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Winter White (Belles #2)

by Jen Calonita (Goodreads Author)

4.02 of 5 stars 4.02 · rating details · 429 ratings · 75 reviews

Isabelle Scott and Mirabelle Monroe are still reeling from the revelation that they share more than just the roof over their heads. The media has pounced on their story, and while Izzie and Mira have each put on a happy public face, someone is leaking their true feelings to the press. It seems as if the world is watching their every move, but at least the girls have each o...more

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Published October 9th 2012 by Poppy

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Jan 16, 2013 Giselle rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, own, contemporary

This review contains no spoilers of either Belles or Winter White

Mira and Izzy are back to their fabulous glory in Winter White. After Belles ended with some life changing revelations, we get the aftermath of these secrets brought to light, and how the girls are dealing with it all. Belles was a really fun novel; a chick lit with fantastic personalities, drama-filled shorelines, and a little romance to give it its final touch. In Winter White, we get reacquainted with the same old energetic char...more This review contains no spoilers of either Belles or Winter White

Mira and Izzy are back to their fabulous glory in Winter White. After Belles ended with some life changing revelations, we get the aftermath of these secrets brought to light, and how the girls are dealing with it all. Belles was a really fun novel; a chick lit with fantastic personalities, drama-filled shorelines, and a little romance to give it its final touch. In Winter White, we get reacquainted with the same old energetic characters; there may be a little less drama, but there are tons of ridiculous antics and interesting romantic developments to keep you highly entertained.

The characters are by far the greatest aspect of this series. We have two different perspectives from two very different, very charismatic girls. Mira, now ex-miss-popular, is trying to deal with suddenly finding herself friendliest after being on top of the ladder. I enjoyed how much she has grown from the previous novel and again throughout this one. Her character has changed from a selfish queen bee to someone who is surprisingly well rounded and caring. Then we have Isabelle who is still adjusting to a sudden life of riches, not to mention the bomb that she was thrown at the end of the last book. Izzy remains my favourite of the two, mostly because I can relate to her more. Her determined, take charge attitude is very attractive for a main character. It's incredibly easy to like her. Then we have the family and friends who really bring out the colors in this sequel - as in Belles.

The plot this time is a little tamer. We don't have big, life changing situations like Belles, but what we get is a whole lot of fun. The cotillion is under way, and Izzy -- to her dismay -- gives in to her aunt's pleas to attend. This was before she knew what the preparation entails: The initiation consists of dares that the girls have to do that become quite amusing, and very satisfying when we see the prissy characters get the worst of it. In addition to these charming antics, we get some fun facts that I actually found pretty interesting -- having lived the simple small town life without much experience with "proper" dining. What? Who needs 5 forks? I promise, eating desert with a big fork is just as easy as with a small fork. Try it! It actually makes eating humongous cakes slices easier! >.< This glamorous lifestyle is endlessly fascinating to me, however, which is what a big part of my enjoyment of this novel and its predecessor centers around; we get all the jazz and sass of a privileged teenage life.

Romance is, again, not a very big factor in this book. But, we do get a few romantic developments that made me endlessly curious to see how it would all turn out. It's realistic teenage romances with insecurities and misgivings. As in Belles, I was not disappointed by the lack in this area -- it never felt like the book was missing an elements whatsoever, the little we do get simply adds charm to the already lively book.

You're missing out on an extremely fun, refreshing chick lit series if you haven't sinked your teeth into Belles yet, and if you have, you can be sure to get another great taste of the life of the rich and famous in Winter White: it has all the gossip and drama you could want!

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Mar 18, 2013 Tara rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013-favorites, guilty-pleasures, favorite-series

This is rare (since I am normally not a big fan of second books in series), but I think I enjoyed this book more than the first. I also have to admit that I could not put this one down. Yep, read it in 5 hours straight. I had to give it 5 stars, because it has been a long time since I have read a book that I had to keep reading (losing sleep in the process).
We join the Monroe family, right after the big surprise announcement has been made. Mira and Izzie are both reeling from the news. Their fa...more This is rare (since I am normally not a big fan of second books in series), but I think I enjoyed this book more than the first. I also have to admit that I could not put this one down. Yep, read it in 5 hours straight. I had to give it 5 stars, because it has been a long time since I have read a book that I had to keep reading (losing sleep in the process).
We join the Monroe family, right after the big surprise announcement has been made. Mira and Izzie are both reeling from the news. Their family has to put on their happy faces though, because this scandal could be the blow that ruins Mr. Monroe's chances at a senate seat.
It is also time for the Emerald Cove Cotillion. Since I from California and cotillions are not as popular out west... I found the whole cotillion process so interesting. I don't know if real cotillions are anything like the one that these girls do, but it was still fun to read about. I also could really relate to Izzie as she is thrown into all the pomp and circumstance.
We also get to meet some new characters. Brayden's sister, Dylan, suddenly shows up out of the blue (due to taking time off of college) and Izzie instantly likes her. As much I as I liked her too, I could tell that there was more to Dylan than met the eye. I was so glad that I was right. Her father also has a new PR person, since he had to fire his campaign manager at the end of "Belles". She is bubbly and is well liked and offers the girls someone to talk to since they are not talking to their father and really the whole family seems to not be getting along so well at that point.
What I think I liked most is the way that Mira and Izzie have now found some common ground and it was just wonderful to see how their relationship changed and grew throughout the book. In the first book the characters were not as rounded as I usually want them to be, so it was great to see the become more dynamic and more well-rounded. This one was definitely a feel good kind of book.
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Jan 13, 2013 Sunny Duvall rated it 4 of 5 stars

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*WARNING* This is a sequel. If you have not read the first book, you might not want to read this review. So go buy it/borrow it/get it from the library/steal it (okay, don’t do that one!). Then come back here.

First off, I adore Jen Calonita. I've read every one of her books, own a few, and get them from the library constantly. Her books are ones that I love to just curl up and relax with. Her characters feel real and amazing and I wan...more

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Dec 03, 2012 Hannah (The Irish Banana Review) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ya-contemporary

I truly enjoyed Belles by Jen Calonita (the first book in this series). The events of Winter White pick up where Belles left off as Mira and Izzie try to piece things back together in the wake of their father’s big revelation. The fallout that comes from that is the source of a lot of emotional turmoil throughout this novel.

I’ve always been more partial to Izzie. I just got her in the first novel, and that continues here. Mira, however, surprised me. She managed to work her way into my heart, wh...more

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Oct 17, 2012 Tamikia rated it 4 of 5 stars

Izzie and Mira are dealing with the fall out from their dad's confession of being Izzie's father. They have to deal with the media frenzy around it and having to fake smiling for talk shows. Plus Mira is still upset over no longer being friends with Savannah and the rest of her friends. She becomes closer to Keenan and more involved with her art work. Izzie becomes friends with Brayden's sister Dylan, who she likes a lot since she thinks she's a lot like her but Dylan also may not be who she see...more

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Jun 06, 2012 Kaylee Magic rated it 4 of 5 stars

OMG!! My penpal-BFF-who-I've-only-met-a-handful-of-times, Mimi, was sweet enough to lend this to me and I LOVED it!!!!! Even better than the first! The cast is impossible not to love, as is the summer setting! (: I don't usually write reviews, but I'll be making one up for this book soon!

You'll want to pre-order this one ASAP. I certainly already did! (; <333

Thank you a billion times over, Mimi, you goddess!

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Jan 18, 2013 Justin rated it 5 of 5 stars

Belles, the first book in this series was fantastic. So I was hoping that Jen would come out aiming even higher with Winter White, and I really feel like she achieved that. In my opinion there were a lot of things within Winter White which were a lot better than the first book. I will get into all of that later, but first I just want to say that there will be no spoilers here. I will talk vaguely about the events from the first book but nothing more.

This book picks up very shortly after the big...more Belles, the first book in this series was fantastic. So I was hoping that Jen would come out aiming even higher with Winter White, and I really feel like she achieved that. In my opinion there were a lot of things within Winter White which were a lot better than the first book. I will get into all of that later, but first I just want to say that there will be no spoilers here. I will talk vaguely about the events from the first book but nothing more.

This book picks up very shortly after the big drama in the first book, If I remember correctly it was just a few months after. Surprisingly I thought that Winter White was actually a little heavier on the drama than the first book, I guess it was because a lot of the big stuff didn't happen until later on in book one but in Winter White I just felt like things were a little more kicked up right out of the gate. There wasn't really much building to do.

The character relationships in Winter White are so much better than they were in Belles too. With a lot of the drama surrounding the first book somewhat behind them you really see the characters bonding a lot more. Especially Mira and Izzy. I loved their relationship in this book, you could really see it growing but yet you still felt like things were a little tense for them. But you also had Izzy's relationship with Brayden. That relationship was probably filled with the most drama, especially when you factor in Brayden's sister Dylan. Don't even get me started on their family. I really enjoyed the characters in this book, I have seen other people have not so fond opinions of them but I really think the drama is what makes these characters so fun.

Overall Winter White ended up being better than Belles on pretty much all levels. And you get another huge bombshell with this book, so I am eagerly awaiting the release of book three now so I can find out what happens. And I love than Jen waits until the very last minute to spring things on you to keep you excited for what might happen next. But I was really pleased with this book. I didn't have any issues with it, I thought the drama was great and felt genuine under the circumstances and it was just a really great overall read.

I would highly recommend picking up Belles whenever you get the chance to. This series is off to a great start with the first two books, and I can't wait to see where Jen takes things with book three. If you haven't seen my review of Belles please make sure to check it out. It will help to give you a better idea on if you think you would want to start the series or not.
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Oct 24, 2012 Jessica rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: fall-winter-2012

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Dec 24, 2012 Kris rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, ya-books, books-reviewed

Once again, the belles of Emerald Cove entertain us with wit, charm, and fun. I'm not usually fond of books set in superficial societies where politics play a large role in everyday life. However, I had a blast reading about cotillion and the initiations that the girls go through. Mira has lost her friends with recent turns of events. She and Izzie are growing closer together, but she's still struggling to recover from losing her position at the top of the social ladder. Though this book is also...more Once again, the belles of Emerald Cove entertain us with wit, charm, and fun. I'm not usually fond of books set in superficial societies where politics play a large role in everyday life. However, I had a blast reading about cotillion and the initiations that the girls go through. Mira has lost her friends with recent turns of events. She and Izzie are growing closer together, but she's still struggling to recover from losing her position at the top of the social ladder. Though this book is also told from Mira and Izzie's dual perspectives, this is Mira's book.

Izzie and Mira didn't touch my hearts as much as before, and the main reason is because of their stubborn refusal to make up with Mira's father for hiding what he does from Izzie for so long. It doesn't seem like a big deal to me in the long run, and it's not like he isn't sorry or trying his best to make up to them. They still live with him, and they're still related to him. Most importantly of all, he had their best interests at heart. Mira was my favorite of the two this time around. She's the more superficial of the two. However, she still has a good heart, and I feel as though I got to know about her. On the other hand, Izzie is becoming more of a rebel, in a bad way. She's so desperate to hate EC and its traditions that she listens to people she barely knows (Dylan), she loses faith in her boyfriend and lashes out at him instead of talking things out, and she doesn't think about how maybe she could try and fit her ideals into EC society.

For all the drama going on, there is not as much as in Belles. There aren't any massive life-changing situations, though the introduction of a new character at the end of the book may provide more dire circumstances with the third book. This book is all about cotillion and fun. Yes, there is romance, and it plays with the girls' hearts. However, this book is mostly about power plays and the girls working out the new social ladder and where they fit in it. This is a light-hearted chick flick series that I recommend if you're looking for some good fun and plenty of drama.

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Oct 14, 2012 Meaghan rated it 3 of 5 stars

This review contains spoilers of the first novel in the series Belles.

My review can be seen on my blog Feeling a Little Bookish (http://bookworm-meags222.blogspot.com)

I was excited to get this from a fellow blogger to review. I read the first book in the series and I couldn't wait to find out how the story continued. The story continues where it left off with Mira and Izzy upset with their father for hiding things. This story focused on the relationship between the two girls but also the relati...more

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Dec 03, 2012 Britta rated it 4 of 5 stars

If you read my review of Belles ( see it here ) you'll know that I really enjoyed the story. There was one technicality that irritated me, but I'm over it, and I have nothing but good things to say about Winter White

The secret's out, and everything is right in the world as Mr. Monroe continues with his senatorial campaign. Haha, yeah right. They may be keeping up appearances, but how long will it be before the cracks begin to show? Isabelle and Mirabelle are trying to keep it together, but the...more

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Dec 09, 2012 Emily Brown (TheBrownReviews) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: reads-of-2012

Concept/Ideas: 4/5
Storyline/Plot: 3.5/5
Characters: 4/5
Writing Style: 4/5

The second installment in the Belles series was overall a great sequel to the first. I found myself drawn to the cover especially, since it's simply so beautiful! The book started off fast-paced, and as it usually does with Calonita's writing. I was pulled in. and I found the characters a lot more likeable in this one, especially Mira. She seemed to mature just a bit more, and have a voice of her own, which I liked a lot. I...more

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Dec 05, 2012 Judy Collins rated it 3 of 5 stars

I like this series, as typically not my type of book; however, enjoyed the first book Belles, so wanted to catch up with the southern belle characters, their families, rivals, and new guys. All the teens are engaging and fun - lots of drama, southern belle fun, politics, backstabbing, fashion, society, and new romances. (reminds me of a younger GCB series)!

Glad to see Mira develop her character into a fun artsy gal with her new down to earth guy who shares her love of art and a simpler lifestyl...more

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Mar 25, 2013 Traci rated it 2 of 5 stars

This is a second novel to the Belles series (didn't read the first one and was able to pick up on the story just fine). This isn't my typical read and although it didn't take me long to get into the story it also didn't peak my interest as much as a fantasy novel would. However, it is still a fun and enchanting book. As the reader, you get swept up in the gossip and the dressing up of a debutant lifestyle and find yourself getting sucked into the crazy life of Izzie and Mira. Izzie and Mira have...more

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Feb 25, 2013 Stephanie (Once Upon a Chapter) rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2013, ebook-read

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. We join Izzie Scott and the Monroes immeadiatley after the bombshell dropped at the end of Belles. Winter White is mostly focused on cotillion and Bill Monroe’s U.S. Senate run. Most of the book is one long uncomfortable freeze out between Izzie & Mira and their father. The girls can’t forgive him for keeping a secret that affected their lives so deeply.

There is so much going on in Winter White it’s enough to make your head spin. It seems like every other day a new scandal is breaking over t...more

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Mar 21, 2013 Jenia. rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: ya, contemporary, realistic, southern, suspense, family, library, favorites, books-read-in-2013

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I didn’t think it was possible for me to love the series more. I was wrong, Winter White, was an amazing book, and once I finishing I was eager for next book to come out. Belles is already one of my favorite series, it was unlike any other series I read this past year. Even if Winter White didn’t have nearly that much drama that first book had, it keeps you engaged. I found it nearly impossible to put down, I didn’t want to put it down, I felt connected with characters and needed to know what ha...more I didn’t think it was possible for me to love the series more. I was wrong, Winter White, was an amazing book, and once I finishing I was eager for next book to come out. Belles is already one of my favorite series, it was unlike any other series I read this past year. Even if Winter White didn’t have nearly that much drama that first book had, it keeps you engaged. I found it nearly impossible to put down, I didn’t want to put it down, I felt connected with characters and needed to know what happens next. I’m eager for The Grass Is Always Greener, to see what adventures, drama, Izzy, Mira will come across.

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Isabelle Scott and Mirabelle Monroe are still reeling from the revelation that they share more than just the roof over their heads. The media has pounced on their story, and while Izzie and Mira have each put on a happy public face, someone is leaking their true feelings to the press. It seems as if the world is watching their every move, but at least the girls have each other.

With cotillion season right around the corner, however, Izzie and Mira have barely had time to process their newfound sisterhood. Mira has dreamed of making her debut in a gorgeous white gown forever--now if only she had an escort... Izzy, meanwhile, is still struggling to find her place in Emerald Cove, which seems ever more impossible with EC mean girls, young and old, trying to keep her down. As cotillion preparations heat up, there are dance steps to learn, manners to perfect... and secret initiations to complete?
It's time for the gowns to go on and the gloves to come off.

Title is amazing and totally goes with plot. Winter White, how can you not like a title like that? How can it not catch your attention? Even if I didn’t read the first book, the title would catch my attention. It fits the time period, southern period. The girl that’s on cover is another thing that captures your attention, but then how can they not? The girl looks stunning and it’s much easier for me, to imagine each of the characters. By looking at cover, I can imagine the characters, mostly the sisters. Since I could picture, I could connect with the sisters bit more.

Kellen & Brayden : I was glad that there was bit more romance, for both of the girls in Winter White. Ever since I read Belles, I was curious what’s going happen, to both Izzie and Mira, in romance department. I found myself more curious what’s going to happen with Brayden and Izzie now, if they were going become real couple, how everyone would respond to it. I was frustrated with Brayden for half of the book, way that he couldn’t seem to stand for himself, for izzie, when it came to his family. Fact that there was some things he wasn’t honest to her about, about dinner with Savannah’s parents and how he was escorting her at cotillion as well. How did he expect for his relationship with her to work, when he wasn’t being honest with her? I was as frustrated as Izzy with her and I couldn’t blame her for wanting to give up. Yet, at same time I was hoping that two of them would be able work out, despite way Brayden acted, I know that he really cared for her. When he escorted her at cotillion, it made me smile. Now that they worked things out, I am eager to find out what happens with them next. Kellen, he was hard to figure out at times, and at first I wasn’t even sure if he liked her, because she kept dropping hints but yet her was doing nothing. I didn’t know if he didn’t see them, get them or if he just wasn’t interested. But once he kissed her, I smiled, knowing that he liked her. Despite her blaming him for selling her painting, he still stood by her side. I was glad that Mira was able find someone, who would accept her for who she was, not judge.

Despite there being not that much drama in this book, like in last book. It still had quite bit of suspense within the book, mostly surrounding the campaign of Mira and Izzy’s father. As book progressed, I did find myself wondering how all those articles appeared about his family, and how they were appearing instantly. It’s like someone was watching them closely, spying on them. I was already suspecting that someone in the family was the traitor. Of course the least expected person ended up traitor, I would never suspected her, because she seemed so nice but guess that was her plan all along. That’s another thing I love about this book, the least expected twists come in this series, the ones that you don’t see it coming. Especially the end, now that was unexpected. It makes me wish that it was April so I can find out what happens next. It’s one of things that keeps you on reading, the twists, the suspense.

Top of the suspense, I felt like I also learned some things. Like Cotillion, I have heard of it before but never knew what it was before. I was fascinated reading about, especially with all the test everyone went through( Even if I am sure that doesn’t happen in real life). I was sure that Izzy would drop out within minutes but was glad that she stayed. I could see that Izzy and Mira’s relationship progressed within this book, they seemed to have more of a bond in this book. I’m eager to find out what adventure waits for them two next.

If you love suspense, drama, romance, be sure to pick this series up today. You’ll find yourself wondering what adventure awaits them next. One of the best series .
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Jan 03, 2013 Tiff at Mostly YA Lit rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-releases

This installment of the Belles series starts with the Monroe family on an Oprah-like TV special talking about their reactions to the news that Izzie is Bill's daughter. Despite appearing to be taking everything in stride, inside, Mira and Izzie are both pretty distressed over their father's lies. This, however, brings them closer together, and makes them team up to fight off the rumours, messes, and crazy of Emerald Cove.

In Winter White, the girls are getting ready for cotillion and their debut...more

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Nov 03, 2012 Lexie rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: ANYONE

Recommended to Lexie by: GOODREADS.COM

Shelves: favorite-read, reviews-written

I LOOOOOOOOOVE Jen calonita's writing. I've read a lot of other books by her, and I've found that her characters are quite entertaining and relate-able I would definitely give this a 5/5 stars, and I can't wait for the next one! =D

SUMMARY After everything in Belles (no spoilers here!), Izzie has started to settle into her new world. But somehow things are going to get even more oof-kilter than they were after the secret- Cotillion is coming up, but the press may just turn the Monroe Family insid...more

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Jan 26, 2013 Amanda Wery rated it 4 of 5 stars

Sooo I really liked this book, correction, I just really like this series. I think they're goood books! Izzy and Mira and they're drama filled lives from good lord, everything from the drama with their dad, to political stuff (always having to behave and act like the senators daughters which they are), to their boy problems, even though they both have great guys. Truthfully I like Brayden a little more than Kellen, but they're both pretty great :) The brothers, Hayden and Connor, add humor to th...more

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Nov 12, 2012 Estelle rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-new-releases, young-adult, series

[ Review originally posted on Rather Be Reading Blog.]

Despite a shaky beginning in Belles, Izzie and Mira make a really good set of friends. It’s not just their shared distrust in certain adults after that grand finale ending. Mira helps to lighten up Izzie and Izzie doesn’t allow Mira to back down and be stepped all over — in fact she knows she can be a leader too. When cotillion invitations show up for the two — an extravaganza of white bridal-like dresses, dance & etiquette classes, escor...more
[ Review originally posted on Rather Be Reading Blog.]

Despite a shaky beginning in Belles, Izzie and Mira make a really good set of friends. It’s not just their shared distrust in certain adults after that grand finale ending. Mira helps to lighten up Izzie and Izzie doesn’t allow Mira to back down and be stepped all over — in fact she knows she can be a leader too. When cotillion invitations show up for the two — an extravaganza of white bridal-like dresses, dance & etiquette classes, escorts — it’s no surprise they have different reactions. Mira has been dreaming of this event since she was a little girl, and Izzie can’t believe she’s excited for “just another party”. But Izzie acquiesces and Mira is pumped to be joining cotillion prep with someone by her side (since all her friends have ditched her).

You’d think all shopping, classes, and time with other girls would alleviate all the drama going on at home, but nope — it just adds to it. Apparently cotillion includes hazing! Nothing dangerous… don’t worry. But we are introduced to a new character, Dylan, an outcast in Emerald Cove (and Izzie’s love interest’s sister) who Izzie feels instantly simpatico with. Finally! Someone who was brought up in this ritzy place and doesn’t buy into all of it! I actually really liked all the “secret” activities planned for the girls involved in cotillion. It added a bit of a rush to the storyline, and also put a few of my favorite snotty characters in their place.

Calonita has released another light and speedy volume that bops around on various tides of drama. The core of these books is really sisterhood but I think the author misses out on many opportunities to forge other friendships from the first book. Even Dylan’s “disruptive” appearance in Emerald Cove seems under utilized. And even though the cotillion seems to be pretty superficial at first, it is about girls who are strong and smart and capable and also who do right by their community. While we see Izzie bending over backwards to volunteer, I wish the efforts of the other girls would have had more of a focus.

In 368 pages, details I would have loved to hear about were glossed over and that’s frustrating when the potential is there. Then there’s the curveball ending… much more deliberate than the first one and a device I didn’t think was necessary to make readers interested in picking up the next book.

This is the thing. Even though there are holes, there are still moments to enjoy in Winter White: cute boys, silly boys, a whirlwind trip to New York, and art(!!). Here’s hoping Book 3 is a smoother ride.
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Apr 09, 2013 Avani rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: quality-followups

After thoroughly enjoying the first book in the Belles series, I'm very excited for Winter White! I thought the cover of Belles was gorgeous, and I'm glad they stuck with the same cover concept. Apparently the girl on the cover is Savannah. Interesting. Maybe we'll get to hear her side of the story! Anyway, highly anticipating the next book in this series.

Update 4/9/2013:
So, I finished this book on October 20, 2012 and never actually wrote a review for it.

Long story short? I loved this book. Lov...more

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Sep 27, 2012 Jen (The Starry-Eyed Revue) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc-tours, contemporary-ya, 2012

I was really hoping Winter White would redeem the Belles series for me. But it’s books like these that had me believing for so long that I wouldn’t ever enjoy a contemporary novel. Sure, I now know that isn’t true, that there are some really superb YA contemporary novels to be had. I’ve even reviewed some of them here. But the Belles series simply continues to fall short for me.

First of all, it feels like these books lay on the Southern drawl just a tad too much. I’m from Texas. We have a bit of...more

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Jan 28, 2013 YAL Book Briefs rated it 3 of 5 stars

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In an idea world where I could do anything I want, I'd write for a soap opera. I love soaps. I've grown up for them. Sure, they're ridiculous. But they're addictive which is sort of how I see Jen Calonita's Belles series.

This is a cute book. If you can't handle ridiculously cute books this is not the book for you. Also, if you cannot handle melodrama or debutantes this is not the book for you.

I can handle pink books. I can handle melodrama when handled correctly (se...more

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Oct 10, 2012 Jennifer rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, review, favourites

Oh Jen Calonita and her cliffhangers. It's going to make waiting for the next book a lot harder! The drama, Butterflies, boys and dresses are back in this one. I don't know why, but I really enjoy reading contemporaries with tons of drama, I don't like being involved in it myself (I had enough of that in high school!) but it just seems fun reading it. Maybe because it doesn't actually effect anyone and I need to see what happens next! Jen Calonita certainly knows how to spin a story shock full o...more

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Nov 06, 2012 The Bumble Girl {Margie} rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: own-hardback, my-signed-books

The secrets are out... or are they???

Who would have thought that Izzie and Mira would finally have something in common - and not only with what has been revealed, but also sharing the same feelings towards the same person. The media is all over it, but the girls know how to handle themselves in front of the cameras. Or at least, they thought they did.

In Winter White, Izzie and Mira are trying to get along. They are trying to lead as normal a life that they can in Emerald Cover and get ready for...more

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Oct 28, 2012 Tara rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: own, challenge-ccc2012

Review originally posted on my blog http://hobbitsies.net/2012/10/winter-...

I loved Winter White by Jen Calonita! There’s something about this series that is so addicting and engaging and even though it seems like it might be shallow, there’s a lot of issues that are really relatable to teenagers today, except they’re presented in a fun and entertaining way.

There are lot of deep family issues in Winter White. No one is happy and there’s a lot of tension and depression on all parts of the family...more

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May 04, 2013 Marla rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-read-in-2013, contemporary, for-review, ya

This review originally appeared on Book Brats on May 2, 2013.

Though I don’t typically read contemporary YA, something about Belles, the first book in the series, convinced me to give it a shot. What I found was a book that was a surprisingly engaging read, one that I had no problems whatsoever reading. The topic is intriguing enough to tempt even the staunchest non-contemporary readers. The setting proves to be very appealing to those living in the southern U.S. Winter White, the second book in...more

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Oct 14, 2012 Kristin (Beneath Shining Stars, I Read) rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in a series. If you have not read Belles yet and wish to avoid spoilers, I would like to suggest that you stop reading now.

Mira and Izzie are avoiding their father like the plague and that's easier said than done when PR requires them to act like they all get along. But Mira's thoughts are on Cotillion while Izzie is still trying to get settled into life in Emerald Cove. On top of that, someone really seems to be out to ruin their father's campaign and Savannah? Well, sh...more

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Mar 14, 2013 Molli (at Once Upon a Prologue) added it

Shelves: guilty-pleasures, read-in-2013, received-for-review, young-adult

* This is the second book in a series so there are some spoilers for BELLES *

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Nov 19, 2012 Princess Bookie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: read2012

My Thoughts: When I started this, I wanted to be in for a ride! I really enjoyed the first in this series so I was hoping this would be just as awesome! I gave Belles five cupcakes if you remember.

White White was almost just as good. I didn't quite love it as much but it was still a fun and cool novel.

We are back with Mira and Izzie and this time they have a new set of adventures, including cotillion. They have to get dates, find the perfect dresses, and be the perfect southern girls we know the...more

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I've been writing ever since I can remember, but it was fourth grade when I put my "three wishes" for a genie down on paper. They were:
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