The Luxe: Anna Godberson
Pretty girls in pretty dresses, partying until dawn.
Irresistible boys with mischievous smiles and dangerous intentions.
White lies, dark secrets, and scandalous hookups.
This is Manhattan, 1899.
Beautiful sisters Elizabeth and Diana Holland rule Manhattan’s social scene. Or so it appears. When the girls discover their status among New York City’s elite is far from secure, suddenly everyone—from the backstabbing socialite Penelope Hayes, to the debonair bachelor Henry Schoonmaker, to the spiteful maid Lina Broud—threatens Elizabeth’s and Diana’s golden future.
With the fate of the Hollands resting on her shoulders, Elizabeth must choose between family duty and true love. But when her carriage overturns near the East River, the girl whose glittering life lit up the city’s gossip pages is swallowed by the rough current. As all of New York grieves, some begin to wonder whether life at the top proved too much for this ethereal beauty, or if, perhaps, someone wanted to see Manhattan’s most celebrated daughter disappear…
In a world of luxury and deception, where appearance matters above everything and breaking the social code means running the risk of being ostracized forever, five teenagers lead dangerously scandalous lives. This thrilling trip to the age of innocence is anything but innocent.
First off, let me just say that I put this book down, almost 3 years ago to read something else. What a big mistake that was!
This first installment in The Luxe series was a page turner. The book begins with the funeral of one Elizabeth Holland, and ends just moments before, and my intrigue never left from that moment on.
The characters, who are your typical popular group, the perfect girl, who’s caught between making herself happy, and making others happy, the dashing, heart breaking, ever eyebrow lifting playboy, the best friend, who’s secretly plotting to overturn her best friend, and secret enemy, and of course, the one who always seems to be my favorite, the younger sister, who is of course, passionate, and a little bit disheveled, if you will.
it’s the way that Godberson shows these characters when they are with the one that they love the most that makes story so interesting.
unfortunately, while the story was very interesting, it was way too long. There was just so much description of what was going on, that I skimmed. Many times. I just couldn’t do it, haha. Maybe it’s because my brain is being wracked by finals this week, but, dang. Without all the description, it could have been 310 pages. 350 max…I still liked it.
Stats:
Rating: 3.5/5
Reasoning: Too long, great characters though, and story
Genre: YA, Romance, Msytery
Will I read the author again: Yes
Recommend For: Girls and boys 13 and up
Similar To: I’m not exactly sure
GIVEAWAY:
ok so as of December 30th, 2011 I’m getting the iPhone 4S.
everyone in my damn spoiled family already has an iPhone, so they don’t need one.
I asked my dad if i can give it away to a “friend” cause he doesn’t know about tumblr lol. And he said no but then i remembered that I bought the iPhone 4 with my own money, so I can do whatever i want with it. So here i am, giving it away to a TUMBLR follower instead of selling it on e-bay or amazon for a hundred bucks.. FEEL SPECIAL.
RULES:
1. YOU HAVE TO BE FOLLOWING ME - http://missalaynaa.tumblr.com/ seriously. im giving away a 100 dollar thing, you might as well follow me.
2. REBLOGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG no likes or you’re automatically disqualified.
3. You can reblog ONCE A DAY ONLY
4. I will be picking in exactly 3 weeks, so JANUARY 20th.ONLY 1 PERSON CAN WIN. I’M NOT GIVING AWAY THE CASE, CAUSE I WANT TO KEEP IT FOR MY NEW PHONE. OK THANKS.
Break
Took off all my makeup, moisturized, Made my room super cold, put a bunch of blankets on my bed, added a ton of pillows, and turned on a scary movie. I’m good Now!
Reblog, go on your blog, and click the triangle.
I JUST SPENT LIKE AN DHOUR OF MY LIFE ON THIS, GENIUS
^me too
Love this!!
If you believe in Jesus Christ Reblog this. DON’T IGNORE THIS. The bible says if you deny Him, he will deny you in front of His father in the gates of heaven. This is the simplest test.
Thrifting=success
Today was Thrifting day!!
Today I purchased:
Two denim shirts
A bow for my hair
A brown clutch
A green top handle purse
“bitten” jeans by Sarah Jessica Parker
A black and white plaid shirt
A red and black plaid zip up shirt/jacket
Two scarves
Pajamas
Vintage rock earrings
Busy summer
I’ve been volunteering a ton this summer, and I’ve had a ton of homework. Hopefully there will be lots of pictures up here from my trip to Dallas next week. Be on the look out nonexistent followers
