Poseur

Reader reviewed by Crystal F

Within the first few pages I wasn't sure I was going to like Poseur, but as
it went along I was sucked right in. Petra, Janie, Melissa and
Charlotte couldn't be more different. That is established in the
beginning. They all come from different backgrounds and are part of
four different cliques at their high school. When a group study program
lands them together to launch their own fashion label, things begin to
go crazy.



The characters in this are very interesting. They continue to develop
through the book through interaction with each other and with others. I
enjoyed getting to know each of them, at times I didn't like them and
at other times they began to redeem themselves. Through getting to know
each other they begin to all change for the better without losing
themselves.



The antics can be zany but the voice of each character comes through
clear and their is a lesson to be learned in the end. I think this is a
wonderful book - full of the fun of young adult books, but with a
built-in lesson that doesn't bang kids over the head - it's just there
to be taken however you want to take it. I look forward to reading the
next book in the series and seeing more of Petra, Janie, Melissa and
Charlotte.
 


I also loved the fashion sketches at the end of the book - I wish I
had it to keep and try out some of the patterns, but I had to return it
to the library.

Reader reviewed by The Story Siren

Poseur by Rachel Maude


Poseur revolves around the story of four girls. Janie Farrish, Charoltte Beverwil, Melissa Moon and Petra Greene. There are only two things these girls have in common a) they go to the same school, Winston Prep and b) they have a particular interest in fashion.


So when the school proposed a new class called "Special Study" the four girls all enter their own ideas for their class. Although in theory the ideas are all completely different, the outcome again leads to their one common interest, fashion. And so starts The Trend Set, which consists of the four girls, and to say they arent happy about it, is an understatement. The girls not only have to deal with themselves but they all have a private drama in their lives as well.


I have to say that I was reluctant to read this at first. Im not a fashion guru at any means. My wardrobe consists of t-shirts and jeans. But I actually ended up enjoying this book. There are a lot of references to fashion, but even a simpleton such as my self wasnt lost, and the fashion talk didnt overwhelm the story. Poseur was a light and fun read! The story line was fun as well, I guess I should say stories. Each chapter usually stars a different girl, so you get a look in each of their lives. Anyway, I ended up really enjoying this book and I will think you will too! And really everyone has a little poseur-ish self in them at one time or another.