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5.0 out of 5 stars
You'll be 'tempted' to keep reading long into the night!, May 21, 2008
This review is from: Tempted (It Girl, Book 6) (Paperback)
Sophomore, and resident Waverly Academy It Girl, Jenny Humphrey, was on the brink of being expelled from Waverly, after taking the fall for the fire that burned down the Miller barn. Jenny knew that she was innocent of the crime, but with all of the rumors swirling around about her, she figured she would be better off back home in the City. Bags packed at the ready, and headed towards a cab, Jenny couldn't help but feel a longing to stay at Waverly. A place where she felt as if she finally fit in. Had made true friends. But just as she was leaving Waverly forever, things changed. Someone paid off the Miller's, blaming the fire on a group of rampant cows, and Jenny was reinstated. But not without a grudge.
All her life, Jenny Humphrey has never wanted anything more than to achieve a great education, and obtain some close friends who would stick by her through thick and thin. But as Jenny watched her so-called friends and classmates allow her to take the fall for a crime that she didn't commit, she couldn't help but feel as if she had been betrayed in the worst possible way. Now, back at Waverly, Jenny has resolved to put the past behind her, and make amends with her friends. But, as the saying goes, "you can forgive, but you can't forget." And Jenny especially can't forget the person who paid off the Miller's to get them to change their story. Jenny doesn't know who her savior is, but she is determined to find out - and fast. She suspects that her savior is the same person who has become her secret admirer, and plans on learning their identity at Waverly's annual Halloween masquerade ball. Brett Messerschmidt thought that she'd be able to keep her kissing indiscretions of the past few months a secret. But now that Jeremiah is back in the picture, Brett is quickly realizing that keeping your secrets dead and buried can be a challenge - especially when there's photographic evidence. Since she first appeared at Waverly, Tinsley Carmichael has been the girl every girl has wanted to be, and every guy wanted to be with. Now, after one little mistake, Tinsley suddenly finds herself ostracized from everyone - including Julian. Jenny's not the only one interested in finding true love at the ball. Southern princess Callie Vernon knows that her true prince charming is Kentucky-bred Easy Walsh. But since teaming up with the glamorous Tinsley Carmichael to get Jenny kicked out of Waverly, Easy has turned his back on the beautiful Callie. Now Callie, on a quest to prove to Easy that she's a decent human being, and truly in love with him, has resolved to dress as Cinderella for the ball. Her plan is to win back her guy by the stroke of midnight. But with Easy so angry, Callie can't help but wonder if the stroke of midnight is more likely to bring heartbreak her way.
Though it has only been a few short months since I read LUCKY, I feel as if decades have passed since I was able to, once again, mingle with Jenny, Tinsley, and the rest of the Waverly gang. Luckily, it was well worth the wait. TEMPTED brings about the truth of so many secrets that we were dying to learn more about; and even shows a different side of some of our beloved Waverly students. Jenny is finally showing more confidence, and, while her good girl ways are still in full effect, I can't help but wonder if she'll soon be moving into Tinsley's place as resident nasty girl. Callie seems as if she's on a roller coaster between vulnerable and vain, constantly switching it up - but her devotion to Easy is still there. Tinsley's infatuation with Julian is a surprise. But even more surprising is the lack of Julian's character within the pages of TEMPTED. Heath is showing a different side of himself that will make jaws drop. Easy Walsh, while still lurking behind that rebel without a cause persona, seems to have become slightly angrier as of late - probably due to his newfound appreciation for alcohol. Kara is finally coming out of her shell; but the tension and awkwardness between Brett and Kara emanates off the page - making even the reader uncomfortable. Cecily von Ziegesar has penned another winner. You'll be 'tempted' to keep reading long into the night!
Erika Sorocco
Freelance Reviewer
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Uhh.., April 19, 2009
This review is from: Tempted (It Girl, Book 6) (Paperback)
I love the It girl novels, but I didn't like this one..
Jenny's admirer is so annoying, and so is the Callie-Easy-rehab thing...
And Jenny & Tinsley ending up as friends? Please.. where's the drama? :D
Though, fans of the series will buy the books anyways, so:D
(The 8th book gets way way better!That's my favorite)
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