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daphne2000's review against another edition
1.0
This book could have been so good! Sadly, it wasn't
Party Planner by [a:Meg Cabot|11654|Meg Cabot|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1197201648p2/11654.jpg] 5/5
This story was a great one to start with! It was super funny and super cute. It was just what I expected from Meg Cabot. And it took place at the NY Journal <3
Traveling Light by [a:Carole Matthews|120535|Carole Matthews|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1312230130p2/120535.jpg] 1/5
This one started off strong, and ended terribly. I almost didn't finish it. I felt no connection to the characters and there was zero chemistry between the MC and the love interest.
Cat Lady by [a:Alicia Valdes Rodriguez|3252221|Alicia Valdes Rodriguez|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] 1/5
The writing was a bit simplistic and felt forced. It was also extremely boring.
Changing People by [a:Sophie Kinsella|6160|Sophie Kinsella|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1245821549p2/6160.jpg] 3/5
I really expected more from this author! But it was an OK read. I didn't really like Fizz and I wasn't convinced about the romance, but it was pretty fun.
New York by [a:Jill A. Davis|89549|Jill A. Davis|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1290023305p2/89549.jpg] 1/5
Absolutely horrible. This story had no redeeming qualities. It also seemed oddly pro-smoking...
Revenge by [a:Emily Barr|24534|Emily Barr|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1444802879p2/24534.jpg] 2/5
It was mildly interesting, and I did feel a connection with the MC and felt sorry for her.
Here Comes Harry [a:Jessica Adams|23630|Jessica Adams|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1310188115p2/23630.jpg] 1/5
No, just no. Despite the fact that the MC had an abortion, it seemed very Pro-Life, and the MC wasn't very likable. The writing was terrible along with the other characters. It was really, truly awful.
Know It All by [a:Sarah Mlynowski|771|Sarah Mlynowski|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1209389266p2/771.jpg] 4/5
This one was actually really interesting! It was a bit repetitive, but it had a satisfying conclusion.
In Agony by [a:Isabel Wolff|133715|Isabel Wolff|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1247597902p2/133715.jpg] 5/5
This one was so much fun!!! It had an AMAZING ending and it left me wanting more. Probably the best in the collection.
Dating the Enemy by [a:Lauren Henderson|17761|Lauren Henderson|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1281380552p2/17761.jpg] 1/5
HORRIBLE! Lacked plot and read like an essay. It also had a really bleak out-look on humanity.
From This Moment by [a:Megan McCafferty|79922|Megan McCafferty|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1197190097p2/79922.jpg] 1/5
Boring and takes a long time to get into.
What Goes Around by [a:Louise Bagshawe|153281|Louise Bagshawe|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1267837475p2/153281.jpg] 3/5
It had some interesting characters, but it's not really worth your time.
Rudy by [a:Lisa Jewell|93504|Lisa Jewell|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1272239443p2/93504.jpg] 1/5
Really boring with an unlikable MC.
The Truth is Out There by [a:Marian Keyes|6104|Marian Keyes|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1239296146p2/6104.jpg] 3/5
This one was so unique! It was pretty funny, but a tad bit boring at times.
All the other stories
Dnf
Party Planner by [a:Meg Cabot|11654|Meg Cabot|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1197201648p2/11654.jpg] 5/5
This story was a great one to start with! It was super funny and super cute. It was just what I expected from Meg Cabot. And it took place at the NY Journal <3
Traveling Light by [a:Carole Matthews|120535|Carole Matthews|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1312230130p2/120535.jpg] 1/5
This one started off strong, and ended terribly. I almost didn't finish it. I felt no connection to the characters and there was zero chemistry between the MC and the love interest.
Cat Lady by [a:Alicia Valdes Rodriguez|3252221|Alicia Valdes Rodriguez|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] 1/5
The writing was a bit simplistic and felt forced. It was also extremely boring.
Changing People by [a:Sophie Kinsella|6160|Sophie Kinsella|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1245821549p2/6160.jpg] 3/5
I really expected more from this author! But it was an OK read. I didn't really like Fizz and I wasn't convinced about the romance, but it was pretty fun.
New York by [a:Jill A. Davis|89549|Jill A. Davis|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1290023305p2/89549.jpg] 1/5
Absolutely horrible. This story had no redeeming qualities. It also seemed oddly pro-smoking...
Revenge by [a:Emily Barr|24534|Emily Barr|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1444802879p2/24534.jpg] 2/5
It was mildly interesting, and I did feel a connection with the MC and felt sorry for her.
Here Comes Harry [a:Jessica Adams|23630|Jessica Adams|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1310188115p2/23630.jpg] 1/5
No, just no. Despite the fact that the MC had an abortion, it seemed very Pro-Life, and the MC wasn't very likable. The writing was terrible along with the other characters. It was really, truly awful.
Know It All by [a:Sarah Mlynowski|771|Sarah Mlynowski|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1209389266p2/771.jpg] 4/5
This one was actually really interesting! It was a bit repetitive, but it had a satisfying conclusion.
In Agony by [a:Isabel Wolff|133715|Isabel Wolff|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1247597902p2/133715.jpg] 5/5
This one was so much fun!!! It had an AMAZING ending and it left me wanting more. Probably the best in the collection.
Dating the Enemy by [a:Lauren Henderson|17761|Lauren Henderson|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1281380552p2/17761.jpg] 1/5
HORRIBLE! Lacked plot and read like an essay. It also had a really bleak out-look on humanity.
From This Moment by [a:Megan McCafferty|79922|Megan McCafferty|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1197190097p2/79922.jpg] 1/5
Boring and takes a long time to get into.
What Goes Around by [a:Louise Bagshawe|153281|Louise Bagshawe|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1267837475p2/153281.jpg] 3/5
It had some interesting characters, but it's not really worth your time.
Rudy by [a:Lisa Jewell|93504|Lisa Jewell|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1272239443p2/93504.jpg] 1/5
Really boring with an unlikable MC.
The Truth is Out There by [a:Marian Keyes|6104|Marian Keyes|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1239296146p2/6104.jpg] 3/5
This one was so unique! It was pretty funny, but a tad bit boring at times.
All the other stories
Dnf
kathybrandeberry's review against another edition
4.0
Loved it - the perfect airplane, beach, pool, vacation read!!!
carolikesbooks's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
mzeeks04's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
katieisallbooked's review against another edition
5.0
Lots of fun! Great short stories by familiar names and some new (to me) chick lit authors.
danielletepool's review against another edition
2.0
Overall, I was disappointed with this book. There were some that I liked a lot, and others that I did not enjoy.
Party Planner by Meg Cabot - 4 stars ★★★★
Traveling Light by Carole Matthews - 2 stars ★★
Cat Lady by Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez - 4 stars ★★★★
Changing People by Sophie Kinsella - 3 stars ★★★
New York by Jill A. Davis - 1 star ★
Revenge by Emily Barr - 1 star ★
Here Comes Harry by Jessica Adams - 1 star ★
Know It All by Sarah Milynowski - 2 stars ★★
In Agony by Isabel Wolff - 3 stars ★★★
Dating the Enemy by Lauren Henderson - 2 stars ★★
From this Moment On by Megan McCafferty - 2 stars ★★
What Goes Around by Louis Bagshawe - 4 stars ★★★★
Rudy by Lisa Jewell - 2 stars ★★
The Truth is Out There by Marion Keyes - 2 stars ★★
Here We Are by Lynda Cumyn - 3 stars ★★★
Siren Songs by Stella Duffy - 3 stars ★★★
The Marring Kind by Anna Maxted - 1 star ★
Don't You Know You I Am by Adele Lang - 2 stars ★★
Good Men by Jennifer Weiner - 3 stars ★★★
Dougie, Spoons, & the Aquarium Solarium by Jenny Colgan - 3 stars ★★★
Acting Strangely by Chris Manby - 4 stars ★★★★
Overall, these stories got 52 stars out of 105 and averaged 2.5 stars per story. I did not like it enough to round up to 3, so I'm giving it 2 stars.
Party Planner by Meg Cabot - 4 stars ★★★★
Traveling Light by Carole Matthews - 2 stars ★★
Cat Lady by Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez - 4 stars ★★★★
Changing People by Sophie Kinsella - 3 stars ★★★
New York by Jill A. Davis - 1 star ★
Revenge by Emily Barr - 1 star ★
Here Comes Harry by Jessica Adams - 1 star ★
Know It All by Sarah Milynowski - 2 stars ★★
In Agony by Isabel Wolff - 3 stars ★★★
Dating the Enemy by Lauren Henderson - 2 stars ★★
From this Moment On by Megan McCafferty - 2 stars ★★
What Goes Around by Louis Bagshawe - 4 stars ★★★★
Rudy by Lisa Jewell - 2 stars ★★
The Truth is Out There by Marion Keyes - 2 stars ★★
Here We Are by Lynda Cumyn - 3 stars ★★★
Siren Songs by Stella Duffy - 3 stars ★★★
The Marring Kind by Anna Maxted - 1 star ★
Don't You Know You I Am by Adele Lang - 2 stars ★★
Good Men by Jennifer Weiner - 3 stars ★★★
Dougie, Spoons, & the Aquarium Solarium by Jenny Colgan - 3 stars ★★★
Acting Strangely by Chris Manby - 4 stars ★★★★
Overall, these stories got 52 stars out of 105 and averaged 2.5 stars per story. I did not like it enough to round up to 3, so I'm giving it 2 stars.
alexalovesbooks's review against another edition
3.0
(Review was originally posted on Alexa Loves Books)
The reason I picked up this book was because two of my favorite authors wrote short stories for it - Meg Cabot and Sophie Kinsella. Plus, I love a good short story and the book promised to contain a bunch of stories geared towards a female audience for the most part.
The book called out multiple reactions from me - some stories I loved, some stories I liked and some I didn't end up caring about at all.
I, of course, have my favorites:
1. Party Planner by Meg Cabot - I thought this was a cute read, and a lovely short by Meg. The characters were lovable and I liked how it was told through emails. I think I love everything Meg writes.
2. Changing People by Sophie Kinsella - I think I love everything she writes. Seriously. So yeah, this one was a good one too.
3. Revenge by Emily Barr - This was highly amusing! I found myself laughing at the extremes the character went to. It's just a fun read.
4. The Truth is Out There by Marian Keyes - Okay, now this was a lovely, unique story tossed in amongst everything else. I thought it was really cute!
All the other stories were okay reads, nothing that really stood out for me. I do like the fact that all these authors came together for the compilation. It's a good mix of chick lit stories, but not something I feel the need to own necessarily. If you can borrow it from your library, and you love chick lit, you should go ahead and do it!
The reason I picked up this book was because two of my favorite authors wrote short stories for it - Meg Cabot and Sophie Kinsella. Plus, I love a good short story and the book promised to contain a bunch of stories geared towards a female audience for the most part.
The book called out multiple reactions from me - some stories I loved, some stories I liked and some I didn't end up caring about at all.
I, of course, have my favorites:
1. Party Planner by Meg Cabot - I thought this was a cute read, and a lovely short by Meg. The characters were lovable and I liked how it was told through emails. I think I love everything Meg writes.
2. Changing People by Sophie Kinsella - I think I love everything she writes. Seriously. So yeah, this one was a good one too.
3. Revenge by Emily Barr - This was highly amusing! I found myself laughing at the extremes the character went to. It's just a fun read.
4. The Truth is Out There by Marian Keyes - Okay, now this was a lovely, unique story tossed in amongst everything else. I thought it was really cute!
All the other stories were okay reads, nothing that really stood out for me. I do like the fact that all these authors came together for the compilation. It's a good mix of chick lit stories, but not something I feel the need to own necessarily. If you can borrow it from your library, and you love chick lit, you should go ahead and do it!
lapetite's review against another edition
2.0
Just meh. Nothing remarkable and some of the stories just bored me to tears.
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