wlkrmlss's review
4.0
This was a pretty easy read and fun! There were a few aspects of the characters that I didn't like, but it was an interesting read. The story was kinda silly, but very fun!
jessalynn_librarian's review
4.0
Just the thing to read when your brain needs a vacation. Which is not to say that it's total brain candy - there's actually a nicely puzzling mystery and some substance to the characters - but it's the kind of book that pulls you into another world for some fun.
Since Lulu doesn't want to play the girl detective, it's understandable when it takes her a while to piece together the clues (I guessed a few things before she did, but not enough to make it annoying), but along the way she actually kind of maybe starts to enjoy the whole sleuthing business. The story deals nicely with the whole "why not just go to the police/tell an adult" question (although her parents are very conveniently absent just when she needs to do something like spend the night in a dumpster).
The characters are a whole lot of fun, and I particularly liked Lulu's believably gradual transformation into someone who occasionally thinks before she speaks. There's some light romance but it never takes over the mystery storyline, or from Lulu herself as the star of the show. Throw in some dry humor, and I'm a happy reader.
I'd recommend it for middle school readers on up - there's a little underage drinking and maybe the occasional swear, but otherwise nothing objectionable for younger readers. And I'll be looking for the sequel next time I need something funny and absorbing.
Since Lulu doesn't want to play the girl detective, it's understandable when it takes her a while to piece together the clues (I guessed a few things before she did, but not enough to make it annoying), but along the way she actually kind of maybe starts to enjoy the whole sleuthing business. The story deals nicely with the whole "why not just go to the police/tell an adult" question (although her parents are very conveniently absent just when she needs to do something like spend the night in a dumpster).
The characters are a whole lot of fun, and I particularly liked Lulu's believably gradual transformation into someone who occasionally thinks before she speaks. There's some light romance but it never takes over the mystery storyline, or from Lulu herself as the star of the show. Throw in some dry humor, and I'm a happy reader.
I'd recommend it for middle school readers on up - there's a little underage drinking and maybe the occasional swear, but otherwise nothing objectionable for younger readers. And I'll be looking for the sequel next time I need something funny and absorbing.
wordnerdy's review
4.0
This was a cute little YA book about a rich girl who gets caught up in a mystery. She and her friends are fun characters, and most of the YA-type drama feels true enough. It wraps up neatly, and I liked it well enough to give it a B+ and to put its sequel on hold at the library.
foreveryoungadult's review
Graded By: Meghan
BFF Charm: Yay!
Swoonworthy Scale: 6
Talky Talk: Cosmo Short Story With a Smartypants Twist
Bonus Factors: Nancy Drew, Coffee
Relationship Status: Sidekick
Read the full book report here.
BFF Charm: Yay!
Swoonworthy Scale: 6
Talky Talk: Cosmo Short Story With a Smartypants Twist
Bonus Factors: Nancy Drew, Coffee
Relationship Status: Sidekick
Read the full book report here.
bookishly_faith's review
2.0
The characters were a little stereo-typical and the plot line was a little odd. Though it was a quick read and i found that its pace wasn't too bad.
kaitiereads's review
3.0
3.5 stars. This book was another high school favorite of mine, so naturally, I wanted to reread it. However, it was a little tough for me to get through... the storyline was okay, and I enjoyed Lulu Dark's humor and sassy remarks that were sprinkled throughout the book. However, the ending seemed a little rush and left me feeling unsatisfied/confused, and it didn't seem all that realistic. Overall, a decent read.
oadikema's review
4.0
Lulu comes off as a sharp tongued, clever, strong, individual. The trouble didn't start because she was being particularly nosy, like in most girl detective books. Trouble came just because Lulu was being Lulu and criminals seem to be trying to insult her personally.
After having her favorite purse spirited away at a Many Handsomes concert, Lulu decides to take a stand against. She resolves to track down her beloved purse with her friends Daisy and Charlie and make the thief who took it pay- dearly. But when what was supposed to be a simple purse re-snatch turns out to be something far more complex, Lulu is unwilling sucked into a mystery that has a lot more at stake than she thought.
After having her favorite purse spirited away at a Many Handsomes concert, Lulu decides to take a stand against. She resolves to track down her beloved purse with her friends Daisy and Charlie and make the thief who took it pay- dearly. But when what was supposed to be a simple purse re-snatch turns out to be something far more complex, Lulu is unwilling sucked into a mystery that has a lot more at stake than she thought.
jenns0226's review
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0