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THE BRIGHTEST STAR IN THE SKY by Marian Keyes

THE BRIGHTEST STAR IN THE SKY by Marian Keyes Review (4.5 out of 5 Stars)

The Brightest Star in the Sky
by Marian Keyes
Release Date: January 21, 2010
Publisher: Viking Adult
Pages: 480
Source: Purchased
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I always look forward to a new book from Marian Keyes and her latest, The Brightest Star in the Sky, was no different. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the book, which tells the story of the residents of 66 Star Street in Dublin. Uncharacteristically for Keyes, there’s a supernatural twist as the story is narrated by a mysterious being that can see into each apartment. On the ground floor we have Matt and Maeve, a young married couple who are in love but seem to be hiding a big secret. Jemima, a wise old woman with a huge dog, lives on the second floor. Next are Andrei and Jan, two [...]

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AUTHOR: Kristen

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Mar 8

2010

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QUEEN TAKES KING Book Review

QUEEN TAKES KING by Gigi Levangie Grazer

Though I watched both The Starter Wife and Maneater on TV, Queen Takes King was the first book by Gigi Levangie Grazer that I’ve actually read. It’s about Jackson and Cynthia Power, a New York power couple going through an acrimonious divorce. The story begins the day after their 25th wedding anniversary party when Cynthia opens the morning paper to see compromising photos of Jackson and a local news anchor. Jacks is a famous real estate tycoon (think Donald Trump) and a notorious womanizer, but the public humiliation of this particular affair is what puts Cynthia over the edge. Thus begins the scheming, fighting, and ensuing hijinks as they battle over their apartment, 740 Park Avenue. Also thrown into the mix is their twenty-five-year-old lesbian daughter Vivienne, who tries to help her mom find her independence.
Like I mentioned [...]

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AUTHOR: Kristen

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Sep 14

2009

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SOMETHING BLUE Review

SOMETHING BLUE by Emily Giffin

Something Blue by Emily Giffin picks up right where Something Borrowed (read our review here) left off, only this time we hear Darcy’s point of view. We were introduced to selfish, spoiled, beautiful Darcy in Something Borrowed when her fiancé cheated on her with her best friend. She is stunned because she never viewed her so-called “mousy” best friend as a threat. Now we gain more insight into her character and why she is so self-absorbed and shallow. I don’t want to give too much away for those who haven’t read Something Borrowed yet, so I’ll just say that we find out how she handles the betrayal of her best friend and fiancé and what she does next.
The sequel is good, but not quite as good as the wonderful Something Borrowed. The problem is that Darcy is just so unlikable, [...]

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AUTHOR: Kristen

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Jun 30

2009

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SOMETHING BORROWED Review

SOMETHING BORROWED by Emily Giffin

Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin starts with the familiar premise of fabulous, single ladies living in New York and looking for love, but it quickly sets itself apart and becomes more about friendship, love, and the choices we make in life. Rachel and Darcy have been best friends since elementary school, but it’s a somewhat one-sided friendship with Rachel playing second fiddle to the more beautiful, outgoing Darcy. The night of her thirtieth birthday party a drunken Rachel ends up in bed with Darcy’s fiancé, Dex. Horrified at what she has done, Rachel tries to stay away from Dex, but they have undeniable feelings for one another. With Dex and Darcy’s wedding approaching, Rachel, who is the maid of honor, is forced to choose between her best friend and a man who she might truly love.
Something Borrowed is really interesting because [...]

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AUTHOR: Kristen

POSTED ON:

Jun 29

2009

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