Dark Cindy [Paperback]

M. Apostolina (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 26, 2006

This tale of sorority girls gone bad has turned nasty. With Meri back and continuing to sabotage Cindy's attempts to save Alpha Beta Delta, it seems there's only one thing left to do - get really nasty! Things are different now as the boot is on the other foot. Cindy has discovered something that Meri has kept hidden for years - her ultra, super secret diary! Cindy has also learnt that if you want to catch evil wearing great shoes, then you've got to act - and dress - the part. So, Cindy is putting on her black Harley boots and taking a walk on the dark side. She has one last chance to bring Meri down for good!

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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About the Author

Hazing Meri Sugarman is M. Apostolina's first novel ever. Yeaaah! Previously, Apostolina was head of creative affairs at Mirimax Films in New York City and London. Later embarking on a writing career, Apostolina has been busy as a screenwriter in Holywood, with rewrite credits including Disney's James and the Giant Peach and Geffen/MTV's Joe's Apartment.

Moreover, Apostolina sold the teen comedy, Planet Deb, to New Line Cinema, and most recently Apostolina created Pussycat Hustle, the forthcoming animated series for MTV'S LOGO Network.

Apostolina has written for Details and Films in Review magazines, and has lectured on film at New York University, Northwestern University, and Columbia College in Chicago.

To find out more about M. Apostolina and the girls of Alpha Beta Delta, not to mention a wonderful (nonalcoholic) cocktail, check out www.mapostolina.com

Product Details

• Paperback: 322 pages
• Publisher: Simon Pulse (December 26, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416917691
• ISBN-13: 978-1416917694
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,858,550 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Read M. Apostolina's latest novel SHAKE IT DOWN on your favorite e-reader today!

M. Apostolina is the author of SHAKE IT DOWN, HAZING MERI SUGARMAN, MERI STRIKES BACK and DARK CINDY. HAZING MERI SUGARMAN was nominated for an ALA (American Library Association) Award, while "The Horn Book" called both HAZING MERI SUGARMAN and MERI STRIKES BACK "Near classic!"

Previously, Apostolina was Head of Creative Affairs at Miramax Films in NYC and London. Later embarking on a writing career, Apostolina has been busy a novelist and a working screenwriter in Hollywood.

Follow M. Apostolina on Twitter @MApostolina.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too, December 21, 2006

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TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dark Cindy (Paperback)

DARK CINDY is the perfect conclusion to the battle between Meri and Cindy. Sort of like a delicious chocolate éclair after a scrumptious twelve-course meal at some fancy gourmet restaurant. I just couldn't get enough! Hazing Meri Sugarman, Meri Strikes Back, and DARK CINDY are easily the best collection of teen chick-lit I've ever read!

In the latest installment of this sorority girl good vs. evil battle, Cindy decides that she's done playing nice. It's time to roll up her sleeves and play dirty. Buh-bye Cindy Bixby...hello Dark Cindy. After all of the pain that Meri has caused Cindy, the girl has got it coming. Meri just doesn't know what's hit her when suddenly her sweet little bow-wow transforms into a leather-wearing, skateboard-riding, bad girl. Dark Cindy doesn't mess around. She's going to get her way, and she's not going to feel bad about it.

In so many books, the protagonist decides that they need to "take the high road" and not fight back. It's so refreshing and satisfying to see Cindy stand up to that standard and really stick it to her enemy. It's not that Cindy abandons all of her morals, but she realizes that you have to fight fire with fire. It's not going to be pretty, but sometimes there are no alternatives. Cindy's a tough girl and she comes up with some wildly clever schemes to defeat Meri. But all the while, she maintains a vulnerable side in her diary entries that makes her a lovable character.

What really separates M. Apostolina's writing from average teen chick-lit is the depth of the supporting characters. All of the characters, from Cindy's friends to Meri's henchwomen, come to life and play an important role in the plot. Cindy's little sister, Lissa, provides comic relief throughout the story, with her wannabe ghetto rockstar antics. Overall, this is a fabulous book that I would recommend to girls and guys of all ages.

Reviewed by: Amber Gibson

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This time it's personal (and, as usual, hysterical), January 3, 2007

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J. Agard (Santa Monica, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dark Cindy (Paperback)

What would holiday travel be without an Apostalina book along to keep me chuckling? A heck of lot less fun, that's what. I'd been eagerly awaiting another slice of Cindy/Meri smackdown, and this round sure did not disappoint. I wouldn't dream of spoiling anything, but trust me, if you think you know Meri (or Cindy), you ain't seen nothin' yet. Grab your shades, find a comfy couch, and bring a beverage, because you're going to enjoy the ride.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Apostolina has done it again!, January 2, 2007

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John H (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dark Cindy (Paperback)

Not since "The Devil Wears Prada" have I had this much fun reading. I really really hope they make a movie out of it!