Splendor, by Anna Godbersen
Young Adult, 2009
A continuation in the scandalous lives of Elizabeth, Diana, Penelope and Carolina. Will they find the happiness and love they desire most, or will the social norms of the time (1900) defeat them?
The fourth in the Luxe series, it also concludes the stories as well. It was my least favorite of the books, and the ending was....well, let's just say that technically it was about what you'd expect of that time, but was completely unsatisfying for all the reading you went through to get there. I did enjoy Elizabeth's story overall - in fact it had much more meat to it than any of the other girls. Truthfully it was a bit rushed, but Anna is still a gifted writer, and I'm a huge fan of the clippings, notes and tidbits before the chapters.
A side-note; there are sexual scenes scattered throughout all the books, although nothing graphic. I would recommend that these are more suited for adults. The last book in particular has more than any of the others.
Graded a B-.
The entire series is titled:
The Luxe: graded an A-.
Rumors: graded a B+.
Envy: graded a B.
Splendor: graded a B-.
(And it was entirely an accident that they're all a half grade lower.)
4 comments:
I really want to read this series, it sounds good.
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I am filled with fear.
Lol. I really am not sure I can handle it all turning out badly. Which is definitely the vibe I am getting.
I agree with you, I liked Elizabeth's story the best. I still wish book 2 could have ended differently. :( *sniffle*
Hmm I'm reading it and I am really liking it. My favorite one has always been Diana. And I think the rest of the series deserves a 5 stars, minus the first that one is a four.
But I guess people do have different opinions and tastes xD
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