki’s brother Steven in this novel, and it was exciting to discover who Nikki really was and where she came from.
I was happy to see that all my favorite characters from the first book were present in this sequel as well as the introduction to some new characters, which I’m sure you will love! Especially Christopher’s cousin! HA!
This book surprised me so much! It was marvelous! I love Meg’s style, she is such a fun author to read, it never takes me long to finish one of her novels.
I can’t wait to read the rest of this series and find out what happens next!!! I’m sure Runway, will be just as entertaining!
Needless to say, that is not what happened. It was better! The plot takes on a whole new spin! Being Nikki is definitely a step up from Airhead. We are introduced to Nikki’s brother Steven in this novel, and it was exciting to discover who Nikki really was and where she came from.
I was happy to see that all my favorite characters from the first book were present in this sequel as well as the introduction to some new characters, which I’m sure you will love! Especially Christopher’s cousin! HA!
This book surprised me so much! It was marvelous! I love Meg’s style, she is such a fun author to read, it never takes me long to finish one of her novels.
I can’t wait to read the rest of this series and find out what happens next!!! I’m sure Runway, will be just as entertaining!
lammerman's review against another edition
2.0
http://lhubert3.blogspot.com/2009/07/being-nikki.html
snarkywench's review against another edition
3.0
Meg Cabot is a genius. However, the concept at the core of this novel series, involves the reader taking a huge leap of faith in order to invest in the protagonist, Em. I have to admit that the whole brain swapping scenario makes it difficult for me to love this series as much as some of Cabot's other work. That being said, Being Nikki was a huge improvement on Airhead.
Em is a great character - she's smart, determined, empathetic and now beautiful. Unlike Airhead, Em has increased problems to keep her occupied. There's less emphasis on the modelling and more on her relationships, Nikki's family and her own conflicted emotions which makes this a much more fluid, relatable and enjoyable read. The addition of Nikki's brother, Steven, was a great move and the indication that he's around to stay. While the concept of Christopher is something I very much like, I found myself disregarding him a lot in this novel. He's less likable as his hard edges get sharper. Frida continues to grate though. I find the need of Em (and Nikki's body) to smooch on everyone within arms reach to be extra seedy and truth be told, it undermines the likability of the character.
Cabot is great at writing humorous, intelligent and feisty protagonists and she's been successful here too. However, the over-arching concept of brain transplants is beyond ridiculous and as it plays such a key part in the story development, it's hard to avoid. Em's adventures as a supermodel are a fun read and it will be intriguing to see what happens in the forthcoming titles in the series.
Em is a great character - she's smart, determined, empathetic and now beautiful. Unlike Airhead, Em has increased problems to keep her occupied. There's less emphasis on the modelling and more on her relationships, Nikki's family and her own conflicted emotions which makes this a much more fluid, relatable and enjoyable read. The addition of Nikki's brother, Steven, was a great move and the indication that he's around to stay. While the concept of Christopher is something I very much like, I found myself disregarding him a lot in this novel. He's less likable as his hard edges get sharper. Frida continues to grate though. I find the need of Em (and Nikki's body) to smooch on everyone within arms reach to be extra seedy and truth be told, it undermines the likability of the character.
Cabot is great at writing humorous, intelligent and feisty protagonists and she's been successful here too. However, the over-arching concept of brain transplants is beyond ridiculous and as it plays such a key part in the story development, it's hard to avoid. Em's adventures as a supermodel are a fun read and it will be intriguing to see what happens in the forthcoming titles in the series.
moni1019216's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
saidahgilbert's review against another edition
5.0
The big corporations are evil. It is not good to have all the money in the hands of one person or one entity. Is this a lesson for a certain superpower in the 21st century?
beautifully_bound_bibliophile's review against another edition
5.0
So glad the story continued. It's such fun to read along to Em's adventures and with her everyday life as she lives like the rest of us... sort of. :D I just really hope that the third book brings as much enjoyment as the first two. It better bring me a happy ending too. (I'm a sucker for the romance)