The A-List: Hollywood Royalty

The A-List:  Hollywood Royalty

Zoey Dean 

Poppy

Released:  January 1, 2009

Summary: A whole new cast completes the new A-List. 

Included in the mix are Amelie, Myla, Ash, Jacob, and Jojo.

Amelie is the child actor who is desperately trying to break away from her innocent "good girl" image.  Myla is the daughter of Barbar, a fictional Brad and Angelina.  Her parents are constantly adopting new children and doing good around the world, but all Myla wants is to focus on her rocky relationship with Ash, the son of a record producer.  Jacob is the unnoticed geek who becomes a major hottie over the summer.  And Jojo lives a simple life with her two dads, until she gets the opportunity to meet her birth parents and is then determined to be included in the A-List.

My Review:  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!