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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
As I was reading this, it occurred to me that I will never stop reading the Shopaholic series, because after this long, I'm just so invested in the characters. Luckily, this book rewards this investment more than Shopaholic to the Stars did, particularly in how it addresses an issue I've long had with the series: the stagnation of some character development.
Most of the books have been driven by Becky making crazy decisions and dealing with the consequences. This book, however, is her trying to figure out a crazy decision made by her father. While that whole plot isn't the strongest, it is nice to see the character growth. This growth is made even better by seeing how Suze has developed alongside Becky, with both of them really feeling like different characters than the pair of roommates from book #1 (which they even reflect on themselves).
Ultimately, the plot here isn't quite as good as some of the previous books but it was still a fun read and a good way to spend a lazy day. I don't know if there will be a book #9 in this series, but if there is, I'll definitely check it out.
Most of the books have been driven by Becky making crazy decisions and dealing with the consequences. This book, however, is her trying to figure out a crazy decision made by her father. While that whole plot isn't the strongest, it is nice to see the character growth. This growth is made even better by seeing how Suze has developed alongside Becky, with both of them really feeling like different characters than the pair of roommates from book #1 (which they even reflect on themselves).
Ultimately, the plot here isn't quite as good as some of the previous books but it was still a fun read and a good way to spend a lazy day. I don't know if there will be a book #9 in this series, but if there is, I'll definitely check it out.
I was surprised to find this book out already, as I had almost forgotten that there would be another one. The Shopaholic series, especially for the first 5 books, is one of my all time favorite series because the protagonist, while very flawed, is also one of the most funny and genuine characters that I can remember.
Shopaholic to the Rescue picks up right where the last book in the series leaves off, with Becky, Suze, Luke, Janice, Alicia "Bitch Long-legs", Minnie, and Jane setting off in an RV after the diasppeared Tarquin and Becky's father, on a quest to right a wrong. Hijinks ensue!
The last book in this series (Shopaholic to the Stars) almost ruined it for me, because it felt like so much that was out of character happened in that book. It feels a bit like Sophie Kinsella was trying to make up for the way the characters acted by the sheer misery they all seem to be in as this book begins. Becky won't even shop (gasp!) due to the levels of guilt that she is feeling based on her actions in the previous book. This book, however, felt much more a return to the characters that we know and love from the previous books, with an emphasis on building and repairing relationships (which might be another thing that really upset me about how the last book ended), and emotional growth and change while holding true and loyal to those that you love.
Overall, a much needed sigh of relief with this book as everything returns to equilibrium from the chaos of the last book. Definitely a fun read!
Shopaholic to the Rescue picks up right where the last book in the series leaves off, with Becky, Suze, Luke, Janice, Alicia "Bitch Long-legs", Minnie, and Jane setting off in an RV after the diasppeared Tarquin and Becky's father, on a quest to right a wrong. Hijinks ensue!
The last book in this series (Shopaholic to the Stars) almost ruined it for me, because it felt like so much that was out of character happened in that book. It feels a bit like Sophie Kinsella was trying to make up for the way the characters acted by the sheer misery they all seem to be in as this book begins. Becky won't even shop (gasp!) due to the levels of guilt that she is feeling based on her actions in the previous book. This book, however, felt much more a return to the characters that we know and love from the previous books, with an emphasis on building and repairing relationships (which might be another thing that really upset me about how the last book ended), and emotional growth and change while holding true and loyal to those that you love.
Overall, a much needed sigh of relief with this book as everything returns to equilibrium from the chaos of the last book. Definitely a fun read!
I have never wanted to go to Vegas, and I still don't, but after reading this book, I feel like I am have been there! It was such a fun experience to listen to and loved it more than Shopaholic to the Stars. Maybe because I was more familiar with the characters than previously, but it was a good fun read! I can't wait to read mini shopaholic at some point this year, and fill in a few of the others when/if I can get them at the library!
This is more than a fun, light-hearted series. The main character is really wanting to do the right thing for all the people in her life. I can see myself in her shoes, but sometimes think she may make better choices. Although that's maybe because it is fiction.
This is more than a fun, light-hearted series. The main character is really wanting to do the right thing for all the people in her life. I can see myself in her shoes, but sometimes think she may make better choices. Although that's maybe because it is fiction.
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
So, I went into this expecting it to be fluff. I'm totally happy with that. I absolutely loved the initial Shopaholic books years ago and have been keeping up with the series, if anything to find out what happens to Becky, Luke and friends. I know that she never seems to grow as a character, but I've accepted that and still enjoyed the far-fetched fun that this series brings.
This one however was something else. I struggled with this, mainly because there isn't much of a story here. It continues on from the next book, and now Becky, Luke, mum Jane and rival Alicia are travelling to Las Vegas in search of Becky's dad and Suze's husband. Cue crazy road-trip antics. There are some funny moments, but instead of this book being about Becky, it's mainly about the others, more specifically her dad and his old college friends. It felt quite odd that Becky wasn't the main character in this. Also, most of this novel is dialogue. This did mean I got through it quickly but it just lacked the original humour and charm that the previous (mainly first four) books had.
Becky Bloomwood is still as vapid as ever in this instalment and, although she seems to demonstrate some (some!) maturity in this one, it's taken her so many books to get to this point. She still talks like a teenager and doesn't seem to grow up. It's getting tiresome, but personally I think this is down to my own changing tastes; I was in my late teens/early twenties when I read the first four Shopaholic novels, and ultimately found Becky's cluelessness and naivete to be quite sweet and funny. Now I'm older and have outgrown the series. (Much prefer Sophie Kinsella's standalones). But part of me still loves them, and I want to at least read the series through to the end. Hopefully the next one will be a lot better, but I do hope that this series comes to an end soon.
This one however was something else. I struggled with this, mainly because there isn't much of a story here. It continues on from the next book, and now Becky, Luke, mum Jane and rival Alicia are travelling to Las Vegas in search of Becky's dad and Suze's husband. Cue crazy road-trip antics. There are some funny moments, but instead of this book being about Becky, it's mainly about the others, more specifically her dad and his old college friends. It felt quite odd that Becky wasn't the main character in this. Also, most of this novel is dialogue. This did mean I got through it quickly but it just lacked the original humour and charm that the previous (mainly first four) books had.
Becky Bloomwood is still as vapid as ever in this instalment and, although she seems to demonstrate some (some!) maturity in this one, it's taken her so many books to get to this point. She still talks like a teenager and doesn't seem to grow up. It's getting tiresome, but personally I think this is down to my own changing tastes; I was in my late teens/early twenties when I read the first four Shopaholic novels, and ultimately found Becky's cluelessness and naivete to be quite sweet and funny. Now I'm older and have outgrown the series. (Much prefer Sophie Kinsella's standalones). But part of me still loves them, and I want to at least read the series through to the end. Hopefully the next one will be a lot better, but I do hope that this series comes to an end soon.
This has always been one of my favorite series, but as the books go on I have found them less appealing, and truthfully I hope this is the last one. I hate when series stick around too long and then you end up not liking it anymore.
I was happy to see Becky grow up quite a bit in this one. I enjoyed the ending, even if it was a bit dramatic. I did not like what happened with Suze. Even by the end I still ended up not liking her as much as I had before and that makes me sad, and it didn't even need to be a part of the storyline.
I was happy to see Becky grow up quite a bit in this one. I enjoyed the ending, even if it was a bit dramatic. I did not like what happened with Suze. Even by the end I still ended up not liking her as much as I had before and that makes me sad, and it didn't even need to be a part of the storyline.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
GRAIN OF SALT ALERT: I couldn't even get past chapter 2 of this book. I found it confounding and dull. Part of the problem may be that I inadvertently jumped ahead in the series ('Shopaholic and Baby' was the last one I'd read before this, so I had no idea why they were all in the U.S., what had happened in the interim etc), but I strongly suspect that most of the problem is just that this series has gone off the rails.
