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jessicaz's review against another edition
3.0
A totally formulaic and enjoyable read. Also featured use of the word 'dillhole' which I had forgotten about...the only part that weirded me out was the heavy-drinking, vaguely hickish boy back home (who chews? do kids do that??) But I love the authors and want to be their friends (so I probably should have rated it higher than a 3 in case they see this...somehow...)
lexireed's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lazygal's review against another edition
3.0
While the plot might not be anything new ("orphan" finds that she has a father and half-sister, sibling rivalry, reconciliation) the writing is amusing enough to keep readers engaged.
Molly's life in LA, navigating the jealousy of Brooke and the meanness of Shelby while still mourning her mother, is set among an onslaught of brand names and Big Names. I suspect that will date the book rather quickly, which could have been avoided had the authors (who also run the blog Go Fug Yourself) made up brands and Names.
This is perfect for teen readers who like realistic fiction without heavy romance.
ARC provided by publisher.
Molly's life in LA, navigating the jealousy of Brooke and the meanness of Shelby while still mourning her mother, is set among an onslaught of brand names and Big Names. I suspect that will date the book rather quickly, which could have been avoided had the authors (who also run the blog Go Fug Yourself) made up brands and Names.
This is perfect for teen readers who like realistic fiction without heavy romance.
ARC provided by publisher.
taragreco's review
3.0
Was pretty slow at first but the ending was nice and the plot was kind of hard to connect to but the characters were easy to like.
jules1278's review against another edition
4.0
I actually don't think the cover is terrible, so much as the title is. I don't think it really fits, even in the beginning. I did think the story was adorable and hilarious, though, and I love the tidbits about fashion that totally felt like little winks to gofugyourself.com readers or bits the authors couldn't help but throw in just in case anyone reading this doesn't follow their blog and needs to know how they feel about ponchos or jumpsuits or formal shorts. I hope they're writing more fiction, because I'd definitely read it. :)
pugluver11's review against another edition
4.0
This book was pretty good. It wasn't just your average back-stabbing girls story (well it kind of is but whatever). It had a little more dimension to it then most fluffy girl stabs girl books. I like how each of the characters had their problems and stuff they had to overcome. It wasn't worthy of five stars however.
liralen's review against another edition
3.0
I read this for, I suspect, the same reason that many other people did: I love the authors' blog and wanted to see what they would do with a YA book.
It's a fun read. That is, it's rather ridiculous at times, but it doesn't take itself too seriously. I do wish there hadn't been so many brand names and pop culture references -- they date the book, and they also feel rather lazy. That said, it's not really the kind of book to be evaluated on its literary merits -- it's just, well, a silly, fun read.
It's a fun read. That is, it's rather ridiculous at times, but it doesn't take itself too seriously. I do wish there hadn't been so many brand names and pop culture references -- they date the book, and they also feel rather lazy. That said, it's not really the kind of book to be evaluated on its literary merits -- it's just, well, a silly, fun read.
encyclopediabritanika's review against another edition
1.0
Got super bored and gave up only 17% in. Not as fun as the fug blog.
pwbalto's review against another edition
5.0
It is my unalloyed pleasure, therefore, to report that Spoiled, the first novel by those Flaming Hot Cheetos of the Online World, the Fug Girls - is not only packed with Marchesa frocks and cutting remarks, but also with tight plot, coherent characterizations, and good god, a whole lot of humor.
Full review on Pink Me: http://pinkme.typepad.com/pink-me/2011/06/spoiled-heather-cocks-jessica-morgan-review.html
Full review on Pink Me: http://pinkme.typepad.com/pink-me/2011/06/spoiled-heather-cocks-jessica-morgan-review.html