Divas, Inc.

by Donna Hill

Diva (n.): an extremely arrogant or temperamental woman.

Delicious Diva Tip #13: When in doubt, just do it anyway.

Tiffany Lane and Chantal Hollis are bonafide divas-in every sense of the word. They've also been Margaret Drew's best friends since they were children. Margaret has always been the plain Jane of the threesome, living vicariously through the exploits of her friends. But when Tiffany and Chantal head to Europe on an extended vacation, leaving Margaret to tend their apartments, Margaret decides to see how the other half lives. Co-opting their apartments, their boyfriends (current and past), their fabulous lifestyles and Tiffany's very savvy pooch, Virginia, Margaret finally feels like she has found the life she has always wanted and deserved. But her double living begins to catch up with her and Margaret might soon be homeless, manless, and friendless all in one swoop.

Genres: African American, Contemporary, Chick Lit, Fiction

305 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2004

Reviews

[Rae · Rating 1 out of 5]

I read this in high school & I remember it being one of the worst books I ever read. I still sort of remember the premise & maybe if I re read it as an adult, I may feel differently about it. However, I do remember finishing it just to get it over w.

[Naiomis Cocoon · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a light fun easy read.

[Omono Ba · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a light read. I just have the lingering second hand embarrassment. Why will you think what you want to live a life of others?

[Rion · Rating 4 out of 5]

So I've been in a little reading slump lately. Nothing really stirred my pot, ya know? Recently no book gave me that 'I have to read this book even though my eyes are burning and I have to go to work tomorrow but I can't put this book down' feeling.

So I decided to take it back to the basics. I went back to the genre that made me fall in love with reading - Contemporary African American Fiction.

Diva's Inc. has been on my 'to-read' shelf for quite a while and it was exactly what I needed to get me out of my slump. Maggie is the perfect damsel in distress and the novel offers up the perfect amount of romance and nonsensical comedy. While the plot is a little obvious, the richly drawn characters make up for it.

[Shannan Harper · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the story and I am so glad I don't have stuck up friends like Tiffany and Chanelle. Those two are users and are a hot mess.

[Nicole]

Donna Hill just made my day the two days it took me to read this book.. I learned every diva step that was necessary for beginner divas... I am advance now.. I am on my way to being the grand diva :) my fave book ever!!

[Tamika · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would rate this book as a 3.5 star read. I am not one to look at others lives and try to fill their shoes... However, I did enjoy the ending and how people really need a wake up call about how they treat others...

[Mahoghani 23 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not what I expected. I did enjoy the book at the end but Margaret appeared as a lost soul to me. She spent more time seeing life through the eyes of others that she lost track of herself and what she wanted to become. Trying to be a diva was not what she needed.

[Kianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was really good. I like to shop and have fun and i think i even learned a few fashion tips from it.

[Angel Eyez]

All Divas should read this book.

[Malissa Poole]

It was ok...started out slow..not really my cup of tea.

[Iasia · Rating 5 out of 5]

very good book! :)

[Dorcus Abercrombie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting story line.

[Sherri]

I loved it! Hilarious and sad from the beginning to end!

[Mary Bailey]

For all us heavier girls

[Stephanie]

Very good book!