After Elle Medina's three-year engagement spectacularly self-destructs, she flees home to Santa Barbara to heal and regroup. Determined to create a...
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Jan 01, 2011
Kristin
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Cute, defiantly better than I had expected.
At points I didn't like the main character. I don't relate to her in any way since she has never had a job and is very surface/looks orientated and just isn't anything like me, but I think that is what made it enjoyable for me... Reading about something that I am not and seeing someone with that lifestyle fail and have lots of major bumps in the road.
I found this at Goodwill for 99 cents and for me it was worth every penny. I don't think I wou More...
At points I didn't like the main character. I don't relate to her in any way since she has never had a job and is very surface/looks orientated and just isn't anything like me, but I think that is what made it enjoyable for me... Reading about something that I am not and seeing someone with that lifestyle fail and have lots of major bumps in the road.
I found this at Goodwill for 99 cents and for me it was worth every penny. I don't think I wou More...
Apr 15, 2009
claire
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I'll read "Chick Lit" if its lying around, it only takes an hour or two. And this happened to be lying around this weekend. I was pleasantly surprised, despite the cover, the title, the publisher....I found it really smart and LOL'd at several moments. Really fell in love with the protagonist and shared her credit card agony and other foibles. That's a funny word, foibles. Elle Medina is spiritually the American younger cousin of Bridget Jones and that can't be a bad thing. Check out
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Apr 07, 2008
Barbara
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I went to visit A Friend in a different city and didn’t feel like reading the book I took with me, so we found a used bookstore and decided to check it out. I mean, there are Borders and other regular bookstores but I generally find cooler things in used stores. This time, not so much.
However, I did get 3 books: 2 Piers Anthony and “Tales of a Drama Queen” by Lee Nichols. This was, I discovered to my horror only after I bought it, a Red Dress Ink book. Which means it’s published More...
However, I did get 3 books: 2 Piers Anthony and “Tales of a Drama Queen” by Lee Nichols. This was, I discovered to my horror only after I bought it, a Red Dress Ink book. Which means it’s published More...
Apr 06, 2011
Rana
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I wish I shared the same enthusiasm for this book that other reviewers have shown, but the main character got on my nerves. I wanted her to make a good decision for herself; I wanted her to be responsible; I wanted her to quit being so gullible. And her obsession over Merrick's hair was a little overdone. I understand why in the end, but it was a little much for me.
Sep 09, 2009
Rachel
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This book has a horrible title, and not only because it brings to mind an unrelated Lindsay Lohan movie. It sounds like a generic piece of chicklit trash, when it's actually a hysterically funny piece of chicklit trash. There's a difference.
Jan 27, 2011
Kristen
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Reads like a less-well-written version of the Shopaholic books. Elle has many of the same financial problems as Becky, but Elle also gets herself into some unique and funny circumstances as well. Funny, with some laugh out loud moments.
Dec 31, 2009
Iris
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I feel like Elle sometimes. Okay, not the fiance Elle. But the "Where am I going with my life?" Elle. If she can figure it out, I'm sure I can too. Hopefully, it will be as easy for me. LOL!
Sep 15, 2009
Mary
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This was a cute book and had alot of laugh out loud moments. It is very "light" (what else do I read) but alot of funny and very warm. I'm looking forward to read more items from this author.
Aug 26, 2011
Kate
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It had me giggling out loud at some bits. Definitely a no-brainer read that only took me two days. But well worth the laughs. I couldn't figure out which friend to pass it along to first!
Aug 06, 2011
Holly
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It took me about 100-150 pages to really get into the story because the lead character seemed too annoying for me at first. Soon I found myself absorbed in the novel and even laughed out loud. It had a wonderful ending and is definitely a book I will keep on the shelf to read again.
Aug 14, 2011
A fun read - Elle was a blundering accident waiting to happen. Think this would be funny as a movie. Enjoyed the Santa Barbara locale since I went to school there.
Sep 17, 2009
Melanie
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I loved this book - Nichols is one of my new favorite chick lit authors! The story is amusing and entertaining, and though it's fluffy there is a real core to the book that helps you forget the fluff. There are definitely moments when you are yelling at Elle to stop, to think for a second, isn't it OBVIOUS what's going on??!!, but really, her naivete is part of what makes her such a charming character. You want to take her home and feed her soup and take care of her. The ending is a bit deus
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Feb 27, 2009
Jerjonji
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Not a well written book but it will make you laugh- even if the main character is such a dork that only her author and the guy in the book can love her.
May 01, 2010
Darce'
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This was an easy read and a good read. Don't expect an award winning novel, but if you would like to laugh (mainly becasue you are a drama queen yourself) then you will like this book.
Aug 25, 2011
Ladene
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This was truly a refreshing read for me! Quite hilarious and entertaining! Pick up this book when you need a good laugh on a boring day!
Jun 10, 2009
Katie
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This book was written for me & about me. One of the most hilarious books I've ever read. I laughed 'til tears ran down my face then sobbed like my heart was broken at the end. LOVED it!
Sep 29, 2011
Anita
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This is a good, easy chick lit read. Not that thought provoking but definitely entertaining.
Sep 12, 2010
Amber
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Reminds me of a Sophia Kinsella Shopaholic book; however, I wanted to shake this girl more then I want to shake Rebecca Bloomwood.
Jul 29, 2010
Donita
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Very funny - sometimes I have to stop reading because I am laughing so hard (and loudly).
Feb 12, 2010
Isabelle
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A fun piece of fluff reading and I liked that it was set in Santa Barbara.
Oct 08, 2009
Kelli
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A little slow at times but overall an enjoyable book for fans of the chick-lit genre.
Dec 16, 2009
Denise
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While I didn't care for the protagonist at first, slowly the author put her through the wringer of dead-end jobs and it began to feel like sweet, sweet revenge. I was so hoping she wouldn't be "saved" by some romance, and she wasn't. So I've changed my rating on this book and I would recommend it to fans of chick lit, with the following warning: it ain't pretty, and I like it like that.
