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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Melissa de la Cruz


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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2006

"Delightfully trashy. (Fantasy. YA)"
A juicy, voyeuristic peek into the lives of rich Manhattanites—who happen to be vampires. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 6, 2007

"A Faustian morality tale and a certain hit. (Fiction. YA)"
Sex, drugs and rock-'n'-roll, combined with a popular internet cult, dominate this mystery about the dark side of finding fame in Los Angeles. Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: Aug. 1, 2001

"Fashion and celebrity are, of course, viable fictional topics--think Jennifer Egan or Jay McInerney--and there's a place in the world for beach books. But could a book this light--with a plot so weak, and characters so caricature--hold down even the corner of a towel? "
Imagine the contents of an Entertainment Channel hostess's mind turned into print. Voilà this fiction debut! Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2005

"Timely. (Fiction. 12+)"
A lonely girl "fresh off the boat" tries to fit in with the cool crowd until she learns the importance of being herself in this witty, trendy, coming-of-age story. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 2, 2009

"Readers looking for a Gossip Girl with heart will be thrilled. (Fiction. YA)"
Better-than-average teen fluff from a reigning queen of the genre. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2007

"Several unknown motivations are reserved for the next installment, and de la Cruz sometimes strains the plot, leaning soapwards near the end; but overall, a tasty and alluring sequel for the vampire-sex-and-fashion set. (Fantasy. YA)"
Sexy vampires in Coco Chanel glam up Manhattan in the continuing web of intrigue. Read full book review >