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Some people are born with it.
Meet the new Hollywood Royalty: Amelie, the no-so-innocent starlet;
Myla and Ash, the golden couple; Jacob, the geek turned hottie; and
Jojo, the outsider who'll do anything to get on the A-List.
Up There with Gossip GirlReviewed by la princesa, 2009-09-11
I actually thought I was purchasing the first book of the regular A-List series-I didn't realize there was this "spinoff" Hollywood Royalty. It's good though, obviously alluding to Brangelina and their kids. The characters are easy to connect with because they're real, down to earth people underneath all the Hollywood fuss. Great book for teens or anyone who enjoys Gossip Girl.
Guilty pleasure at its bestReviewed by The Book Muncher, 2009-06-09
The A-List, that elite group of Hollywood's finest, is back. But
while some people are born into that kind of glory, such as the
golden couple Myla and Ash, others have to work their way up the
celebrity ladder to even be deemed worthy. And that's what
outsiders like the good girl Amelie, the reformed geek Jake, and
the nobody who's just discovered her Hollywood connections, Jojo.
But making it to the A-List and staying on are two completely
separate things, and being included among these privileged ranks
calls for a whole new set of drama, not to mention a whole new
playing field for it. Each of these teens will have to decide, is
it all worth it?
Dean brings back the high fashion, sneaky lies and deception, and
good old-fashioned unrequited love characteristic to the first ten
installments of The A-List series in its next generation. The cast
may be all new, but the plot remains much the same--a covert
name-dropping, rumor-spreading, boyfriend-stealing war between the
insiders and the outsiders. Yet even though I question the value in
reading about retail therapy and the drama of Hollywood High, I
can't resist indulging in this guilty pleasure that realistically
portrays the spoiled and sometimes scandalous lives of the young
and filthy rich, and those trying to get there. There are really
two ways to look at novels like this: as a guilty pleasure read or
an inadvertent social commentary. Although I highly doubt it was
Dean's intention to truly criticize the glamorous lifestyle, it's
pretty plain to see that there is something seriously shallow and
wrong about how people pay so much attention to the latest styles
and celebrity gossip. Nevertheless, Hollywood Royalty is a quick
read perfect for a sunny day at the beach.
Fans of any teen guilty pleasure, such as Dean's original A-List
series, The Elite series by Jennifer Banash, the Private series by
Kate Brian, and the Gossip Girl series by Cecily von Ziegesar, is
sure to enjoy Hollywood Royalty. Though not exactly brain
stimulating material, I will probably check out the sequels to this
gossipy read.
Good Start to a New SeriesReviewed by Shalonda, 2009-05-17
I hadn't read any of Zoey Dean's original A-List titles. However, I
am glad that I have them sitting on my shelf. I have every
intention on reading the original series and continuing to follow
this new spin-off. While I would consider this a fluff read, this
book differs from the typical "rich kid scene" because the
characters have issues that most teenagers can relate to. However,
it still includes plenty of drama and excitement that will satisfy
readers of celebrity gossip magazines and other YA series, such as
Gossip Girl!
This was a fast and juicy read that kept me intrigued. I cannot
wait to find out what becomes of each of the characters in the next
A-List: Hollywood Royalty novel!
LOVED ITReviewed by frunc, 2009-04-12
This new spin-off is way better than the original - though those
were okay as well.
In Hollywood Royalty there is no boring Anna Percy, fat sam, or
wannabe Pinelli brothers.
I love all the characters so far:
Myla - daughter of Hollywood's hottest couple, and sometimes a
bitch (similar to Cammie in the original series)
JoJo - the outsider, she is sister of Myla, feels totally out of
place in Beverly Hills - at first.
Ash - Myla's ex. Hollywood hottie-rocker type. (Like Ben
Birnbaum)
Amy a.k.a. Fairy Princess - children tv star.
Jacob - geek-turned-into-hottie, tutoring Amy. (Adam-type)
Cant wait till August to see what happens next!
Enchanting Review: Hollywood RoyaltyReviewed by Enchanting Reviews, 2009-02-26
THE A-LIST: HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY (BOOK 1)
ZOEY DEAN
Contemporary YA
Poppy
Rating: 4.5 Enchantments
Meet the latest HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY. There's Myla, the oldest adopted
daughter of Barbar, the hottest couple in Hollywood; Amelie, the
teen star who's desperate to shed her goody-goody image, or at
least her pink fairy inspired wardrobe and grow up a little; JoJo,
the biological daughter of Barbar who's about to meet her parents
and family for the first time and Jake, well Jacob, who wants to
shed his old geeky image and finally be accepted.
HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY is a really fun read. If you like reading about
the Hollywood scene, you'll definitely enjoy Ms. Dean's brand new
series. I have to say I was pretty partial to Amelie and JoJo, the
two girls who were a little more outcast. I love how Ms. Dean
connected the characters, including the unlikely pairing of Amelie
and Jake, and JoJo and someone who used to be really close to Myla.
Even though Myla could be a bit of a bitch at times, even she was
relatable at times. Hands down my favorite scenes in the book were
the ones between Jake and Amelie, especially the first meet and
when Myla discovers JoJo hanging out with her recent ex. I can't
wait to see what Ms. Dean has in store for these four great
characters!
Learn more about this new series and check out an excerpt at
http://www.pickapoppy.com/books/the-a-list/ and look for THE
A-LIST: HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY #2: SUNSET BOULEVARD coming August
2009!
Lisa
Enchanting Reviews
January 2009
