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Philbin, Joanna
6 Reviews
(4)
YA
Rory (Rules of Summer) and her boyfriend Connor's long-distance relationship survived school, but can it survive summer at his family's Hamptons home? Navigating secrets and mixed feelings, Rory discovers that while being their employee last summer was hard, being their guest isn't easy either. Philbin gives an insider's look at how outsiders fare amongst the elite in this shallow but deliciously entertaining beach read.
Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor
(4)
YA
New Jersey girl Rory spends the summer working for the wealthy Rule family in beachfront East Hampton, New York. Things get complicated when Rory befriends their rebellious daughter, Isabel, and then hooks up with Connor Rule, angering the family's matriarch (who's hiding deceptions and secrets of her own). This summer beach read is a shallow but entertaining look at the sometimes-wanton lives of the elite.
Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor
(4)
YA
Emma, whose dad is running for president, joins the Daughters in this fourth series entry. She becomes a media darling when she begins introducing her dad at events, but Emma hates that her individuality and candor are stifled by the campaign staff. Despite the by-now familiar plot (boy drama included), fans will enjoy the insider glimpse into the high-stakes political arena.
Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith
(4)
YA
This third Daughters novel follows Hudson, who feels smothered by her overbearing pop-star mom. When classmate Hillary becomes Hudson's "life coach," she gains the confidence to be her own person, eventually becoming the lead singer of a suburban high school band. The characters lack personality (except for quirky Hillary), but series fans will welcome the music industry details and drama.
Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith
(4)
YA
Carina agrees to plan her school's Silver Snowflake Ball, pretending she'll use her billionaire father's connections to secure the DJ, food, etc. But since her dad's cut her off financially, the party has a shoestring budget. For most of this second Daughters novel, Carina's spoiled personality won't engender much sympathy, but supporting characters--including Alex, Carina's crush--add some sweetness.
Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith
(4)
YA
Fourteen-year-old Lizzie feels overshadowed by her supermodel mom. When she's offered a chance to be a model herself, she finds that she enjoys the spotlight. Lizzie and her friends, also daughters of celebrities, are so privileged that sympathy for them is difficult, but Philbin (Regis's daughter) provides lots of details about the realities of growing up in the public eye.
Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith
6 reviews
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