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Pop Princess
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Would you turn down pop success?
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I will admit, but only to you, my dear readers, that I will periodically indulge in that guilty pleasure known as Pop Music. Ill even go so far as to admit to listening to the kind of music the main character in Rachel Cohns new book Pop Princess makes. Yes, that belly-ring-baring, no-instrument-playing, gotta-have-good-dance-moves phenomenon known as todays Pop Music scene.
The cover of Cohns book immediately leads you to think of this type of music and the lifestyle that goes with it. Maybe its my age talking (yikes, I am finally over thirty), but theres something about the indecently clad music stars of today that make me want to toss them a jacket. Or a blanket. And for heavens sake, I yell in my head, Stop showing your underwear!
So, lets just say I went into this book with a little bit of a prejudice, even if I do dance around the house to catchy tunes every now and then.
Fifteen-year-old Wonder Blake has the chance to become the next hot star, partly because of her older sisters talent. Her sisters career (and life) was cut short due to a tragic accident and Wonders debate over whether she should take the plunge or not is a poignant one. But, like nearly everyone would, she takes the chance. After all, her family could use a jumpstart of their own due to changed circumstances partly brought on by the family tragedy.
In no time flat, Wonder is climbing the charts and caught up in a whirlwind of parties and stars and glitz. Some moments are good. Some moments are bad and surprisingly, Wonder keeps a fairly level head. Cohns book doesnt pull any punches about both the good and the bad of the Pop Star life.
Some of Wonders choices may surprise you, especially if you have a deep-seated longing to try a taste of stardom yourself. I like her honesty and her guts. We could use more Pop Stars like her out there.
The cover of Cohns book immediately leads you to think of this type of music and the lifestyle that goes with it. Maybe its my age talking (yikes, I am finally over thirty), but theres something about the indecently clad music stars of today that make me want to toss them a jacket. Or a blanket. And for heavens sake, I yell in my head, Stop showing your underwear!
So, lets just say I went into this book with a little bit of a prejudice, even if I do dance around the house to catchy tunes every now and then.
Fifteen-year-old Wonder Blake has the chance to become the next hot star, partly because of her older sisters talent. Her sisters career (and life) was cut short due to a tragic accident and Wonders debate over whether she should take the plunge or not is a poignant one. But, like nearly everyone would, she takes the chance. After all, her family could use a jumpstart of their own due to changed circumstances partly brought on by the family tragedy.
In no time flat, Wonder is climbing the charts and caught up in a whirlwind of parties and stars and glitz. Some moments are good. Some moments are bad and surprisingly, Wonder keeps a fairly level head. Cohns book doesnt pull any punches about both the good and the bad of the Pop Star life.
Some of Wonders choices may surprise you, especially if you have a deep-seated longing to try a taste of stardom yourself. I like her honesty and her guts. We could use more Pop Stars like her out there.
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Reader reviewed by Lis
I really liked this book! I wish there was a sequel but it stands alone okay anyway. It was so great to read how the main character got famous and the things she had to go through when being famous, it shows the reader a whole side that not many of us think about that goes on with famous pop stars. Really interesting!
I really liked this book! I wish there was a sequel but it stands alone okay anyway. It was so great to read how the main character got famous and the things she had to go through when being famous, it shows the reader a whole side that not many of us think about that goes on with famous pop stars. Really interesting!
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For The Inner Pop Princess in YOU!
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Reader reviewed by Ellen
Pop Princess by Rachel Cohn is an amazing story about the life of a one-hit wonder. She goes by the name of Wonder, but it seems like her name should be Lucky Jr. Her sister, Lucky, was very famous before her tragic death, and to Wonder, it seems like she has to fill her sister's shoes. Will Wonder actually get her career as a singer going? Read Pop Princess by Rachel Cohn to find out!
Pop Princess by Rachel Cohn is an amazing story about the life of a one-hit wonder. She goes by the name of Wonder, but it seems like her name should be Lucky Jr. Her sister, Lucky, was very famous before her tragic death, and to Wonder, it seems like she has to fill her sister's shoes. Will Wonder actually get her career as a singer going? Read Pop Princess by Rachel Cohn to find out!
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Pop Tart
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Reader reviewed by KW
I was hoping for more from this book than the cliched pop singer steorotype. The only thing that stood out in this book was the background story about the sister who died and what was going on in her life. In the end that didn't even prove to be that shocking or exciting either.
The overall story of what it takes to be a singer, going through the practices, rehearsals, etc. was interesting, but nothing that I hadn't read in other books like "Confessions of a Backup Dancer" by Anonymous.
It is an entertaining read for girls who long to be in the limelight, but not the kind of book that stays with you after you put it down.
I was hoping for more from this book than the cliched pop singer steorotype. The only thing that stood out in this book was the background story about the sister who died and what was going on in her life. In the end that didn't even prove to be that shocking or exciting either.
The overall story of what it takes to be a singer, going through the practices, rehearsals, etc. was interesting, but nothing that I hadn't read in other books like "Confessions of a Backup Dancer" by Anonymous.
It is an entertaining read for girls who long to be in the limelight, but not the kind of book that stays with you after you put it down.
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READ THIS OR YOUR MISSING OUT!
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Reader reviewed by Katie
I swear if you don't read this book your missing out on a great book i mean if you don't read this you will never believe in miracles and how you can become a star no matter how different you are. Read this and you'll know how miracles can be odd.
I swear if you don't read this book your missing out on a great book i mean if you don't read this you will never believe in miracles and how you can become a star no matter how different you are. Read this and you'll know how miracles can be odd.
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A book for your inner popstar
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Reader reviewed by iki
This book starts out of thin air it seemed to me.
I was kind of confuesed for a page or so then i was hooked. The girl in this story is named Wonder who has hopes of reaching pop stardom. wonder wants to achive her sisters dream that she wasn't able to reach. Her sister's ex agent finds her and makes her a pop star. Then it is her turn to figure out what she wants to do.
This book left me wanting more!! It is a great book for any girl who has an inner diva pop princess.
This book starts out of thin air it seemed to me.
I was kind of confuesed for a page or so then i was hooked. The girl in this story is named Wonder who has hopes of reaching pop stardom. wonder wants to achive her sisters dream that she wasn't able to reach. Her sister's ex agent finds her and makes her a pop star. Then it is her turn to figure out what she wants to do.
This book left me wanting more!! It is a great book for any girl who has an inner diva pop princess.
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This book is fit for a princess it's sooooo good
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Reader reviewed by Megan
I really, really, really, really, really, really liked this book. I liked the main character and what the author makes her go through. I liked the part where she goes to a party and gets drunk, and then her manager yells at her!! lol!! I liked how she almost instantly became a pop star, and i loved how at the end she wanted to stop working and doing her pop princess job for a while to be with her mom and stuff. that was really kind and nice of her. it was a moving read that made me stay on the edge of my seat. i could also connect to some parts. it's an awesome book!!!!!
I really, really, really, really, really, really liked this book. I liked the main character and what the author makes her go through. I liked the part where she goes to a party and gets drunk, and then her manager yells at her!! lol!! I liked how she almost instantly became a pop star, and i loved how at the end she wanted to stop working and doing her pop princess job for a while to be with her mom and stuff. that was really kind and nice of her. it was a moving read that made me stay on the edge of my seat. i could also connect to some parts. it's an awesome book!!!!!
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Wonder Girl!!
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Reader reviewed by Chelsea
Wonder tries to fill in the space that her sister, Lucky, left open after she died. When Wonder makes her big break the gap seems to be closing but can she keep it shut?
Rachel Cohn did a great job of showing the love and sarrow of a family after a death.
Wonder tries to fill in the space that her sister, Lucky, left open after she died. When Wonder makes her big break the gap seems to be closing but can she keep it shut?
Rachel Cohn did a great job of showing the love and sarrow of a family after a death.
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Fun reality book for teen girls!
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Reader reviewed by Dylana
This book is about Wonder Blake and how she is made into a teen pop princess. Wonder's sister Lucky died, who was a former about to be pop star. Wonder learns a lot about herself and what she really wants in life through her experience of making it big. She also deals with family problems and finding the right boy. This book is fast and fun. you'll love it if you dream of being a singer. It gives you a view of what it's like in this industry and how the people are. It's not the best book I;ve ever read, but it's good enough to finish and read, definitely.
This book is about Wonder Blake and how she is made into a teen pop princess. Wonder's sister Lucky died, who was a former about to be pop star. Wonder learns a lot about herself and what she really wants in life through her experience of making it big. She also deals with family problems and finding the right boy. This book is fast and fun. you'll love it if you dream of being a singer. It gives you a view of what it's like in this industry and how the people are. It's not the best book I;ve ever read, but it's good enough to finish and read, definitely.
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