So, I know that my original intention was to share recipes and get more in touch with my Celiac side, but while that is great, I think that this should be about more than just celiac. Just because I have this disease doesn’t mean that it defines me. With that said…I love fashion, and especially while I was sick, I re-learned my love to read. When the highlight of your day is getting up to grab some food, it’s a nice escape to involve yourself in someone else’s life, even if it is fiction.
So…here is my review of the most recent book I read.
The Luxe by Anna Godbersen Canada USA
Summary
In a world where scandal can be your death, we find ourselves looking into the lives of 5 teenagers, and what they will do to make things seem right. Elizabeth – Miss Goody Two Shoes with a secret. Penelope – Elizabeth’s determined yet bold best frienemy. Diana – Elizabeth’s younger sister with a forbidden crush. Lina – Elizabeth’s personal maid, who has the information and will to put Elizabeth in a very compromising position. And Lastly, Henry – the renowned bachelor who solemnly became Elizabeth’s fiancé.
What I thought
Although a friend revealed the ending to me before the end, I really enjoyed reading this book. While it was pretty thick (433 pages in hardcover), it is a captivating story that you won’t want to put down. I can’t wait for the next one.
I think that my friend summed it up best in saying “It’s the Gossip Girl of 1899” While I have yet to read those books, I can definitely see the relation between The Luxe and the Gossip Girl TV show.
NOTE:
Considering this book had a few adult-related scenes, I wouldn’t recommend this book to kids or tweens, but if you know (and are okay with) what I mean by adult-related (virtues and whatnot), this book is a great read.
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