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Yes, the plot for this book has been used numerous times in various formats, so it's not exactly original. It was still an enjoyable read for me. I enjoyed Lucy as a character greatly, as well as some of the supporting characters, such as Eloise. I even came to eventually like Wyatt, though I suspect you're not supposed to like him in the beginning anyway. Despite not being an original story idea, it was (for the most part) well-written and an enjoyable light read.

However, it does have some flaws. The biggest flaw is the ending. It seems to be lacking one. This book really just stops. There's not a conclusion to most of the storylines, and it leaves you feeling a bit empty due to the fact that it doesn't tie things up. The other main flaw is the sheer number of characters and side stories. I completely understand the side story focusing on the "villaness" (Cornelia), as that gives the perspective from the other side. However, the side story focusing on her friend, Fernanda seemed a bit out of place, even if it was somewhat interesting, as the detail it added in about Fernanda wasn't necessary to the main storyline. And the even smaller storyline focused on Theo seemed almost like an afterthought. Finally, it is a bit unrealistic at times, but as it's fiction and never promises to be a serious book, I can generally forgive that.

Will there be another book that will tie this all up? After all, what happens with Eloise? Heck, what happens with Lucy and Wyatt? For that matter, it might even be nice to see what happens with Cornelia. Or are there a few extra chapters discarded in a filing cabinet somewhere? So while I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it despite the previously used plot, the lack of ending is a let-down, and something people should be aware of.


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The Overnight Socialite Bridie Clark 9781602860827 Books Reviews

Sometimes it is good to have a book to read that is just pure fun. The Overnight Socialite is a book that fits the bill in that regard. I read and enjoyed Bridie Clark's first book, Because She Can, a few years ago, and was excited to see this latest book.

Focusing on the society set in New York, Clark's novel is a rags to riches story. Lucy Jo is from a small town in Minnesota, trying to make it as a fashion designer in New York City. When she is fired from her job, Lucy doesn't have any options left. Until....Wyatt, newly single after breaking up with super rich, super bitch Cornelia Rockwood offer Lucy a proposition. Wyatt will help her make her way in society, and she will be an experiment of a sort for him. Lucy learns her lessons quickly, unaware of exactly how Wyatt is benefiting from her participation. Cornelia, upset that Wyatt would reject her is on a mission to exact revenge and find out exactly who Lucy is. Somewhat predictable, it is obvious that Lucy will be exposed for the average American she is, born without a silver spoon in her mouth or blue blood pedigree. And of course Lucy will figure out what Wyatt is up to and have to decide for herself how she wants to proceed.

Aside from this plot, there is also the story of Lucy and her mother's relationship - Rita has never been much of a mother to Lucy, who has often had to take care of her mom. When Lucy moves to New York she is able to leave her mother behind, and just as Lucy feels like she has a chance at realizing her dream, Rita shows up, jeopardizing everything for Lucy. Even though Lucy's treatment of her mother was at times rude, it was hard for me to root for Rita. Lucy was such a likeable character that even her mistreatment of her mother, which caused her to feel guilty, didn't make me like her any less.

This is a great chick lit book. I read this on my , and after getting into it, had a hard time putting it down. Despite some of its predictability, The Overnight Socialite was still an enjoyable read by an author I enjoy.
Yes, you know My Fair Lady (the musical) is based on Shaw's play Pygmalion and I'd venture a guess that most of this story was based on these stories.

Chariming girl with character is rescued from her mundane life and brought right into an elite New York based social scene. She's brought there because some guy with more money than human empathy bets his friend he can launch this social butterfly into orbit. Her keen pre-existing ability and interest in fashion helps to move her more graciously into this elite know-it-all circle as well; and it's satisfying to see someone struggling be granted the connections to promote their own crafts and passions - which our heroine struggles to do. (does she? you'd have to read to find out.) Meanwhile the benefactor starts to fall for the girl but finds himself trapped in his lie - he never told her about her being a bet with a friend. It's cute and fun, has some great scenes and interesting characters.
I had a couple of cringes at a few of the "Henry Higginsisms" (Pygmalion character) and the use of what I felt was outdated language / expressions - unto the "By George I think she's got it!!" - like anyone would say that nowadays... but I could get past that to see the characters were well developed and the story was truly intriguing. What I liked more than the Pygmalion story was the ending - I thought the author really pulled the contemporary elements off well to bring everything to a satisfying close. I could tell you more but it really would spoil the fun, and the story. I've told you enough, go read it.
Yes, the plot for this book has been used numerous times in various formats, so it's not exactly original. It was still an enjoyable read for me. I enjoyed Lucy as a character greatly, as well as some of the supporting characters, such as Eloise. I even came to eventually like Wyatt, though I suspect you're not supposed to like him in the beginning anyway. Despite not being an original story idea, it was (for the most part) well-written and an enjoyable light read.

However, it does have some flaws. The biggest flaw is the ending. It seems to be lacking one. This book really just stops. There's not a conclusion to most of the storylines, and it leaves you feeling a bit empty due to the fact that it doesn't tie things up. The other main flaw is the sheer number of characters and side stories. I completely understand the side story focusing on the "villaness" (Cornelia), as that gives the perspective from the other side. However, the side story focusing on her friend, Fernanda seemed a bit out of place, even if it was somewhat interesting, as the detail it added in about Fernanda wasn't necessary to the main storyline. And the even smaller storyline focused on Theo seemed almost like an afterthought. Finally, it is a bit unrealistic at times, but as it's fiction and never promises to be a serious book, I can generally forgive that.

Will there be another book that will tie this all up? After all, what happens with Eloise? Heck, what happens with Lucy and Wyatt? For that matter, it might even be nice to see what happens with Cornelia. Or are there a few extra chapters discarded in a filing cabinet somewhere? So while I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it despite the previously used plot, the lack of ending is a let-down, and something people should be aware of.