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The It Girl #3
The It Girl in Rome
Anna finds herself on a class trip to Rome in this hilarious final novel in The It Girl trilogy.
Anna Huntley, her friends, and her ACTUAL boyfriend (definitely requires shouting) Connor are going on a class trip to Rome! This is the ideal opportunity for Anna not only to escape the craziness of her dad’s wedding to his world-famous actress fiancée, but also to have a real romantic date with Connor.
Nothing could spoil this perfect, pasta-filled chance at love—could it?
Anna Huntley, her friends, and her ACTUAL boyfriend (definitely requires shouting) Connor are going on a class trip to Rome! This is the ideal opportunity for Anna not only to escape the craziness of her dad’s wedding to his world-famous actress fiancée, but also to have a real romantic date with Connor.
Nothing could spoil this perfect, pasta-filled chance at love—could it?
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336 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2019
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About the author
Katy Birchall
46 books722 followersKaty is the author of several young adult novels including The It Girl series, the Hotel Royale series and Morgan Charmley: Teen Witch. She is the co-author of the middle grade Lightning Girl series and Star Switch with Alesha Dixon, and the Find the Girl teen series with YouTube stars Lucy and Lydia Connell. Katy was proud to be the author of a retelling of Jane Austen's Emma for the Awesomely Austen series, a collection of Austen's novels retold for younger readers. She has also written a non-fiction book, How to be a Princess: Real-Life Fairy Tales for Modern Heroines.
Katy lives in London with her partner, Ben, and her rescue dog, Bono.
The Secret Bridesmaid is her adult fiction debut.
Katy lives in London with her partner, Ben, and her rescue dog, Bono.
The Secret Bridesmaid is her adult fiction debut.
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October 2, 2023
You can definitely see Anna's embraced life as an "It Girl" and the humor is on point as usual. It just brings me so much satisfaction to see my ship sail after suspecting it in the second book and despite Anna having a boyfriend already. Thank you for making my heart feel extremely warm and fuzzy again, Katy Birchall. It's much appreciated.
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Reread review:
Once again, I only read the parts with James. What can I say but Team Awkward for the win?? James is so very good to Anna in this one. He's a little less serious than he was in the second book, though still maintaining his rock-solid calm regarding Anna's (many) predicaments. Anna's gained more confidence, but it doesn't take a lot to knock her down either.
James' crush on her from the previous book is a lot more apparent now, but I like how he never forces her feelings onto her. He offers his unconditional support to her without expecting her to return, or even acknowledge his growing feelings. He doesn't try to replace anyone, but in small and very meaningful ways, lifts her up so she can know her own worth. He's witnessed her at her lowest and goofiest, and he still sticks around, so she knows his word is good.
It pays off by the time Anna realizes who's had her back the whole time. (And it certainly wasn't Connor). I mean, get you a guy who'll fight off paparazzi and can joke about you falling into ponds without making you feel inferior. One of my favorite moments was him reassuring her at the airport that her dunking on a cheating rock star was not the end of the world and that he was proud of her.
But of course, the crowning moment was Anna's dad surprising her by inviting all her friends to the wedding. She was excited that her dog (named Dog) was able to come along too, but the fact that James was the one who brought Dog?? Adorable. Her flying into James' arms the moment she saw him and going down in a fluff of purple dress was just about the cutest thing I'd ever read in my life. "Sometimes, you just know". Yesssssssssssss. Not to mention the book ending with their email messages with him sending an email that said nothing but "xxx"? Ough, [+10 damage acquired]. Not a lot of things hit like middle-grade romance fluff.
Great book, really enjoyed the semi-reread, would recommend to kids in this age category for sure.
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Reread review:
Once again, I only read the parts with James. What can I say but Team Awkward for the win?? James is so very good to Anna in this one. He's a little less serious than he was in the second book, though still maintaining his rock-solid calm regarding Anna's (many) predicaments. Anna's gained more confidence, but it doesn't take a lot to knock her down either.
James' crush on her from the previous book is a lot more apparent now, but I like how he never forces her feelings onto her. He offers his unconditional support to her without expecting her to return, or even acknowledge his growing feelings. He doesn't try to replace anyone, but in small and very meaningful ways, lifts her up so she can know her own worth. He's witnessed her at her lowest and goofiest, and he still sticks around, so she knows his word is good.
It pays off by the time Anna realizes who's had her back the whole time. (And it certainly wasn't Connor). I mean, get you a guy who'll fight off paparazzi and can joke about you falling into ponds without making you feel inferior. One of my favorite moments was him reassuring her at the airport that her dunking on a cheating rock star was not the end of the world and that he was proud of her.
But of course, the crowning moment was Anna's dad surprising her by inviting all her friends to the wedding. She was excited that her dog (named Dog) was able to come along too, but the fact that James was the one who brought Dog?? Adorable. Her flying into James' arms the moment she saw him and going down in a fluff of purple dress was just about the cutest thing I'd ever read in my life. "Sometimes, you just know". Yesssssssssssss. Not to mention the book ending with their email messages with him sending an email that said nothing but "xxx"? Ough, [+10 damage acquired]. Not a lot of things hit like middle-grade romance fluff.
Great book, really enjoyed the semi-reread, would recommend to kids in this age category for sure.
January 19, 2025
I felt like everyone’s maturing in this book and I like it.
The mean girls get development, which was surprising and cool. On the other hand, a lot of things are undone, like and
The mean girls get development, which was surprising and cool. On the other hand, a lot of things are undone, like and
May 17, 2023
ANOTHER hilarious book
My life sort of sucks right now and these books have really really helped. So thank you Katy Birchall for giving me more laughs than I've had in many months, truly!! ❤️
Please keep writing...!!
My life sort of sucks right now and these books have really really helped. So thank you Katy Birchall for giving me more laughs than I've had in many months, truly!! ❤️
Please keep writing...!!
December 30, 2021
it look's like a big fat dick.
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