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The Sweet Life of Stella Madison
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Age Range
12+
Release Date
July 14, 2009
ISBN
0385731469
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A Sweet Read
(Updated: June 29, 2026)
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5.0
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5.0
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Stella Madison has quite the summer. She has a boyfriend, Max, who has just dropped The L-Word, and seems to be perfect boyfriend material, great friends, and she managed to land a summer internship at a local paper. Sounds great, right? Now, throw in a cute, older guy that works at Stellas moms restaurant (who she cannot stop thinking about) and trying to figure out her separated-but not divorced-for six years parents relationship. Stellas journey is full of ups and downs while she tries to figure out what and whom she wants.
I really enjoyed this storyI actually read the entire book in one evening, so its safe to say that its a light and easy read. The book has a great flow, and its easy to picture yourself right there in the action. I thought Stella was a great character, she actually reminded me, in some ways, of myself as a teenager. I rooted for her throughout the book and I wanted her to be happy and figure out what it is that made her happy. As for the other characters, they all seemed so true. They were all real people that made real mistakes and had real feelings. It was refreshing to see the good and the bad in most everyone. Despite their own relationship issues, its obvious that Stellas parents love her and would do anything for her. It was nice to read a book where the parents were, for the most part, present and attentive.
Bottom line: If you are looking for a fun read before school starts or something light to read and relax with between study breaks, check this one out.
I really enjoyed this storyI actually read the entire book in one evening, so its safe to say that its a light and easy read. The book has a great flow, and its easy to picture yourself right there in the action. I thought Stella was a great character, she actually reminded me, in some ways, of myself as a teenager. I rooted for her throughout the book and I wanted her to be happy and figure out what it is that made her happy. As for the other characters, they all seemed so true. They were all real people that made real mistakes and had real feelings. It was refreshing to see the good and the bad in most everyone. Despite their own relationship issues, its obvious that Stellas parents love her and would do anything for her. It was nice to read a book where the parents were, for the most part, present and attentive.
Bottom line: If you are looking for a fun read before school starts or something light to read and relax with between study breaks, check this one out.
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4.0
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A Perfect Book for Summer
(Updated: June 29, 2026)
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4.0
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4.0
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Reader reviewed by Ruthie
This book was definitely a fresh summer read. It's something perfect to take on your plane flight to Hawaii or Switzerland or bring with you to the beach. It's quick and easy to follow while the storyline kept you interested throughout the entire thing. I was genuinely pleased with the ending although a few characters seemed to be off...anyway, definitely pick this one up while you can!
This book was definitely a fresh summer read. It's something perfect to take on your plane flight to Hawaii or Switzerland or bring with you to the beach. It's quick and easy to follow while the storyline kept you interested throughout the entire thing. I was genuinely pleased with the ending although a few characters seemed to be off...anyway, definitely pick this one up while you can!
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Delicious
(Updated: June 29, 2026)
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Reader reviewed by Yan
This book is as sweet as the title plays off. Im a food junkie who thinks that a marathon of Food Network Challenges is heaven. So of course when you give me a book about food its a perfect match!
This food for thought can be a double-edged sword. Readers who are not familiar with certain foods and food terms will most likely be lost in the little details. Although Stellas palette are more of fast food and street food, the heavy menus from restaurants will be mind-boggling. Viewers of Bravos Top Chef, however, will feel right at home. The author does aid the readers with a small scene on how to properly consume (excuse me, I mean taste) food and the preparations of the perfect gnocchi.
Stella Madison is a teen that describes herself as a rubber ball bouncing in any direction; she has no sense of what she wants, she rolls with whats given to her. So when she meets Jeremy, Max is suddenly out of her mind only to reappear when the guilt comes crawling back. Some might find Stella fickle with her whine, whine, whine about what she got herself intoJeremy or Max? For some odd reason I did not find this true at all. Im blaming on the writing. Theres a fine line where I felt that the author stayed within the realistic and coming-of-age story. This is Stella growing up and trying to tackle that rubber ball effect.
The whole book had a sense of cuteness, humor, and compassion. It deals with heartbreak, divorce, and a sexy European intern.
Overall: Food lovers and book lovers, pick up a copy of this book!
This book is as sweet as the title plays off. Im a food junkie who thinks that a marathon of Food Network Challenges is heaven. So of course when you give me a book about food its a perfect match!
This food for thought can be a double-edged sword. Readers who are not familiar with certain foods and food terms will most likely be lost in the little details. Although Stellas palette are more of fast food and street food, the heavy menus from restaurants will be mind-boggling. Viewers of Bravos Top Chef, however, will feel right at home. The author does aid the readers with a small scene on how to properly consume (excuse me, I mean taste) food and the preparations of the perfect gnocchi.
Stella Madison is a teen that describes herself as a rubber ball bouncing in any direction; she has no sense of what she wants, she rolls with whats given to her. So when she meets Jeremy, Max is suddenly out of her mind only to reappear when the guilt comes crawling back. Some might find Stella fickle with her whine, whine, whine about what she got herself intoJeremy or Max? For some odd reason I did not find this true at all. Im blaming on the writing. Theres a fine line where I felt that the author stayed within the realistic and coming-of-age story. This is Stella growing up and trying to tackle that rubber ball effect.
The whole book had a sense of cuteness, humor, and compassion. It deals with heartbreak, divorce, and a sexy European intern.
Overall: Food lovers and book lovers, pick up a copy of this book!
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