I actually liked this more than Queen of Babble - so far, I think Queen of Babble is her worst book that I've read. The sequel was more interesting and a bit more like her other books. I definitely recommend this one even if you weren't too thrilled with Queen of Babble. ( )

Reviewed by Taylor Rector for TeensReadToo.com

As the sequel of QUEEN OF BABBLE, the crazy antics of Lizzie Nichols were expected and delivered. There will obviously be another book in this series, because the ending is such a cliff-hanger!

Lizzie now lives in New York and is living with her boyfriend, Luke, and is looking for a job. She finds one but... they don't pay. So what is she going to do for money?

On top of all of her financial issues, Lizzie thinks that there might be something very special in that box under the Christmas tree. But is it what she expects?

Lizzie is such a realistic character and she is so funny and real! So much of what she does can be related to real life.

QUEEN OF BABBLE IN THE BIG CITY is a fun, new, easy read from my favorite author, Meg Cabot. ( )

This book is second in the Queen of Babble series. I enjoyed this book and all the things that seem to go wrong with Lizzie's life. Somehow, in the end, you know it's all going to end up okay in Meg Cabot's books. I don't usually read a lot of 'chick lit' but for some reason, her books are pretty darn good. I spent a lot of this book hoping Lizzie would finally see the light and realize that Luke is not exactly her knight in shining armor. Chaz plays a bigger part in this book and the whole thing with Shari is a total shock. I'm glad I had the third book already in my possession because the ending would have been frustrating without the ability to pick up the third book right away and get back into the story. ( )

very light tale of a romantic moving to NYC to live with her handsome prince (and hope for a ring) and pursue her dream of becoming a certified wedding dress rehabber. Thought it was pretty dumb while I was reading it, but now that I've hit the pseudo cliffhanger, I seem to want to read the next one. hmmph...

A cute continuation of Cabot's original book, Queen of Babble. This is the story of quirky Lizzie Nichols who just can't seem to keep her mouth shut. In the sequel, she is living in her boyfriend's apartment, working two jobs to achieve her dream of becoming a wedding gown restorer. Lizzie is sure boyfriend Luke is ready to pop the question, but her friends continue to tell her he's not really the "marrying type." Is Lizzie in love with Luke or just the idea of marrying a charming French prince? ( )

i really loved this book. When lizzie goes to live in new york to become a vintage wedding dress re-pairor getting a job is harder than it looks especially when her french heart throb luke is there to distract her. This is a really good romantic book. ( )

In this book, the hints begin to show up. To understand the Sherri thing (and see the hint dropping begin), I would read the first book, as it is a total shock in the second one. But then, the Chaz thing...you can see it coming. Maybe it's not a sure thing, but there are some subtle hints here and there, the biggest one being the fact that he is mentioned and discussed at length at all, as opposed to simply being the background character he was in the first book. The pattern of break-ups is painfully annoying, and feels like Andrew (and by extension, Luke) should never have even been mentioned, that maybe the story should have just been about Lizzie, Sherri, and Chaz to start from, instead of complicating things and as a result, making it repetitive and boring.

Rating: 4/5 ( )

I just finished Queen of Babble in the Big City, by Meg Cabot. Arrghh! This book ended with such a cliffhanger! It's a good thing the third book is already out. I have to get a hold of that soon to see what happens. I read Queen of Babble (the 1st book) sometime last year. I enjoyed it, as I do most of Meg Cabot's books. It was a lot of fun and I loved the character of Lizzie. I also loved Luke. Now, I still think Lizzie is fabulous but I'm not so sure about Luke. I don't want to spoil it for anyone who hasn't read it but I think there's someone better for her. A lot better. Here's hoping for a happy ending.

The book is about Lizzie, a recent college grad (almost) who is living with her boyfriend in a fabulous 5th Ave. apartment in New York. He's rich, she's not. She struggles to find a job, ultimately finding one she loves where she doesn't get paid. She has to take on an actual paying job to make ends meet. If you remember from the first book, and if you haven't read it please do, she has a talent for refurbishing vintage clothing, specifically wedding dresses. She goes through turmoil with her friends, her work and her love life in this sweet book. If you are fan of Sophie Kinsella or Emily Giffin I would recommend this series to you.

Meg Cabot's books are for the most part lots of fun. I've read almost all of her books for adults over the last few years, and I'll get to reviewing them eventually. I try to alternate between a book that makes me think and a book that I know I'll just enjoy reading. I'm not saying that Meg's books don't make me think, they just make me think about things in a lighter, fluffier sort of way, which is so needed. They are perfect escape books. The only book I've read of hers that I didn't care for was the original The Princess Diaries. I am a huge fan of the movies (which are so different from the book) but I found the book to be not as fun. To be fair I haven't read the rest of the series. In all, I'm a big fan of Meg's. ( )

The second Queen of Babble novel sees Lizzie moving to New York city, determined to start her career refurbing wedding dresses.Not everything goes to plan as Lizzie moves in with her new boyfriend instead of her best friend Shari, gets a non paying job in a bridal shop and a part time job as a receptionist for divorce lawyers. But she's determined to keep her mouth shut and it's only when her two jobs collide that she may have a problem. Meanwhile, her friend Shari and her boyfriend seem to be having their own problems.
This was heaps of fun - Lizzie was again not as embarassing as I feared and I really want to read the third one now (although again, I know what happens)! I liked the chapter prefaces (Lizzie's wedding dress guides) although they a) kind of turned into generic wedding advice by the end and b) didn't cover Lizzie's description of one of the dresses in the book.

When Lizzie Nichols returns with her boyfriend Luke to New York City, her plans of sharing an apartment with best friend Shari go up in smoke when Luke proposes living together. Lizzie agrees to a temporary arrangement, but insists that she pay some of the expenses. The only problem is, she has no job. Her dream is to have her own vintage clothing shop, specializing in wedding dress refurbishing. She manages to land a part-time job in a high end law firm, but gets in trouble when she becomes friendly with a socialite client.

This is a typical Meg Cabot book...full of humor and zany escapades. Lizzie's romance with Luke is carried forward from the first book in the series, The Queen of Babble. This is a fun, quick read. I listened to this on audio CD and I think listening to it made it much more fun than reading it. The voice of Justine Eyre (who has read several of Cabot's books) is the perfect voice for Lizzie. ( )

i liked the first one better. this one's plot i saw coming. but that might be because i know what the third book will be titled. ( )

This is a fun return to the Lizzie Nichols universe Cabot first introduced us to in 'Queen of Babble'. Lizzie is now in New York City, moving to go after her dream of working in the vintage fashion industry. Sadly, the only job she can get in the field is a non-paying internship in a shop that refurbishes wedding gowns, her dream job. To supplement that income, she works as a lowly receptionist at a prestigious law firm. On top of that, her seemingly perfect boyfriend, Luke, has asked her to move in and her best friends Shari and Chaz are having relationship issues. Nothing is ever boring in the life of Lizzie Nichols!

It's the perfect addition to the series, and Cabot's heroine continues to charm the reader with her bubbly personality and gleaming view of life, even in the big city. While her positive outlook may seem irritating, naive, and over-the-top to some readers, I find it refreshing and sweet. On the whole the book is fairly predictable, but I didn't read it for surprises and in the entertainment department, it definitely delivers. Cabot's use of humor is stellar and her characters make me laugh out loud. This is the type of book I read to cheer myself up. I finished it in a day and it's not a literary masterpiece, but that's not why this book was written. And it definitely lives up to it's predecessor! For those looking for fun, this is the book for them! ( )

Fluffy and fun--very fast read. I'm looking forward to the next installment this summer. ( )

This was a great follow-up to Queen of Babble. I can't wait for the next one to come out. It is reminiscent of Sophie Kinsella's Shopaholic books. ( )

I HATE when books end the way this one did. Really, Luke popped the marriage question in the last paragraph and I have to wait until next summer to figure out what she decides to do! Does Lizzie take Luke back even though he bought her a replacement sewing machine for Christmas instead of an engagement ring? What does she do about Luke's best friend who she kissed on New Year's Eve when she thought she was through with Luke? Chaz, her best friend's ex-boyfriend, is the man who remembers that she loves Diet Coke and says he has always liked her. So what will Lizzie do? Marry her prince? (He really is a prince, even if he isn't recognized by the government of France) or decide to be on her own for awhile?

This is an entertaining chick lit title that I listened to because I needed a break from all the angsty and depressing titles I've been reading. Sometimes I just need a laugh. :) ( )

I really, for some reason, want to hate Meg Cabot. I want to think that because she has written so many books (SO many!!), that she is writing utter trash and drivel. But I can't hate her, because her books are funny and true and compulsively readable. I couldn't put this down - I found myself needing just one more chapter, then just one more... I'm glad the end set me up for book 3, because I would be bummed if this series was over. ( )

This is the second in what is clearly going to be a lovely chick lit series. It’s bubbly, bright and warm. If Queen of Babble were a movie it would star a young Meg Ryan. If you’re looking for some escapism, this is a great choice. The characters are engaging and quirky, the plot is predictable but comes with a nice cliff hanger building in to book three (presumably!), and the writing style is light and breezy. Meg Cabot at her best. Two thumbs up. ( )

I love the Queen of Babble series. I stayed up reading this one until 2am and now I can't wait for book 3. A chick lit book with a cliff hanger ending! ( )