The first novel in the Spa Girls Collection, She's All That focuses on Lilly Jacobs, a San Francisco fashion designer determined that her "bad hair...
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Mar 17, 2011
Karen
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First person writing can be such a challenge. It requires using only one view point for the entire story and relying on dialogue to uncover other characters' view points. Yet, Kristen did an excellent job. The story line, even though told from only one of the Spa Girl's perspectives, we get a good picture of her two closest friends--their personalities, their fears, their hurts. I can't wait to read the second and third books.
The story itself was entertaining and full of different twi More...
The story itself was entertaining and full of different twi More...
Feb 20, 2011
Kelly
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This was a funny book that had me laughing out loud in the break room at work. It's about a girl who had a master's degree from Stanford but refuses to use it, who has a speech impediment when it comes to talking to attractive men, and whose bad hair ruined her life. Against her Grandmother's constant nagging for her to grow up and find a real job, she listens to her heart and follows her gut. While she may seem like she has no confidence on the surface, when you read further into the book and r
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Jun 03, 2011
She’s All That is the first book of the Spa Girls series by Kristin Billerbeck.
Lilly Jacobs is trying to make it big into fashion. She works for Sara Lang, a well-known fashion designer, and gets passed up for promotion. As if that’s not bad enough, she sees her boyfriend with someone else. Lilly also has to worry about her larger than life hair. She often meets up with her friends, Morgan and Poppy, at Spa Del Mar. Nana has taken care of Lilly because her mother ran off after More...
Lilly Jacobs is trying to make it big into fashion. She works for Sara Lang, a well-known fashion designer, and gets passed up for promotion. As if that’s not bad enough, she sees her boyfriend with someone else. Lilly also has to worry about her larger than life hair. She often meets up with her friends, Morgan and Poppy, at Spa Del Mar. Nana has taken care of Lilly because her mother ran off after More...
Jun 08, 2009
Anita
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Lilly Jacobs has sacrificed her Stanford Masters degree in finance to try and break into the world of fashion design. She and her two unlikely best friends from college have a spa date tradition when ever one of them has had an upheaval in her life. Lilly loses her job and decides to make it on her own by opening up her own design company.
I had a really hard time getting into this book, I felt like I was interrupted every two sentences. But also it took a long time to get into the More...
I had a really hard time getting into this book, I felt like I was interrupted every two sentences. But also it took a long time to get into the More...
Jan 14, 2011
Amancay
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I finally got the reading bug (not to mention time to actually READ one) from watching a good friend pick up a book and literally devour it in mere days! Knowing this is also MY behavior with a good read I was cautious and careful about my choice. I wanted something that would both take me away from my day-to-day thought processes, but also stir within me some true purpose, hope, love, and life... I landed on my favorite author, in a series I've yet to dive into.
Needless to say I'm SOL More...
Needless to say I'm SOL More...
Aug 15, 2010
Robin
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This was some very light summer reading & it was okay, but definitely not up to what I was expecting.
I felt the book was unrealistic. The main character was self-centered & has NO discernment about anyone in her life... not only with men, but not even knowing her own "best friend" at all. Her OCD about her hair & her lysol were irritating by the 5th time she mentioned them, let alone the 500th. And the whole deal with the fashion show... like that would happen in a week & a ha More...
I felt the book was unrealistic. The main character was self-centered & has NO discernment about anyone in her life... not only with men, but not even knowing her own "best friend" at all. Her OCD about her hair & her lysol were irritating by the 5th time she mentioned them, let alone the 500th. And the whole deal with the fashion show... like that would happen in a week & a ha More...
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Mar 06, 2011
Jodi
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Thought that this book was pretty funny. Main character Lily very concerned about her hair and has abandonment issues. She is grown but gets into alot of trouble. Has two best friends that go to the spa together to get away and catch up. Not so good in the man department. Has an advanced degree in finance but wants to be a designer. Friends believe in her and eventually her dream comes true. It was an interesting book. Not sure that I will read more, but a nice break from real life.
May 18, 2011
Ashley
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Far too much talk about her frizzy hair. And it never actually got in her way... Sometimes the plot seemed pretty thin, but overall I'd say it was a nice read. There were several parts that made me laugh out loud like a loon and I do think I identified on some level with Lilly. We all have hopes and dreams that may never truly come to fruition. Kudos to her for pursuing her dream with the temptation of more money just a Stanford degree away! I don't really appreciate the stereotyping of Kim thou
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Nov 13, 2009
Saylaveev
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I did enjoy reading this book. I found it odd to have the god aspect in it, as I don't think it lended anything to the book at all. I also found that I wasn't too fond of how the men all suddenly came together in one piece, nor how the end happened so quickly, I felt a little jilted. And what is the issue with the Lysol??? Good grief, get over it. I would try reading things by this author again.
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Jun 24, 2011
Danielle
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I like that this series in written from one characters perspective. Each book in the series is written from a different person's perspective. It gives the book something different than the typical chick-lit novel. Loved that there was no swearing or inappropriate situations in these books. Great for the girl/women that craves chick-lit without the guilt of the obscenities.
Mar 26, 2011
Manda
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I read this book because I found the author's most recent book, A Billion Reasons Why, to be entertaining. I can't say the same for this one, however. I just didn't connect well with any of the characters. The main character wore on my nerves after a while, which was unfortunate since the book is written in first person.
Billerbeck's writing style, however, is incredible. She's definitely an author that I would read again.
Billerbeck's writing style, however, is incredible. She's definitely an author that I would read again.
Aug 03, 2009
Ashley
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The main character is too unrealistic and fluffy...her inner thoughts are irritating! I wanted to like this book more. Good Christian literature for single girls, I wish this was less splenda and more sugar. :)
Apr 20, 2009
Ashley
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LOVE, Love, Love! The whole three-book series is fantastic! Each book is about one of the three friends. I highly recommend reading in order, but it's not necessary.
Jan 10, 2012
Lauren
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I couldnt stand this book!! It was soo boring and very hard to get into! I wouldnt reccommend other ppl to waste their time on a book like this!
Nov 21, 2009
Christine
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It's all about how we single girls have to stick together and have eachoters' backs. Truly, how would we survive without our 'best friends?'
Aug 11, 2011
Jenny
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Ok. A bit predictable of who she was going to choose in the end. Also, I felt like there was WAY to many conflicts/sub-plots in the book.
Dec 16, 2008
This is a Christian fiction novel. So far, it is pretty good if you don't mind the religious stuff.
Apr 18, 2011
Holly
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This is the first in the series of spa girls. Cute. She was very obsessive about her hair! Nothing seemed to right for her until the end.
Jun 02, 2009
Libby
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I LOVE KRISTIN BILLERBECK! I love her books - she needs to write more! Okay, being almost 29 and single, and christian I can completely relate with all of her books. They are so funny, laugh out loud funny, and so real! I was a little hesitant with these books, but think that I love them more than the Ashley Stockingdale series. If you are single, and in hopes of getting married these books are for you! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS BOOK AND CAN'T WAIT TO START THE NEXT ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oct 27, 2008
Tara
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I'm nearly finished and I'll have to say that I'm very disappointed. I don't know anyone who behaves like Lilly and her friends. This story line is so completely unrealistic.
That said, I'm intrigued to see if the writing is this vapid because of the character or the author. The next book in the series focuses on Morgan's character, so maybe that has more substance. I'm considering borrowing it from the library. I'm definitely not spending any more money on this author.
That said, I'm intrigued to see if the writing is this vapid because of the character or the author. The next book in the series focuses on Morgan's character, so maybe that has more substance. I'm considering borrowing it from the library. I'm definitely not spending any more money on this author.
Dec 18, 2008
Katie
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This is the first book I've read by Kristin Billerbeck. At first, I wasn't sure I was going to like it; it's a little different than the books I usually read. As I got going, however, I couldn't put it down. Something about it just captivated me. There wasn't much emphasis on God throughout the story, unfortunately Lilly relied on her own will power and creativity to get her out of trouble. Great book, I would definitely read it again.
May 30, 2011
Mary Beth
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I kind of hated this book; only read it because it was cheap on Kindle and I bought the second in the series at a garage sale. The main character was annoying to say the least. Not in a hurry to read the next one; that's for sure.
May 31, 2010
I was a bit hesitant to read this book after trying What a Girl Wants and really not liking the characters. I was afraid it was the style of the author I disliked. I was so happy I gave this book a try. It's a fluffy, chick lit book, but it's a fun, quick read and great for being trapped in airports with delayed flights or for disappearing into a fictional world while on the plane. I am anxious for the next two in the series.
Aug 16, 2010
Gina
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I liked this book more than I thought I would. It was light reading and I'm looking forward to the other two books in this Spa Girls Series.
Aug 05, 2009
Lori
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This was a light, fun summer read. Like all of Billerbeck's books that I've read, there is one heroine bumbling through life, succeeding in spite of herself. It is Christian chick-lit, but the religious aspect is not overbearing, like it can be in some Christian fiction books. It won't change your life, but I thought it was worth reading.
