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96th out of 155 books
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67 voters
Girl Stays in the Picture (Girl #1)
by
Melissa de la Cruz (Goodreads Author)
Devon (one name only) is the most famous singer/actress in the country, and she is on location filming her newest blockbuster in the South of France. While there, she forms a bond with the director’s daughter—the hottest thing in Hollywood since she has recently lost two hundred pounds—who is learning to enjoy being young, rich, and famous. Devon also befriends Casey, a sm...more
Hardcover, 432 pages
Published
June 2nd 2009
by Simon Pulse
(first published May 15th 2009)
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Girl Stays in the Picture was a fun and fluffy read. Now that's not really true-- it was fun and fluffy, but it was also a tad bit serious at times. I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would-- I was worried that this would be a meh read.
I was wrong. It may have been light and fluffy, but on a rainy day this was exactly what I needed to cheer me up. My only real issue with this book is that it's part of a series, and ends on a cliffhanger. Nor...more
I actually really enjoyed Girl Stays In the Picture By Melissa De La Cruz. It's one of those books that I thought I wouldn't have liked as much as I did. There were some flaws with the writing and the plot. Mostly in the end, and some parts started to get a little predictable. It's mainly about celebrities, and their lives, how they climb up to the top, and how they come crashing down, the good, the bad, and the tragically ugly in the life of stardom, and how the pressure of stardom can make yo...more
Three gorgeous girls. One sexy location. Girl Stays In The Picture by Melissa de la Cruz tells the story of three girls who are in Saint Tropez for the summer.
Devon is a pop star fresh out of rehab. She has been cast in a movie that is filming in Saint Tropez and she is hoping that she can gain her career and respect back. She is ready to make a change in her life and is determined to stay sober.
Casey is a regular old teenager whose best friend Summer is an up and coming singer and actress. Summ...more
Devon is a pop star fresh out of rehab. She has been cast in a movie that is filming in Saint Tropez and she is hoping that she can gain her career and respect back. She is ready to make a change in her life and is determined to stay sober.
Casey is a regular old teenager whose best friend Summer is an up and coming singer and actress. Summ...more
There was just something about this book that kept me reading until 3 AM. At around 420-something pages, it took me about three and a half hours to read. I just simply couldn't put it down.
I've read many of Melissa de la Cruz's books and I've noticed that many her books have some of the same things : changing POV, a normal average girl thrown into a new world, and lots of drama.
I liked the rotation of POV between the three main characters: Devon, Livia, and Casey. It allowed me to get a feel fo...more
I've read many of Melissa de la Cruz's books and I've noticed that many her books have some of the same things : changing POV, a normal average girl thrown into a new world, and lots of drama.
I liked the rotation of POV between the three main characters: Devon, Livia, and Casey. It allowed me to get a feel fo...more
What’s it like being a teen superstar? Okay. If you can’t be a teen superstar, why not become an assistant to a teen superstar? Devon has the lead in a movie; she’s a recording diva turned actress. She also had a drug problem. Livia has lost weight through surgery and now she’s beautiful. But she doesn’t feel beautiful. Casey is an assistant to Summer, another teen superstar. The three girls become friends and sparks begin to fly!
Note: A well-written book about teenagers who are the Beautiful Pe...more
Note: A well-written book about teenagers who are the Beautiful Pe...more
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Really on the fence about this one I think 3.75 stars would be appropriate.
Be forewarned if you don't like light reads you'll probably not like this book.
And okay, there is some substance to this book. There are little mysteries here and there, but the book in essence is about a summer in France. On a movie set, no less. But still, it's about living it up in France. Which I love,...more
Really on the fence about this one I think 3.75 stars would be appropriate.
Be forewarned if you don't like light reads you'll probably not like this book.
And okay, there is some substance to this book. There are little mysteries here and there, but the book in essence is about a summer in France. On a movie set, no less. But still, it's about living it up in France. Which I love,...more
Predictable and a little bland, "Girl Stays in the Picture" follows three young women throughout their summer in Saint Tropez. Teen pop sensation Devon is trying to prove she's still a bankable star after a stint in rehab; socialite Livia is adjusting to life a couple hundred pounds skinner and figuring out her love life; and fresh faced Casey just got herself an assistant job to her best friend turned spoiled movie star.
"Girl Stays in the Picture" is nothing a frequent YA reader hasn't seen be...more
"Girl Stays in the Picture" is nothing a frequent YA reader hasn't seen be...more
I like this author, de la Cruz, and have read others by her in a similar series as this one. This novel involves the intertwining stories of 3 famous/semi famous girls around the age of 17. One of the characters, Devon, is the most famous actress in the novel but has spent time in rehab and has a crazy family life. (She seems to resemble Lindsay Lohan). Livia is the daughter of an Oscar winning producer, but she never resembled one until she had gastric bypass and then became pretty/skinny/stere...more
For me, Girl Stays in the Picture was squee-worthy to the tune of Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and Sleepaway Girls. Pretty much good clean fun. I was surprised at how on their own these teenagers were but I think that goes along with the whole Hollywood lifestyle. I loved the glimpse in to film sets and overworked assistants.
One thing that really excited me about this book was that I couldn't pick a favorite character, usually I gravitate towards one or two that I feel like I understand bet...more
One thing that really excited me about this book was that I couldn't pick a favorite character, usually I gravitate towards one or two that I feel like I understand bet...more
Talk about scandalous and gossip-licious! This story was chalk-full of hookups and dramatic twists.
My Summary: Ever wonder what's behind all the gossip and drama in Hollywood? Now's your chance to dive deep into the lives of Devon and Summer, two competing actresses; Jamie, teen heart-throb; Livia, the producer's daughter; and Casey, Summer's best friend turned assistant, and many more, as they film Juicy. Shooting in France, this colorful crew moves their way through movie sets, parties, and re...more
My Summary: Ever wonder what's behind all the gossip and drama in Hollywood? Now's your chance to dive deep into the lives of Devon and Summer, two competing actresses; Jamie, teen heart-throb; Livia, the producer's daughter; and Casey, Summer's best friend turned assistant, and many more, as they film Juicy. Shooting in France, this colorful crew moves their way through movie sets, parties, and re...more
Devon (just Devon) is the next big thing. She’s Disney’s new pop star and now she’s embarking on a movie career. But, in true teen queen fashion, she boozes, parties, and gets high too often. After a stint in rehab, she’s a new girl, but she finds that Summer, the newest next big thing, is now the star and Devon is relegated to a bit player.
In typical de la Cruz fashion, this is a teen melodrama about spoiled little rich kids. But I found it fun and interesting, in spite of myself. When it dis...more
In typical de la Cruz fashion, this is a teen melodrama about spoiled little rich kids. But I found it fun and interesting, in spite of myself. When it dis...more
Girl Stays in the Picture portrays the problems that different people in the show blitz encounter. Devon's role in the upcoming movie is getting shorter and shorter, Casey is an assistant to her best friend Summer, but is Summer still treating Casey as a friend or a nobody? Livia undergone surgery and became skinny. Now she has a perfect boyfriend and perfect life but there's more to this story.
After hearing some good reviews of this book and being a fan of Melissa's Angels on Sunset Boulevard...more
After hearing some good reviews of this book and being a fan of Melissa's Angels on Sunset Boulevard...more
I actually really enjoyed Girl Stays In the Picture By Melissa De La Cruz. It's one of those books that I thought I wouldn't have liked as much as I did. There were some flaws with the writing and the plot. Mostly in the end, and some parts started to get a little predictable. It's mainly about celebrities, and their lives, how they climb up to the top, and how they come crashing down, the good, the bad, and the tragically ugly in the life of stardom, and how the pressure of stardom can make yo...more
1.5
Girl Stays in the Picture is about celebrities and their love interest. I felt as if there was not really a plot, except to tell a story and it kept going from girl to girl and her love interest. Multiple times throughout the story I had to go back and ask, "Okay, she like who now?" or, "Who's speaking?" Just like reviews down below, for some it was a book that changed perspective and for others, it wasn't their cup of tea. I fit in with the latter.
I gave it two stars because, well, it was ju...more
Girl Stays in the Picture is about celebrities and their love interest. I felt as if there was not really a plot, except to tell a story and it kept going from girl to girl and her love interest. Multiple times throughout the story I had to go back and ask, "Okay, she like who now?" or, "Who's speaking?" Just like reviews down below, for some it was a book that changed perspective and for others, it wasn't their cup of tea. I fit in with the latter.
I gave it two stars because, well, it was ju...more
While I really disliked de la Cruz's The Au Pairs, this one was really enjoyable with fantastic characters I actually cared about. Perhaps it is a sign of her growth as a writer.
Yes, it is not the deepest book I have picked up, but fans of Meg Cabot will enjoy it. There were parts that were seriously amusing and parts where I actually wanted to slap a certain character.
If you are looking for a beach read, this is the way to go.
Yes, it is not the deepest book I have picked up, but fans of Meg Cabot will enjoy it. There were parts that were seriously amusing and parts where I actually wanted to slap a certain character.
If you are looking for a beach read, this is the way to go.
Melissa de la Cruz sure knows how to delight readers looking for a guilty-pleasure read, despite the predictable plot and formulaic characters. GIRL STAYS IN THE PICTURE has everything we could want out of this type of book: sympathetic yet glamorous characters, hot boys, scandals and deception, romance, and exotic locale and costumes.
The changing POV allows readers to embrace Devon, Livia, and Casey as our own friends—friends to which glam and dramatic things happen, of course. We’re meant to c...more
The changing POV allows readers to embrace Devon, Livia, and Casey as our own friends—friends to which glam and dramatic things happen, of course. We’re meant to c...more
I wish I could give this three and a half stars, but I can't, so three it is.
It's all very OTT and clichéd, but ultimately it's a fun read. All of the main characters are super thin and stunningly beautiful, of course, and most of them are rich and famous as well... but underneath that it's a typical YA novel about friendship and romance.
It would have scored higher, as a decent representation of the genre, if it weren't for the fact that the moral of the story seemed to be that cheaters DO pros...more
It's all very OTT and clichéd, but ultimately it's a fun read. All of the main characters are super thin and stunningly beautiful, of course, and most of them are rich and famous as well... but underneath that it's a typical YA novel about friendship and romance.
It would have scored higher, as a decent representation of the genre, if it weren't for the fact that the moral of the story seemed to be that cheaters DO pros...more
Girl Stays in the Picture has got to be one of my favorite books of all time. In it, we hear the stories of three girls: glamourous actress and ex-rehab Devon, the now skinny producer's daughter LIvia, and there's small-town beauty Casey. Their stories intertwine and mix to create a wondrous novel full of LA gossip, friendships, boys, and backstabbing. There's rumors of a second book, but no conformation yet (trust me, I've checked). This is a great book for girls who like stories with multiple...more
I enjoyed reading this book. It's hip, fun, and fabulous. You'll have a great idea on lives of celebs and elites from this book. It's also very easy to get lost in this book and you'll definitely enjoy its Gossip Girl vibe. the characters are amazing. I was very hooked on the lives of Livia and Cassie. I found myself comparing my life to Livia, especially her love life. I love stepping into Cassie's shoes because I enjoyed imagining her life to be my life. I also fell completely in love with Jam...more
Oct 10, 2010
Imani ♥ ☮
rated it
2 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
people who like seventeen magazines >.>
To tell you the truth, this book was hilarious. It was shallow, self-absorbed, and in truth, kind of a horrible book. The first two is why I gave this sorry piece of literature(:/) two stars. While attempting to finish this book(I didn't by the way) I had this odd feeling that I was at the dentist's office, where all they have there are stupid magazines like Seventeen magazine and I was forced to read one out of boredom. And similarly to magazines like Seventeen, I just wanted to laugh the whole...more
Solid three star book. It worked for me a lot better than de la Cruz's books normally do. I probably won't remember much about it in . . . oh, say, a week, but it kept me pretty entertained.
I kind of wish she'd made the characters older, though. They were 16 and it got me thinking how, mostly, the famous real people of that age seem pretty well behaved. No real scandals at all. Or maybe I'm just not reading the right gossip!
It also included one of my, oh, not strong enough to be called a pet pee...more
I kind of wish she'd made the characters older, though. They were 16 and it got me thinking how, mostly, the famous real people of that age seem pretty well behaved. No real scandals at all. Or maybe I'm just not reading the right gossip!
It also included one of my, oh, not strong enough to be called a pet pee...more
May 03, 2011
Olivia
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone who wants a light summer read!
Shelves:
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This book looked so promising and I have been excited to read this ever since I saw it in the bookstore. I love Melissa de la Cruz's "Blue Blood Series", so I thought this one would be just as good. I will say that this book was good, just not what I was expecting.
The first complaint that I have is that this book is way too long. I sometimes thought I would never get to the end of it. Also some of the plot lines were too dragged out for me. It was just too easy to put this book down and go do s...more
The first complaint that I have is that this book is way too long. I sometimes thought I would never get to the end of it. Also some of the plot lines were too dragged out for me. It was just too easy to put this book down and go do s...more
I really enjoyed Girl Stays in the Picture. It was a very clever commentary on popular culture and celebrities, and the plotline was very engaging. The story focuses on three girls: Devon, a pop starlet fresh out of rehab; Livia, an Oscar winning producer's daughter; and Casey, assistant to Devon's rival. The trio of heroines all find themselves in the south of France where Devon is shooting a movie. The problem is the studio doesn't trust Devon after her hard-partying ways, and her part in the...more
At first glance, Girl Stays In The Picture looked like a classic "rich girl" novel. You know what I'm talking about, right? The type of novel that is like a Gossip Girl or The A- List copy cat since it mainly focus on fashion, money, and boys. Though, don't get me wrong I love those type of novels, but unfortunately they seem to lack in two things: reality and substance. Luckily, Girl In The Picture had those type of drama issues but with substance and girls that you could relate to in one way o...more
Jul 16, 2010
Jessie Bear
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A mystery/romcom/fashion-drenched/funny AWESOME read :) i absolutely loved the book and cant wait until the next one is out--it left me hanging!!! The characters (well most of them) are funny and loveable, and the plot keeps you guessing and turning pages. The settings are wonderfully described and make me want to jet off to europe. The love triangle(s) are intriguiging and make you root for the better couple(s). In all, the book is absolutely a chicklit read, but it's one if the best!!
Nice reading... for teens, though it's a fast entertaining reading.
Lent by friend, so no other chance of reading it again... if I ever get the need to reread it.
(Oh, yeah -- I check its current price, and it's absolutely expensive for something not that much recent. 9.59 dollars e-book edition. #justsaying)
Soon I'll write a review on my blog.
Lent by friend, so no other chance of reading it again... if I ever get the need to reread it.
(Oh, yeah -- I check its current price, and it's absolutely expensive for something not that much recent. 9.59 dollars e-book edition. #justsaying)
Soon I'll write a review on my blog.
Review for adults:
Stereotypical characters? Check
Predictable plot? Check and double check
Set in a place that over 6 billion people will never experience? Check
Reading Girl Stays in the Picture made me want to poke my eyes out; I don't know why I finished it. No Stars.
Review for teenage girls:
Stereotypical characters? So?
Predictable plot? Who cares!
Set in a place that over 6 billion people will never experience? Well I'm going to St. Tropez one day, you'll see. Five Stars.
Review for men:
Good for...more
Stereotypical characters? Check
Predictable plot? Check and double check
Set in a place that over 6 billion people will never experience? Check
Reading Girl Stays in the Picture made me want to poke my eyes out; I don't know why I finished it. No Stars.
Review for teenage girls:
Stereotypical characters? So?
Predictable plot? Who cares!
Set in a place that over 6 billion people will never experience? Well I'm going to St. Tropez one day, you'll see. Five Stars.
Review for men:
Good for...more
you know I love a good society novel. this book was good as any other in the genre but I didn't like the tabloid shorts between each chapter. maybe if I could have Kristen bell narrate (gossip girl) it would have a better flow. loved the characters.
This book is so...interesting!! I just cant place the greatness of it. I was hoping there was gonna be another book that continues this story, but i dont think there will be :( Anyways, make more books< espescially books like this one!! :D
I loved this book and thought it was amazing. But the cliffhanger was unbearable, I love cliff hangers and all because they make me want more, but this one was crazy! I personally emailed the author and she said she was not planning on creating a sequel. If anyone heard otherwise comment please :)
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Melissa de la Cruz is the New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of many critically acclaimed and award-winning novels for teens including The Au Pairs series, the Blue Bloods series, the Ashleys series, the Angels on Sunset Boulevard series and the semi-autobiographical novel Fresh off the Boat.
Her books for adults include the novel Cat’s Meow, the anthology Girls Who Like Boys Who Like...more
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