Gossip Girl (Gossip Girl #1)

Reader reviewed by Debi

This book is exactly what it claims to be: Gossip.
If you like gossip and dont mind gossiping for hours on end then this is the book for you!
However, if you like gossip but WILL get sick of gossip if you have to listen to it for hours, I dont pick this book up.
I wouldn't really give this book 3 stars but gave it anyway because of the attitude factor.

Reader reviewed by Fiona Flamingo

Gossip Girl
Everybody is talking about it! Its like a faint, gentle buzzing in your ear-gossip its all around us! Enter into the realm of Gossip Girl-a place where jealousy, betrayal, guilt, hurt, and wealth are the main aspects of New York Citys Upper East Side life. The Gossip Girl chronicles the lives of a group of teens through a clever web-format (as well as text) and an anonymous web-mistress a.k.a Gossip Girl. The characters are sharply etched and the book has the same effect as gossip itself-it draws you in so deep, its hard to stop reading the series! Cecily von Ziegesar has created a catty, engrossing and original series about gossip and peoples lives.
I think the book could have been crafted more carefully. The books seem to drag on at some points, repeating the same thing over and over again. Also, I wish the author would describe more in detail on what effect gossip has on the characters in the book; that part doesnt seem very well thought-out. Another the thing is, although believable, the characters seem 2 dimensional. They have no other life then partying, shopping, boyfriends or girlfriends. I find it repetitive and slightly boring. One volume in the series Youre the One I want did cover the aspects of college education and acceptance in universities. I found that sequel the most engaging one.
One thing I find makes the book slightly suspenseful, is the identity of Gossip Girl. Even after six or seven books, the readers are unclear on who it is. This will keep the series going for a few more books, in my opinion.
Overall, the books are a satisfactory read. For readers who enjoy realistic books and a lot of teen angst-this book might be a good pick. The series, although not completely flawless, will have you hooked. Its guilty pleasure-perfect for the summer.
You know you love me,
Gossip girl

Reader reviewed by linda

The fabulous life of teens in New York City's Upper East Side, filled with intrigue, betrayal, and Prada purses. With some commentary from the mysterious Gossip Girl, the lives of the rich and fabulous are displayed. I loved the whole series, but some girls may be turned off by some parts. It's mostly about the lives of girls who go to the same school and the lives of their boyfriends. There's partying, and a lot of gossip, what else could a girl want?
Reprinted here with author's permission

Reader reviewed by Brooke

This series is like a teen soap-opra. It follows the lives of rich teens. The book was kind of hard to follow with all of the relationships and different people. I didn't feel that I could relate to any of the characters which is a big reason I didn't care for the book. Also, I would not recommend this book for younger readers due to the foul language used throughout. If you like the TV show Laguna Beach then I think you'll like this series.

Reader reviewed by Lea

Hey..I recently finished all the GG books and I cant wait for the last and final series to come out. I really wanna know who this GG Girl is. If you havent read any of this books yet grab one you surley wont regret all 7 great books !! :)

Reader reviewed by britt

I loved this book! it was so hard to put down i didnt want to stop reading it! i loved how they wouldnt reveal the who the "gossip girl" was. so to figure out more i HAD to read the next book! i definetly recommend this to teenagers but not little kids . aged above 13 to read this. i def. recommmend this book! GREAT and AMAZING should read this!

Reader reviewed by noxzeema

In the first book we see a group of over-priviliged high-society seniors, tightly focused on Serena, Blair, and Nate. Vanessa, Dan, and Jenny are also main characters in the book, and though they attend the same school, they are not on the same social circuit as the others.

With rotating points of views in each chapter, the reader will begin to feel sympathy for these people that most of the time people just end up envying. Like how Blair will always be ONLY second-best around Serena, thats why she tries to keep her out of the social loop.

Or with Jenny, who tries to see what its like on the other side of the looking glass and gets burned badly.

Its like the Clique series for the older teen, very good, light read.

Reader reviewed by LJK

Gossip Girl, the first novel in the series, is exactly the novel that I expected. The characters go to fancy parties, attend exclusive private schools, and party like rock stars, or NYC society girls. And yet, they also worry about grades and standardized tests, have family issues and problems with friends, and basically act like most other high school kids only with a lot more money and freedom. There's not a lot that's original about this book, and yet there are moments when it absolutely nails the experience of wealthy children like nothing else that I've read. Girls will love these books and I know that I, slightly past girlhood, will read them all.

Reader reviewed by peppersue

I can't believe i even bought this book. The content offended me and it was too strong. It might be true, but it was truly disgusting. The profanity and drug use is a horrible influence on teens. If you don't like reading books with A LOT of profanity, do not read this book!

Reader reviewed by jessica

gossip girl remind me of a life time movie called odd girl out.The book gossip girl is very similiar to the movie.I had went through the same thing.people at school was telling other students rumors about me,and the people that was telling the rumors about me was suppose to be my friends.But from the review of gossip girl it made me wanted to read the book in see what going to go on in the book.