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    The Secret Diamond Sisters

    By Michelle Madow

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    Savannah. Courtney. Peyton.  

    The three sisters grew up not knowing their father and not quite catching a break. But it looks like their luck is about to change when they find out the secret identity of their long-lost dada billionaire Las Vegas hotel owner who wants them to come live in a gorgeous penthouse hotel suite. Suddenly the Strip's most exclusive clubs are all-access, and with an unlimited credit card each, it should be easier than ever to fit right in. But in a town full of secrets and illusion, fitting in is nothing compared to finding out the truth about their past.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarlequin
    Release dateMar 1, 2014
    ISBN9781460326558
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    The Secret Diamond Sisters
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    Michelle Madow

    Michelle Madow has always loved writing stories, but the possibility of being an author used to feel more like a dream than a reality. She didn’t share her stories with anyone until her junior year of college, when she signed up for an Intro to Creative Writing course. Her teacher and classmates read the first chapter of a book idea she had, and they loved it so much that they told her she had to finish the book so they could find out what happened next. By the end of the school year, Michelle finished that book, which would later be published as her first novel.Michelle grew up in Baltimore, and now lives in Boca Raton, Florida, where she writes books for young adults. Some of her favorite things are: reading, pizza, traveling, shopping, time travel, Broadway musicals, and spending time with friends and family. Michelle has toured across America to promote her books and to encourage high school students to embrace reading and writing. Someday, she hopes to travel the world for a year on a cruise ship.To get instant updates about Michelle's new books, visit her website www.michellemadow.com and subscribe to her newsletter!Follow her on:Facebook: /MichelleMadowTwitter: @MichelleMadowInstagram: @MichelleMadowSnapchat: MichLMadow

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    • 1/5
      Well this goes on the list of one of the stupidest most irritating books I have ever read. Full review to come.

      Full review: 4/4/14
      A ranty review. One plot spoiler I need to vent about because it really made me mad, spoilers are hidden.

      This book pissed me off on so many levels. It got my attention immediately with its premise, three sisters discover their father is a Las Vegas billionaire and are flown off to live in his fancy ass hotel on the strip. I love Las Vegas. I have been many times, its one of my favorite places to go. YA book set there? A must read.

      So so so disappointing. The characters were shallow and annoying. Three sisters - one responsible, one the rebel, and the youngest who just wants to be pretty and popular. Usually in this type of book I like the rebel type girl. The oldest sister Peyton, but her rebellious attitude was grating and obnoxious. The second sister, Courtney, the responsible one, was almost likable....but her actions made me dislike her. The most likable of the three was the youngest girl Savannah, the only one who wanted to embrace this wonderful new life, spend money, have fun.

      Though Savannah fell flat pretty fast.

      She gets involved almost right away with a guy she meets, Damian, a hottie, 17 to her 15 and its revealed in a conversation with his bitchy friend Madison that the only reason he wants Savannah is because she's the most innocent of the three. A major major turn off right there. The first night the sisters go to a club at the hotel, Damien's there, goes off with Savannah, they're getting hot and heavy in a private lagoon and he touches her under her bikini bottoms and initially she freaks out and says stop. Smart girl, right? He does stop, (clearly pissed about it) but then she starts thinking she's stupid and should have let him continue!?!?! This just infuriated me beyond belief.



      I should have stopped reading there, but I was morbidly curious to see how it ended. It didn't. Its a huge set up for the second book. Its basically three girls left to run around Vegas with an unlimited credit card. I also got the feeling it was trying to very Gossip Girly (there was an anonymous message board with gossip and snarky comments. But it was slut shaming and stupid without any of the delightful snarky bitchiness Gossip Girl has.

      So disappointed.
    • 4/5
      I really don't know what I was expecting when I started reading this one, but it certainly wasn't what I got. As always, Harlequin Teen has put out another one that has my sitting at the edge of my seat waiting for the sequel. And since I have no idea when that will be available, I will have to sit here and pine for it.

      The characters instantly reached into my heart, having grown up in a situation where they had to struggle, and then thrust into an environment where they are surrounded by prosperity and could feasibly have anything they want. Too bad they can't have ANYONE they want, though. I felt a strong connection to the young heroines in this novel, and my heart bled for them every time they encountered a new struggle. But what was that, was Adrian warming up to them after all? We will have to see what will come in the next installment.

      If I had to criticize anything, it is that the ending seemed a little rushed, and I wish we had a little more to go on. While I love cliffhangers, this one felt like there was something missing and I wish I knew more.
    • 3/5
      Review courtesy of Dark Faerie TalesQuick & Dirty: This book was a great read for any lovers of Mean Girls.Opening Sentence: “You’re definitely coming to the movies with us tonight, right?”The Review:The Secret Diamond Sisters is about Savannah, Courtney, and Peyton, who have lived their lives in poverty, wrecked by their mothers drinking problems. Until now, they have never even met their father, and all they know is that their mother didn’t want them living his life- dangerous, she says. But when the sister’s mom is out in rehab, they must live with their father, who just happens to be billionaire Adrian Diamond.This story is from four points of views —- Savannah, Courtney, Peyton, and Madison. A little confusing sometimes, but as long as you read the top of each chapter, you’ll be fine. Each character has a slightly different personality that makes them unique. Peyton uses a mean, snobby attitude as a defense when she feels threatened, Savannah is a sort of wannabe, Courtney is the responsible one, and Madison is the popular girl. They all gradually undergo changes as the book wears on. Peyton breaks her walls a bit, Savannah accepts herself, Courtney loosens up… To be honest, Madison doesn’t change much. I enjoy the changes in them, and generally liked the characters.I did have a problem with this book as a whole. It was that, although a series of catfights, boy drama, and other girly problems fill the book, there wasn’t really an underlying problem. Maybe that they were wondering why their father didn’t contact them sooner? That was discussed during the first chapters. Their father’s hotel deal? Maybe, but it didn’t strike me as a large problem like saving the world is for many other books. When the book ended, there weren’t any large conflicts that were resolved before the ending… Mostly because there was no large conflict. Overall, the book had enough smaller problems to keep me hooked, but I wasn’t hanging on every word on the ending like I would for Percy Jackson, as Percy races in to defeat Kronos and save the Earth.The male characters were all different and had their charms. There were many of them, to fit the large amount of girls telling the story. Damien, Oliver, Jackson, Nick, and Brett. The funny thing was, it wasn’t one for each of them. Oh, no. Betrayals, cheating, lies, followed every couple and most of the characters hooked up with at least two of these boys. This kept things interesting, and the romance dominated most of the storyline. The other half was the girl’s sudden change from poverty to being filthy rich.If you like girly dramas and books about wild parties, teenagers, and steamy kisses, you will enjoy this. Any fan of Mean Girls won’t be able to resist The Secret Diamond Sisters, that’s for sure. It’s got everything a girl would want — makeup, clothes, hot guys, etc. I’d definitely recommend this to people who fit the above categories, you won’t regret it.Notable Scene:2: Posted on Monday 07/04 at 04:06 PMI think the new girls will be there tonight too. The Diamond sisters. Rumor has it they arrived in the Diamond Jet this afternoon and were seen in the hotel lobby gazing around the place like they’ve never seen a casino in their life.FTC Advisory: Harlequin Teen provided me with a copy of The Secret Diamond Sisters. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
    • 3/5
      The Secret Diamond Sisters are no longer a secret!Michelle Madow made an impression on me with her indie debut of the Transcend Series - I automatically knew that she was an author to keep an eye on and that I would definitely be reading whatever she would release next! It is exciting to see how far she has come - and I really looked forward to diving into her latest book filled with teen drama set in Las Vegas!However, I have a few mixed feelings about this book...the teen part of me says one thing - it's fun! A book filled with what teens would do in the situations that these characters go through - clearly the choices that they have made is to be expected. I must learn from them. And continue to enjoy the story and live vicariously through them; but then the adult/mom part of me is saying - no. I don't want to see this teen do this. Please stop making poor choices. I want to hug you all and make it all better. This book was clearly written and meant purely for a teen audience. An audience that can relate more to all of the characters, have fun with them, but also, hopefully, learn from their mistakes too. Due to their mother having to go to rehab for alcoholism, the three Diamond sisters - Peyton, Courtney and Savannah, must leave their modest hometown and lives to go meet and stay with their estranged father. Having no idea who their father is or what they are about to get into, each sister has their own way on how to deal with the oncoming situation. For the last few years, they have had to take care of themselves and each other - once they arrive on their father's doorstep, the shocking revelation of who he is does not go over too well. Savannah, the youngest sister at 15, is the most easygoing of the three. As soon as she finds out that their father is THE hotel mogul billionaire of Las Vegas, she is quick to embrace her new life and dive into all the things that she didn't have before - expensive clothes, makeup, popularity, etc. All she wants to do is fit in with the right group of people - the gorgeous popular kids. And at that age, what kid didn't wish for a billionaire parent, to have all their wishes come true and be one of the cool kids in school with the perfect gorgeous boyfriend. I know that there were plenty of times that I had wanted this. Savannah is young and naive. She knows what is right and wrong, but it can be difficult to make decisions when peer pressure is looming at every corner every minute of the day. Courtney, the middle child at 16, is a sweet and innocent bookworm. She is very focused, a rule-following and determined girl. Her mind is set on being an overachiever so she can earn a scholarship to go to the college of her dreams. She is also a very hard worker and is willing to continue to earn her way and does not want to take advantage of her father's wealth and seemingly generosity. Courtney tries to reason with everyone even though she does not like confrontation. But she has to do her best to meet her fathers rules, it is hard for her to let go of her responsibilities and embrace finally being a teen. But she too is still young and naive and has not had many experiences with her peers. Trying to follow her heart and meet her father's expectations prove to be very difficult for her in more ways than one.Peyton, the oldest at 17, is a rebellious one. Having to be the one in charge of their mother and protecting her sisters has really taken its toll on her. She has the most difficult time in accepting anything that is happening and chooses to do the exact opposite of what everyone expects from her. Her promiscuity wasn't surprising, but at the same time, it was. It seems that Peyton doesn't think things through and is always quick to do the wrong thing to prove a point. As she slowly starts to take the time to really pay attention to what is going on around her, and realizes all of her mistakes - it was quite the eye-opener. My heart ached for her. This poor girl clearly needs some adult guidance in her life. They all do. And yes, there are plenty of cute boys for everyone - good and bad. Madow teases us with potential love triangles for each sister. I said potential! I can see things going either way...I truly enjoy Madow's writing; she has such a way of describing things, making you feel like you're really there seeing things in person. And I feel that she mastered the art of the introductory first book to a series! There is so much potential as to how the story could go for each sister and for a few of the supporting characters too. I am really looking forward to seeing these girls mature, grow and make a few more mistakes on their journey to self-discovery!