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fantastic teen read
I never knew that this book was by a ghostwriter.I loved it even though it was alittle crazy with the whole blair and nate and I wanna be bonnie and clyde thing.
Desperate, sucky, bad plot, and desperate is the recipie for the worst Gossip Girl book.
I was VERY dissapointed in this Gossip Girl book. It made me mad when I read the previous reveiws on the last book, saying that she had a ghost writer. Why I was mad, I have no idea. But, while first reading this book I was looking for hints that Cicly did not write this.
Here's the Wierd Thing
I've been reading the GG series since book 3 came out, and well, I hate all the characters, and their choices, but can't seem to stay away. It's just because the books are exceptionally well written for what is basically trash fiction.
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Subjects:  1. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General    2. Children's Books - Young Adult Fiction    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    4. Fiction    5. Interpersonal relations    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Lifestyles - City & Town Life    8. Social Issues - Adolescence    9. Social Issues - Dating & Sex    10. Social Issues - Friendship    11. Summer    12. Wealth    13. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Dating & Sex   

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A great adventure from James Patterson
Surprised at all the negative reviews, but then again its all just opinion, so here is mine:James Patterson isn't Ernest Hemingway!
A Page Turner
This book is one of the best teen books that I've ever read!It will keep you on the edge of your seat and guessing even after you finish it.Luckly the second book in the series is out.The story is about six 98% human/2% bird "creatures" and their lives as they rescue their little "sister" from the labratory where they were created.All the while they are being chased by wolf/humans.I won't spoil the story for you though.But I highly suggest reading this book.You won't be disappointed!!!!

An Adults Review
I am not a teen, or a tween, but I do enjoy a good well written adventure story and the plotline of this book sounded interesting. Genetically altered children with wings, in an age where parents are close to being able to assign attributes to future babies it seemed appropriate to write such a story. James Patterson, usually known for his murder mysteries tries and fails, in my opinion, to speak through an adolescent's point of view. It was an "almost" story; never quite reaching a "wow" factor, kept me interested just enough to finish it but not enough to read the next installment. The plot didn't flow; the characters were too one dimensional, with funny but ridiculous names and even more worse they were too generic to the Young Adult Genre. Pick up any book in that section and you will find that 90% of them have the A) angst ridden young girl who doesn't realize she is wonderful and B) the Boy she is close with but doesn't realize she loves him, and vice versa C) the characters spouting forth the idiom of the day and D) a plot with no flow only small surges that never reach a common stream of conscience. I would say this was less Maximum Ride and more like Miniscule Jaunt. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

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A great book!
I have read all of the books in this series and they were all amazing. This one was one that caught my attention more than the other ones just because all of the girls in the book are more independent and rebelious. It is a classic girly girl book that keeps you on your toes. I couldn't put it down! It took me only a day to read and it was killing me that I hadn't yet read the last book. I highly recomend it to anyone that likes love stories with a little twist! It tells the story of four girls Bridget, Carmen, Tibby, and Lena. They have been best friends for their whole life and have to again seperate for the summer. Each girl goes to their summer destinations. This can not tear them apart of course, they write to eachother and pass around a pair of pants. These aren't any ordinary pants though they are magical. They bring good luck to each girl and fits each of their very different shapes. A symbol of friendship and love that is with them, like a blanket. Put this on your top for "must read!"

Girls in Pants Review
Girls in Pants is the sequel to the sisterhood books 1 & 2. This book is about 4 teenage girls who have magic pants that fits all of them and brings them good luck. The book tells you about thier lives the summer before they all go of to college.
The Septembers are growing up...well, partly, anyway.
Tibby, Lena, Carmen and Bee are now 17 and have just graduated from high school. All are looking toward college in the fall. Not all of them eagerly, but at least with the knowledge that college will help each reach a desired goal. Tibby is planning to go to film school at NYU; Lena wants to go to art school in New Jersey; Carmen to Williams; and Bee, well Bee could go anywhere she wanted. Every school to which she applied accepted her. She chose Brown.
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Editorial Review

They were just a soft, ordinary pair of thrift-shop jeans until the fourgirls took turns trying them on--four girls, that is, who are close friends,about to be parted for the summer, with very different sizes and builds, not tomention backgrounds and personalities. Yet the pants settle on each girl's hipsperfectly, making her look sexy and long-legged and feel confident as a teenagercan feel. "These are magical Pants!" they realize, and so they make a pact toshare them equally, to mail them back and forth over the summer from whereverthey are. Beautiful, distant Lena is going to Greece to be with hergrandparents; strong, athletic Bridget is off to soccer camp in Baja,California; hot-tempered Carmen plans to have her divorced father all to herselfin South Carolina; and Tibby the rebel will be left at home to slave for minimumwage at Wallman's.Read more

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An awesome book!
The Sister Hood of the Traveling Pants is an awesome book.It talks about the trials and tribulations about four teenage girls who have to be separated for the summer.It may not seem like a big deal but it is to them because they have been friends their whole lives.Their moms met in a yoga class when they were pregnant.All of the girls end up in different places of the world: Lena ends up in Greece, Carmen leaves for her dad's house, Bridgett travels to Baja Mexico for a soccer camp, and Tibby stays at home.Before they are about to separate, they find this pair of pants that Carmen got at the thrift store.It fits them all perfectly, as if by magic.So, they make up the sisterhood and make up all of the rules.They record all of their adventures of the pants at the end of the summer and share them with each other.Its' a great story and I would encourage anybody to read it.

Sister Hood of the Traveling Pants
"Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants", is an outstanding book for all ages. This story is about four teenage girls who have been inseperable since they were born and now they have to split up for the summer and find their own adventures. Carmen is going to South Carolina where she will spend the summer with her dad, but what she doesn't know is what will await her arrival. Bridget is the boy crazy one, who is going tosoccer camp. Will this be the summer she finds true love? Lena, is going to Greece to visit her grandparents. Lena is very coservative, but will the glorious trip away get her to release her inner beauty. Tibby is the only one staying home. She is making a documentry while working at Wallmans, the convenient store. Tibby makes a new friend and discovers something that is real and moving. An old pair of jeans is the only thing that will keep the girls together. How will the pants give the girls hope and love to have their best summer ever!

Sister Hood of the Traveling Pants
"Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants", is an outstanding book for all ages. This story is about four teenage girls who have been inseperable since they were born and now they have to split up for the summer and find their own adventures. Carmen is going to South Carolina where she will spend the summer with her dad, but what she doesn't know is what will await her arrival. Bridget is the boy crazy one, who is going tosoccer camp. Will this be the summer she finds true love? Lena, is going to Greece to visit her grandparents. Lena is very coservative, but will the glorious trip away get her to release her inner beauty. Tibby is the only one staying home. She is making a documentry while working at Wallmans, the convenient store. Tibby makes a new friend and discovers something that is real and moving. An old pair of jeans is the only thing that will keep the girls together. How will the pants give the girls hope and love to have their best summer ever! ... Read more

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loved!
I loved this book, just like the others (from 1 to 6). You simply can't stop reading! I already bought numbers 8 and 9 and I can't wait to start reading... I MUST know what will happen in Blair and Serena's future!

Gossip Girl- Nobody does it better
For those of you that are familiar with the Gossip Girl series this is one of the better ones because some of the characters act slightly differently then you would expect them to and this adds a nice change.
PARENTS BEWARE!!!!
Parents BEWARE!!!These books are littered with very strong profanity!I'm not kidding, check it out for yourself at any local bookstore.The "f" word appears throughout the entire book.Do we really want our young teens or young adults reading this?Did you know these books were written to appeal to the 13-16 year olds, and they need to be reading this...how low have we stooped if we permit this like of junk to be in their hands?It is utter filth! ... Read more

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Editorial Review

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The second summer of the sisterhood
With abunch of last summer's memories in the pockets of the traveling pants,Tibby, Britget, Carmen and Lena are prepared to see how the traveling pants work when they are not traveling.In the book The Second Summer of The Sisterhoodby Ann Brashares. But when summer finally comes, britget stes off to Alabama anxious to to find out more about her lost mother's family. But she has changed a lot during the year and as a result the pats refuse to fit untilshe decides to face life the right way. Tibby decides to enroll in a college filming program. With memories of her lost friend, the pants bring back the importance of seeing beyond apperances. Carmen's mother starts going out with a guy and she pietends that she doesn't care but she can't hide the truth from the pants. And as Lena remembers the love of her life and does something that didn't want to do but realized it was too late, or was it?
The Second Summer Of The Sisterhood
The Second Summer Of The Sisterhood is about the four friends Lena, Bridget, Carmen, and Tibby. Who all seperate for the second summer. This is going to be a life changing summer. Bridget goes to Alabama to rediscover herself and her mothers past. Tibby goes off to a screenwriting course to develop her filming techniques. Carmen stays home hoping to fall in love but someone else falls in love instead of her. Lena stays at home dreaming about Kostos, but when someone dies, and someone does something unbelivable she is devistated. This summer there are broken hearts, relived memories, crushed dreams, good times, and bad times. They each stuggle with diffrent problems.
Excellent Sequel
This was a great second book for the series, especially with all the issues covered in this book.Carmen has to deal with her dad's remarriage from the first book, but with her mom's new boyfriend in this one.Tibby goes off to a film camp with grudges against her parents, trying to forget about Bailey and Brian.Lena is desperately trying to forget about Kostos and breaking up with him, but when he reappears n her life, is disastrous.Finally, Bridget is dealing with a year of changes and the past with Eric that continues to haunt her, as she sets off to Alabama to meet her grandmother.
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A reviewer
I love all the books almost have all of them it's like being a teenager. I'm always wanting to find out what happens in the next chapter.
Sleazy and Petty
This installation of the Gossip Girl series is just as shallow and superficial as all its predecessors are. The entire plot revolves around getting high, having sex, smoking, and guzzling down alcohol. The whole series is pure trash from beginning to end.

Not as good as the others
I agree with what some of the other people are saying this book is no where near as good as the other books, it seems as if ever since the kids graduated the author has run out of ideas. And those reviewers who are complaining about how this book isn't apporiate for younger readers, shoud know this book is for ages 16 and up and every 16 year old has heard or used the "f" word at least once in their lives.Yes there is a lot of sex, drugs, and bad language but that's a part of the real world. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

This book, the latest in the hugely popular Chicken Soup for the Soul series, contains stories,poems, and cartoons relating to the specific troubles that traumatize teenagers everywhere. There are plentyof stories about dating ("HE KISSED MY TEETH!"), friendships (don't gossip), and school.But Read more

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This book was so moving.
I read it as a teenager- and it moved me.
Chicken Soup for everyone!
This book was very inspiring, and informative on many matters in the life of teens. I thought this book was great and not only had fun reading it, but I also learned from it. I learned mistakes of other people, and many great lessons of life. While some stories were sad, others were cute, and happy. There are a wide variety of different stories that all contribute to the overall greatness of the book!

Is Chicken Soup Good for the Soul?
Thoughout the past couple weeks I've read Chicken Soup for the Teen's Soul.This book contains tons of stories from all different authors.There is sectuions on topics such as friendships, family, love, and loss.In each section there are muiltiple stories about people who have dealt with the most extremes in these areas.
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DELICIOUS JUICY READ....
I LOVED THIS BOOK! I READ THE WHOLE BOOK IN THREE DAYS! I LAUGHED, CRIED, AND MY JAW DROPPED A FEW TIMES. IT TRULY IS A JUICY READ. I RECCOMEND THIS BOOK TO ANY TEEN.
Totally Not Real
It about rich kids doing whatever they want like sex and durgs. I doubt such a family would allow their kids to go around do things like that. Trust me, it's not worth it.

Corruption of Adolescent's Minds
I will always read book reviews over the internet before buying any book again. I don't even want to explain what's in the book because it is completely worthless. I did not have any clue that this book was not intended for a 25-year-old lady. I really thought that this book was a story about the awful consequences of gossip on society, for instance, or a story about a girl who gets caught by her own evil actions after gossiping and spreading rumors around. I did not imagine that it was written in such an inappropriate way to support gossip and other immoral behaviors. Besides it's pointless and disrespectful, since it's supporting something that is totally not innocent. Defiantly, I would not recommend this book for young girls nor for 18 and up, because it does not have any useful bit of information. If people keep reading these kinds of books that corrupt young girls' minds, damages their intellectuality, people will ruin the world. Gossip girl will not help you be clever, impressive, genuine, or popular. Invest your time in a much constructive reads. ... Read more

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Uplifting for all
I really enjoyed reading this book being a teenager myself. It was very inspirational and touching. It is a good book for teenagers in any situation. I think it would be good for parents to read this book also because they could have a better understanding of what their teenager might be going through. This book talked about issues that are harder to talk about. It provides anonymous help lines for teenagers in need. The tops range from life to death. It is a very uplifting book for all.

THE BEST BOOK IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW! This book was soo amazing, I couldn't stop reading it! This book made me realize that I should be greatful to have such a awesome life and there are others out there that have hard times. To all those people who wrote there stories in the book I'm inspired by what they had to go through. All teens will love it but I have to warn you there are many sad parts and are very powerful so I think you should think about it first. If you're sure you want to buy it well go, you won't be dissapionted!

I LOVE THIS BOOK
i love this book. Because it has real life stories in it. And it really shows and helps kids out with tough stuff there going throught. It has like all the major categories of problems teanagers go through. My favorite sections are the stories on learning life lessons, and growing up. because it really had an influence on me, how kids grow up so fast. and how teenagers really need to learn life lesson. Its a great book and i recomend it to everyone. It will really help you get through tough times and know other people are going through the same problems. ... Read more

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Blah!!!
You're the one that I want, by Cecily von Ziegesar, is about preppy, rich kids who get to do whatever they want. They are very high class and are always talking about someone else. In this book, they are waiting for their college acceptance letters to come back and see which colleges they were accepted to. They are always complaining about something. They buy whatever they want and are always worried about what others will think of them. They try and find comfort in objects and or boys to calm their nerves while waiting for the letters. They won't be happy until they get their letters and get into all of the colleges that they applied to. Although this book is about a lot of wealthy and some what snobby teenagers, I really enjoy reading it. It's very interesting and funny to read. I think that some of the situations that they go through can relate to what I go through. They're teens in this book and regardless of how rich or poor you are, all teens go through some of the same situations. It's just funny to see how they would handle the different situations thrown at them. I think ultimately it's a good book because you can escape from reality while you're reading it. I can imagine the stress that they're going through while waiting for their letters so it's just interesting to read about it. It's funny because you don't think these types of things can actually take place so I enjoyed reading it. I've actually read a lot of the novels from the Gossip Girl series and they're all interesting, dramatic, and fun to read as well as hard to put down.
Blah!
You're the one that I want, by Cecily von Ziegesar, is about preppy, rich kids who get to do whatever they want. They are very high class and are always talking about someone else. In this book, they are waiting for their college acceptance letters to come back and see which colleges they were accepted to. They are always complaining about something. They buy whatever they want and are always worried about what others will think of them. They try and find comfort in objects and or boys to calm their nerves while waiting for the letters. They won't be happy until they get their letters and get into all of the colleges that they applied to. Although this book is about a lot of wealthy and some what snobby teenagers, I really enjoy reading it. It's very interesting and funny to read. I think that some of the situations that they go through can relate to what I go through. They're teens in this book and regardless of how rich or poor you are, all teens go through some of the same situations. It's just funny to see how they would handle the different situations thrown at them. I think ultimately it's a good book because you can escape from reality while you're reading it. I can imagine the stress that they're going through while waiting for their letters so it's just interesting to read about it. It's funny because you don't think these types of things can actually take place so I enjoyed reading it. I've actually read a lot of the novels from the Gossip Girl series and they're all interesting, dramatic, and fun to read as well as hard to put down.
PARENTS BEWARE!!!!
Parents BEWARE!!!This Author uses very strong profanity!Check it out for yourself, flip through any of her books and you will find "f" this or "motherf" throughout the whole book.I refer to it as a book loosely.It is utter filth that wasted good paper that could of been used for anyother book (except her other filth books--The IT Girl) they are littered just as much.I do not feel that our young teens or young adults need to be reading junk like this.Where have our morals and values gone?I have had this authors books removed from our schools library and the local public library as well. ... Read more

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The gossip keeps on entertaining
Book two in the gossip girl series finds Blair Waldorf getting ready to lose her virginity to her boyfriend Nate.This is the second time the couple has planned a romantic evening for such a momentous occasion, and soon becomes the second time that they are interrupted.To Blair's shock and horror, they are interrupted by her mother who informs them that she is getting remarried to a man Blair loathes and the wedding will be in 3 weeks - on Blair's birthday!!For Blair this is the icing on an already rotten cake as she is suspicious of Nate's loyalty and worried about college applications.
gossip
At first I didn't like the second as much as the first because alot of the details are recycled from the first. I was like: I already know this! But then something happened. Aaron happened. And he is a breath of fresh air added to the story. And how Blair reacts to her mother remarrying is totally funny and tragic also. Then Nate cheats on her. Wow that subplot was wonderful! I loved it. And I also loved that Serena and Dan DIDNT work out. It really makes sense.

How could Nate do that?
Its funny how a old best friend you thought you can trust all of sudden just think you are this tramp when you came from another school. And your old best friend believe everything else from other people than personally asking her so call friend. Well she pretty much deserve what was coming to her. After all the time she has been such a bitch toward her old best friend. And once hell has over flown she finally lighten up and start talking to her old best friend. Blair is such a drama queen. ... Read more

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changes
After the disappointed g.g book # 3 This book (The fourth one) comes out it's so good. It's good like the first book was. Alot of things happen that are shocking like Nate gets busted in the park and Blair has an affair with a married man! Wow it was good. But the thing I hate about this book is Dan and Vanessa. Anything with them I quickly read through. It's so boring until Dan cheats on her with Mystery Craze. Also he's becoming very arrogant just like the rest of the characters in this book and I hate that! His sister Jenny has a lesbian affair too. I didn't see that one coming. It's all too juicy to put down.

My favorite
This is the third gossip girl novel. So far out of reading all of them so far, this is my favorite. I like the plot that Jenny and all the characters were into. They live the perfect lives and it's just hilarious to see what they're going to be doing next.
Gossip Girl- Because I'm worth it
The Gossip Girl books are amazing and I often find myself thinking they should be made into a teenage T.V. show!
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Gossip Girl in General
I find the gossip girl books to be very entertaining. They fit around the same area as The Clique (which are entertaining, but let's face it, the girls have stupid 'non-problems') only for an older set. All of the books live up to expectations of the rest. I think that all of the characters are interesting and the story line keeps you guessing and entertained.

bad
This book is so bad! This is the fifth book out of gossip girl and alot of things in this book are so bad that I have to skip alot of pages. I don't care about Dan and Vanessa anymore. Too boring and even worse when Vanessa's parents show up. Nate's girl friend is too retarded and too unbelievable to believe, and the gay snowboarding team? Are you kidding me? Why does Chuck of all guys become gay all of a sudden? It doesn't make any sense! I hate the character Rusty and I really hate Jenny. Snooping on her boyfriend like that all the time and that's all that happens with her in this book. Jennys friend Elise and Dan kiss. That was really stupid. This whole book is stupid and makes no sense. I loved gossip girls until this fifth one came out.

Not the Best
I have been hooked on the Gossip Girl series since the first book and I have currently read up to the fifth, I Like it Like That, but honestly, I wouldn't have mind skipping it. I thought this book was a little bit predictable and boring. Jenny is my least favorite character because, is it just me or does she seems like she goes after guys that are rich and handsome? After she finds out Leo is "normal" she dumps him. It seemed to me that he had a nice personailty and that should have been enough. The last book I was so hooked on the Vanessa & Dan relastionship, but this one I was actually skipping the chapters about them. Blair & Serena have always been my favorites, and that is what saved this book. Their adventures in Sun Valley was the best part and never really was boring in my opinon. Also GG [Gossip Girl] saved this book as well. Her entries are always funny and interesting to look at. Some people say that Cecily von Ziegsar writes using profound words such as the "f" word. Well I have to say that im a teenager to and to be honest, that is how most teens talk. Cecily really captured the life of a teenager well with the stress on schools [im 13 and picking a HIGH school is tough for me, think about college], also sex and drugs. I know people that are much younger than Blair and Serena and have more experience with these things than all of the characters put together. And also family troubles, because every family has them right? Her choice of words are accurate and theres nothing wrong with that, and besides in the fifth book she hardly swears if ever, I wasn't paying much attention to that. Overall though, this book wasn't the best, but the series is! ... Read more

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War Games
Another exciting installment in this series from the outrageously creative and slightly warped mind of Garth Nix, where Lord Arthur, Rightful Heir of the Architect etc. etc. finds himself drafted into the Glorious Army of the Architect under the command of the highly strung Sir Thursday.Starting at the bottom, Arthur changes his name to Ray, and undergoes basic training in weaponry and warfare before being led off to battle.
wonderful
I love his books (sabriel...) i've read all his books so far they are wonderful. LOVE IT!

A truly life changing experience
Sir Thursday is a great adventure book.It has many battles with Nithlings a type of creature made of "nothing". A type of liquidy material that can be enriched into almost anything you want it to and is hazardous to the touch. Arthur Penhaligon was a normal boy until about noon on Monday when he found the key to the lower reaches then was cast into the house a secondary realm. The will (an item that is very wise and was made by the architect) has chosen Arthur to be the rightful heir to the throne. TheArchitect is the God of the house and made everything. She had two sons Superior Sundayand the Piper.Sunday betrayed Piper with his minion Saturday when they threw him into nothing. He should have died but he didn't and no one knows why. But if you like action books with great plots you should buy this book because it has both.
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Editorial Review

S and B and J and N are back, along with A, D, V, and assorted other rich, catty Manhattan teenagers in this third installment of the Gossip Girl series. An omniscient and anonymous narrator keeps track of the scene in www.gossipgirl.net (now an actual site), where the rumors fly, backs are stabbed, and celebrity sightings are dutifully reported. Serena (S) and Blair (B) are best friends again, shoring each other up as Blair faces life without her ex, Nate, who has hooked up with a sweet, busty 14-year-old, and Serena fends off advances from drop-dead-gorgeous rock star, Flow. Life’s rough. Meanwhile, Vanessa and Dan play the will-he/won’t-he game of sex, and Aaron tries to thwart his own crush on new stepsister Blair. Read more

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blue
I loved the first book. Thought the second was good but not as great as the first and the third is absolutely horrible! We start out with Flow. A famous handsome musician. He loves Serena and Serena doesn't love him back. Yawn. All this happened with her and Dan already. I don't want to see it recycled. Then his sister Jenny is in love with Nate and becomes obsessed with him, just like Dan did with Serena. Another boring plot because it was already written in the last book. Nate continues to do pot. How boring and how many times can you write that over and over again. We get it Cecily! And in a story that could have been good but wasnt was that Aaron liked his step sister. So he mopes around the whole book until the end when he notices how pretty serena is. boring. I get that Serena is so beautiful but its unbelievable that brad pitt and jenifer aniston are in the carribean with them and its also unbelievable how Flow follows her around the world and pines after her. Dan and Vanessa are together and have a stupid love affair and stupider fights or whatever it was that happened between them. Their story was stupid and pointless! I was so looking foward to seeing what would happen now that Serena and Blair were best friends again but this story was a total let down.

PARENTS BEWARE!!!!
Parents BEWARE!!!This author writes complete filth.Her frequent use of the "f" word is proof of that.She uses it throughout ALL of her books, she writes about teens smoking joints, casual sex, children (8-10 years of age) drinking alcohol like it is common throughout the USA.This author has written her books to appeal to the 13-16 year olds.Do we really want our young adults and young teens reading filth like this?Where have our morals and values gone?I have personally had her books removed from our schools library and the local public library.Check them out in any bookstore, your jaw will drop.

Review of All I Want Is Everything
My review over this story is that Blair tries to act like it doesn't bother her that Nate dumped her for Jenny.In fact it really does bother her.Blair tries to do things to get him off her mind but all she does is involve other people.She makes this one guy Miles think that she likes him when really she just used him to get over Nate and tries to make him jealous.Nate realizes that Jenny isn't made for him and wants to get back with Blair.Then Blair ends up turning him down and moves on doing her own thing.The setting of this book takes place in New York City's Upper East Side were they live in penthouses and townhouses.They attend the most elite schools and enjoy what New York City has to offer. ... Read more

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