is one star maybe harsh? ehhh, i think it is fine because it isn't like i'm raining on anyone's parade since it is 2021 and no one who liked this novel even remembers it.

why is this stuff always so empty? if a novel isn't genuinely funny (intentionally or otherwise), it won't be funny and light. i choose novels like this in the same way i choose to watch a syndicated network sitcom late at night--in defiance of everything i know about these products.

finally, i have read better descriptions of clothes in Sleepover Friends novels. ( )

I can tend to be a shopaholic myself when im not broke and i loved the indulgences in this book :D totally awesome ( )

For me, the four stars just comes from the sheer "readability" of this book. It's like drinking smooth, creamy hot chocolate - - just goes right down and leaves a warm feeling. I finished the whole thing in a day, and I'm not really that kind of reader.

The author has terrific wit and brings that to the table in spades. The voice does remind me tremendously of Bridget Jones, but I actually think this book was better written and more engaging.

The lead character has flaws, but is endearing and sympathetic at the same time. To me, this book is just a bit too superficial to garner that fifth star . . .I really like more depth to my reads. But it was a lovely pause and would make the perfect beach read. ( )

While I've loved every other Kinsella book I've read, I didn't enjoy the plot of this book and found it to be rather superficial.

I was really frustrated with Rebecca's character. As I'm extremely frugal and save every single cent possible, I found it hard to relate to the retail theory she continued to give herself. She was extremely hypocritical and though I could see that she was good with people, I didn't really like her.

Throughout most of this book, I just wanted Rebecca to get a job in retail--it was obvious that she could be very enthusiastic about products and prices. However, when she did, this fell flat due to her selfishness, causing me to feel even more frustrated with her.

I also felt like the ending had too smooth of a resolution. I wanted to see her actually learn a lesson, and not just have a pretty package handed to her. I struggled to buy this actually happening in real life, and while normally in Kinsella's books this is charming in a makes-you-feel-good way, I just rolled my eyes.

Luke's character frustrated me--he acted win totally different manners and definitely did act like a jerk at some points. I didn't understand why he kept pursuing Rebecca and why he felt the need to play games. Though I could sense their chemistry, I couldn't sense any basis behind it.

The writing was very strong, with plenty of jokes and humour thrown in. Aside from Rebecca listing off the styles of each piece of clothing she was wearing, this was very easy to read and enjoy.

The last few scenes left me feeling really satisfied, but I definitely spent more of the time reading this book feeling frustrated than happy. I'd definitely read a different Kinsella book instead of trying this one.
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She finally proves herself. But it was a hysterical adventure getting there. ( )