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Fendi, Ferragamo, and Fangs (Kate Connor, Demon Hunter)

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If you are looking for teen over-indulgence without apologies and shallow characters then this book is for you. The book is made up of three separate stories of three separate wanna be teen models that for no apparent reason are thrusted into the limelight of New York's hip and wild life. This book was surprisingly trite, bland, and plots which were a joke. I am an avid Julie Kenner fan and love everything of hers I have read....until now. Maybe I am too old for this book to enjoy it, who knows, but I love other books of this genera so I doubt this is the case.

I admit, when I began reading FFF, I didn't have high hopes. I've never been one for anthologies. They're often too short in all the wrong places. I was pleasantly surprised with FFF. Kenner's story came first. I enjoyed the uniqueness of the characters and was drawn into their world. Edwards came next. Hers, I admit, was not the best of the bunch, but was entertaining nonetheless. The ending lacked, but I enjoyed the remainder of the story thoroughly. Robar's was definitely the shining star of the bunch. I loved the characters and the obvious tie in to her previous three vampire teen books (which I also enjoyed immensely). It was witty, well-written, and I was able to relate to the characters quickly and easily.

I would definitely recommend this book. It was an enjoyable, quick read.

Vamp Modeling Inc. just held its annual model search, looking for the perfect girls to live up to the company's already high reputation. Thousands had tried out in various cities but only some of them had made it, and among them are three girls that stand out the most. All three know very little about the fashion industry, but they do know that they are about to enter into a world, or two, that is going to change their lives forever.

Olivia couldn't believe that she was actually chosen to be one of Vamps' models; all she did was send in a picture of herself. And now she is on her way to the Big Apple, as are the other girls who were chosen. All of it was so overwhelming, with all the paparazzi and photo shoots. And it became even more surreal when Olivia found herself in the tabloids. It's a good thing that her boyfriend, Damien, supports her, even if he is still living in Texas.

Veronika is the one model chosen that definitely stands out, just because she was the only plus-size one. Veronika had never been ashamed of the way she looked and was so glad that she could become a model just the way she was. Beating out all of those mean girls who thought she could never make it, back in Ohio, was just icing on the cake.

Sydney is far from being a bad girl, but she sure is labeled as one. Maybe it's her blue hair and nose ring that gives Sydney the bad girl vibe, but it was never like this. Sydney used to be the girl next door type, but when her father decided to leave the family behind for his girlfriend, the good girl gig was off. But Sydney only did this to get back at her father; unfortunately, he wasn't as fazed as she wanted him to be. Going to New York was the perfect opportunity to possibly have her father notice her again, and maybe get him to come back.

All three girls came to New York for the exciting experience. But the one thing they didn't know was that this experience had an ulterior motive. Who would have thought that Vamp Modeling Inc. really wanted to preserve the girls' looks forever by changing them into vampires? The name of the company itself seemed like an (un)dead giveaway. Being able to party all night long and never get tired did sweeten the deal a little, but for Olivia, Veronika, and Sydney, it may just get a little old.

Julie Kenner, Johanna Edwards, and Serena Robar are no strangers to the supernatural world, and the stories that they each provide in this very funny novel are both memorable and worth the read. Who knew that being a vampire model could be so much work? Fans of the authors' previous works and the vampire genre as a whole will not be disappointed with FENDI, FERRAGAMO, & FANGS.

Reviewed by: Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen

I am a big Julie Kenner fan and the book was a great one for my teenage daughter. She spent the later half of her christmas break devouring the pages and absolutely loved it

This book should not be read if you are older than 12, but then if you are younger than 12 you shouldn't be reading this subject matter. This book is lose/lose all the way around. This is a juvenile book, not young adult. Silly stories and silly characters.

Having read mixed reviews about the characters I had a feeling I'd like it but wasn't sure until I began reading. Once I did I couldn't put it down. Vamp Modeling Inc had a contest to find new models. Thousands have entered and while many won the three short stories from different authors focus on three of them. In the back of the book each having a follow up interview though some doesn't wrap things up as well as others.

First up is writer Julie Kenner with Olivia from Texas. She loves the night parties and the spot light at first. Both before and after she comes a vampire. What she doesn't like is Vamp Inc sticking her with a would be celeberty boyfriend what the man she loves is back home. Wanting their new super star to be happy they not only fly him to New York but plan to turn her boyfriend as well. They fear if they try to run and go into hiding Vampire Inc would come after them. I had a feeling I'd like this story because I like Julie's other works.

I never read Johanna Edwards stuff before. Her segment stars Veronika a large size 14 girl who never model in her life. After winning a tip to New York to be a model for the summer her mom pretty much tossed out the women's lib books for a more Stepford look at the beautiful people of the world. The only problem with an over size vamp model is trying to have job offers accepted. Especially when she oddly seem to gain more weight on a blood diet than on a food one and learn the hard way that modeling isn't all glamorous as it appears. Once again we have the love interest but with a surprising different twist ending compared to the first story.

I also never Serena Robar books either but having checked her website I find her other books sound like the worth checking out. The final story has a Sydney who unlike the other girls goes into shock at learning she now a vampire. She much tries to avoid drinking blood that when she does she's scared of going into a feeding frenzy. Lucky for her there vamp law has been watching all the illegal activities at Vamp Modeling Inc and plans to step in.


The only thing I didn't like is it left you wondering about the family relations to the new vamps in all three stories would turn out being.

I love Julie Kenner and I have read about everything by her, adult and YA genres alike. I found this little book in the bargain bin at the bookstore and for $2.99 I couldn't pass it up. I grabbed it off my bookshelf on a whim and was done with it in no time at all. The book tells the tale of three teens who win a modeling competition and go to New York to model for the summer. The agency is Vamp Modeling and that should have been a clue right there that these girls were going to bite off more than they could chew. The cute twist is that each of the three girl's stories are written by different authors. I liked this because each girl had a unique 'voice'. Yet that is also the book's biggest negative. The girls authors apparently didn't get together and talk about any form of consistancy. In one story there was no known way to return to a human state once turned vampire, but the very next story (taking place the same time as the first) the character stumbles upon a way to get rid of her vampire state. One story said the contest came in the form of a mail in photo contest, the next said they had to stand in line, via American Idol. One story has the girls only able to drink from humans, another they can drink from other vampires, and yet another has them being given blood in coffee cups. The book was cute enough and the girls likeable enough. The third story is by far the most fleshed out and the tale is the most complete. The second story is the worst. It had the strongest female character but then the story just came to abrupt end and it felt like it was over right at the good part. Totally incomplete and a disappointment. Kenner's story fell in the middle. The book is worth reading but definitely more immature than a lot of YA novels out today.

I really didn't know what I was getting into with this book but it has
Julie Kenner on the cover and that made it all right with me.
I was entertained, laughed and chuckled. While by no means the most entrancing
book I have ever read this one was escapeism for the night and kept me from
being bored. The characters were typical teens, shallow at times and then
again they are very insightful. Certainly I did not consider my evening wasted
and I would buy a similar product.