On the Flip Side

Fab Life #4

by Nikki Carter

Living your dreams is the hard part . . .

Sunday Tolliver has a mega-smash album up for major awards--and her first few months as a college freshman are everything she hoped for. But juggling all this and her long-distance romance with boyfriend Sam is taking drama to mad-crazy levels. Hot up-and-coming video star DeShawn isn't letting Sunday's relationship keep him from getting close. And relentless online gossip is seriously shaking Sunday's trust in Sam. On top of that, her jealous diva cousin, Dreya, just won't stay out of Sunday's face--especially now that she's in the running for the same music awards. The only way Sunday can stop the madness and get back on track is to trust her instincts--and get a little help from her friends. . .

"This series is poised to ‘blow up'. . ." -- Kirkus

Praise for Nikki Carter

". . .plenty of reality show-type drama." -- Romantic Times on Doing My Own Thing

"Nikki Carter is a fresh, new voice." ?ReShonda Tate Billingsley, Essence ® bestselling author

Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Diana Townsend · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't know why I like this series but it has grown on me. It's just a fun series and I really like following Sunday's life. Dreya is up to her usual mess and this time we get to see a different side of Sam and Bethany. I loved reading about Sunday finally making it to college and I can't wait for the next book.

[Nardsbaby Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Highlight


While Sunday is used to being recognized, asked for autographs and spotlighted for her incredible talent, she's still a regular college student with aspirations of going into Entertainment Law. Her roommate, Gia, who readers have followed in Nikki Carter's `So Real Series,' is precisely whom Sunday needs around. Gia's eclectic style and crew mesh well with newfound college students, Piper, a foster kid, and Meagan, a trust fund baby. While those closest to Sunday can't understand why college is essential when she's already living her dream out, Sunday's new entourage helps to keep her grounded. As the friends get better acquainted, their friendship grows into a sisterhood of sorts.

College is hectic enough on its own. Trying to balance class, fame, studio time, promotional tours and a long distance relationship just proves that Sunday has a full plate. It would be much easier if Dreya, her cousin, actually respected the fact that she and Sunday were actually related. Not to mention that her boo, Sam, is totally different since moving to New York. Can Sunday remain neutral or is she bound to get swept up in the madness?

"On The Flip Side," book four in the `Fab Life Series,' is a good fit to the series. Readers get to see Sunday grow and I love that Gia and her crew are here! They complement one another. While it's no mistaking that Sunday is the main character, I like that Nikki Carter finds a way to make both of them shine. Breakups, paternity, and money make up the pages in this book. As always, I'm looking forward to see how, or if, Sunday changes her tune?

[African Americans on the Move Book Club · Rating 4 out of 5]

The protagonist, Sunday, is a somewhat successful young pop star, who decides having a college education is a savvy back-up plan in case her music career fizzles. The friends she’s met at college have diverse interests and reasons for attending, yet they all share the angst of youthful uncertainty and finding a place where they fit in. Friendships and young romance are intertwined in an entertaining coming of age story for young adults.
A sweet and palatable read, certain to engage youth struggling to find direction and purpose.


Sandra Franklin
AAMBC Reviewer

[Maaliyah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its a good book I like when Nikki became friends with everyone because she was new to ATL and everyone there was like kinda avoiding her and ans she was sad at one point and she went to go talk to her mom and her mom said don't worry about them and so the next day she went to her new school and she made a lot of friends and she went to a lot of party's and got into some bad things........... But i'm not gone tell you the whole book you just gone have to read for your self.

[Sessilee Shavers · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book about a girl, Sunday Tolliver, who has just gotten a record deal, has an album up for major awards, and her first few months as a college freshman are everything she hoped for. But all of this and her long distance relationship with her boyfriend Sam is taking drama to levels that she never knew existed. I like this book, because it's very suspenseful and very well detailed. This is #4 out of 6 books in this series, I would recommend this book to middle schoolers/young adults.

[Maeghan K · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very slow read. Probably didn't help that it's the fourth in a series. It wasn't impossible to keep up with what was going on, but more background information definitely couldn't hurt. Would recommend starting from the beginning, although I don't think I really have any interest in doing so myself.

[Lois · Rating 2 out of 5]

Chick lit - I'd have loved it as a teen. I don't hate it now. There's plenty of drama, though Sunday, the main character, tries to stay out of it (for good reasons). Some good messages. Harmless.

[Shonti]

it made it easier to understand the first book i read i really want to read the next one though (get over it)

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I work in a high school library and the girls love these books! This is an enjoyable read that touches on realistic teen issues (even with her "fab life") but it still has a fun, upbeat feel to it.

[Rhica · Rating 3 out of 5]

It reminds me of Empire,but if Empire took place in college.

[Erin Hardin · Rating 5 out of 5]

it was a very inspiring book! i loved it!!!! i bought it and im going to re-read it!!!!