Beneath the Glitter (Elle and Blair Fowler)
This book
starts out with two sisters being thrust into the lime light of Los Angeles.
Ava and
Sophia London come across as a bit light headed at first, and if you’re
anything like me, you’ll be cringing through the first chapter. Honestly, I was
tempted to put it down. It appeared that it would quickly turn into one of
those meaningless books with zero conflict aside from broken nails and shoe
sales without your size, but I was actually quite pleasantly surprised when I
forced myself further.
Ava and
Sophia are two sisters that are almost polar opposites, yet they get along
seemingly well. UNTIL boys, work, friends, and even animals get in the way. It
showed the loving bonds of sisterhood, and how simply things can be torn apart,
and how hard it can be to patch them up again. I enjoyed the values they
displayed, and it was fun picking sides.
You warm to
the characters quickly, and half way through I was yelling at them about what
to do… In other words, you get into it after a bit.
Even though
the start was slow, you quickly adapt to the writing style of these two
gorgeous sisters, and I found myself enveloped into the world they created.
The conflict
was not too out there, but it wasn’t completely lacking. It seemed more of the
actual conflict you would go through. Quite realistic, I think.
It was the
first in a series, and I will definitely be checking out the next one when it
comes out. This summer, I think?
They do cuss
a few times, and there were a few 'adult' references, nothing R-rated though.
More along the lines of PG-13. I wouldn’t want anyone under the age of 13
reading it, but above that you should be fine. Even a bit below, probably, but
that depends on your preferences for your children.
On a scale
of 1-10, I give it a 6 for the delightful characters, the whimsical ideas, and
how you feel like you’re friends with the charming sisters by the end.
