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Tulip Taylor
Challenged to go on a `survival' reality TV show, fifteen-year-old make-up vlogger Tulip only accepts to escape her mother's money-making schemes and protect her younger brother and sister. Set up to fail, can she prove to the TV show, to Harvey - the cute but annoying boy who got her on there - and most importantly to herself, that she's more than just a pretty face? As Tulip puts down her phone and heads for the hills, she finds she has both the courage and insight to take on each new challenge. But as 'reality' gets ever more crazy, will either teen escape their families and their time in the spotlight unscathed?
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296 pages, Paperback
Published June 20, 2019
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April 4, 2020
My review on my website. www.bookread2day.wordpress.com
If you love wearing makeup and love watching vlogger Zoella Sugg makeup videos then you will love reading all about Tulip Taylor.
Fifteen year old Tulip Taylor is the queen of the make-up vlogger. Tulip finds Isabella hiding in the girls toilets, she has huge red spots, the school had been spreading rumours that Isabella has a contagious disease. With Tulip Taylor’s cosmetics, she works her magic to make Isabella’s spots disappear. Tulip’s mother has an idea to make them money, by filming their lives twenty four hours a day. This means Tulip will vlog about make-up and have to edit daily highlights of their lives. With laugh out loud moments this story makes an enjoyable read.
Tulip Taylor a heroine with a good heart, this story will have you rooting for her from page one. This story will bring to light the pressures on teenagers living our digital world.
A FEW LINES FROM TULIP TAYLOR
I’m sitting at my desk, staring into the webcam with my heart racing. So there you go. As you can see, it takes a bit of time and effort, and a helping hand here I nod to Anjali who waves manically for the camera but I hope you think the end look is worth it. Bye guys, and see you soon for some more amazing looks. I lean forward and stop recording.
If you love wearing makeup and love watching vlogger Zoella Sugg makeup videos then you will love reading all about Tulip Taylor.
Fifteen year old Tulip Taylor is the queen of the make-up vlogger. Tulip finds Isabella hiding in the girls toilets, she has huge red spots, the school had been spreading rumours that Isabella has a contagious disease. With Tulip Taylor’s cosmetics, she works her magic to make Isabella’s spots disappear. Tulip’s mother has an idea to make them money, by filming their lives twenty four hours a day. This means Tulip will vlog about make-up and have to edit daily highlights of their lives. With laugh out loud moments this story makes an enjoyable read.
Tulip Taylor a heroine with a good heart, this story will have you rooting for her from page one. This story will bring to light the pressures on teenagers living our digital world.
A FEW LINES FROM TULIP TAYLOR
I’m sitting at my desk, staring into the webcam with my heart racing. So there you go. As you can see, it takes a bit of time and effort, and a helping hand here I nod to Anjali who waves manically for the camera but I hope you think the end look is worth it. Bye guys, and see you soon for some more amazing looks. I lean forward and stop recording.
June 22, 2021
Sympa et divertissant. Surtout pour ceux qui n'en peuvent plus de la pression digitale : go for it ! 🔥
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September 15, 2021
Très sympathique lecture ado avec une héroïne, Tulip, bien dans son temps et qui devient de plus en plus attachante.
July 30, 2019
I was really torn on what to rate this. I write reviews immediately after finishing a book, so it's usually heavily influenced by the ending. I loved the ending of this book and I greatly enjoyed the entire second half of this book. The first half was very slow going though. I felt like it took too long to get to the survival show part of the book. I did really love the message I felt like this book was trying to tell about self acceptance and pushing through fear and not letting yourself be defined by other people
August 18, 2022
Tulip is incredibly annoying. Her insecurity about her face is typical of so many teenagers, but I don’t think the author used this enough. Instead she concentrates on introducing conflict through lack of communication. Tulip is confident enough to say what’s on her mind, but she talks herself out of it every time. This is at her own expense and, more worryingly her five year old twin siblings. One (the girl) has an obsession with unicorns and running around naked, the other (the boy) loves makeup and sparkly, girly clothes. Her mother sees nothing wrong with filming this and sharing it on the internet, especially if it gets money. Tulip knows this is wrong, but doesn’t seek adult advice or help. Instead she is pushed into going on a reality survival show, for the money from sponsorship and potential for raising brand awareness.
Not only is her own family dysfunctional, but the man who is running the show is also in the same mould as Tulip’s mother. He thinks it appropriate to pit his sons against each other in the name of entertainment. The ‘good’ son - they are polar opposites - moves from his private school to Tulip’s state school, they obviously fall for each other, but, in true lack of communication conflict, they hate each other. This turns to love after the adversity of the survival show. Then there’s the last bit of misunderstanding, time passes, Tulip saves her family from penury with hush money from the appalling way the reality show was run, then the boy returns, they make up and the camera draws away to allow them privacy.
Tulip has learned she can rely on herself, without makeup and a phone. Her mother hasn’t really changed. She still relies on Tulip’s money, even though Tulip has set up a business for her.
I found it more than disappointing: I found it annoying and worrying that children were put at risk by adults in the name of entertainment or a means to raise money.
Not only is her own family dysfunctional, but the man who is running the show is also in the same mould as Tulip’s mother. He thinks it appropriate to pit his sons against each other in the name of entertainment. The ‘good’ son - they are polar opposites - moves from his private school to Tulip’s state school, they obviously fall for each other, but, in true lack of communication conflict, they hate each other. This turns to love after the adversity of the survival show. Then there’s the last bit of misunderstanding, time passes, Tulip saves her family from penury with hush money from the appalling way the reality show was run, then the boy returns, they make up and the camera draws away to allow them privacy.
Tulip has learned she can rely on herself, without makeup and a phone. Her mother hasn’t really changed. She still relies on Tulip’s money, even though Tulip has set up a business for her.
I found it more than disappointing: I found it annoying and worrying that children were put at risk by adults in the name of entertainment or a means to raise money.
June 22, 2019
⇒Featuring beauty, feminism and romance
Feminist and fun, Anna Mainwaring’s Tulip Taylor surprised me pleasantly with how much I enjoyed it! It was humorously written, easy to read and featuring an awesome cast of characters.
Tulip Taylor loves three things above all others; Her family, makeup and the internet. And now she’s leaving all three behind as she embarks on the adventure of her lifetime- a week in the wilds of Scotland – on a reality TV show. Will this be Tulip’s downfall or could it just be the thing she needs to break out of her shell and show the world who she really is?
I loved Tulip and her fierce, honest personality. While she did annoy me a little at times, I loved how realistic and relatable she was. To me she felt very human; she was flawed, but that’s what made her seem so real. The other characters were priceless of course, Harvey and Tulip’s siblings especially. I really liked how quirky Tulip’s family was and the relationship she had with her younger brother and sister was so cute! As for Harvey and Tulip, well I won’t give spoilers but they’re pretty darn cute.
The writing was quirky and easy to read. I sped through the book easily and Tulip’s vibrant personality combined with her unconventional views on the world made for an amusing and witty narration.
I found the plot interesting and fun and enjoyed following Tulip from her teddy filled bedroom to the rainy wilds of Scotland. The idea of a book about a reality TV show really interested me, and it was cool to see almost a “behind the scenes” from Tulip’s point of view as she braved the challenged the TV show presented.
One downside of this book for me was that I’m not a big wearer of makeup, so I couldn’t relate to that part of Tulip at all, but that didn’t stop me from relating to her love of the internet and her fiery uniqueness.
I’d definitely recommend this book to lovers of contemporary who are looking for a heartwarming, witty read! Tulip Taylor was delightfully fierce and fun, and I’m so glad I read it.
Feminist and fun, Anna Mainwaring’s Tulip Taylor surprised me pleasantly with how much I enjoyed it! It was humorously written, easy to read and featuring an awesome cast of characters.
Tulip Taylor loves three things above all others; Her family, makeup and the internet. And now she’s leaving all three behind as she embarks on the adventure of her lifetime- a week in the wilds of Scotland – on a reality TV show. Will this be Tulip’s downfall or could it just be the thing she needs to break out of her shell and show the world who she really is?
I loved Tulip and her fierce, honest personality. While she did annoy me a little at times, I loved how realistic and relatable she was. To me she felt very human; she was flawed, but that’s what made her seem so real. The other characters were priceless of course, Harvey and Tulip’s siblings especially. I really liked how quirky Tulip’s family was and the relationship she had with her younger brother and sister was so cute! As for Harvey and Tulip, well I won’t give spoilers but they’re pretty darn cute.
The writing was quirky and easy to read. I sped through the book easily and Tulip’s vibrant personality combined with her unconventional views on the world made for an amusing and witty narration.
I found the plot interesting and fun and enjoyed following Tulip from her teddy filled bedroom to the rainy wilds of Scotland. The idea of a book about a reality TV show really interested me, and it was cool to see almost a “behind the scenes” from Tulip’s point of view as she braved the challenged the TV show presented.
One downside of this book for me was that I’m not a big wearer of makeup, so I couldn’t relate to that part of Tulip at all, but that didn’t stop me from relating to her love of the internet and her fiery uniqueness.
I’d definitely recommend this book to lovers of contemporary who are looking for a heartwarming, witty read! Tulip Taylor was delightfully fierce and fun, and I’m so glad I read it.
June 18, 2019
I'm a celebrity meets Price and Prejudice !
Need I say more...maybe !
Tulip Taylor is a teenage girl who is a beauty vlogger who cant imagine going anywhere without makeup. Until one day she is forced to conquere her fears by going on a survival TV show with her arch nemesis. Trying to last a week in the wild just to envade her mother is pretty extreme but so is she.
Tulip is a kickass role model that mastered the power of self belief by never giving up and always trying again . Even when faced with disaster she always rose to the challenge by channelling her inner beast (and listing her favourite words , let's be real who doesn't) . I could really relate to Taylor with the everyday struggles of school , social media and constant judging . The author Anna really managed what it is like to grow up in today's world where your every word can be captured , and viewed in a certain way.
My only problem with the book was the ending . I felt a bit unsatisfied as I still had a couple of questions that i would have liked answered .The characters continue on with their lives but we dont get to see if their relationships are destroyed or blossom.
This book was a breeze to fly through because of the writing style that flowed with ease.I found myself itching to read the next chapter and I was constantly flicking pages . I was done in little under a day with no sleep and I have no regrets . I would recommend it to people who love a fluffy contemporary that deals with real life issues in a realistic wa
Need I say more...maybe !
Tulip Taylor is a teenage girl who is a beauty vlogger who cant imagine going anywhere without makeup. Until one day she is forced to conquere her fears by going on a survival TV show with her arch nemesis. Trying to last a week in the wild just to envade her mother is pretty extreme but so is she.
Tulip is a kickass role model that mastered the power of self belief by never giving up and always trying again . Even when faced with disaster she always rose to the challenge by channelling her inner beast (and listing her favourite words , let's be real who doesn't) . I could really relate to Taylor with the everyday struggles of school , social media and constant judging . The author Anna really managed what it is like to grow up in today's world where your every word can be captured , and viewed in a certain way.
My only problem with the book was the ending . I felt a bit unsatisfied as I still had a couple of questions that i would have liked answered .The characters continue on with their lives but we dont get to see if their relationships are destroyed or blossom.
This book was a breeze to fly through because of the writing style that flowed with ease.I found myself itching to read the next chapter and I was constantly flicking pages . I was done in little under a day with no sleep and I have no regrets . I would recommend it to people who love a fluffy contemporary that deals with real life issues in a realistic wa
April 10, 2021
Dans le résumé, il y avait tous les ingrédients pour une romance Y-A comme j’en raffole en temps normal. Sauf que là, j’ai été quelque peu déçue.
La principale raison je pense est que je n’arrivais vraiment pas à m’attacher à Tulip, l’héroïne, même s’il est normal qu’elle soit censée être « méchante » justement dans ce rôle de fille populaire blogueuse, etc. Sauf que ça ne prenait pas dans ce cas là ( à l’inverse de l’héroïne de « Before I fall » par exemple à qui j’ai adoré l’évolution). Ses traits de caractères et ses goûts n’ont pas de liens les uns envers les autres (mais ça à la limite ce n’est pas grave car parfois, les goûts et les couleurs ne s’expliquent pas) et ne sont pas du tout justifiés ou approfondis. Sa passion pour les mots par exemple. Je m’attendais à une grande lectrice cachée ou quelque chose plus en rapport. Mais rien. Elle raffole juste des mots compliqués du dictionnaire et on ne sait pas pourquoi. 🤷🏻♀️J’avais du coup l’impression que l’auteur avait pioché quelques traits de caractères par-ci par-là pour donner une fille superficielle mais qui devait avoir l’air intelligente quand même. Ce qui m’a donné l’impression d’avoir pour le coup une héroïne creuse. 😕
Et puis, là relation entre Harvey et elle est mignonne certes mais je trouve son personnage un peu plat et fade face à une Tulip très caractérielle... ça manquait donc de piment à mon goût. 🌶 😅
⭐️⭐️/5
La principale raison je pense est que je n’arrivais vraiment pas à m’attacher à Tulip, l’héroïne, même s’il est normal qu’elle soit censée être « méchante » justement dans ce rôle de fille populaire blogueuse, etc. Sauf que ça ne prenait pas dans ce cas là ( à l’inverse de l’héroïne de « Before I fall » par exemple à qui j’ai adoré l’évolution). Ses traits de caractères et ses goûts n’ont pas de liens les uns envers les autres (mais ça à la limite ce n’est pas grave car parfois, les goûts et les couleurs ne s’expliquent pas) et ne sont pas du tout justifiés ou approfondis. Sa passion pour les mots par exemple. Je m’attendais à une grande lectrice cachée ou quelque chose plus en rapport. Mais rien. Elle raffole juste des mots compliqués du dictionnaire et on ne sait pas pourquoi. 🤷🏻♀️J’avais du coup l’impression que l’auteur avait pioché quelques traits de caractères par-ci par-là pour donner une fille superficielle mais qui devait avoir l’air intelligente quand même. Ce qui m’a donné l’impression d’avoir pour le coup une héroïne creuse. 😕
Et puis, là relation entre Harvey et elle est mignonne certes mais je trouve son personnage un peu plat et fade face à une Tulip très caractérielle... ça manquait donc de piment à mon goût. 🌶 😅
⭐️⭐️/5
June 19, 2019
A light-ish read for YA readers who just want a good book to sink their teeth into, Tulip Taylor is filled with drama, fabulous characters and brilliantly irreverent humour. Tulip herself is an engaging character; smart, cheeky, determined and highly relatable. She struggles with finding her role in the world, her family and indeed, with herself as each circumstance causes her to deal with, not only how she is seen by others (a huge concern for us all), but who it is she really wants to be; what she stands for in her life. The repartee with her friends is witty and reveals much about all. The plot has much fast-paced, but considered, funny (and at times dangerous) action, as we see Tulip tested to her limits, but testing those around her as she goes and emerging triumphant. Based around the concept of reality TV, the reader is taken on a wild ride as 'reality' becomes more and more bizarre by the minute. Clever and contemporary situations; gripping, compelling story and a character you will be routing for every step of the way. Simply a great read.
June 30, 2019
After a busy week, it's been great to sit and read Anna Mainwaring 's latest book, TULIP TAYLOR. It drew me in with increasing speed. Tulip really is a hero, smart, funny, brave and determined. This is also a clever, original book that shows us that there is always a solution. It made me cry too, sort of happy, inspired, ah- moment tears. Read it for yourself. It is full of heart and warmth and longtitudinous new words...and I don't care if I've coined that one, I've been inspired to extend my vocabulary, along with finding alternatives in life. Truly inspiring, Tulip! A splendid 5 *****s 😊🦄🐥🌷🍃
June 10, 2022
“mum meanwhile is chomping hera down. she doesn’t even seem to realise that it smells like bark and tastes like bark”
“i suppose i could tell them to stop but a) i’m not an adult and b) it’s pretty funny”
WHEN THE EYELINER GOT STUCK IN HER PANTS
“right, tulip you need to start being nicer to her. she doesn’t have a gun here as far as i know but maybe she can kill me with her bare hands”
“it’s warm, it’s allegedly food and i wolf it down”
SO FUNNY, icl i am partial to a trashy teen book
⚠️slight spoilers below ⚠️
i liked this book but the end was so bad i’m sorry like the way she just destroys phones and obviously he forgives her and everything i feel like it was rushed
“i suppose i could tell them to stop but a) i’m not an adult and b) it’s pretty funny”
WHEN THE EYELINER GOT STUCK IN HER PANTS
“right, tulip you need to start being nicer to her. she doesn’t have a gun here as far as i know but maybe she can kill me with her bare hands”
“it’s warm, it’s allegedly food and i wolf it down”
SO FUNNY, icl i am partial to a trashy teen book
⚠️slight spoilers below ⚠️
i liked this book but the end was so bad i’m sorry like the way she just destroys phones and obviously he forgives her and everything i feel like it was rushed
February 25, 2023
First of all, I live for Im a Celebrity so this was right up my alley. This book was enjoyable for the makeup vlogger aspect of it as well, when I was younger I loved watching all them videos.
Second, Tulip was seriously annoying at times. But I can look past it. I liked the general message of self acceptance and overcoming fear that the book projects. Also, I quite liked the ending and how it all wrapped up.
I literally read this in one sitting so if you’re in the mood for a fun book about a makeup vlogger going on a survival show that isn’t too heavy but still tackles some important issues in society- this book is for you. (Even if the MC can be a pain sometimes)
Second, Tulip was seriously annoying at times. But I can look past it. I liked the general message of self acceptance and overcoming fear that the book projects. Also, I quite liked the ending and how it all wrapped up.
I literally read this in one sitting so if you’re in the mood for a fun book about a makeup vlogger going on a survival show that isn’t too heavy but still tackles some important issues in society- this book is for you. (Even if the MC can be a pain sometimes)
February 22, 2025
This Book was very inspiring I liked Tulip and her energy I love how her character was built up during the chapters. I would be so excited to read this book after school and I couldn't put the book down. I also love Harvey and his character development in general and toward Tulip. Tulip uses such amazing vocabulary every chapter I had to be searching up meanings, I learnt something myself. It was nearly 5 stars but I didn't really like the end "The rest is private" I need to know what happens next. Everything else I loved, like moments between Harvey and Tulip and I really appreciated the humour I was smiling while reading this book. JUST A BEAUTIFUL BOOOK 4.5 STARRS VERY INSPIRATIONAL.
July 26, 2019
This text rises above the normal real-life story for this reader. Tulip is challenged to appear on a TV survival show. She seems to be the least likely to succeed in the whole group. There are other challenges in the rest of her life and she meets them all head on.
Anna Mainwaring has created rounded believable characters about whom we care.
Tulip finds solutions to all the problems she faces. She dispels the myth that her generation are snowflakes.
OIlivia Levez describes it as “A Pride and Prejudice of Our Times’. Maybe. There is so much more to it than that, though.
Anna Mainwaring has created rounded believable characters about whom we care.
Tulip finds solutions to all the problems she faces. She dispels the myth that her generation are snowflakes.
OIlivia Levez describes it as “A Pride and Prejudice of Our Times’. Maybe. There is so much more to it than that, though.
May 14, 2020
This book reminded me a lot of the TV Show survivor.
There were definitely some flaws, but I really enjoyed the way the story developed and the messages it gave are so important!
There were definitely some flaws, but I really enjoyed the way the story developed and the messages it gave are so important!
October 31, 2025
loved this book it was a bit slow going at the start but it got better as it went on!
April 5, 2020
Tulip Taylor was a book that I hadn't really heard of before I was taking part in the blog tour and I was worried that I wouldn't like it. I was surprised to say that I enjoyed Tulip Taylor which is a story perfect for anyone of any age.
I also didn't know what the book was about at the start, only having a minor idea so it was nice to the story develop how it did. The book definitely allowed Tulip to have some great character development which I enjoyed. She also develops in a way that allows her to change how she feels about herself which I think is needed for the world that we live in today.
I also liked Tulip as a character as there is a way that she could have been a stereotype of a beauty vlogger but this was not the case. Anna Mairwaring uses words to start the book including the fact that Tulip has enjoys grammar and vocabulary. I thought this was a nice touch and even I learned some of the words myself.
I also liked many of the minor characters in the book. I thought that her mum was a really interesting character and that She was quite flawed. I liked this because when we tend to see parents in books they are often seen as dead or characters that have their children's interests at heart. This was definitely not the case for Tulip.
I also think that the book develops Harry as a love interest as well making his complications and struggles a key theme of the book which he develops. I also loved reading his relationship with Tulip develop over the book.
The survivalistic part of book, which happens at the end, was also really great. I liked seeing the preparations for it and I do think that a lot of the aftermath may have happened. The scenes where they are in the wilderness of Scotland was also interest and enjoyable to read. I don't think that I could do any of the challenges anytime soon.
Although I enjoyed the book, I did find that one part of it did not sit well with me. I often have a problem with the idea that people criticise the overuse of technology by teenagers and young people which is featured in the book. While I understand why it was included, to further character development, it did dampen my enjoyment of the book but not to a massive extent.
The Verdict:
Tulip Taylor is a unique and interesting contemporary story, perfect for the summer, asking us to take a look from our screens once in a while as we might be surprised as to what we find.
I also didn't know what the book was about at the start, only having a minor idea so it was nice to the story develop how it did. The book definitely allowed Tulip to have some great character development which I enjoyed. She also develops in a way that allows her to change how she feels about herself which I think is needed for the world that we live in today.
I also liked Tulip as a character as there is a way that she could have been a stereotype of a beauty vlogger but this was not the case. Anna Mairwaring uses words to start the book including the fact that Tulip has enjoys grammar and vocabulary. I thought this was a nice touch and even I learned some of the words myself.
I also liked many of the minor characters in the book. I thought that her mum was a really interesting character and that She was quite flawed. I liked this because when we tend to see parents in books they are often seen as dead or characters that have their children's interests at heart. This was definitely not the case for Tulip.
I also think that the book develops Harry as a love interest as well making his complications and struggles a key theme of the book which he develops. I also loved reading his relationship with Tulip develop over the book.
The survivalistic part of book, which happens at the end, was also really great. I liked seeing the preparations for it and I do think that a lot of the aftermath may have happened. The scenes where they are in the wilderness of Scotland was also interest and enjoyable to read. I don't think that I could do any of the challenges anytime soon.
Although I enjoyed the book, I did find that one part of it did not sit well with me. I often have a problem with the idea that people criticise the overuse of technology by teenagers and young people which is featured in the book. While I understand why it was included, to further character development, it did dampen my enjoyment of the book but not to a massive extent.
The Verdict:
Tulip Taylor is a unique and interesting contemporary story, perfect for the summer, asking us to take a look from our screens once in a while as we might be surprised as to what we find.
May 11, 2020
Super fun, YA contemporary story, great for girls aged 11-16. I love the concept of make up vlogger meets I’m a celebrity style show and there’s a lot here exploring social media and how we need to be comfortable in our own skin.
Full vlog review here https://youtu.be/yT3elcDlX0s
Full vlog review here https://youtu.be/yT3elcDlX0s
September 28, 2025
3.5⭐️ good funny book
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