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L.A. Candy (L.A. Candy, #1)

Lauren Conrad

Why we're reading this: Light, fluffy fluff but she has my initials.
[close] Light, fluffy fluff but she has my initials.

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Apr 25, 2011 Crystal rated it liked it

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Setting - The setting in L.A. Candy is absolutely believable; every scene setting is clearly detailed and easy to imagine. The glamorous backdrop is a little at odds in the beginning of the novel when the main characters are supposed to be poor, but after they move and start receiving money for the show, things make more sense. Obvious inspiration was taken from real places which gives the novel a very realistic setting t See PurpleGlassesGirl.com for more quick and easy young adult book reviews.

Setting - The setting in L.A. Candy is absolutely believable; every scene setting is clearly detailed and easy to imagine. The glamorous backdrop is a little at odds in the beginning of the novel when the main characters are supposed to be poor, but after they move and start receiving money for the show, things make more sense. Obvious inspiration was taken from real places which gives the novel a very realistic setting that is easy to relate to.

Characters - The constant viewpoint switching made the story hard to follow, especially in the beginning, and with so many different viewpoints used at a whim, the main characters became less relatable. The characters themselves were different enough to follow but seemed wishy-washy in their personalities which weakened their personalities. The sense of entitlement shared across the main characters- and most of the other characters in the novel- was a little disconcerting. Though this takes place in Hollywood, the entitlement seems either unintentional or overplayed.

Plot - The plot for this novel is predictable but it's done well enough to keep you interested in reading. It was obvious that the story was headed for a cliffhanger at the end to carry it over to the second book but the cliffhanger was creative and emotionally involved enough to make me honestly interested in reading the next book.

Voice - Lauren Conrad isn't a bad writer but it's obvious that she's new at the trade and L.A. Candy clearly could have used more revision before publishing. There are times when a lot of unnecessary attention to detail is heaped upon trivial elements which just slow the story down. While I'll admit that clothing is important in this particular type of story, the clothing is described so often that it feels juvenile and gets old. More showing and less telling would also have been better but all in all, the novel is written better than I expected and was actually a decent read. ...more

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Dec 03, 2012 Jen (NerdifiedJen) rated it liked it

I don't watch reality TV but my brain needed a break in between all the intellectual reading and writing I've been doing. I have tried to read high-powered party girl chick lit on several occasions and I've never enjoyed it. There was always something missing from the narration, like likable characters, for example. This book was actually the most readable form of HPPG chick lit I've ever read. Plus, it is the definition of a quick, easy read. ...more

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Nov 04, 2009 Nari rated it liked it

Shelves: 2009, teen-books

LA Candy is about two high school graduates who move from Santa Barbara to Hollywood. Jane Roberts begins an internship with well known event planner, Fiona Chen. Her best friend Scarlett Hart enrolls at USC, University of Southern California. During their first week in LA, they meet a few cute guys with suspect relationship statuses, enter Braden. They also meet a TV producer, Trever Lord, who insists that they join his hip new reality show LA Candy that will air on PopTV. The show is about 4 g ...more

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Mar 09, 2010 Laura rated it really liked it

I am definitely hooked on this book! I can't wait go read the sequel because I need to know what happens! :) I loved trying to figure out who, in real life, all of the characters are. ...more

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