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Lip Gloss Chronicles #1
The Ultimate Test
The Diva's Creed: All for one, one for all; never let the other fall.
Ever since they met in their elite private school, Britney, Jasmine, and Sierra have lived by these words, but now that they're entering their freshman year in a public high school, their bond is about to be put to the ultimate test.
The daughters of wealthy Texas socialites, these girls are used to getting whatever they want, so it's no surprise to them when the gorgeous DJ takes them under his wing. Drama soon comes their way in the form of Tanisha, a jealous older student who thinks DJ's attention should be focused solely on her.
Even Tanisha's threats can't intimidate these girls as they form a united front against her. They're tighter than ever--until a sticky situation complicates everything. Jasmine and Sierra both fall head over heels in love with DJ. Could this really mean the end of their friendship?
Ever since they met in their elite private school, Britney, Jasmine, and Sierra have lived by these words, but now that they're entering their freshman year in a public high school, their bond is about to be put to the ultimate test.
The daughters of wealthy Texas socialites, these girls are used to getting whatever they want, so it's no surprise to them when the gorgeous DJ takes them under his wing. Drama soon comes their way in the form of Tanisha, a jealous older student who thinks DJ's attention should be focused solely on her.
Even Tanisha's threats can't intimidate these girls as they form a united front against her. They're tighter than ever--until a sticky situation complicates everything. Jasmine and Sierra both fall head over heels in love with DJ. Could this really mean the end of their friendship?
288 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2009
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About the author
Shelia M. Goss
40 books57 followersShelia M. Goss is a national best-selling author and a 2012 Emma Award Finalist. She has over thirteen books in print and over seven books as ebooks. She writes in multiple genres: Christian fiction, romance, women’s fiction, suspense, and young adult. USA Today says, “Goss has an easy, flowing style with her prose…”
She also writes under the pen name Sparkle and has a new young adult series: The Sweet Sixteen Diaries. The first book in the series is Sade’s Secrets (May/June 2012), where readers will delve into the dynamics of a mother/daughter relationship.
Besides writing fiction, Shelia is a freelance writer. She’s also an Essence Magazine best selling author, the recipient of three Shades of Romance Magazine Readers Choice Multi-Cultural Awards and honored as a Literary Diva: The Top 100 Most Admired African American Women in Literature.
Although Shelia has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, her passion for writing has always been there. Shelia decided to pursue her life-long dream after being down-sized from a Fortune 500 company.
She also writes under the pen name Sparkle and has a new young adult series: The Sweet Sixteen Diaries. The first book in the series is Sade’s Secrets (May/June 2012), where readers will delve into the dynamics of a mother/daughter relationship.
Besides writing fiction, Shelia is a freelance writer. She’s also an Essence Magazine best selling author, the recipient of three Shades of Romance Magazine Readers Choice Multi-Cultural Awards and honored as a Literary Diva: The Top 100 Most Admired African American Women in Literature.
Although Shelia has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, her passion for writing has always been there. Shelia decided to pursue her life-long dream after being down-sized from a Fortune 500 company.
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November 11, 2012
Reviewed by Jaglvr for TeensReadToo.com
The ultimate test? Never dish on the same guy as your best friend. You know nothing good can come of it.
It's the start of freshman year, and for some reason, Britney, Jasmine, and Sierra find themselves thrust into life at a public high school. The three girls have been attending private school since they were little, but all of their parents have decided they need to experience the public system now that they're starting high school.
The girls know they're hip and all that, but when an older boy, DJ, starts showing interest in not just one of them, but two, attitudes erupt and tempers flare. Britney can see that DJ is a player, but Sierra and Jasmine are at each other constantly trying to gain DJ's attention. Britney is caught in the middle and doesn't know what to do. Then, Britney catches Marcus' eye. Marcus is DJ's cousin. He doesn't seem to be the player that DJ is, but can Britney trust him?
As you can imagine, girl drama abounds in THE ULTIMATE TEST, the first volume in THE LIP GLOSS CHRONICLES. Britney has a great head on her shoulders and is a good role model for young girls reading this book. She's stuck in a situation that happens all the time in any school, urban or not. It takes a tough situation to make the girls come to their senses and realize that friends should always come before boys.
THE ULTIMATE TEST is a fast read, but very relevant to teen life today. Except for some confusion over some of the city slang used in the book, this is a new series that is bound to please anyone that gives it a go.
The ultimate test? Never dish on the same guy as your best friend. You know nothing good can come of it.
It's the start of freshman year, and for some reason, Britney, Jasmine, and Sierra find themselves thrust into life at a public high school. The three girls have been attending private school since they were little, but all of their parents have decided they need to experience the public system now that they're starting high school.
The girls know they're hip and all that, but when an older boy, DJ, starts showing interest in not just one of them, but two, attitudes erupt and tempers flare. Britney can see that DJ is a player, but Sierra and Jasmine are at each other constantly trying to gain DJ's attention. Britney is caught in the middle and doesn't know what to do. Then, Britney catches Marcus' eye. Marcus is DJ's cousin. He doesn't seem to be the player that DJ is, but can Britney trust him?
As you can imagine, girl drama abounds in THE ULTIMATE TEST, the first volume in THE LIP GLOSS CHRONICLES. Britney has a great head on her shoulders and is a good role model for young girls reading this book. She's stuck in a situation that happens all the time in any school, urban or not. It takes a tough situation to make the girls come to their senses and realize that friends should always come before boys.
THE ULTIMATE TEST is a fast read, but very relevant to teen life today. Except for some confusion over some of the city slang used in the book, this is a new series that is bound to please anyone that gives it a go.
January 30, 2014
Okay, the ending was trite as hell. BUT, I appreciate that the book revolved more around the friendship of the three girls than the totally subpar boys. There was a heavy dose of fantasy (incredibly wealthy family), but I really enjoyed the portrayal of Britney's parents.
Also, I can't stress this enough, teenagers need to understand where babies come from. THEY NEED TO KNOW WHERE BABIES COME FROM. Please, people. Please.
Also, I can't stress this enough, teenagers need to understand where babies come from. THEY NEED TO KNOW WHERE BABIES COME FROM. Please, people. Please.
June 26, 2009
My daughters loved The Lip Gloss Chronicles and they can't wait on the other series from this gifted writer. And to think, it was hard getting my younger daughter to read anything, but she immediatley became a reader and fan of Shelia M. Goss-Lip Gloss Chronicles. She said,"The drama is what hooked her and that she can identify with the characters."
Sheila L. Jackson
Sheila L. Jackson
June 15, 2010
This book was a little innapropriate at times, but its nothing you wouldn't hear in high school which is where this book takes place. I enjoyed this book because it kind of gave me an idea of what high school could be like(I'm a freshmen now!) I recommend this book for sure!
January 11, 2016
How do I read the book even tho I already read it lol
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