Review Detail

3.3 5

Envy (Luxe #3) Hot

Young Adult Fiction 3338

Series keeps getting better

August 09, 2009

Overall rating

4.0

Plot

N/A

Characters

N/A

Writing Style

N/A

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

N/A

Reader reviewed by Adriana

The third installment of the Luxe series proves to be just as good as Rumors, if not better. This time around Elizabeth is still very sad over the tragic loss of Will, but society expects her to once again venture out into the throngs of candidates for an advantageous union. Diana on the other hand is very let down over Henry's marriage to Penelope, and he also feels regretful and frustrated. Penelope feels his frustration and begins to scheme on how to keep him away from Diana and all to herself. Carolina (or Lina) finds herself ever escalating the rungs of society with the help of her wealthy patron. Then the group, along with other "blue bloods" travel together to Florida to escape the cold of New York. Of course drama ensues, and in the end we find one girl faking a pregnancy, another with no need to fake, and several young heirs on their way to fight a brave battle in the war. The themes get slightly more mature, so 14 and over is recommended for teen readers. I started this series feeling a little underwhelmed by Luxe, but I've come to be looking forward to the final installment of the series. The author's writing is exceptional and once again her details paint a vivid picture in my mind of all the sumptuous gowns, hairstyles, and riches of the turn of the century New York elite.

Guest #1 Reviewer

Report this review Was this review helpful? 0 0