Fabulous (Kimani Tru) [Paperback]

Simone Bryant (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2010 | Series: Kimani Tru

There's no such thing as being too rich, too popular or too fabulous…

Pace Academy is an exclusive private school catering to the rich, pampered and beautiful. And Starr, Dionne and Marisol are its ruling elite, with an endless supply of designer clothes, platinum credit cards—and drama….

Starr is planning a spectacular Sweet Fifteen party…but it may be unforgettable for all the wrong reasons.

Dionne stepped out of the hood and into Pace's inner circle, even though her parents are struggling to pay for their lavish new lifestyle.

Marisol is the daughter of a baseball star whose wealth and fame might just tear her family apart.

Now all three girls are about to learn that the price of being fabulous can sometimes be too high, even for the Pace-setters….

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

The students at the exclusive private school, Pace Academy in Saddle River, NJ, have everything any teen could ever want or desire at their fingertips--designer clothes, high tech gadgets, chauffeur driven luxury cars, their parent's platinum credit cards, wealth, and fame. Forget silver, the spoons in their mouths are platinum and encrusted with diamonds. Even with the best things in life money can buy, there's still drama to be faced by all teens--be they rich or be they poor: rival cliques, gossip & rumors, jealousy, first loves, and first heartbreaks.

In my new onging Pace Academy series, the Pacesetters clique is determined to run things and make sure NO ONE steals their shine.

From the Back Cover

There's no such thing as being too rich, too popular or too fabulous...

Pace Academy is an exclusive private school catering to the rich, pampered and beautiful. And Starr, Dionne and Marisol are its ruling elite, with an endless supply of designer clothes, platinum credit cards--and drama...

Starr is planning a spectacular Fierce and Fabulous Fashionista Fifteen party... but it may be unforgettable for all the wrong reasons.

Dionne stepped out of the hood and into Pace's inner circle, even though she worries her newly rich, rap star father is struggling to pay for her lavish new lifestyle.

Marisol is the daughter of a baseball star whose wealth and fame might just tear her family apart.

Now all three girls are about to learn that the price of being fabulous can sometimes be too high, even for the Pacesetters...

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Kimani; Original edition (February 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373831269
• ISBN-13: 978-0373831265
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #751,772 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Simone Bryant is the teen fiction psuedonym for bestselling author Niobia Bryant. The Pace Academy series is her debut in teen fiction. Watch the book trailer below.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Rich Girls, August 11, 2010

By 

Jennifer Coissiere "The Tough Critic"... (Georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fabulous (Kimani Tru) (Paperback)

Ever wonder exactly what happens in private schools that cater to the rich and famous? Do the rich kids have the same issues that kids in the neighborhood public schools have? Fabulous by Simone Bryant is the first book in A Pace Academy series and the answer to the questions asked.

Dionne's father is new to the music scene. She is able to attend Pace Academy because her father provides her with a driver, who takes her from the hood. Neither of her two friends knows about her secret life.

Marisol's father is a big-time baseball player. He gives his family every thing they need and more. So much more that one bit of information sends Marisol's mind into overdrive. Her plan to save her family from destruction may cause her to lose her fabulous status and one of her best friends.

Starr is the daughter of a music producer and slightly spoiled. She wants it all and wants to shine brighter than even her best friends. The best way to attempt being the best is having the birthday party of the year. Starr is turning 15 and wants a party equally as good as the ones seen on "My Super Sweet 16" on MTV. Will she be able to pull off her fabulous party without a hitch? Or, will the anonymous blogger, who dishes the dirty and secrets of Pace Academy, have much to talk about?

I read Fabulous in less than 24 hours. The girls were trendsetters and true friends at heart. One thing I wanted to know was not revealed; of course I understand it was to leave me hanging for the next book to come in the series. I believe teen readers would appreciate this book; a few adults may enjoy it as well if they like reading about expensive name brands.

The publisher provided a copy of the book for review.

Jennifer Coissiere

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1.0 out of 5 stars Information Vomit!!, October 12, 2011

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Eri82 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fabulous (Kimani Tru) (Paperback)

I picked up this book at random at the public library, wanting to curl up with a teen read. What a waste of time! Most of the book suffers from information vomit, which means the physical details completely overwhelm the tiny scrap of a plot. I found the characters (if you call it that) to be stereotypical, shallow, and poorly fleshed out-the author wordily states they are so rich they diarrhea money. Despite the fact it was written only in 2010, the overkill of pop-culture references already severely date the book. The book has the feel of a author trying too hard, and also the feel of a novel posted online be someone who desperately wants to be published (but shouldn't!! I have a lot of words for this book, and Fabulous is not one of them. But not to be too harsh, if the story was given a very serious overhaul, it just might make a fun teen read. But only after a through, serious and complete overhaul. If you want a typical teen read, RUN. But if your cable breaks down and you really, really, really need your lifestyles of the rich and famous fix, maybe, just maybe, it could suffice.

5.0 out of 5 stars Friendship is bond no matter what, April 25, 2010

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Deborah J. Copeland "D.J. Copeland" (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fabulous (Kimani Tru) (Paperback)

At first I thought the characters in "Fabulous" were stuck-up rich girls. But after reading the entire book, I discovered the girls in the book have the same problems that most teenagers go through. What makes this book strong is the bond of friendship that the girls shared. Friendship is much more important than designer clothes and the latest cell phone.

I can't wait 'till the next book comes out.