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Sloane Sisters (Sloane Sisters #1)

by Anna Carey (Goodreads Author)

3.69 of 5 stars 3.69 · rating details · 301 ratings · 26 reviews

Style. Sabotage. Sisterhood.

When Cate and Andie Sloane's Upper East Side dad met Stella and Lola Childs's British-model mom, nobody thought a transatlantic relationship would last. But then their parents drop the M-bomb--marriage--and it looks like Cate, Andie, Stella, and Lola are going to be one big happy family. Well, big anyway. Meet:

Cate Sloane: She dominates the nint...more

Paperback, 208 pages

Published April 28th 2009 by Harper Teen

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Nov 03, 2009 Trisha W. rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Tweens, Adults

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This was a really great tween book. It had just enough drama and girl fights to really make the book good. I did have a problem with keeping the girls straight for some reason. About half way through the book I did finally keep Cate and Stella seperated and figure out who they were. But even after finishing the book I am still having a hard time remembering Andie and Lola's characters. I think it is because all of the girls are so much alike. Cate and Stella are the fashion divas and want to be...more

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Jun 26, 2009 Shelly rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book was, in a word, FUN! I was in a sort of reading slump, not being able to finish but 1 book in the last 2 weeks. I've picked up a lot of books, but nothing has really held my attention. So, last night I went to my TBR pile, and pulled out the first book that caught my eye. Thank God for the Sloane Sisters!

It is a typical, blending of families book, where the children, forced to be siblings, try hard to hate each other. It's life today. Mom and dad get divorced, mom/dad meets someone new...more This book was, in a word, FUN! I was in a sort of reading slump, not being able to finish but 1 book in the last 2 weeks. I've picked up a lot of books, but nothing has really held my attention. So, last night I went to my TBR pile, and pulled out the first book that caught my eye. Thank God for the Sloane Sisters!

It is a typical, blending of families book, where the children, forced to be siblings, try hard to hate each other. It's life today. Mom and dad get divorced, mom/dad meets someone new, who has kids, and they get married: instant family. Well, these 4 girls are bound and determined not to get along, so they set out to out-do each other with new friends and old. In the end, it's the back-stabbing, cut-throat, sabotage that brings them all together with a purpose. Who knew?

Set in NY, this book combines all things teen: friendship, cliques, style, fashion, fitting-in, feeling left out, designer clothes, texting, you name it. Ms. Carey does a great job of blending all of this together in a fun, realistic story. The characters are so believable; they're girls you'd expect to see in any high school in America. At times, they made me laugh, yet at others, they made me want to go "mom" on them, telling them why they shouldn't treat their friends that way, how much it would hurt later, etc. I fell in love with these girls and couldn't wait to see what they'd do next.

My heart, however, is with Lola. I have a tendency to root for the underdog, and in this book, she definitely is. Lola's not the pretty one, she doesn't have the fashion sense, and she's clumsy. Boy, could I connect with her! I went through high-school that way. Yes, I had friends, but I didn't run with the "in" crowd and neither does Lola. She's learning though, because Andie is helping her, especially in the boy department. Lola is my favorite sister. I'm anxiously awaiting the next book to see what happens to her!

This was a great, quick read! I'm sure tweens/teens will love this series and buzz about each book until the next in the series is released! 4 out of 5 stars for Sloane Sisters.(less)

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Aug 07, 2009 Kate rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book is a combination of Gossip Girl + The Clique + The Ashleys. Frankly speaking, I loved it more than The Clique. Sure, three years ago The Clique was my fave books but now Massie and the constant fighting among the girls is getting annoying.

There are designer brands on almost every page, from Marc Jacobs to Diane von Furstenberg to Prada. If you are not a materialistic person, you probably would not like the book as much because there are so many designer names. I personally enjoy readin...more

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May 13, 2012 Shweta rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: ya-contemporary

I was totally surprised by how much I liked this book. To tell you the truth I had made up my mind not to like it when I first began. My thoughts were , it's full of kids who are so brand conscious and have nothing else to do but worry about their Prada , Blahaniks and Marc Jacobs.And they are just in early teens.

In a way this book is full of brand names but I loved it. It was a fast paced book about these four girls who have been put together and need to learn to be a family , or at least give...more

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Jan 30, 2012 Nini Baby rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: girls

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Jeannine K.
January 29, 2012
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Sloane Sisters by Anne Carey

The main characters in my book are the four girls, Cate, Andie, Stella, and Lola Sloane are the main characters. Cate and Stella are the two older ones. They are the same age and are both stuck up They are mean, they feel like they are the best they both have lots in common that’s why they are always together. Andie and Lola are the two younger ones they are also the same age. They are both sweet and quiet.

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January 29, 2012
January Book Review

Sloane Sisters by Anne Carey

The main characters in my book are the four girls, Cate, Andie, Stella, and Lola Sloane are the main characters. Cate and Stella are the two older ones. They are the same age and are both stuck up They are mean, they feel like they are the best they both have lots in common that’s why they are always together. Andie and Lola are the two younger ones they are also the same age. They are both sweet and quiet.

The protagonists in the story in my opinion are Cate and Stella. They are always putting Andie and Lola down they are always ignoring them. When they want to hang out with them or just walk with them Stella and Cate walk away from them. They laugh and joke around with each other and exclude the younger girls. So when that happens Andie and Lola try to stick together so they won’t be alone.

I think that the main conflict in the story is that Cate and Andie’s father met Stella and Lola’s supermodel mother and they started going out. Then he proposed to her and none of the girls were happy when she said yes. That means all of them would have to get to know each other. When the girls moved to New York with there mother they moved into Andie and Cate’s house. They were not happy and at first none of them got along.

I think the lesson is that if you know you are going to have a new family when you first meet them introduce yourself first so that you won’t feel like you have strangers living in your own home. It would be weird sleeping in the same room with someone who is new and you only know their names. Also ask your parent questions before they come over so you can see what you have in common. It will help you start up conversations.

The setting is in New York City other wise known as the Big Apple. I think it mainly takes place in the afternoon and night time. I think that because it talks a lot about when the girls come home from school and after school programs which is all in the evening. Then in the night because it talks about them eating dinner and the conversations about their days at the family table.
In the beginning of the book Stella and Lola’s mother was telling them about how she was dating a man that she really likes and that they were moving to New York. She did not give them too many details, but she did say that they were moving into Winston’s house. They got there and the girls missed home in London. Emma, the mother also wanted to move there because she got an offer to be model for the company Ralph Lauren. She took the job because she was a model back at home.
In the middle of the book the girls all met and kept there distance. When they all finally met Cate and Stella hit it off quite nicely. They seen they both found their younger sisters annoying. When Andie got home from sports practice she met Stella and Lola. She did not like either, she thought that Stella was exactly like Cate and that one was enough. She thought that Lola was a geek and was not very cool. When she found out that their mother was Emma Childs the model she was so happy. Andie wants to be a model and she was hoping that Emma put here in a magazine. So she pretended that she likes Lola and Stella. She starts talking to Lola and she shows Lola her room and gave her a tour of the house.
In the end of the book the parents are married and they all end up getting used to each other. The girls love each other and they hang out together. The two older ones are nicer to the two twelve year olds. They treat each other like real family and they don’t mind each other. Everyone was so happy at the wedding. Cate was crying and Cate never cried she was moved by the ceremony. Everyone started to cry and congratulate the couple.

I think that the major turning point in this book is how all the girls did not like each other. Then it changed to all of then liking each other. Then everyone loved each other and the parents got married. They accepted the fact that this was their life and there was no going back. Everyone was getting along just fine and learning everyday how to make it so that they don’t fight.

The major conflict in the story was resolved by all of them living in the same house together. They all got used to each other. They also had to try to talk to get to know each other so that things were not so awkward. They also solved the problems by remembering that they have to get along for the parents. They thought that if they don’t get along the parents would get upset and not get married. They found things in common and made it work.
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Nov 06, 2012 Jennifer Wardrip rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Reviewed by Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen for TeensReadToo.com

"Here's a story, of a lovely lady"... Okay, well maybe this isn't really The Brady Bunch. Although a man, Winston Sloane, does meet a woman, Emma Childs, and they do fall in love. Each has two daughters of their own, and in this over-privileged world, thus begins the war to become the Alpha girl.

Meet Cate Sloane, the alpha at home and at school. Cute clothes, cute hair, basically a cute style, there is no reason that she wouldn...more Reviewed by Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen for TeensReadToo.com

"Here's a story, of a lovely lady"... Okay, well maybe this isn't really The Brady Bunch. Although a man, Winston Sloane, does meet a woman, Emma Childs, and they do fall in love. Each has two daughters of their own, and in this over-privileged world, thus begins the war to become the Alpha girl.

Meet Cate Sloane, the alpha at home and at school. Cute clothes, cute hair, basically a cute style, there is no reason that she wouldn't be the president of Ashton Prep's "sorority," Chi Beta Phi. Being the alpha is all Cate knows and is the only thing she will accept. So Cate understands that she is going to have to stand her ground once the new girls arrive.

Next is Cate's sister, Andie Sloane. Before, both girls were inseparable, always doing everything together. However, once their mother passed away, Cate began to drift away, leaving Andie by herself. Sure, Andie tries to fit in with her sister and her clique, but this just led to Andie being dubbed "copy-Cate." Her goal in life is to show up her sister and become a top model. It's just fate that her father found Emma, one of the hottest models around.

Stella Childs is like the Cate of her family - stylish, popular, and extremely annoyed with younger sister. Stella just is not able to fathom why her mother would make them all move to New York, forcing her to leave her friends and school behind. Just learning upon arrival that she will be living with Winston's daughter, Stella is already set for battle, and she won't let anyone push her around.

Lola Childs is nothing like her sister. Tall and awkward with bad hair and a viola. Lola definitely does not care; at least she has her cat, Heathy, by her side. All she wants is a sister who won't make fun of her and would at least share some of the same interests.

During the first meeting, Cate and Stella pair off immediately, already impressed by each other's fashion decisions. This leaves Andie with Lola, and Andie definitely does not want to be seen with her. Stella and Cate get off to a great start, but when a slumber party reveals a more alpha side of Stella, Cate just isn't having it.

Just in this first installment, it's already the battle of the alphas, boys, and wardrobes. Winston and Emma have yet to wed. The girls better get it together before the vows are taken... or is that even what they want?

Author Anna Carey takes on another view of the Upper East Side, this time featuring four soon-to-be sisters who do not mind if they trample on one another. Like a mix of THE CLIQUE and GOSSIP GIRL, fans of both will enjoy this new series along with its high maintenance characters.

Get ready for a lot more gossip, a ton of fashion, and a whole bunch of backstabbing.

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Apr 27, 2009 Stephanie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: own

Sloane Sisters was like a Clique-wannabe. Geared more towards the Middle Grade then YA.

What I liked best about this book and the upcoming series are the catfights. Who doesn’t love a good catfight? I liked the competition and the heated arguments between Stella and Cate. Like the Clique series, they bounce between the words “friends” and “enemies”.

Andie and Lola, both cast off from their older siblings, are girls that I sympathize with. Seriously. They did absolutely nothing wrong yet their olde...more

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May 03, 2009 Kristi (The Story Siren) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-i-own, signed-books

Sloane Sisters was such a cute book! I’ve been off the bandwagon when it comes to novels the likes of Gossip Girl, The Clique and books that are known for their catty drama! But I’ve recently started reading the new GG series and I must admit I am a fan. However, this series is geared more toward the younger set, like GG for your little sister, and I’ve attempted to read a series similar, The Ashleys... and I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t even finish the book. So, I was initially skeptical when I f...more

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Feb 04, 2010 Meg Hawt rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really liked the cover of this book. Well, mostly it's pink and I am a sucker for that color.

There really wasn't much to the story. I think it's kinda like gossip girl meets the clique. I was about who's gonna be queen bee and fitting in in in the schools popular clique.

Although boys weren't given much attention just a bit of so and so, it was thoroughly enjoyable. I did not feel bad after reading it, but it did not leave me wanting for more either.

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Dec 06, 2011 Lydia rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book was a book that had two families come together and work it out for the sake of their parents. Letting their jealousy get to them they stab their soon-to-be stepsisters back and try and reclaim their throne. It get's so bad that the wedding is canceled. Yet in the end it's the kids who save the day and get use to the fact that they're a family now and they have to start acting like one. CAN'T WAIT TO READ THE NEXT BOOK!

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Nov 11, 2012 E-Zhen rated it 4 of 5 stars

First of all, this book had a very good storyline, even if it is quite common (maybe just a little). I would have rated it 5 stars if it wasn't for this. Half the time I was reading this I was so confused by where the stuff was happening. Like I think "ok, this is happening at Ashton Prep", but actually it's at the Sloanes' house. Why will it be like this? Well, because it wasn't clear enough. So that's my only problem. Other than that, great read, can't wait to read the second one :)

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May 08, 2012 Jaiden emerson added it

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Sloane Sisters
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The Sloane Sisters is about 3 girls who mom died in a car accident while they were young. The dad maries a fashion designer she has 2 daughters. The 5 step-sisters are not ok with this arrangement. They can not stand each other and they do not really like each other. After about a year of being step-sisters they decided that they were not going to get out of being step-sisters. After a while they began to trust each other and could not imagine their lives without eac...more

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Dec 30, 2009 Damaris rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: my-faves, read-in-09-10, relistic-fiction, series, young-adult

funny im hooked i got this 4 x-mas and was reading it while my brother was trying to figure out my new ipod he was like "put the book down,freak!" anyway awesome book

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Nov 27, 2011 Phoebe rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book was just okay, it's good for vacation because it's slim and a light read. It's a Clique wannabe though.(:

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Jun 14, 2010 Shirley rated it 3 of 5 stars

Great book. A slow beginning but it deffinitly encouraged me to go out and read the next one. I hope the second one is just as good if not better.

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Jun 23, 2010 Charlotte rated it 5 of 5 stars

is this book good? i w ant to read it...
is it innaproppriate like Pretty Little Liars?

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Apr 22, 2013 Skate Penny rated it 3 of 5 stars

It's an easy read when you don't want to think too much while reading.

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Jun 26, 2009 Erisa added it

he is beautiful book,i like very much

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Sep 26, 2009 Lauren rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Aug 29, 2012 Devon rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult, new-york

Cute.

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Apr 04, 2013 Aleyna Sarap rated it 3 of 5 stars

I read this book back in 8th grade. I was quite surprised at how unpopular these books were considering the fact that they're taking place in Manhattan and they were also pretty good. It's more of a book for young girls who like fashion, and I guess it would be better for those who have sisters too. It has lots and lots of drama... Enjoy reading! :)

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Sep 28, 2009 Sandra Bannerman rated it 4 of 5 stars

It's FUN FUN FUN! Can anyone say rich, fabulous and catty??? These girls shop at Donna Karen like it's JC Pennys! Imagine a fabulous sister and her less than fabulous sister moving from London to New York with their mom, straight into their mom's boyfriend's house... next, add the boyfriend's two girls and what do you get??? It's a nice quick read with awesome characters and I can't wait to see what happens!

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Apr 03, 2010 s o n n a rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: short-and-sweet

No offense--but though this is a cute, chick-lit book, it's really Clique-wannabe. Comparing this and the Clique is like comparing A Cinderella Story with Another Cinderella Story. They're both amazing, with different details, but the root of both is exactly the same. Other than that, it was really a cute book.

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Sep 19, 2011 1110cg rated it 4 of 5 stars

Cute and fun read. I loved the NYC setting. A great book for tween readers who want a younger version of The Clique series. There are four main girl character with different personalities, and there are unique relatable characteristics in each of them.

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Sep 06, 2010 Catalina Sennett rated it 3 of 5 stars

This was more of a middle school age type of book, but it was cute.

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Jun 04, 2009 Alyssa Targaryen rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: chick-lit, ya, own, read-in-2009

Surprisingly good. I wasn't sure if I would like it considering the girls are 12 to 14, but I did. Will definitely finish reading the rest of the series as soon as they are released.

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Anna Carey has been a gift wrapper, face painter, nanny, horrific cocktail waitress, sofa saleswoman and children's book editor. She graduated from New York University and has an MFA in fiction from Brooklyn College. She currently lives in Los Angeles, where she can be found writing, reading, and doodling on the giant chalkboard in her kitchen.

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