Book Review: The Dirt by Lori Culwell

Note: I received a complimentary copy of this book in return for my honest review.
Book Description: Lucy Whitley cannot wait to get out of Palm Desert. It’s not a place for a frizzy-haired science nerd, particularly when her fashion-obsessed older sister Sloane is the head of a clique of pretty girls who rule the school—and practically the whole town.Fortunately, life is about to change forever. Lucy’s dad is getting re-married, and then she can transfer to a boarding school in Connecticut, escaping all the mean girls and the endless whispers about the Whitley family scandal. Everything is going to be perfect—as long as the wedding goes smoothly.

Review: The Dirt by Lori Culwell is a well-written, fun to read book. Anyone who is a fan of movies like Mean Girls or shows like Gossip Girls will no doubt find this scandalous little book the perfect weekend read. Who doesn't enjoy hearing about some celebrity dirt now and then? Talk about guilty pleasure! I did have a difficult time relating to the characters... even the least offensive character, Lucy, seemed a tad too shallow and self-absorbed for my taste. The ending, which I won't reveal too much about, easily made up for my distaste of the characters. It was, without a doubt, one of the most satisfying endings I've read in a long time.

Jessa's Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Want to know more about the author? Visit Lori Culwell's website HERE. If you're interested in reading The Dirt, you can buy a copy at AMAZON or B&N. OR enter to win a copy at Goodreads.com HERE.

NOTE: This post originally appeared on Once Upon A Book HERE on November 30th, 2012.