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Million Dollar Mates
Jess Hall's dad is the new general manager at Porchester Park, and is moving Jess, her brother and pet cat into a staff apartment there. Jess is dreading the move, until she learns the apartments are strictly A-list only and soon to be populated by actors, musicians, models and millionaires- But fraternising with the stars isn't all it's cracked up to be, and soon Jess is wishing for a return to real-life - but can she admit to her friends that the gilded cage isn't quite as golden as she'd anticipated?
250 pages, Paperback
First published June 29, 2010
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September 22, 2017
Friendship, glitter and glamour, cats! I really enjoyed this book!
So far most of my Boekenfestijn books have been second or more in a series, but I apparently was lucky with this one! Yay!
I loved that the book had hilarious moments, but also serious moments. Jess lost her mom not that long ago and she still misses her loads. Then there is the fact she moving away from her grandma's place to be with her dad. And she is also working hard on getting better with her swimming. Alisha (one of the bigger side characters) also has her fair share of things in her life (and I didn't like her at first, but later on I could understand her much more). There is lots of seriousness, but also hilarious situations as she falls in love with not just one boy, but two! (Though I am not really a fan of love triangles, but it was pretty nicely done in this one.) She tries to hide her cat when he has to leave. There are visits by a new cat who keeps escaping his home. And then I haven't even talked about Jess and her mates. I just loved Pia and Jess together, they are such fabulous friends!
I wouldn't have minded seeing those apartments myself. It sounds like a dream place. Though only the rich and fabulous get to live there. Or, well if you are staff, but then you are not technically living there. :P
Jess was a delightful girl, I loved how silly she was. Her zombie queen routine, haha, I would have done the same, and then just like her, be embarrassed about it because I did it in front of my crush. I also liked how she was with her brother. Often brothers/sisters would be fighting, but these two were pretty tight and close. I loved that!
And I just like a girl who loves animals and treats them right.
Plus Jess and her mates were just great. We mostly see Pia and Jess together, but we also catch glimpses of Meg and Flo. They are really fabulous friends, Jess is lucky to have such great friends who care about her, protect her, and are there for her. And they are just as mad/crazy as Jess is.
I had some problems with the dad. How he didn't give his kids a bit more time to get used to the situation, maybe even talk with them about it. Instead he moves them away, and then works almost the entire day, which is definitely not helping his kids get used to things. I get that he is also getting used to everything, but maybe it would have been better if he had gone there first, and then later brought the kids.
I also felt so sorry for Jess. She had such a hard time getting used to the whole situation. Every time she got a bit of happiness that was thrown away again. Like with her cat, or with the swimming. Not even to mention how Alisha was acting. I just wanted to hug the poor girl and tell her things would be all right.
I get why they named it Million Dollar Mates (it is explained near the ending), but it still seems weird as it takes place in the UK... and they don't have dollars there. So maybe Million Pounds Mates sounds better then.
The ending was terrific, it was so exciting, I was rooting for her (no, I wasn't wearing those caps).
Definitely going to see if I can find the other books in this series. Even though I am a bit worried about the JJ x Jess x Tom situation. Hopefully she will just sort it out in the right way. Though darn it, if I had known I would like this book so much, I would have taken the other book I saw at Boekenfestijn as well. :P
Recommended to all looking for a fun, but also serious book!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
So far most of my Boekenfestijn books have been second or more in a series, but I apparently was lucky with this one! Yay!
I loved that the book had hilarious moments, but also serious moments. Jess lost her mom not that long ago and she still misses her loads. Then there is the fact she moving away from her grandma's place to be with her dad. And she is also working hard on getting better with her swimming. Alisha (one of the bigger side characters) also has her fair share of things in her life (and I didn't like her at first, but later on I could understand her much more). There is lots of seriousness, but also hilarious situations as she falls in love with not just one boy, but two! (Though I am not really a fan of love triangles, but it was pretty nicely done in this one.) She tries to hide her cat when he has to leave. There are visits by a new cat who keeps escaping his home. And then I haven't even talked about Jess and her mates. I just loved Pia and Jess together, they are such fabulous friends!
I wouldn't have minded seeing those apartments myself. It sounds like a dream place. Though only the rich and fabulous get to live there. Or, well if you are staff, but then you are not technically living there. :P
Jess was a delightful girl, I loved how silly she was. Her zombie queen routine, haha, I would have done the same, and then just like her, be embarrassed about it because I did it in front of my crush. I also liked how she was with her brother. Often brothers/sisters would be fighting, but these two were pretty tight and close. I loved that!
And I just like a girl who loves animals and treats them right.
Plus Jess and her mates were just great. We mostly see Pia and Jess together, but we also catch glimpses of Meg and Flo. They are really fabulous friends, Jess is lucky to have such great friends who care about her, protect her, and are there for her. And they are just as mad/crazy as Jess is.
I had some problems with the dad. How he didn't give his kids a bit more time to get used to the situation, maybe even talk with them about it. Instead he moves them away, and then works almost the entire day, which is definitely not helping his kids get used to things. I get that he is also getting used to everything, but maybe it would have been better if he had gone there first, and then later brought the kids.
I also felt so sorry for Jess. She had such a hard time getting used to the whole situation. Every time she got a bit of happiness that was thrown away again. Like with her cat, or with the swimming. Not even to mention how Alisha was acting. I just wanted to hug the poor girl and tell her things would be all right.
I get why they named it Million Dollar Mates (it is explained near the ending), but it still seems weird as it takes place in the UK... and they don't have dollars there. So maybe Million Pounds Mates sounds better then.
The ending was terrific, it was so exciting, I was rooting for her (no, I wasn't wearing those caps).
Definitely going to see if I can find the other books in this series. Even though I am a bit worried about the JJ x Jess x Tom situation. Hopefully she will just sort it out in the right way. Though darn it, if I had known I would like this book so much, I would have taken the other book I saw at Boekenfestijn as well. :P
Recommended to all looking for a fun, but also serious book!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
October 2, 2020
Do you still enjoy teen drama?
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#bookreviewofateenflick
Jess is just fourteen and struggling with the emotional turmoil associated with her mother's recent death and is trying to cope with her new address which she shares with her father and brother. And, the residence also houses various A-listers from Hollywood and the richest families around the world, which adds on more drama in her life! She is witty and has a great sense of humour which really made me burst out laughing at times. Her tryst with crush in school, her PJ parties with her best buddies and crunch in pocket money reminded strongly of my teen days.
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I got this book while arranging one of my bookshelves, it was tucked between two old books. The pink spine attracted me and I started reading almost instantly. The blurb seemed easy-going-teen-drama and I didn't have much high hopes. But, the flow of the story is really good, which didn't make me stop reading it. It took me just a few hours to finish this elegant book and it was almost like a ride down the memory lane. Moreover, after a long time I read a happy book.
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#bookreviewofateenflick
Jess is just fourteen and struggling with the emotional turmoil associated with her mother's recent death and is trying to cope with her new address which she shares with her father and brother. And, the residence also houses various A-listers from Hollywood and the richest families around the world, which adds on more drama in her life! She is witty and has a great sense of humour which really made me burst out laughing at times. Her tryst with crush in school, her PJ parties with her best buddies and crunch in pocket money reminded strongly of my teen days.
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I got this book while arranging one of my bookshelves, it was tucked between two old books. The pink spine attracted me and I started reading almost instantly. The blurb seemed easy-going-teen-drama and I didn't have much high hopes. But, the flow of the story is really good, which didn't make me stop reading it. It took me just a few hours to finish this elegant book and it was almost like a ride down the memory lane. Moreover, after a long time I read a happy book.
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September 10, 2013
Amigas millonarias es una novela entretenida y ligera, en la cual se nota la experiencia de la autora para crear los momentos ideales de clímax y distensión. Con fuerte humor en los diálogos, descripciones primorosas y temas bien actuales, es fácil sentir atracción por la historia desde el comienzo hasta el final.
Jess es una adolescente común que recientemente ha sufrido mucho. La pérdida de su mamá hace nueve meses será una mancha continua en su búsqueda de felicidad. Incluso mantiene un secreto al respecto que no le ha contado a nadie, ni siquiera a su mejor amiga Pía. Una vez que se acostumbra a vivir con su abuela, se enfrenta a una nueva realidad: debe ir a vivir con su padre, con quien no mantiene una buena relación debido a la ausencia de este después del divorcio.
Todo esto nos enteramos en el primer capítulo y es imposible no continuar leyendo. Para rematarlo, Jess no se irá a vivir a una casa cualquiera. No no, ella irá a un predio de apartamentos donde se alojarán los famosos y más ricos personajes. A pesar de las ideas que se hace previamente, no resulta como ella y su amiga lo planearon. Pero tendrán que leer la novela para saber por qué.
Jugando con las emociones y las reflexiones profundas (sí, dije profundas), Hopkins nos brinda una historia especial en donde los sueños que una adolescente promedio tiene se ven cumplidos, pero a la vez, este sueño fácilmente puede convertirse en pesadilla. Los celos, la envidia, el enojo, la frustración, la desesperanza y la pérdida de un ser querido, luchan con las promesas de amor, la fiel amistad, el cariño de una mascota y los valores familiares.
Las menciones a las marcas famosas y las alusiones a famosos reales me hicieron acordar al internacional juego de modas online para chicas, Stardoll. Sin resultar cargoso ni demasiado consumista, la moda y los lujos serán temas constantes de las conversaciones de los personajes de esta novela.
Para las amantes de los felinos, también habrán varios personajes que les caerán simpáticos. ¡Aparecen tres, nada más ni nada menos! Cada uno de los mininos es único; me ha encantado Dave, su actitud en la novela es muy... vengativa, jajaja.
Tanto las lectoras más jóvenes como las más grandecitas podrán disfrutar con esta divertida novela, que sabe tener sus momentos super felices y algunos muy tristes. Sin duda podrán identificarse con al menos una de las chicas.
Si bien el título hace referencia a un status económico alto, la protagonista no tendrá casi nada para gastar en las tiendas y su mejor amiga aún menos. Sin embargo, el por qué del título cobra sentido en un capítulo y en una frase. No la transcribo porque es un momento especial de la novela, pero tiene su buena justificación. Lo único que puedo decirles es que en ningún momento se hace apología al alto nivel de vida, en realidad, todo lo contrario. Así que no se dejen intimidar, vale la pena embarcarse en su lectura.
¡Oh, el amor! Jess dice una frase super atrevida para una chica tan joven: "¡Hay que tener opciones!". Sin titubear se embarca a suspirar por dos galanes, y aunque el triángulo amoroso no llega a cerrarse aún, ya se puede ir sintiendo.
Otro detallito a mencionar (y que lamentablemente ocurre muy poco en la literatura juvenil) es que Hopkins agrega personajes de todas las nacionalidades y estilos. Podremos encontrar desde rusos hasta asiáticos. Incluso cierto famoso importante es afro-americano.
Amigas millonarias resulta una novela atractiva, ideal para divertirse y compartir impresiones con las amigas. Con pase libre para soñar, Hopkins regala los mejores pensamientos para incorporar a la vida.
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Jess es una adolescente común que recientemente ha sufrido mucho. La pérdida de su mamá hace nueve meses será una mancha continua en su búsqueda de felicidad. Incluso mantiene un secreto al respecto que no le ha contado a nadie, ni siquiera a su mejor amiga Pía. Una vez que se acostumbra a vivir con su abuela, se enfrenta a una nueva realidad: debe ir a vivir con su padre, con quien no mantiene una buena relación debido a la ausencia de este después del divorcio.
Todo esto nos enteramos en el primer capítulo y es imposible no continuar leyendo. Para rematarlo, Jess no se irá a vivir a una casa cualquiera. No no, ella irá a un predio de apartamentos donde se alojarán los famosos y más ricos personajes. A pesar de las ideas que se hace previamente, no resulta como ella y su amiga lo planearon. Pero tendrán que leer la novela para saber por qué.
Jugando con las emociones y las reflexiones profundas (sí, dije profundas), Hopkins nos brinda una historia especial en donde los sueños que una adolescente promedio tiene se ven cumplidos, pero a la vez, este sueño fácilmente puede convertirse en pesadilla. Los celos, la envidia, el enojo, la frustración, la desesperanza y la pérdida de un ser querido, luchan con las promesas de amor, la fiel amistad, el cariño de una mascota y los valores familiares.
Las menciones a las marcas famosas y las alusiones a famosos reales me hicieron acordar al internacional juego de modas online para chicas, Stardoll. Sin resultar cargoso ni demasiado consumista, la moda y los lujos serán temas constantes de las conversaciones de los personajes de esta novela.
Para las amantes de los felinos, también habrán varios personajes que les caerán simpáticos. ¡Aparecen tres, nada más ni nada menos! Cada uno de los mininos es único; me ha encantado Dave, su actitud en la novela es muy... vengativa, jajaja.
Tanto las lectoras más jóvenes como las más grandecitas podrán disfrutar con esta divertida novela, que sabe tener sus momentos super felices y algunos muy tristes. Sin duda podrán identificarse con al menos una de las chicas.
Si bien el título hace referencia a un status económico alto, la protagonista no tendrá casi nada para gastar en las tiendas y su mejor amiga aún menos. Sin embargo, el por qué del título cobra sentido en un capítulo y en una frase. No la transcribo porque es un momento especial de la novela, pero tiene su buena justificación. Lo único que puedo decirles es que en ningún momento se hace apología al alto nivel de vida, en realidad, todo lo contrario. Así que no se dejen intimidar, vale la pena embarcarse en su lectura.
¡Oh, el amor! Jess dice una frase super atrevida para una chica tan joven: "¡Hay que tener opciones!". Sin titubear se embarca a suspirar por dos galanes, y aunque el triángulo amoroso no llega a cerrarse aún, ya se puede ir sintiendo.
Otro detallito a mencionar (y que lamentablemente ocurre muy poco en la literatura juvenil) es que Hopkins agrega personajes de todas las nacionalidades y estilos. Podremos encontrar desde rusos hasta asiáticos. Incluso cierto famoso importante es afro-americano.
Amigas millonarias resulta una novela atractiva, ideal para divertirse y compartir impresiones con las amigas. Con pase libre para soñar, Hopkins regala los mejores pensamientos para incorporar a la vida.
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January 26, 2023
Author: Cathy Hopkins
Page Count: 247 pages
Published Date: 8th July 2010
Genre: Fiction, Young Adult
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
SYNOPSIS:
Jess Hall is going upmarket! Her dad's got a new job at Number 1, Porchester Park- the luxury city apartment block- and he's moving Jess, her brother and her pet cat Dave in with him.
Jess isn't too sure about moving away from her school friends or her beloved Gran until she learns the apartments are strictly A-list only and soon to be populated by actors, musicians, models and millionaires.
A life of glitz and glamour surely beckons... but will her new million dollar mates be all they're cracked up to be?
MY THOUGHTS:
I loved this book and wished I read it as a child when I had the book, you can tell it's for the younger adults but I still enjoyed it and liked how it had a few jokes in it and some funny moments and also shows that money doesn't always bring you happiness no matter how much you have. I have rated this book 4 out of 5 stars.
Page Count: 247 pages
Published Date: 8th July 2010
Genre: Fiction, Young Adult
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
SYNOPSIS:
Jess Hall is going upmarket! Her dad's got a new job at Number 1, Porchester Park- the luxury city apartment block- and he's moving Jess, her brother and her pet cat Dave in with him.
Jess isn't too sure about moving away from her school friends or her beloved Gran until she learns the apartments are strictly A-list only and soon to be populated by actors, musicians, models and millionaires.
A life of glitz and glamour surely beckons... but will her new million dollar mates be all they're cracked up to be?
MY THOUGHTS:
I loved this book and wished I read it as a child when I had the book, you can tell it's for the younger adults but I still enjoyed it and liked how it had a few jokes in it and some funny moments and also shows that money doesn't always bring you happiness no matter how much you have. I have rated this book 4 out of 5 stars.
March 7, 2012
Million Dollar Mates is the first book I've ever read from Cathy Hopkins, (yes, I know that's pretty bad of me!) and to be honest, I wasn't expecting too much from this. I thought it would be a light read for the weekend. Just glancing at the pink, sparkly front cover suggested a flighty read filled with a load of girly talk and expensive clothes etc.
While it did indeed include this, it was also a lot deeper and meaningful that I had anticipated. Cathy Hopkins surprised me by tackling the loss of someone you love dearly, trying to manage the grief, and how to carry on through life. Hopkins did this gently and used main character, Jess, to show us all of the emotions you go through.
I am incredibly glad this plot had that topic, as it added maturity to the story. I sort of wish the cover wasn't quite so glam and glitz, as it probably puts off several people who dismiss it as too girly and with no real meaning.
Anyway, on to the characters. Jess, our main girl, was perfect. She was a typical teenager with a lot thrown at her. I loved the story being told from her perspective, as she explained all the emotions about losing her mother, dealing with her new dad, trying to get her around boys etc. brilliantly! I really emphasised with her. The way she talked about her mother leaving a bit hole in her heart made me realise just how important Mum's really are. It's all of those little things they do that make them so amazing.
Pia, Jess's best friend, had such a fun spark to her that you couldn't help but love her character. She was cute and caring and is the type of friend you would be lucky to have. Their friendship had me laughing along the way.
Of course, how can I forget to mention the boy's? You have Tom - confident, good-looking, and pretty full of himself. Then you have JJ - tall, dark and handsome, down to earth and radiating charm. It's probably pretty obvious who I prefer, but then I guess we just have to see who Jess chooses in the sequel, Paparazzi Princess!
Some of the characters fell to the wayside slightly, mainly Charlie and their Dad. I would of liked to read more about the two, and feel they could of offered more to this novel. Hopefully the other books in this series will involve more of them.
Sometimes I think people really do believe money is everything. Brand names, big parties, fit to burst purses - I have a friend like that who I would love to lend this book to. It would teach her a few little morals about life.
Overall, this was a fantastic read that proved Cathy Hopkins to be a writer that I'm glad I have tried! I definitley will read Paparazzi Princess, which is out now.
While it did indeed include this, it was also a lot deeper and meaningful that I had anticipated. Cathy Hopkins surprised me by tackling the loss of someone you love dearly, trying to manage the grief, and how to carry on through life. Hopkins did this gently and used main character, Jess, to show us all of the emotions you go through.
I am incredibly glad this plot had that topic, as it added maturity to the story. I sort of wish the cover wasn't quite so glam and glitz, as it probably puts off several people who dismiss it as too girly and with no real meaning.
Anyway, on to the characters. Jess, our main girl, was perfect. She was a typical teenager with a lot thrown at her. I loved the story being told from her perspective, as she explained all the emotions about losing her mother, dealing with her new dad, trying to get her around boys etc. brilliantly! I really emphasised with her. The way she talked about her mother leaving a bit hole in her heart made me realise just how important Mum's really are. It's all of those little things they do that make them so amazing.
Pia, Jess's best friend, had such a fun spark to her that you couldn't help but love her character. She was cute and caring and is the type of friend you would be lucky to have. Their friendship had me laughing along the way.
Of course, how can I forget to mention the boy's? You have Tom - confident, good-looking, and pretty full of himself. Then you have JJ - tall, dark and handsome, down to earth and radiating charm. It's probably pretty obvious who I prefer, but then I guess we just have to see who Jess chooses in the sequel, Paparazzi Princess!
Some of the characters fell to the wayside slightly, mainly Charlie and their Dad. I would of liked to read more about the two, and feel they could of offered more to this novel. Hopefully the other books in this series will involve more of them.
Sometimes I think people really do believe money is everything. Brand names, big parties, fit to burst purses - I have a friend like that who I would love to lend this book to. It would teach her a few little morals about life.
Overall, this was a fantastic read that proved Cathy Hopkins to be a writer that I'm glad I have tried! I definitley will read Paparazzi Princess, which is out now.
November 7, 2019
Well written YA book. Interesting read however a lot of things said by the teen characters don't always say things that would be similar to what an average teen would say now. However Cathy covers mourning, grief and romance very well and makes a relatable yet fantastical fiction book.
February 27, 2013
A nice book but more for younger readers!
April 1, 2013
Younger readers will surely love it but for me i didn't connect.
April 7, 2021
An AMAZING book. I loved to hear about Jess and her lifestyle. Great to get to know the boys and friends in her life and to meet a new girl, Alisha. At first, they don’t get on so well, but as time grows, the two girls end up to become close friends. An amazing read and absolutely true story. Loving your books, Cathy. I have read the first three and can’t wait to read the last two. I am getting them as one of my gifts for my birthday in the summer, so I am excited for that. Definitely worth spending the money to buy it. Able to buy online and in store.
July 1, 2017
Million Dollar Mates, is a sweet and easy read for all teens/YA fans.
So if you're looking for a quick book to pick up, then I'd definitely go for this one, and even the whole series.
It gives the reader a clear perspective of how life can change, seemingly for the worst, and learning to come to terms with the positives and giving yourself time to move on, that Jess later discovers is for the better.
Genres; romance, narrative,
Suitable for 11+.
So if you're looking for a quick book to pick up, then I'd definitely go for this one, and even the whole series.
It gives the reader a clear perspective of how life can change, seemingly for the worst, and learning to come to terms with the positives and giving yourself time to move on, that Jess later discovers is for the better.
Genres; romance, narrative,
Suitable for 11+.
November 21, 2018
In the beginning that teenage story is soooooo boring,but then it becomes more interesting with the friendship between Jess & Alisha. Love it,but still it can be more interesting & also I didn't like the fact that Jess's choice wasn't made between the two of the boys.
September 20, 2017
Good teen read.
March 27, 2018
One of the first books i ever read and definitely worth it read it in a day
May 31, 2018
Cathy Hopkins es una autora que leo hace muchos años y de la cual leí muchos libros. Sus historias suelen estar más bien dirigidas a un público femenino juvenil de a partir de los 13 años aproximadamente. En sus libros narra la vida de las adolescentes con sus problemas cotidianos y hasta sus actitudes a veces un poco infantiles y otras un poco queriendo aparentar ser más grandes de lo que son. Por eso es que amo tanto a esta autora. Sus historias ya no me atrapan tanto como cuándo era un poquiiito más chica pero sí que me siguen gustando sus libros y es por eso que la sigo leyendo. Porque me gusta como realmente sus personajes son siempre tan reales y tienen problemas (a veces más y a veces menos) tan cercanos a la realidad adolescente, además de que es infaltable ese toque de humor que le da que logra hacerme reír siempre.
December 20, 2019
this book is about a girl who has to adapt herself according to the circumstantial changes and how she faces life and getting adapted. I loved how they have designed the character of Jess.
July 21, 2022
3,5⭐️
March 16, 2025
I’ve been searching for this series for years and I’m so glad to have finally found them
September 15, 2023
Tuhannen taalan tytöt saa neljä tähteä puhtaasti nostalgiasyistä. Rakastin tätä kirjaa nuorempana ja oon aika varma, että mun kirjamaku on vahvasti muotoutunut tän kirjan pohjalta 😂 Joka tapauksessa, tää vei edelleen mennessään, vaikka nyt löysinkin tästä enemmän epäkohtia. Kieli oli välillä aika kömpelöä ja suomennos ei ehkä ollut ihan paras mahdollinen, sillä jotkut lauseet oli selkeästi käännetty ihan suoraan englannista suomeksi. Tätä lukiessa ihmettelin, että miten oon lukenut tällaista jo alle 10-vuotiaana…
Joka tapauksessa toimii edelleen, jos pieniä epäkohtia ei ota huomioon!
Update: tää ei tunnu enää 4⭐️ lukukokemukselta verrattuna muihin 4⭐️ lukukokemuksiin, vaikka tätä rakastankin. sen takia tiputin tän nyt vaan 3⭐️
Joka tapauksessa toimii edelleen, jos pieniä epäkohtia ei ota huomioon!
Update: tää ei tunnu enää 4⭐️ lukukokemukselta verrattuna muihin 4⭐️ lukukokemuksiin, vaikka tätä rakastankin. sen takia tiputin tän nyt vaan 3⭐️
March 8, 2014
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Hace como un millón de años que no leo libros de esta autora.
Me acuerdo que cuando tenía 11 años mi Mamá me había comprado “Princesa Pop” y luego de un año comencé a leerlo. Después había empezado con otra historia de la autora, pero lo deje porque no me convencia.
En fin. Esta es otra historia de Cathy Hopkins, por lo tanto, nuevo mundo y nuevos personajes.
En amigas millonarias nos encontramos a Jess, una chica de 14 años que vive con su abuela, su hermano y su gato. Jess es una adolescente común como vos y yo: le gustan la películas, está enamorada y le gusta salir con sus amigas. Pero, un día, su padre aparece y se entera que se ira a vivir con él en el lugar más VIP.
Jess comienza a vivir en una casa nueva donde sus vecinos son ricos y superestrellas. Ella está encantada pero, en un momento, todo se derrumba.
Como todas las novelas de la autora es muy rápida de leer y te engancha al instante. La historia es muy adolescente, pero eso no significa que un adulto no pueda disfrutarla.
A mí, al principio, no me enganchaba por completo, pero luego de un tiempo y leer me fue copando la historia y en un momento me tuve que poner freno porque me lo estaba leyendo en un día entero XD.
Muchos piensan que estas novelas son las típicas de “Chico y chica se conocen, y se enamoran”, pero no es así. El amor se lleva de una manera secundaria con respecto al conflicto de la historia.
El personaje de Jess me gusto demasiado, sabía cómo salirse con la suya y no ser la histérica que encontramos en un 75% de libros juveniles. Es una chica que tiene los pies sobre la tierra aunque, muchas veces, sueña un poquitín. Sabe lo que es recibir un puñetazo en el estómago y que sabe levantarse ante cualquier situación.
Cathy Hopkins no formo a la familia perfecta, si no que durante la historia el padre de Jess se tienen que ganar la confianza de sus 2 hijos. Es un desafío totalmente para él y cuanto más avanzamos en la historia nos enteramos que es un buen padre.
Un personaje que me dejo con ganas de más fue Charlie, el hermano de Jess. Me dejo con esas ganas de conocer más de él, aunque me pareció un chico totalmente simpático.
Es un libro que no supera las 200 páginas y se puede leer en un día o dos. A demás es muy divertido y te hará pasar una buena tarde.
Me quede con ganas de más cuando lo termine de leer, por suerte tengo el segundo a mano. Cuando me decida voy a comenzar a leer el siguiente.
Hace como un millón de años que no leo libros de esta autora.
Me acuerdo que cuando tenía 11 años mi Mamá me había comprado “Princesa Pop” y luego de un año comencé a leerlo. Después había empezado con otra historia de la autora, pero lo deje porque no me convencia.
En fin. Esta es otra historia de Cathy Hopkins, por lo tanto, nuevo mundo y nuevos personajes.
En amigas millonarias nos encontramos a Jess, una chica de 14 años que vive con su abuela, su hermano y su gato. Jess es una adolescente común como vos y yo: le gustan la películas, está enamorada y le gusta salir con sus amigas. Pero, un día, su padre aparece y se entera que se ira a vivir con él en el lugar más VIP.
Jess comienza a vivir en una casa nueva donde sus vecinos son ricos y superestrellas. Ella está encantada pero, en un momento, todo se derrumba.
Como todas las novelas de la autora es muy rápida de leer y te engancha al instante. La historia es muy adolescente, pero eso no significa que un adulto no pueda disfrutarla.
A mí, al principio, no me enganchaba por completo, pero luego de un tiempo y leer me fue copando la historia y en un momento me tuve que poner freno porque me lo estaba leyendo en un día entero XD.
Muchos piensan que estas novelas son las típicas de “Chico y chica se conocen, y se enamoran”, pero no es así. El amor se lleva de una manera secundaria con respecto al conflicto de la historia.
El personaje de Jess me gusto demasiado, sabía cómo salirse con la suya y no ser la histérica que encontramos en un 75% de libros juveniles. Es una chica que tiene los pies sobre la tierra aunque, muchas veces, sueña un poquitín. Sabe lo que es recibir un puñetazo en el estómago y que sabe levantarse ante cualquier situación.
Cathy Hopkins no formo a la familia perfecta, si no que durante la historia el padre de Jess se tienen que ganar la confianza de sus 2 hijos. Es un desafío totalmente para él y cuanto más avanzamos en la historia nos enteramos que es un buen padre.
Un personaje que me dejo con ganas de más fue Charlie, el hermano de Jess. Me dejo con esas ganas de conocer más de él, aunque me pareció un chico totalmente simpático.
Es un libro que no supera las 200 páginas y se puede leer en un día o dos. A demás es muy divertido y te hará pasar una buena tarde.
Me quede con ganas de más cuando lo termine de leer, por suerte tengo el segundo a mano. Cuando me decida voy a comenzar a leer el siguiente.
March 24, 2015
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Este libro lo tengo pendiente hace muuuuuuuucho, pero, ahora que ya van publicados los primeros 4 libros de esta serie dije...Fede...es hora. Tenía miedo que sea algo muy cliché, femenino y que no me dieran ganas de seguirlo, pero al ser un libro cortito dije...¿Porqué no?.
Al comenzar a leerlo dije...meh, va a ser lo mismo de siempre...Chica quiere conquistar a chico, se vuelve popular de la noche al día y todos felices por siempre. ¡Pero no! Estaba muy equivocado. Este libro encierra un montón de otras cosas y la parte amorosa casi queda en segundo plano. Es un libro que nos habla de la tolerancia, las injusticias, luchar por lo que uno quiere, prejuzgar al otro y la amistad.
La verdad quedé muy sorprendido con este libro, no fue para nada lo que esperaba, y me sorprendió gratamente. Si bien tiene cosas femeninas no es un libro 100% femenino, por lo que no se dejen engañar y alejen sus miedos si son hombres, es una historia muy fácil de leer (en menos de un día lo liquidas, xD), muy fluida y con muchas enseñanzas.
Si son padres, y tienen hijas (diría que si tienen hijos también pero probablemente los nenes chiquitos lo rechacen por el simple hecho de la portada) COMPRENSELO. Es muy linda historia y divertida.
Gracias a VR Editoras por el ejemplar.
Este libro lo tengo pendiente hace muuuuuuuucho, pero, ahora que ya van publicados los primeros 4 libros de esta serie dije...Fede...es hora. Tenía miedo que sea algo muy cliché, femenino y que no me dieran ganas de seguirlo, pero al ser un libro cortito dije...¿Porqué no?.
Al comenzar a leerlo dije...meh, va a ser lo mismo de siempre...Chica quiere conquistar a chico, se vuelve popular de la noche al día y todos felices por siempre. ¡Pero no! Estaba muy equivocado. Este libro encierra un montón de otras cosas y la parte amorosa casi queda en segundo plano. Es un libro que nos habla de la tolerancia, las injusticias, luchar por lo que uno quiere, prejuzgar al otro y la amistad.
La verdad quedé muy sorprendido con este libro, no fue para nada lo que esperaba, y me sorprendió gratamente. Si bien tiene cosas femeninas no es un libro 100% femenino, por lo que no se dejen engañar y alejen sus miedos si son hombres, es una historia muy fácil de leer (en menos de un día lo liquidas, xD), muy fluida y con muchas enseñanzas.
Si son padres, y tienen hijas (diría que si tienen hijos también pero probablemente los nenes chiquitos lo rechacen por el simple hecho de la portada) COMPRENSELO. Es muy linda historia y divertida.
Gracias a VR Editoras por el ejemplar.
July 18, 2010
Since passing my collection of 'Mates, Dates' books and a few of my copies of 'Truth, Dare, Kiss, Promise' to others, I have read very little Cathy Hopkins. When I picked up this book in the library yesterday, I expected very little from it. I thought it would be a light book for a Saturday evening read.
I was pleasantly surprised by the moral running throughout--money can't buy you happiness. Hopkins writes very well, with a clear perception of how hard it can be to live the life of a teenage girl. Although at times I felt the story was lack-lustre, there were humorous moments.
All in all, although the book was not my favourite of all the books written by Hopkins, it is not bad. I will probably read others in the series, but I doubt I will actively seek them.
I was pleasantly surprised by the moral running throughout--money can't buy you happiness. Hopkins writes very well, with a clear perception of how hard it can be to live the life of a teenage girl. Although at times I felt the story was lack-lustre, there were humorous moments.
All in all, although the book was not my favourite of all the books written by Hopkins, it is not bad. I will probably read others in the series, but I doubt I will actively seek them.
February 6, 2014
El libro esta orientada a chicas entre 12 y 16 años pero eso no impidió que disfrutara con su lectura. El estilo de la autora es muy sencillo y entretenido, no me costo nada engancharme con la historia, y leerla de un tirón. Trata varios temas, algunos profundos, otros no tanto. Habla de los celos, las compras, los chicos, la familia, la amistad, la perdida de un ser querido y el proceso de duelo. Al final sucedió algo que me sorprendió, la historia me conmovió hasta las lágrimas. En definitiva este libro fue una linda sorpresa, me gustó más de lo que esperaba.
Una novela divertida, de lectura rápida y sencilla que entretiene.
Una novela divertida, de lectura rápida y sencilla que entretiene.
September 21, 2014
Million Dollar Mates may seem like another girly, boy-obsessed, light-hearted book - and some aspects of it is - however Jess' story digs deeper than just (hilariously) embarrassing mix ups and petty school fall outs. It's about a teenage girls struggle to accept the loss of her mother just when she needs her. It's about learning to accept change and solving some of life's most difficult problems. It's about living with grief and letting go. Cathy Hopkins mixes the hilarious mis-haps of a teenage girl finding her feet with the life-changing experience of a significant loss to create a beautifully moving story about love, life and - most importantly - mates.
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April 18, 2012at first i actually thought this book was rubbish, to be frank. but, after the first maybe three dull, typical teenage book chapters, it was actually alright! i admit, i thought it was a bit annoying, because the general theme was that if you want to do anything in life you have to look amazing and buy the right stuff. i hate it when people think that. but apart from this, i thought it was really good, and i got really into it after a while.
September 7, 2016
Vím, že je to kniha určena spíš pro mladší čtenářky, ale já mám knihy od Cathy Hopkins ráda, takže jsem si ji chtěla přečíst. Neřeší se v nich jako v podobných knihách svého druhu jen to, jak dostat nějakého kluka, ale vždy to má zajímavý příběh... Uznávám, místy jsem se trochu nudila. Ale bylo tam několik skvělých hlášek, u kterých jsem se hodně zasmála i smutné chvíle a momenty k zamyšlení. Taková odpočinková, ale přesto dobrá knížka.
April 11, 2013
Got this for my friend's daughter and have to confess began to read it to check it out and got engrossed! I loved it and think it will appeal to all ages. Quirky and fun, while at the same time covering some pretty serious topics. What is especially good though is the way that the underlying serious issues are treated. Not heavy duty, or weighed down by moralistic lectures but nicely resolved in a perfect use of show don't tell. A great read for girls of all ages!
May 15, 2016
Esta súper lindo, lo indicado para una niña de 10 a 13 años que quiere empezar a leer.
No tiene una gran historia, pero sin duda me hizo pasar un rato agradable.
La autora no profundiza con escenarios, personajes y es de esos libros que realmente no te cuenta nada jaja un hilo de historia común. (No en el mal sentido).
Me avergüenza aceptar que quedé con duda de algunas cosas y probablemente continúe con la saga *shame on me* *don't judge me*
No tiene una gran historia, pero sin duda me hizo pasar un rato agradable.
La autora no profundiza con escenarios, personajes y es de esos libros que realmente no te cuenta nada jaja un hilo de historia común. (No en el mal sentido).
Me avergüenza aceptar que quedé con duda de algunas cosas y probablemente continúe con la saga *shame on me* *don't judge me*
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