New Look

Please bear with me as I experiment with a new look and additional elements! If you have any comments or suggestions, please let me know! :-)

The Ivy Chronicles by Karen Quinn

I really need to keep up with my reviews. I no longer remember my impressions! I liked The Ivt Chronicles, it was an enjoyable, entertaining, satisfying light read.

The story is about high-flying Ivy, living the good life in Manhattan, in a super-high-paying job and able to afford anything she could ever dream of. Then it all collapses and she is suddenly single, unemployed and forced to move to a cheaper neighborhood, where her kids actually have to attend the local school. Horror of horrors. Not surprisingly, the normal life grows on her (albeit slowly) and she learns to appreciate the small things in life.

The style is funny and engaging, the characters are likeable, if you need a light summer read, this could be it!

Challenges: 2010 Countdown Challenge, What's in a Name 3

Size 12 is not Fat by Meg Cabot

A very quick review, just to catch up. This was my first Meg Cabot book that didn't have a teenage heroine and I admit that I like the pure young adult ones better. Size 12 is not Fat is a mystery featuring Heather Wells, a teenage pop star who lost her career and her fiancee in one go and is trying to set her life on the right path. It's simple and entertaining enough, but I liked The Princess Diaries better. I doubt I'll be continuing with this series, unless you tell me that it's worth it!

I'm on holiday with my family in Poland at the moment and having a great time. My Mom and Dad keep baby Shane with them at night so I get to sleep in - I'm obviously happy to get some extra rest and they're happy to have the opportunity to take care of him. Everyone wins. :-)