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Charly's Epic Fiascos #3
Star Power
Charly St. James takes on her biggest challenge yet when her television show goes for a ratings sweep by making over the life of a not-so-willing small-town teen with a big secret. . .
Charly St. James is on top, and she's determined to keep it that way. That's why she and the producers have come up with a plan to take The Extreme Dream Team to the next level--by turning loners into VIPs. After all, how can you enjoy your new digs if your life is jacked up?
But when Charly meets her first makeover, Nia, she knows she'll have to do more than dress her up and boost her self-esteem. Nia is living in the shade of her twin sister, who is luxuriating in a major case of pretty girl syndrome. And the more Charly tries to get Nia to shine, the more her twin sabotages her mission. Good thing Charly loves a challenge, 'cause these twins' troubles are more than skin deep. . .
Praise For Kelli London
"An amazing tale that is sure to delight, teach, and intrigue teens everywhere!" --Ni-Ni Simone on Boyfriend Season
"Kelli reinvents the urban heroine--she's cuter, smarter, fearless. Excellent read." --Travis Hunter, author of On the Come Up
Charly St. James is on top, and she's determined to keep it that way. That's why she and the producers have come up with a plan to take The Extreme Dream Team to the next level--by turning loners into VIPs. After all, how can you enjoy your new digs if your life is jacked up?
But when Charly meets her first makeover, Nia, she knows she'll have to do more than dress her up and boost her self-esteem. Nia is living in the shade of her twin sister, who is luxuriating in a major case of pretty girl syndrome. And the more Charly tries to get Nia to shine, the more her twin sabotages her mission. Good thing Charly loves a challenge, 'cause these twins' troubles are more than skin deep. . .
Praise For Kelli London
"An amazing tale that is sure to delight, teach, and intrigue teens everywhere!" --Ni-Ni Simone on Boyfriend Season
"Kelli reinvents the urban heroine--she's cuter, smarter, fearless. Excellent read." --Travis Hunter, author of On the Come Up
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225 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2013
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August 5, 2013
I received an advance copy of Star Power: Charly's Epic Fiascos #3 thru a Goodreads giveaway, and I am grateful to have gotten the book!
I found this book to be on target for its teen audience. It wasn't overly riveting but it was a good story.
I couldn't help but crack up over the appearance of a mall in a MN town of 1,700 - even with only the "low-end" stores this would be really really unlikely. I live in a town of 8000, a good hour away from any mall. That and other little elements made it seem that the author was from an urban area and had not really researched what a small Midwestern town would actually be.
I liked the use of slang and in the future I hope the author won't feel the need to define every slang term, and just let it work in context. I have a feeling that there has probably been feedback that the slang needed to be defined so I'm sure this is in conflict with that - but the definitions just get in the way of the flow of the author's prose and personally I felt that contextual use of the slang would be enough. If I was really confused, I would just google the word. :)
I found this book to be on target for its teen audience. It wasn't overly riveting but it was a good story.
I couldn't help but crack up over the appearance of a mall in a MN town of 1,700 - even with only the "low-end" stores this would be really really unlikely. I live in a town of 8000, a good hour away from any mall. That and other little elements made it seem that the author was from an urban area and had not really researched what a small Midwestern town would actually be.
I liked the use of slang and in the future I hope the author won't feel the need to define every slang term, and just let it work in context. I have a feeling that there has probably been feedback that the slang needed to be defined so I'm sure this is in conflict with that - but the definitions just get in the way of the flow of the author's prose and personally I felt that contextual use of the slang would be enough. If I was really confused, I would just google the word. :)
August 9, 2013
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads. Thanks for allowing me the opportunity to review this. Teenage Charly uses her "star power" as well as coercion, bullying, deception and even feels justified in beating up somebody at whom she was angry as she runs amuck without adult supervision in a small town where she arrived to do a makeover on the sly for her reality show. She is supposed to be an honor student who's dad is very concerned about her, so allowing her to roam free doesn't make any sense in terms of his parenting style nor the concerns of the studio. Liam who does room makeovers, remodeling and uses power tools is also an honor student who does all the handyman work himself. Not too feasible for one person, and especially not a teenager. They are sent with two cameramen who never seem to be around which is how all the issues occur including the kids ending up at a drug party. Liam ends up with no hotel room the first night so stays in Charly's room as they both worry about scandal. They couldn't reach a responsible adult to help? I'm sure that since the mayor's family was the makeover project, the mayor could have helped. The hotel manager would have bent over backwards in real life. I could keep going with issues, but I think you get the idea. Way too many plot issues and an honor student who acts like an idiot make this book one to avoid.
August 3, 2013
I received this book free from Kensington @ Goodreads giveaway. That being said I thought I would write my first review. Star Power is a story about a reality star teen-age girl named Charly the back of the book reads, Charly St. James takes on her biggest challenge yet when her t.v. show goes for a ratings sweep by making over the life of a not-so-willing small town teen with a big secret...
This book is obviously a part of a series which may be one of the reasons I felt like I came in during the middle of a movie. This is a Young Adult book which I would let my 14 year old daughter read b/c it is pretty clean. The story is supposed to be an adventure of a 16 year old girl I think it tried to be to many things and ended up being a "little" bit of everything. The "mystery" was wrapped up with no real resolution and the "mini romance" was weak. I did enjoy the authors flair for today's language it was real and I enjoyed the overall vibe of the book because of that I give the book 3 stars
This book is obviously a part of a series which may be one of the reasons I felt like I came in during the middle of a movie. This is a Young Adult book which I would let my 14 year old daughter read b/c it is pretty clean. The story is supposed to be an adventure of a 16 year old girl I think it tried to be to many things and ended up being a "little" bit of everything. The "mystery" was wrapped up with no real resolution and the "mini romance" was weak. I did enjoy the authors flair for today's language it was real and I enjoyed the overall vibe of the book because of that I give the book 3 stars
August 5, 2013
I think that the girls in my classroom will enjoy reading this book. Even though Charly is a "star", she is very much like a typical teenager. In many ways, my kids will be able connect with the book and many of the characters. Having several other books in the series is always a plus for the classroom when trying to get reluctant readers to read. The inclusion of discussion questions in the back of the book is a bonus. This book is a must have book for any upper elementary and middle school classroom library.
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