NOVEMBER 2018 - AudioFile
Narrator Emma Fenney expertly switches between the voice of young, wide-eyed Amber Green as she navigates her first weeks as assistant to a famous stylist and the voices of the disinterested L.A. set who are her clientele. Caring for a micro pig and pretending to be a famous movie producer become routine for Amber, whose voice is full of calm determination and kindness. It’s hard work styling for the Hollywood awards parties, and even Amber imbibes, which results in a drunken rendition of Daft Punk’s song “Get Lucky” that is sure to have listeners laughing. Male voices are subtle but well done in this fast-paced novel, which focuses on the female fashion set and a dash of love drama. A.L.C. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
From the Publisher
A hilarious vicarious red carpet romp.” — People
“A Devil Wears Prada for the red-carpet generation” — Glamour (UK)
“With relatable characters, humor, romance (times two), and enough gossip to fill Page Six, this novel will keep readers riveted... on par with Lauren Weisberger’s The Devil Wears Prada and Sophie Kinsella’s “Shopaholic” series... savvy readers will enjoy guessing after which stars the characers are modeled.” — Library Journal (starred review)
“From gorgeous designer dresses for glamorous-yet-high-maintenance celebrity clients to the sheer toil of making those celebrities shine... Nixon handily rigs the stage with possible obstacles in Amber’s path to success... Fans of The Devil Wears Prada will adore this volume of fashionista lit. — Kirkus Reviews
“The book is a sparkling peek inside the world of Hollywood stylists and the bonkers maneuverings it takes to get a star onto the best-dressed lists…a frothy romp that has everything from stunning Hollywood vistas to heartwarming moments of friendship to swoony romance.” — Entertainment Weekly
“...Nixon’s debut hits all the right British chick-lit notes: a young woman hilariously failing at navigating the lifestyles of the rich and fabulous...Give this to readers looking for a fast-paced, dishy read.” — Booklist
“Acerbic, glamorous fun.” — Daily Mirror (UK)
“A stylish, fun read, I absolutely loved it!” — Jackie Collins
Daily Mirror (UK)
Acerbic, glamorous fun.
Booklist
...Nixon’s debut hits all the right British chick-lit notes: a young woman hilariously failing at navigating the lifestyles of the rich and fabulous...Give this to readers looking for a fast-paced, dishy read.
Glamour (UK)
A Devil Wears Prada for the red-carpet generation
Jackie Collins
A stylish, fun read, I absolutely loved it!
People
A hilarious vicarious red carpet romp.”
Entertainment Weekly
The book is a sparkling peek inside the world of Hollywood stylists and the bonkers maneuverings it takes to get a star onto the best-dressed lists…a frothy romp that has everything from stunning Hollywood vistas to heartwarming moments of friendship to swoony romance.
Booklist
...Nixon’s debut hits all the right British chick-lit notes: a young woman hilariously failing at navigating the lifestyles of the rich and fabulous...Give this to readers looking for a fast-paced, dishy read.
NOVEMBER 2018 - AudioFile
Narrator Emma Fenney expertly switches between the voice of young, wide-eyed Amber Green as she navigates her first weeks as assistant to a famous stylist and the voices of the disinterested L.A. set who are her clientele. Caring for a micro pig and pretending to be a famous movie producer become routine for Amber, whose voice is full of calm determination and kindness. It’s hard work styling for the Hollywood awards parties, and even Amber imbibes, which results in a drunken rendition of Daft Punk’s song “Get Lucky” that is sure to have listeners laughing. Male voices are subtle but well done in this fast-paced novel, which focuses on the female fashion set and a dash of love drama. A.L.C. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
Kirkus Reviews
2018-08-21
Unfortunately saddled with a name reminiscent of a traffic light, Amber Green longs to work in the fashion industry, but when stylist-to-the-stars Mona Armstrong sweeps into her life, she gets far more than she bargained for.
Working as a window dresser in a high-end London shop, Amber is just starting her career, and she depends on ultrathin, ultraexperienced Kiki, aka The Stick, for guidance. So when Amber accidentally leaves mismatched shoes on the mannequins, which surprisingly delights Mona Armstrong, The Stick is rightfully outraged that newbie Amber lands the job helping Mona style Jennifer Astley (an elegant A-list movie star) and Beau Belle (the latest "screen siren") for the Golden Globes. Once in LA, however, Amber is in way over her head, as Mona descends into pill-popping, alcohol-swigging neglect of her clients. Drawing upon her wealth of experience in the fashion magazine industry, including a decade as editor-in-chief for Hello! magazine, Nixon has crafted a debut novel prime for filming. From gorgeous designer dresses for glamorous-yet-high-maintenance celebrity clients to the sheer toil of making those celebrities shine, not to mention the seamy underside of tabloid gossip, Nixon handily rigs the stage with possible obstacles in Amber's path to success. Within moments of her first visit, hippie-Barbie Beau Belle has bamboozled naïve Amber into lying to Beau's fiance and babysitting her micropig, Pinky. From there, Amber realizes she must use her own wits to survive and keep Mona's business afloat. Meanwhile, Amber's own interests have been piqued by not only Rob, a handsome filmmaker working on a reality TV show about Mona, but also Liam, a dashing actor. If anyone can handle the chaos of awards season, it's Amber. And a lot of free pink champagne will help, too.
Fans of The Devil Wears Prada will adore this volume of fashionista lit.
