Suite Scarlett
2013 • 336 pages
Ratings8
Average rating3.9
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Ratings8
Average rating3.9
A hilarious romantic comedy set in New York City from the UK Queen of Teen If living in a famous art deco hotel minutes away from Central Park sounds like your idea of a pretty sweet deal - you should talk to Scarlett Martin. Having a hotel for a home really isn't all it's cracked up to be, especially when you've got no guests, no money and no prospects for any fun thanks to your parents putting you to work all summer. Luckily for Scarlett, the Hopewell is about to be shaken to its foundations with the arrival of Mrs Amberson, a glamorous travelling socialite who's planning on putting down some roots for a while - and hiring Scarlett as her assistant. With a new job, new friends, and (maybe) a new boyfriend on the horizon, Scarlett's summer is beginning to look a lot more interesting...
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Maureen Johnson is hit or miss for me, but this was a definite hit, and my favorite book of hers. I like the setting and the family dynamic (and Scarlett's brother is a great character). I know there's a sequel coming out soon, and I'll definitely be reading it. Overall, nothing earth-shattering, but light and cute and a lot of fun.ETA: reread this February 2010 after reading [b:Scarlett Fever 6138539 Scarlett Fever Maureen Johnson http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1256408513s/6138539.jpg 6317320].
Really fun book. I was a theatre major, so I enjoyed the theatre/acting story, the hotel was a great setting, and the characters were likable. I liked the writing style too. It wasn't a fantasy story, but it had the sort of crazy situations that made it just a little fantastical at times. It reminded me a bit of the Shopaholic books in that sense.
