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shhchar's review against another edition
1.0
Well, this was a rather disappointing end to the trilogy. Quinn's POV of view was messed up more than just mentally. She had mood swings that contradicted everything she said she was. (aka not very consistent writing)
First, there is no plot. The fact they're losing their house is the main thing. Even that isn't new, as it's been the same thing in the other two books. Quinn's obsession with her mother, and her mother's shoes was disturbing. She looked up to her mother--that I understand. But when there were chapters of Quinn hating her, going to the next chapter where she was Super-mom, I did NOT understand. This book lacked a lot of consistency. Quinn was not likeable or relateable. She's up there with Grace from Shiver, a total lack of connectivity.
I recommend it if you have read the other two books, but not to a new reader.
First, there is no plot. The fact they're losing their house is the main thing. Even that isn't new, as it's been the same thing in the other two books. Quinn's obsession with her mother, and her mother's shoes was disturbing. She looked up to her mother--that I understand. But when there were chapters of Quinn hating her, going to the next chapter where she was Super-mom, I did NOT understand. This book lacked a lot of consistency. Quinn was not likeable or relateable. She's up there with Grace from Shiver, a total lack of connectivity.
I recommend it if you have read the other two books, but not to a new reader.
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.
lammerman's review against another edition
1.0
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mlangman's review
2.0
Eh. My enthusiasm for the series ran out about 100 pages in, but I felt compelled to finish it. A big issue for me in this one was the mother, who seemed to be almost neglectful. Quinn also seemed way too young for her age and too naive, though I did appreciate her actions at the end. My other complaint was that there was not enough resolution after a big build up to the climax. There was a lot I wanted answered that Vail seemed to just give up on. Glad I read all three, but glad to be moving on to other books.
tjlcody's review
2.0
*Rubs eyes*
I had two problems with this book.
One: Quinn. Quinn was just... I did not like Quinn. I've read the other two books (and in order), and at least with Gorgeous it showed that Allison was more than just what we saw in Lucky.
But Quinn? Quinn actually got worse. She got more annoying, more arrogant, more insufferable than she appeared to be in the previous two books. And the thing is, I don't feel like she actually changed too much in the end. At least not in a "wow I've actually been a pretty condescending, know-it-all, arrogant jackass to my sisters and others" way.
But no. Her only real revelation was "Oh nobody's perfect, not even me or my mom" and it's just... No. No. How about some remorse for your attitude?
Two: The plot, and how it was carried out.
That makes it sound like so much more than it was, really. Yeah, she lied, and yeah she did go out and party- and yeah, she did become a bit unglued at certain points- but she never went straight-up wild or reckless. Not even close.
A lot of the change that happened went on internally, not externally. It was in her head that she began to question her mother's motives and ethics, and it was in her head that it became clear that her normal self was starting to change. But on the outside? No, not really all that wild or reckless or changed.
So yeah, I don't feel like the book delivered all that well in that respect.
(Oh and also I was a little freaking miffed at the fact that she was all "Oh Allison I don't think you should trust Ty" when SHE WAS THE ONE WHO KISSED HIM and was supposed to, as Allison's sister, have a much higher standard of trustworthiness).
I had two problems with this book.
One: Quinn. Quinn was just... I did not like Quinn. I've read the other two books (and in order), and at least with Gorgeous it showed that Allison was more than just what we saw in Lucky.
But Quinn? Quinn actually got worse. She got more annoying, more arrogant, more insufferable than she appeared to be in the previous two books. And the thing is, I don't feel like she actually changed too much in the end. At least not in a "wow I've actually been a pretty condescending, know-it-all, arrogant jackass to my sisters and others" way.
But no. Her only real revelation was "Oh nobody's perfect, not even me or my mom" and it's just... No. No. How about some remorse for your attitude?
Two: The plot, and how it was carried out.
[...] When the family house goes up for sale and Quinn faces the prospect of losing the home she loves, something snaps inside her, and a new, wild, reckless Quinn emerges. Soon Quinn's lying, sneaking out, and partying with a brand-new crowd.
That makes it sound like so much more than it was, really. Yeah, she lied, and yeah she did go out and party- and yeah, she did become a bit unglued at certain points- but she never went straight-up wild or reckless. Not even close.
A lot of the change that happened went on internally, not externally. It was in her head that she began to question her mother's motives and ethics, and it was in her head that it became clear that her normal self was starting to change. But on the outside? No, not really all that wild or reckless or changed.
So yeah, I don't feel like the book delivered all that well in that respect.
(Oh and also I was a little freaking miffed at the fact that she was all "Oh Allison I don't think you should trust Ty" when SHE WAS THE ONE WHO KISSED HIM and was supposed to, as Allison's sister, have a much higher standard of trustworthiness).
foreveryoungadult's review against another edition
Graded By: Meghan
BFF Charm: Yay!
Swoonworthy Scale: 7
Talky Talk: I Got an 800 on the SAT Verbal Section
Bonus Factor: Summer Camp
Relationship Status: College Roommate
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BFF Charm: Yay!
Swoonworthy Scale: 7
Talky Talk: I Got an 800 on the SAT Verbal Section
Bonus Factor: Summer Camp
Relationship Status: College Roommate
Read the full book report here.
teenage_reads's review against another edition
3.0
“We are Avery Women” is what their mother always told them. Avery Women are strong, independent, and make others bow down to them. Their mother, a shark in the insurance word, married and kindergarten teacher and had three beautiful daughters. Phoebe, the lucky lovable baby sister and her popular friends. Allison the stunning middle child with a bad temper. The oldest Quinn who is brilliant and keeps a calm, Zen like status throughout her life. Lucky told us the story of Phoebe and her dress, Gorgeous told us about Allison and the devil, now Brilliant will tell us about Quinn and how she holds everything together.
Quinn was brilliant, or so everyone told her. She was used to hearing the worlds “brightest among her peers” throughout her entire life. Quinn never thought anything about it, as she spent all her time studying and being the best daughter she could be to her parents. She study for every single test that ever came her way, from math tests, chemistry quizzes, to her driving test, with her saying “It was a test so of course I studied” backing her up. Quinn and her best friend Jelly are camp leaders for underprivileged kids this summer, as they take the kids from hikes to swimming in the lake. That’s where our duo becomes a trio when Adriana joins the group as the third leader. Adriana is stunning, so beautiful it hurts her eyes, and made it her mission to get Jelly and Quinn some boy action that summer.
Home, a place where you grew up in, and where your parents live. Everyone at school cannot wait to go “home” when the final bell rings. But what is home? Surly it cannot be just the wood and nails that hold up the place you live, home must be something more. Quinn, the sensible one knows this, yet something inside her snaps when her parent’s tell her and her sisters that they are selling their house. From the day Quinn got home from her training at the camp and saw her red room, her beautify red pained bedroom, painted stark white, Quinn started to break out. Instead of going to bed at ten, getting up early, keeping her parent’s secrets, and watching out for her younger sisters; Quinn is out partying with Adriana, and kissing the wrong boys. Quinn is on the fast track down and it is up to herself to save her.
Rachel Vail wrote about rich girl problem Phoebe, beautifully tragic Allison, and now good-girl-gone-bad Quinn. Throughout the sisters stories I always like Quinn best. The smart sister, who kept a level head and knew that their mother was innocent and that losing the house wasn’t the worst thing that could happen. In Quinn story you got to see what she was feeling, and how she was Zen-like on the outside, on the inside she was breaking apart. Quinn was a lot more self-center then the other stories made her seem, as all she can think about was her red room, her love/hate of her mother, and the older boy who stole her heart. Quinn has to deal with many personal struggles that she has to deal with throughout the story. Rachel Vail writing is still common, yet because it was from Quinn point of view, you got to see what her mother did, and the reason behind it.
Quinn was brilliant, or so everyone told her. She was used to hearing the worlds “brightest among her peers” throughout her entire life. Quinn never thought anything about it, as she spent all her time studying and being the best daughter she could be to her parents. She study for every single test that ever came her way, from math tests, chemistry quizzes, to her driving test, with her saying “It was a test so of course I studied” backing her up. Quinn and her best friend Jelly are camp leaders for underprivileged kids this summer, as they take the kids from hikes to swimming in the lake. That’s where our duo becomes a trio when Adriana joins the group as the third leader. Adriana is stunning, so beautiful it hurts her eyes, and made it her mission to get Jelly and Quinn some boy action that summer.
Home, a place where you grew up in, and where your parents live. Everyone at school cannot wait to go “home” when the final bell rings. But what is home? Surly it cannot be just the wood and nails that hold up the place you live, home must be something more. Quinn, the sensible one knows this, yet something inside her snaps when her parent’s tell her and her sisters that they are selling their house. From the day Quinn got home from her training at the camp and saw her red room, her beautify red pained bedroom, painted stark white, Quinn started to break out. Instead of going to bed at ten, getting up early, keeping her parent’s secrets, and watching out for her younger sisters; Quinn is out partying with Adriana, and kissing the wrong boys. Quinn is on the fast track down and it is up to herself to save her.
Rachel Vail wrote about rich girl problem Phoebe, beautifully tragic Allison, and now good-girl-gone-bad Quinn. Throughout the sisters stories I always like Quinn best. The smart sister, who kept a level head and knew that their mother was innocent and that losing the house wasn’t the worst thing that could happen. In Quinn story you got to see what she was feeling, and how she was Zen-like on the outside, on the inside she was breaking apart. Quinn was a lot more self-center then the other stories made her seem, as all she can think about was her red room, her love/hate of her mother, and the older boy who stole her heart. Quinn has to deal with many personal struggles that she has to deal with throughout the story. Rachel Vail writing is still common, yet because it was from Quinn point of view, you got to see what her mother did, and the reason behind it.
kaylareadsbooks's review
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.
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