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Wing Girl
Wing Girl: [wing-gurl] noun
1. A young, single woman frequenting liquor-serving establishments who attracts then later repels eligible men that are eventually picked up by her friends.
2. The essential accessory for dating in Manhattan.
For years guys have cruised bars using the "wing man" as a divide and conquer weapon designed to liberate a gorgeous woman from her not-so-beautiful friend.
Meet Belinda Carson, Wing Girl.
She's a kick-ass, take-no-prisoners investigative reporter fighting for truth, justice and higher ratings. But while her fame draws in the hotties, it’s unfortunate that you can’t buy a new personality at Bloomingdales!
Because up close and personal these unsuspecting suitors get fried by a snarky attitude that's sharp enough to slice a stale bagel…
which leaves her grateful friends to swoop in for the delectable leftovers!
Only enough is enough – isn’t it time for Belinda to stop taking one for the team and land her own Mr Right?
1. A young, single woman frequenting liquor-serving establishments who attracts then later repels eligible men that are eventually picked up by her friends.
2. The essential accessory for dating in Manhattan.
For years guys have cruised bars using the "wing man" as a divide and conquer weapon designed to liberate a gorgeous woman from her not-so-beautiful friend.
Meet Belinda Carson, Wing Girl.
She's a kick-ass, take-no-prisoners investigative reporter fighting for truth, justice and higher ratings. But while her fame draws in the hotties, it’s unfortunate that you can’t buy a new personality at Bloomingdales!
Because up close and personal these unsuspecting suitors get fried by a snarky attitude that's sharp enough to slice a stale bagel…
which leaves her grateful friends to swoop in for the delectable leftovers!
Only enough is enough – isn’t it time for Belinda to stop taking one for the team and land her own Mr Right?
288 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 29, 2013
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November 7, 2013
‘Wing Girl??? More like ‘BADLY WRITTEN, STEREOTYPICAL, UNORIGINAL AND EXCEEDINGLY BORING GIRL’
It’s very rare that I don’t slog all the way through to the end of a book, no matter how bad it is, but once or twice I make an exception. This was one such occasion ... I think I did well actually; I got almost 3/4s of the way through this disaster of a book ... but yes, inevitably I caved and had to toss it into the garbage.
I guess it’s not the worst book I’ve ever read but it sure is close. The fact that Wing Girl is written by a man shows through in the stereotypical way in which ‘your average’ New York woman and the main character in particular are depicted. Basically the main character, Belinda, is your generic ‘smart girl’ who could be sexy and get all the guys if only she knew how to turn herself into a slutty bimbo with all the personality of a bucket.
But don’t worry guess what? Belinda has a trio of friends to put her right on how to go about making herself appealing to the opposite sex. Who are they well I’m glad you asked:
1 A tall willowy one that comes from money.
2 A short buxom one ‘with an attitude’
3. An average looking but successful one who just so happens to sleep with every guy she meets.
Wow! Is this originality is mind boggling or what?!
So according to this trio of friends ... cough ... I mean the MALE author of ‘BADLY WRITTEN, STEREOTYPICAL, UNORIGINAL AND EXCEEDINGLY BORING GIRL’ what does the average woman need to do to improve herself? Well, once again, I’m glad you asked:
1. Stop being herself.
2. Dress like a hooker.
3. Quit sounding so smart.
4. And this is most important ... don’t say what she actually thinks, just say what she thinks the wise and handsome guy beside her wants to hear.
Once Belinda gets the hang of how women should act if they want to get laid she has all the guys in the city chasing after her. What an achievement!!
Basically think ‘sex in the city’ and remove anything remotely interesting, funny, original and yes sexy and then insert generic female stereotypes … ‘all we want to do is shop, buy make up, and find a hot guy,’ couple that to a long drawn out plot that goes nowhere in and you’ll have a pretty accurate description of this book. Seems like the author just set out to take a bit from everything that is popular ... what generic plots do well … what 2 dimensional, stereotypical female characters types seem to appeal and then bungled them all in together. The result? … His new novel “BADLY WRITTEN, STEREOTYPICAL, UNORIGINAL AND EXCEEDINGLY BORING GIRL”
Well, there you go I just said what I think ... of course according to this book this means I won’t be able to get a man now but nevertheless I’m afraid this is one ‘girl’ who’s still going to say what she actually thinks … yup ... this book sucks.
It’s very rare that I don’t slog all the way through to the end of a book, no matter how bad it is, but once or twice I make an exception. This was one such occasion ... I think I did well actually; I got almost 3/4s of the way through this disaster of a book ... but yes, inevitably I caved and had to toss it into the garbage.
I guess it’s not the worst book I’ve ever read but it sure is close. The fact that Wing Girl is written by a man shows through in the stereotypical way in which ‘your average’ New York woman and the main character in particular are depicted. Basically the main character, Belinda, is your generic ‘smart girl’ who could be sexy and get all the guys if only she knew how to turn herself into a slutty bimbo with all the personality of a bucket.
But don’t worry guess what? Belinda has a trio of friends to put her right on how to go about making herself appealing to the opposite sex. Who are they well I’m glad you asked:
1 A tall willowy one that comes from money.
2 A short buxom one ‘with an attitude’
3. An average looking but successful one who just so happens to sleep with every guy she meets.
Wow! Is this originality is mind boggling or what?!
So according to this trio of friends ... cough ... I mean the MALE author of ‘BADLY WRITTEN, STEREOTYPICAL, UNORIGINAL AND EXCEEDINGLY BORING GIRL’ what does the average woman need to do to improve herself? Well, once again, I’m glad you asked:
1. Stop being herself.
2. Dress like a hooker.
3. Quit sounding so smart.
4. And this is most important ... don’t say what she actually thinks, just say what she thinks the wise and handsome guy beside her wants to hear.
Once Belinda gets the hang of how women should act if they want to get laid she has all the guys in the city chasing after her. What an achievement!!
Basically think ‘sex in the city’ and remove anything remotely interesting, funny, original and yes sexy and then insert generic female stereotypes … ‘all we want to do is shop, buy make up, and find a hot guy,’ couple that to a long drawn out plot that goes nowhere in and you’ll have a pretty accurate description of this book. Seems like the author just set out to take a bit from everything that is popular ... what generic plots do well … what 2 dimensional, stereotypical female characters types seem to appeal and then bungled them all in together. The result? … His new novel “BADLY WRITTEN, STEREOTYPICAL, UNORIGINAL AND EXCEEDINGLY BORING GIRL”
Well, there you go I just said what I think ... of course according to this book this means I won’t be able to get a man now but nevertheless I’m afraid this is one ‘girl’ who’s still going to say what she actually thinks … yup ... this book sucks.
July 4, 2015
One of the worst books I have ever read. Full of sexism, cliches and awful writing. The author seems to hate women, ugly people and fat people.
January 24, 2019
DNF'd at 18%
Not sure if this one gets better, but I was already getting super sick of all of the slut shaming, the misogynistic commentary (mostly by the heroine herself), the stereotypes, and so many other things that had already been building before I even reached 20% on my kindle...so I'm tapping out now.
Also just have to say that the reason I picked this book up was because they added a line to the description when they redid the cover saying it was perfect for fans of The Hating Game and The Kiss Quotient...and that totally sucked me in. Since it pulled me in, I want to spare other readers so I have to say that this book is NOTHING like The Kiss Quotient...I absolutely LOVED that one. It was empowering and the main character was someone who you could relate to, sympathize with...and just generally like and root for, while Belinda wasn't like that for me at all. Already at this point in the story she'd been thinking negative thoughts about her friends based on their appearances, their sexual habits, and even their jobs. She also got a makeover and became supermodel hot while keeping an attitude so bad that I'm surprised she ever had any friends to begin with...they kept insisting she had a good heart, but I didn't see it. So, that being said, if you're going into this expecting The Kiss Quotient or even The Hating Game...be wary. I'd suggest reading an excerpt to see if it's for you, but if you're not a fan of characters being super judgmental then I'd skip this one.
Not sure if this one gets better, but I was already getting super sick of all of the slut shaming, the misogynistic commentary (mostly by the heroine herself), the stereotypes, and so many other things that had already been building before I even reached 20% on my kindle...so I'm tapping out now.
Also just have to say that the reason I picked this book up was because they added a line to the description when they redid the cover saying it was perfect for fans of The Hating Game and The Kiss Quotient...and that totally sucked me in. Since it pulled me in, I want to spare other readers so I have to say that this book is NOTHING like The Kiss Quotient...I absolutely LOVED that one. It was empowering and the main character was someone who you could relate to, sympathize with...and just generally like and root for, while Belinda wasn't like that for me at all. Already at this point in the story she'd been thinking negative thoughts about her friends based on their appearances, their sexual habits, and even their jobs. She also got a makeover and became supermodel hot while keeping an attitude so bad that I'm surprised she ever had any friends to begin with...they kept insisting she had a good heart, but I didn't see it. So, that being said, if you're going into this expecting The Kiss Quotient or even The Hating Game...be wary. I'd suggest reading an excerpt to see if it's for you, but if you're not a fan of characters being super judgmental then I'd skip this one.
April 3, 2019
4.5 Stars!
This book was one of the hidden gems that I didn't get around to read cos I was put off by some of the negative reviews. I want to clarify that this book is not sexist and people should have some minimum expectation of how a romantic comedy is going to turn out. If they had a problem with this they should turn down every ugly duckling to swan story. I deeply enjoyed the book, this was not a book to soul search but it ticked off all the romantic comedy sweet spots.
Yes a lot of the parts are predictable, yet it was funny, poignant at some and mostly left you feeling warm and fuzzy which is what I as a reader want from a book like this. Yes, some of the conversations about the girls was borderline slut shaming but you would be lying if you think it didn't happen in regular conversations and some of them were clearly written for comedic effect. Yes, the leading man need not have been a saintly, secretly amazing businessman with a business degree. He could have just remained a cab driver who still did everything kind and good and it would have been great. But these are minor grouses in an otherwise entertaining book! The Wing Girl kicked ass and I wish we got more of her investigative reporting , maybe a prequel ;)
This book was one of the hidden gems that I didn't get around to read cos I was put off by some of the negative reviews. I want to clarify that this book is not sexist and people should have some minimum expectation of how a romantic comedy is going to turn out. If they had a problem with this they should turn down every ugly duckling to swan story. I deeply enjoyed the book, this was not a book to soul search but it ticked off all the romantic comedy sweet spots.
Yes a lot of the parts are predictable, yet it was funny, poignant at some and mostly left you feeling warm and fuzzy which is what I as a reader want from a book like this. Yes, some of the conversations about the girls was borderline slut shaming but you would be lying if you think it didn't happen in regular conversations and some of them were clearly written for comedic effect. Yes, the leading man need not have been a saintly, secretly amazing businessman with a business degree. He could have just remained a cab driver who still did everything kind and good and it would have been great. But these are minor grouses in an otherwise entertaining book! The Wing Girl kicked ass and I wish we got more of her investigative reporting , maybe a prequel ;)
September 3, 2013
Review originally on www.iheart-chicklit.blogspot.com
Wing Girl follows the story of top investigative reporter, Belinda Carson who has always been the one among her friends who would aid them in their quest of pulling men. The reversed version of a Wing-man, if you're a fan of HIMYM, you would know. Belinda has no problem attracting men, it's the part when she gets chatted up that needs help!
Immediately, I warmed up to Belinda and her girlfriends, Ariel, Roxanne and Serena. They were such a lovely bunch, which reminded me of Sex and the City, or an all-female cast of How I Met Your FATHER. They were really wonderfully written, where each of them played a significant part in Belinda's life. But I would like to point out that Belinda is a very lovable heroine, she's a strong, independent person, and she's really sassy!
Wing Girl really worked for me because it's a really fabulous book which discusses about powerful women in a highly competitive backdrop (NYC, hurrah!), battling their way to the top. For one, Belinda is a tough cookie, she works hard and gets what she wants. I really admire how Nic Tatano, he's male, by the way, manages to capture the importance of a women's fiction novel.
The book is an absolute gem as it's funny, sassy and holds the perfect amount of charm. I fell in love with the characters and the hero, of course. Swoon. The romance is very well-plotted and I have to say, it's surely a romantic comedy! A sparkling, witty book which will leave you with a warm, fuzzy feeling. A book filled with witty banter, sweet romantic scenes and a heroine you would definitely root for!
Wing Girl follows the story of top investigative reporter, Belinda Carson who has always been the one among her friends who would aid them in their quest of pulling men. The reversed version of a Wing-man, if you're a fan of HIMYM, you would know. Belinda has no problem attracting men, it's the part when she gets chatted up that needs help!
Immediately, I warmed up to Belinda and her girlfriends, Ariel, Roxanne and Serena. They were such a lovely bunch, which reminded me of Sex and the City, or an all-female cast of How I Met Your FATHER. They were really wonderfully written, where each of them played a significant part in Belinda's life. But I would like to point out that Belinda is a very lovable heroine, she's a strong, independent person, and she's really sassy!
Wing Girl really worked for me because it's a really fabulous book which discusses about powerful women in a highly competitive backdrop (NYC, hurrah!), battling their way to the top. For one, Belinda is a tough cookie, she works hard and gets what she wants. I really admire how Nic Tatano, he's male, by the way, manages to capture the importance of a women's fiction novel.
The book is an absolute gem as it's funny, sassy and holds the perfect amount of charm. I fell in love with the characters and the hero, of course. Swoon. The romance is very well-plotted and I have to say, it's surely a romantic comedy! A sparkling, witty book which will leave you with a warm, fuzzy feeling. A book filled with witty banter, sweet romantic scenes and a heroine you would definitely root for!
July 14, 2015
This book probably could have been more offensive, if it had tried very, very hard... but not much more.
Dear So-Called "Chick Lit": We are never, ever, ever getting back together.
Anyway.
Full review to come.
Dear So-Called "Chick Lit": We are never, ever, ever getting back together.
Anyway.
Full review to come.
July 5, 2015
What a terrible book! Do not waste your time reading this sexist garbage. It's full of terrible advice like don't you dare wear flat shoes - EVER and change who you are to have guys like you. Plus, the author doesn't shy away from lines like this one: "the females of the species are the worst." What the hell?!
September 4, 2013
ARC received from Publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
Looking for a romance with a good dose of comedy in it that isn't so sickly sweet it puts your teeth on edge? Something modern, fun, inoffensive and yet packed with a whole lot of story that keeps you turning the pages? Well, for me at least, this was THAT book.
Nic Tatano (who I didn't even realise was male until I read the Author's blurb after finishing the book) has been added to my "Authors to watch out for" list even though this is not a genre I often read.
Take one investigative TV journalist (Belinda) with a whole lot of chutzpah who works in a traditionally all-male environment and was raised in an all-male household. Heels, make-up, table manners and femininity do not feature in her life. As her boss puts it "Absolutely no social skills".
To most people she is known as the "Brass Cupcake" but to her little circle of friends she's "Wing Girl". She is famous enough that she attracts male attention whenever she's out with her friends but her attitude is so abrupt that that attention is very short lived giving her friends the opportunity to move in on the guys. As she says herself in the book "My friends always end up with positive results while I finish the evening without so much as a request for a phone number."
Add three female best friends. Roxanne - the American/Italian hairdresser who seems to be related to half of New York and has an ability to get things done. Ariel - best friend since college who comes from an old-money family but is making it on her own as a Madison Avenue copywriter, who is always impeccably dressed and wears pearls. And then there is Serena - an attorney who knows that short hemlines and heels are as good as a solid defence in getting the best result for her client in the court room.
Her friends decide it's time for Belinda to have an extreme makeover. Out go her flat shoes, slacks, baggy jumpers, her heavy black framed glasses and hair always up in a tight bun. In come heels, make up, fitted clothes, contact lenses, perfect hair, charm school and etiquette lessons.
The aim? To find a man. Not just any man. He has to tick all of the boxes on Belinda's list (or as many of them as possible) whilst passing her friends inspection.
Is it possible? Well I don't want to spoil the story so you'll have to read it for yourself but all I will say is that a HEA is guaranteed.
I do hope Nic Tatano continues with this group of feisty ladies and gives us Roxanne, Ariel and Serena's stories because I for one would definitely read them.
Looking for a romance with a good dose of comedy in it that isn't so sickly sweet it puts your teeth on edge? Something modern, fun, inoffensive and yet packed with a whole lot of story that keeps you turning the pages? Well, for me at least, this was THAT book.
Nic Tatano (who I didn't even realise was male until I read the Author's blurb after finishing the book) has been added to my "Authors to watch out for" list even though this is not a genre I often read.
Take one investigative TV journalist (Belinda) with a whole lot of chutzpah who works in a traditionally all-male environment and was raised in an all-male household. Heels, make-up, table manners and femininity do not feature in her life. As her boss puts it "Absolutely no social skills".
To most people she is known as the "Brass Cupcake" but to her little circle of friends she's "Wing Girl". She is famous enough that she attracts male attention whenever she's out with her friends but her attitude is so abrupt that that attention is very short lived giving her friends the opportunity to move in on the guys. As she says herself in the book "My friends always end up with positive results while I finish the evening without so much as a request for a phone number."
Add three female best friends. Roxanne - the American/Italian hairdresser who seems to be related to half of New York and has an ability to get things done. Ariel - best friend since college who comes from an old-money family but is making it on her own as a Madison Avenue copywriter, who is always impeccably dressed and wears pearls. And then there is Serena - an attorney who knows that short hemlines and heels are as good as a solid defence in getting the best result for her client in the court room.
Her friends decide it's time for Belinda to have an extreme makeover. Out go her flat shoes, slacks, baggy jumpers, her heavy black framed glasses and hair always up in a tight bun. In come heels, make up, fitted clothes, contact lenses, perfect hair, charm school and etiquette lessons.
The aim? To find a man. Not just any man. He has to tick all of the boxes on Belinda's list (or as many of them as possible) whilst passing her friends inspection.
Is it possible? Well I don't want to spoil the story so you'll have to read it for yourself but all I will say is that a HEA is guaranteed.
I do hope Nic Tatano continues with this group of feisty ladies and gives us Roxanne, Ariel and Serena's stories because I for one would definitely read them.
October 7, 2013
Jane Hunt Writer First Steps
Wing Girl is a witty, interesting, fast paced book with well-crafted three dimensional characters so real they jump off the page straight into your imagination.
The world of television investigative journalism and the New York dating scene are the back drop for a 'My Fair Lady' transformation of Belinda a top ranked TV investigative journalist who erstwhile has deliberately downgraded her appearance in favour of her IQ and journalistic talent.
Known by her three best friends as 'Wing Girl' they happily trade on her celebrity which draws all manner of sexy men their way. Ariel, Serena and Roxanne reap the benefits whilst Belinda scares off would be lovers with her lack of social skills and dowdy appearance. The interactions between Belinda and her friends are entertaining, humorous and often poignant.
After the makeover which is described in Belinda's own words and is hilarious, the swan is reborn from the ugly duckling but she still has some way to go before she can lose the Wing Girl nick name. Two men feature in her life. Vincent is her nemesis but no one said love was easy. Scott is her ideal lover until the plot twists and their relationship becomes problematical.
The romance is sweet and there is also a mystery to be solved which shows the author's knowledge of investigative journalism and gives the story an additional dimension which makes it hard to put down.
Wing Girl is a delicious cocktail of great characters in a dynamic setting woven into an intriguing plot and did I mention the cats that are an instant appeal for all us animal lovers out there.
This is definitely a story which would make wonderful television. Don't believe me read it now.
'I received and ARC from Harper Collins UK HarperImpulse via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.'
August 22, 2013
Wing Girl is a hugely enjoyable eBook from the new imprint HarperImpulse, which is designed to publish women's fiction like rom-coms and chick-lit. I don't read a lot of this genre, though I do have certain authors who I'll read, such as Sophie Kinsella and Carole Matthews. This book appealed to me because it sounded light and fun, which just so happened to be what I was in the mood for. It's a really great read that made me laugh out loud in places - I thoroughly enjoyed author Nic Tatano's sense of humour!
Wing Girl is all about Belinda, a TV journalist with a penchant for investigative reporting. Her friends Roxanne, Ariel and Serena give her a makeover accompanied by some lessons at charm school and, before you know it, Belinda has completely changed and is attracting the attention of a lot of men, some nice and some not-so nice!
Belinda's whole transformation was so funny to read, especially because I could identify with how little interest she had in clothes or how she knew nothing about different forks and spoons. That aspect reminded me very much of one of my favourite teen films, She's All That. Who doesn't love a good transformation story?!
Every character in Wing Girl was so realistic and likeable. Even the not-so nice characters still had charm and a certain something about them, making several plot twists a bit on the shocking (but predictable) side. Every character had a life and a background, with a personality that cemented their realism on the page. No-one was boring, and everyone had their chance to shine.
Wing Girl is straight up chick-lit, perfect for filming and being made into a rom-com cinema hit. It's fast and funny, and I could have easily carried on reading. I'm looking forward to more books by Nic Tatano and HarperImpulse and I hope the imprint does well. If Wing Girl is anything to go by, I think there are going to be a lot of good chick-lit books published in the near future!
Wing Girl is all about Belinda, a TV journalist with a penchant for investigative reporting. Her friends Roxanne, Ariel and Serena give her a makeover accompanied by some lessons at charm school and, before you know it, Belinda has completely changed and is attracting the attention of a lot of men, some nice and some not-so nice!
Belinda's whole transformation was so funny to read, especially because I could identify with how little interest she had in clothes or how she knew nothing about different forks and spoons. That aspect reminded me very much of one of my favourite teen films, She's All That. Who doesn't love a good transformation story?!
Every character in Wing Girl was so realistic and likeable. Even the not-so nice characters still had charm and a certain something about them, making several plot twists a bit on the shocking (but predictable) side. Every character had a life and a background, with a personality that cemented their realism on the page. No-one was boring, and everyone had their chance to shine.
Wing Girl is straight up chick-lit, perfect for filming and being made into a rom-com cinema hit. It's fast and funny, and I could have easily carried on reading. I'm looking forward to more books by Nic Tatano and HarperImpulse and I hope the imprint does well. If Wing Girl is anything to go by, I think there are going to be a lot of good chick-lit books published in the near future!
July 5, 2015
Wing Girl, I don’t know where to start with how bad of a book you turned out to be. Wing Girl is one big cliché sprinkled generously with sexism, classism, and contempt for overweight and non attractive people. Not only is this book incredibly offensive towards women, it is also badly written. Wing Girl has no character development, just stereotypes such as the sassy friend, the rich friend and the blue collar boyfriend (who seems to be a working class man but really owns his own business and went to an Ivy League University). The plot consists of a smart, independent, but frumpy woman that cannot get a guy. Her three sassy and beautiful friends come to the rescue with a physical and personality makeover. Once this miraculous makeover takes place all guys are slobbering after her like a dog after a steak. However, our boring and one dimensional main character is emotionally immature and does not trust herself to pick the right guy bla, bla, bla. Terrible, god awful book.
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November 11, 2018
I'm a huge fan of old rom com movies. I'm such a sucker for the Doris Day/Rock Hudson movies that seemed to be on TV on a rainy Sunday afternoon in our house when I was a kid. I'd laugh and smile as I watched the romance unfold between the hero/heroine delivered with sharp witty dialogue.
Well, thats how Wing Girl made me feel when I read it. I smiled pretty much the whole way through it and the dialogue was so witty and funny, I couldn't put it down. The characters are all likeable too, Belinda Carson a freckled redhaired Irish gal who makes up for her lack of social graces with incredible charm. The supporting cast of friends were all great fun too and Nic Tatano shared enough about them to make me interested to know if there would be a sequel featuring Roxanne, Ariel or Serena. I think all three have stories to tell!
One tip everyone, don't read this book hungry, because all of the wonderful descriptions of Italian food will leave your mouth watering!
Well, thats how Wing Girl made me feel when I read it. I smiled pretty much the whole way through it and the dialogue was so witty and funny, I couldn't put it down. The characters are all likeable too, Belinda Carson a freckled redhaired Irish gal who makes up for her lack of social graces with incredible charm. The supporting cast of friends were all great fun too and Nic Tatano shared enough about them to make me interested to know if there would be a sequel featuring Roxanne, Ariel or Serena. I think all three have stories to tell!
One tip everyone, don't read this book hungry, because all of the wonderful descriptions of Italian food will leave your mouth watering!
October 1, 2013
This book is told from first person. We get right inside Belinda Carson's head.
Brilliantly funny, I even enjoyed how Belinda would talk to the reader sometimes.
And I loved the hero way before Belinda did. (I'm saying no more!)
Brilliantly funny, I even enjoyed how Belinda would talk to the reader sometimes.
And I loved the hero way before Belinda did. (I'm saying no more!)
February 14, 2019
Super cute Rom-Com :) It was a quick read with decent writing. Not quite as awful as some of the reviews are claiming ... If you need a fun read check it out.
January 15, 2019
The "surprise" was blatantly obvious from the get go. My real turn off was the suggestion and ,I guess, joke, about roofying a guy and basically raping him when he said he didnt want to have sex until after marriage. Uh - no. Just because this was said about a guy doesnt make it ok. If the roles were reversed, I dont think that would have ever been included about drugging a woman and taking her consent away. That really turned me off this book.
August 19, 2013
If I have only one problem with my Kindle – my beautiful, wonderful, couldn’t-live-without-it Kindle, it would be that when it comes to choosing a book to read, it’s hard. Whereas with my physical books I can look at the cover and read the blurb, get a gander at the first page, it’s all a bit more difficult with a Kindle. It takes ages to load the first page, just for a tester, you can’t see the cover or synopsis so if you have loads to review (as I do), you basically have to try and remember what a book is about and how pretty the cover is. But as soon as I had downloaded Wing Girl to my Kindle, I knew I had to read it. First up, the absolutely awesome title – we hear so much about wing men that it’s refreshing to have a book about a wing girl. The cover is also stunning, so as soon as it landed and I finished up my most recent ebook, I knew this was my next read.
I’m really loving how publishers are pushing the boundaries with books, both Harlequin and Harper Collins have set up digital-only imprints that have so far brought me some brilliant reads. Wing Girl is one such read from the Harper Impulse imprint and it was an awesome read. Really, really good. It seems as if the Harper Impulse novels are the modern Little Black Dress books, and I am so excited to read more books from them. Wing Girl pretty much caught my attention from the first page, and what surprised me most of all about the novel is it’s written by a man, something I would never have guessed in a billion years. Although, thinking about it, women (with the exception of the wonderfully talented Gemma Burgess) just don’t write females that are kick-ass, or that shoot from the hip. Belinda Carson is a brutally-honest news reporter and I flipping loved her! Not only her, but her friends as well, particularly the feisty Roxanne!
I was so pleasantly surprised to find myself loving this book so much. I loved reading about Belinda’s job, how her feisty Brass Cupcake appearance scares men away, and how her make-over does the opposite job and brings them flocking to her, in the shape of Scott, a helper at the same animal shelter as Belinda, and Vincent, Roxanne’s tough-talking, honest cousin. It just goes to show that you CAN look good, and you can be a babe and still kick ass. You can still be a tough news reporter, and look pretty in the process. Belinda will easily go down as one of my favourite heroines of this year – she’s unfurgettahbul (New York, Roxanne-twang-implied). Her rapport with Vincent was amazing, I loved their love-hate (mostly hate) relationship and how he was always there just when she needed him, even if she didn’t want him to be there. It’s been a while since I’ve read a relationship like that, and they’re my favourite kind because the sparks, they do fly!
There is a more serious tone to the novel, on a story Belinda works on and I’ll be honest I guessed the culprit way before it was revealed, way before it was even mentioned as a story, but it didn’t bother me at all. It was ace to get a look at a story in action like that, to see how Belinda worked and unfolded news stories on a daily basis and it came to a very satisfying conclusion. I truly adored this novel, I think Nic Tatano has written such a fabulous rom-com, with some truly unforgettable characters, all who had fantastic relationships. I just wish I had friends like Belinda’s to give me a make-over to make me look as fabulous as her! You just have to read this novel, it’s amazing and it’s so well written. I look forward to reading many more novels by Nic Tatano because Wing Girl was amazing. One of my favourite books this year, for sure.
I’m really loving how publishers are pushing the boundaries with books, both Harlequin and Harper Collins have set up digital-only imprints that have so far brought me some brilliant reads. Wing Girl is one such read from the Harper Impulse imprint and it was an awesome read. Really, really good. It seems as if the Harper Impulse novels are the modern Little Black Dress books, and I am so excited to read more books from them. Wing Girl pretty much caught my attention from the first page, and what surprised me most of all about the novel is it’s written by a man, something I would never have guessed in a billion years. Although, thinking about it, women (with the exception of the wonderfully talented Gemma Burgess) just don’t write females that are kick-ass, or that shoot from the hip. Belinda Carson is a brutally-honest news reporter and I flipping loved her! Not only her, but her friends as well, particularly the feisty Roxanne!
I was so pleasantly surprised to find myself loving this book so much. I loved reading about Belinda’s job, how her feisty Brass Cupcake appearance scares men away, and how her make-over does the opposite job and brings them flocking to her, in the shape of Scott, a helper at the same animal shelter as Belinda, and Vincent, Roxanne’s tough-talking, honest cousin. It just goes to show that you CAN look good, and you can be a babe and still kick ass. You can still be a tough news reporter, and look pretty in the process. Belinda will easily go down as one of my favourite heroines of this year – she’s unfurgettahbul (New York, Roxanne-twang-implied). Her rapport with Vincent was amazing, I loved their love-hate (mostly hate) relationship and how he was always there just when she needed him, even if she didn’t want him to be there. It’s been a while since I’ve read a relationship like that, and they’re my favourite kind because the sparks, they do fly!
There is a more serious tone to the novel, on a story Belinda works on and I’ll be honest I guessed the culprit way before it was revealed, way before it was even mentioned as a story, but it didn’t bother me at all. It was ace to get a look at a story in action like that, to see how Belinda worked and unfolded news stories on a daily basis and it came to a very satisfying conclusion. I truly adored this novel, I think Nic Tatano has written such a fabulous rom-com, with some truly unforgettable characters, all who had fantastic relationships. I just wish I had friends like Belinda’s to give me a make-over to make me look as fabulous as her! You just have to read this novel, it’s amazing and it’s so well written. I look forward to reading many more novels by Nic Tatano because Wing Girl was amazing. One of my favourite books this year, for sure.
November 6, 2013
Originally posted at: http://beckiesbookmix.blogspot.co.uk/...
Belinda Carson AKA Wing Girl thinks she has it all going on. She's a very successful investigative reporter who does a lot of good for the people of New York City. The only thing missing in her life is a suitable man. With her fierce attitude, she has an awful habit of repelling men, leaving the leftovers to her friends. Is it time to let someone beyond the barriers and find her own happy ending?
I really loved Belinda. She is a strong female character who shows on a daily basis that she can be successful at work and maintain a social life - with a little help from her friends! Ariel, Roxanne and Serena were brilliant and I loved that they had distinct personalities and their own part to play in Belinda's life. In fact, I believe Belinda would be a little bit lost if she didn't have the strong grounding that her friends provide! Although Belinda mostly shows that tough exterior shell, the one that tells people not to mess with her, you can tell that she has a softer side hiding underneath.
I think New York was a fabulous setting for this book. From its wide variety of men to the beautiful backdrop of New York itself, Belinda definitely had a fighting chance of finding the man of her dreams - even if she didn't want to!
The butterflies inside me intensified as I read further into this story. I really did have a giggle as I read what Belinda and Co got up to, but I also felt sad as I read the more poignant moments in the story. The romance gradually builds up as Belinda begins to understand her feelings, although her plight isn't without its twists and turns! Overall, this book is very enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to read a good romantic comedy.
Belinda Carson AKA Wing Girl thinks she has it all going on. She's a very successful investigative reporter who does a lot of good for the people of New York City. The only thing missing in her life is a suitable man. With her fierce attitude, she has an awful habit of repelling men, leaving the leftovers to her friends. Is it time to let someone beyond the barriers and find her own happy ending?
I really loved Belinda. She is a strong female character who shows on a daily basis that she can be successful at work and maintain a social life - with a little help from her friends! Ariel, Roxanne and Serena were brilliant and I loved that they had distinct personalities and their own part to play in Belinda's life. In fact, I believe Belinda would be a little bit lost if she didn't have the strong grounding that her friends provide! Although Belinda mostly shows that tough exterior shell, the one that tells people not to mess with her, you can tell that she has a softer side hiding underneath.
I think New York was a fabulous setting for this book. From its wide variety of men to the beautiful backdrop of New York itself, Belinda definitely had a fighting chance of finding the man of her dreams - even if she didn't want to!
The butterflies inside me intensified as I read further into this story. I really did have a giggle as I read what Belinda and Co got up to, but I also felt sad as I read the more poignant moments in the story. The romance gradually builds up as Belinda begins to understand her feelings, although her plight isn't without its twists and turns! Overall, this book is very enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to read a good romantic comedy.
September 25, 2013
Wing Girl turns the dating world on it’s head. Belinda Carson is a hard-nosed investigative reporter by day and an attention magnet by night. Her fame attracts men like moths to a flame. Her lack of style and biting wit guts them like a hunter field dressing a moose. Then her friends swoop in to pick up the pieces — the classic wing man in reverse.
When Belinda decides it’s time to settle down, her friends, three stereo-typical New Yawkuhs, take their wing girl to charm school. With a makeover that sends her from frumpy pup to top dog at the bar, and a quick lesson in what not to say, Belinda soon becomes the target of every swinging dick on the street. But how will it effect her hard-nosed image? And with which of her many suiters will Wing Girl eventually settle down?
I literally laughed out loud while reading this book. Belinda and her friends are a hoot. Tatano serves up a sarcastic blend of romance and comedy in a story that’s as easy to read (I read it in 2 nights.) as it is sweet.
Don’t come here looking for newsroom dish. If you press him, I’m sure Tatano will tell you he took some liberties with the news scenes, but those are few, and not the main focus of the story. Where it shines is in the bar room where the Belinda and friends, all strong, independent, and successful, dish on the do’s and don’ts of dating in the 21st century.
The fact that this was written by a man should scare the bejesus out of women. Yes, we’ve figured out your game, but have no fear, we’re still too dumb to use it against you. Wing Girl could easily transition to the big screen — a sort of Bride’s Maids of the Barroom — starring Maris Tomei, Tina Fey, Isla Fischer, and Christina Applegate as Belinda.
When Belinda decides it’s time to settle down, her friends, three stereo-typical New Yawkuhs, take their wing girl to charm school. With a makeover that sends her from frumpy pup to top dog at the bar, and a quick lesson in what not to say, Belinda soon becomes the target of every swinging dick on the street. But how will it effect her hard-nosed image? And with which of her many suiters will Wing Girl eventually settle down?
I literally laughed out loud while reading this book. Belinda and her friends are a hoot. Tatano serves up a sarcastic blend of romance and comedy in a story that’s as easy to read (I read it in 2 nights.) as it is sweet.
Don’t come here looking for newsroom dish. If you press him, I’m sure Tatano will tell you he took some liberties with the news scenes, but those are few, and not the main focus of the story. Where it shines is in the bar room where the Belinda and friends, all strong, independent, and successful, dish on the do’s and don’ts of dating in the 21st century.
The fact that this was written by a man should scare the bejesus out of women. Yes, we’ve figured out your game, but have no fear, we’re still too dumb to use it against you. Wing Girl could easily transition to the big screen — a sort of Bride’s Maids of the Barroom — starring Maris Tomei, Tina Fey, Isla Fischer, and Christina Applegate as Belinda.
February 8, 2014
Ever find yourself reading while waiting at the doctor's office? And when the tech finally calls your name, instead of gathering your coat and purse, you hold up a finger because you're at a really good part in a book? I did this with Nic Tatano's Wing Girl, and then found myself grinning like a fool during the trek back to the exam room. I loved this clever read of tough-as-nails reporter Belinda Carson and her ultra-chic, supportive friends. Filled with snappy dialogue, laugh out loud moments and some nail-biting intrigue, I highly recommend Wing Girl as a must read for fans of Cinderella stories everywhere. I even teared up near the end, a signature sign the author had me hook, line and sinker. I'm adding Nic Tatano to my auto-buy list. Take my advice and download a copy of Wing Girl. You won't be disappointed you did!
December 23, 2013
I had such fun reading this book. How can one not love a book that has lines like "Harry just turned sixty, and doesn't look a day over seventy-five" or "the poster child for male pattern creepiness"?!
The humour made this book a very quick, easy read but it was the characters who really stuck with me. Belinda was easy to like, even in the moments when she was being a little obtuse. It was very obvious which man she'd would end up with, while she was blind to it. But just how she ended up with him, and the twist at the end, took me by surprise. And I like to be surprised!
I highly recommend this book. And if you need cheering up then I highly, highly recommend this book.
The humour made this book a very quick, easy read but it was the characters who really stuck with me. Belinda was easy to like, even in the moments when she was being a little obtuse. It was very obvious which man she'd would end up with, while she was blind to it. But just how she ended up with him, and the twist at the end, took me by surprise. And I like to be surprised!
I highly recommend this book. And if you need cheering up then I highly, highly recommend this book.
September 11, 2013
Fun book. A great light romance read that's much more than just a romance. I loved the snarky characters and by the end, felt like I knew them all personally. Definitely give this book a read!
September 19, 2017
Just as I thought, I wasn't able to get through this book. I got up to 20% and then skimmed the last 2-3 chapters. It was predictable, cliche and deeply sexist, towards both women and men.
April 7, 2020
Quick Info
Standalone/Cliffhanger?: Standalone
Part of a Series?: No
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Meeting the Characters
Belinda Carson
Roxanne
Selena
Vincent
Scott
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What happens?
Belinda is a smoking hot investigative reporter, known for her hard ass attitude to get the stories in. Except she hides behind the comfort of baggy clothes. Having no real manners, her best friends take it on themselves to overhaul her image and her attitude.
Vincent is used as the guinea pig, showing Belinda her true faults except making it painfully clear to each other they're not very well suited.
Scott is the dream boat new volunteer at the shelter she herself volunteers at on Sundays. She wants to make a good impression on him and uses her new tricks to test their connection.
Final thoughts
I can't say too much more for spoilers but I guessed. I guessed about the surprise, I wasn't that unhappy with who she should end up with. Pretty good match.
I can say I did enjoy reading this, I just think it didn't live up to the hype I had. Its close, I think its an enjoyable read but I've had nicer romances this month.
Would I read again?: Yes
Would I read this author again?: Yes
Would I continue on with the series?: No
Standalone/Cliffhanger?: Standalone
Part of a Series?: No
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Meeting the Characters
Belinda Carson
Roxanne
Selena
Vincent
Scott
----------------------------------
What happens?
Belinda is a smoking hot investigative reporter, known for her hard ass attitude to get the stories in. Except she hides behind the comfort of baggy clothes. Having no real manners, her best friends take it on themselves to overhaul her image and her attitude.
Vincent is used as the guinea pig, showing Belinda her true faults except making it painfully clear to each other they're not very well suited.
Scott is the dream boat new volunteer at the shelter she herself volunteers at on Sundays. She wants to make a good impression on him and uses her new tricks to test their connection.
Final thoughts
I can't say too much more for spoilers but I guessed. I guessed about the surprise, I wasn't that unhappy with who she should end up with. Pretty good match.
I can say I did enjoy reading this, I just think it didn't live up to the hype I had. Its close, I think its an enjoyable read but I've had nicer romances this month.
Would I read again?: Yes
Would I read this author again?: Yes
Would I continue on with the series?: No
February 22, 2019
Great fun with good friends and some interesting boyfriends!
Belinda, the Brass Cupcake, the Channel Six investigative reporter, has a long overdue makeover by her best friends. Hair, make-up and especially her wardrobe. This for a woman who couldn't walk in heels! The transformation is remarkable, who knew such a hot babe was hiding under her dowdy clothes, flat shoes and her bun. Hysterically funny reading!
Belinda, the Brass Cupcake, the Channel Six investigative reporter, has a long overdue makeover by her best friends. Hair, make-up and especially her wardrobe. This for a woman who couldn't walk in heels! The transformation is remarkable, who knew such a hot babe was hiding under her dowdy clothes, flat shoes and her bun. Hysterically funny reading!
December 19, 2022
Wing Girl--PG13
Violence: no
Language: about 220
Sex: intimated, but no details
I read for escapism and this is PURE escapism. It's what life looks like in a fantasy, and sometimes that's what you need.
Violence: no
Language: about 220
Sex: intimated, but no details
I read for escapism and this is PURE escapism. It's what life looks like in a fantasy, and sometimes that's what you need.
January 19, 2019
A love is blind makeover
From frump to fabulous! A fun tale of friendship, food, failure and family. You'll not want to fugedaboutit! Laugh out loud and enjoy!
From frump to fabulous! A fun tale of friendship, food, failure and family. You'll not want to fugedaboutit! Laugh out loud and enjoy!
January 20, 2019
A watered-down version of the Hating Game and Kiss Quotient.
October 12, 2013
29 year old investigating TV reporter Belinda Carson aka: Brass Cupcake/Wingwoman, has serious issues with the opposite sex as she interrogates them and has a terrible attitude that she's unaware of. She is lonely and desperate to meet the one. Can her friend's change her too glamorous, sophisticated Belinda by home-schooling her lessons in how to be a lady? Let lessons commence...
Firstly I cannot get the image of Bitchin Kitchens star Nadia Giosia out of my mind thanks to the character Roxy. From her Italian ways and dramatic accent to the description of her looks. I spoke her parts in Nadia's voice!! Ay Fuhgeddaboudit. Annoying as hell, but also fantastic to have that connection. (Little taster of Nadia underneath)
WingGirl is pretty slow paced and I have to admit took me a while to finish. I just couldn't really get into it. I guessed the plot very early on and found myself getting frustrated. On the upside though, it is a very good plot and the way in which it is told and how it has been written is exceptionally good. It's not the authors fault I had issues with it. When you've read hundreds of books you do get ahead thinking sometimes. Unfortunately this was one of them times.
I enjoyed the characters immensely, very versatile and all with their own quirks. I related too many in a lot of different ways. As for the main character Belinda however, I actually took a dislike to her. Her attitude annoyed me and her egotistical ways and demand of authority really turned me off her. Roxy's cousin Vincent made the book for me, if only all men were like him. The world would be a perfect place.
A romantic, quirky tale of love lessons with a huge bit of drama thrown in for good measures.
3/5
Firstly I cannot get the image of Bitchin Kitchens star Nadia Giosia out of my mind thanks to the character Roxy. From her Italian ways and dramatic accent to the description of her looks. I spoke her parts in Nadia's voice!! Ay Fuhgeddaboudit. Annoying as hell, but also fantastic to have that connection. (Little taster of Nadia underneath)
WingGirl is pretty slow paced and I have to admit took me a while to finish. I just couldn't really get into it. I guessed the plot very early on and found myself getting frustrated. On the upside though, it is a very good plot and the way in which it is told and how it has been written is exceptionally good. It's not the authors fault I had issues with it. When you've read hundreds of books you do get ahead thinking sometimes. Unfortunately this was one of them times.
I enjoyed the characters immensely, very versatile and all with their own quirks. I related too many in a lot of different ways. As for the main character Belinda however, I actually took a dislike to her. Her attitude annoyed me and her egotistical ways and demand of authority really turned me off her. Roxy's cousin Vincent made the book for me, if only all men were like him. The world would be a perfect place.
A romantic, quirky tale of love lessons with a huge bit of drama thrown in for good measures.
3/5
September 29, 2013
Belinda Carson is a well known reporter, and the ultimate 'wing girl'- attracting the attention of men and allowing her friends the opportunity to swoop and grab them.
However, the time has come for Belinda to get a man of her own. After a quick fire makeover to get tongues wagging and a crash course in etiquette, she is officially looking for a man.
Before long Belinda has the attention of Scott, a handsome volunteer at the cat shelter. He seems to have all the same interests as her and is certainly attractive, but irritating Vincent, cousin of Belinda's friend Rox, is always there in the background. Can Belinda find the man of her dreams and rid herself of the wing girl tag once and for all?
I was looking for a romantic, entertaining novel and I found one in Wing Girl. It did take a while to hook me in as I felt Wing Girl was a bit of a slow starter, but once the romance began I couldn't put it down. I desperately wanted Belinda to find her Mr Right! I loved how Belinda had a tightknit group of friends watching out for her, they reminded me of the ladies from Sex and the City- no nonsense and honest, yet caring too.
I felt the epilogue was an unnecessary add-on and I would have preferred the book to have finished at the end of the final chapter, but overall I found Wing Girl to be a fun read which had me rooting for love to reign supreme.
However, the time has come for Belinda to get a man of her own. After a quick fire makeover to get tongues wagging and a crash course in etiquette, she is officially looking for a man.
Before long Belinda has the attention of Scott, a handsome volunteer at the cat shelter. He seems to have all the same interests as her and is certainly attractive, but irritating Vincent, cousin of Belinda's friend Rox, is always there in the background. Can Belinda find the man of her dreams and rid herself of the wing girl tag once and for all?
I was looking for a romantic, entertaining novel and I found one in Wing Girl. It did take a while to hook me in as I felt Wing Girl was a bit of a slow starter, but once the romance began I couldn't put it down. I desperately wanted Belinda to find her Mr Right! I loved how Belinda had a tightknit group of friends watching out for her, they reminded me of the ladies from Sex and the City- no nonsense and honest, yet caring too.
I felt the epilogue was an unnecessary add-on and I would have preferred the book to have finished at the end of the final chapter, but overall I found Wing Girl to be a fun read which had me rooting for love to reign supreme.
May 8, 2018
This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews This was a really great fun read. I loved it.
Belinda is a bit of a hard arse. She has this massive wall up and being a reporter is instantly accusatory when she meets someone. The thing is deep down she's a big softie and her friends know that. She just needs to let a guy in. Let him see the softer side of her not the snarky person she is for her job.
So the girls, Roxanne, Aerial and Serena, decide its time she had a makeover. It's bloody brilliant. The girls are so good to her not only do they make over her appearance they show her how to charm a guy so that the minute she opens her mouth they don't runaway.
Roxanne asks her cousin Vincent to be the first test subject for Belinda and boy do they get off on the wrong foot. He is such a lovely man and Belinda is pretty horrible to him.
There's this little pastry shop called Nick's and it sounds amazing. I really want one of those in my life.
I loved the twist in this book and I have to say I didn't see it coming.
I really enjoyed this book and I will absolutely be reading more of Nic's books.
Belinda is a bit of a hard arse. She has this massive wall up and being a reporter is instantly accusatory when she meets someone. The thing is deep down she's a big softie and her friends know that. She just needs to let a guy in. Let him see the softer side of her not the snarky person she is for her job.
So the girls, Roxanne, Aerial and Serena, decide its time she had a makeover. It's bloody brilliant. The girls are so good to her not only do they make over her appearance they show her how to charm a guy so that the minute she opens her mouth they don't runaway.
Roxanne asks her cousin Vincent to be the first test subject for Belinda and boy do they get off on the wrong foot. He is such a lovely man and Belinda is pretty horrible to him.
There's this little pastry shop called Nick's and it sounds amazing. I really want one of those in my life.
I loved the twist in this book and I have to say I didn't see it coming.
I really enjoyed this book and I will absolutely be reading more of Nic's books.
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