As keeping up to date with the Blog is one of my Goals for 2015 I decided to start with a review of Girl Online, which I have recently read after receiving it for Christmas!
Firstly I am going to point out the reason why I have chosen this book over any others to review; Zoe is (of course) my idol and the main reason I started this blog - she inspires me so much every day and this book has expanded that inspiration. Because of that obviously my opinion on the book was bound to be biased, but if I am completely honest I didn't really know what to expect, yes I was confident it would be good...Zoe's blog posts show enough evidence for that, but I didn't know whether I would personally enjoy it because I am not much of a reader (most books I have 'read' have never even been finished...oops!) But once I began reading, it soon became evident that this is one of, if not THE best books I have ever read, it was such a page turner, I literally could not put it down! (So much so it only took me two days to read) I felt like I could connect with Penny and got so involved with the story that I didn't want it to end! When it did end, I did shed a tear, not just because of the story itself (well mostly) and the unexpected ending, but also because I feel so proud of Zoe and what she has achieved. Of course I am aware of the 'scandal' about 'ghost-writers' but this doesn't bother me - Zoe never hid that she was having help with the writing, (she has even made a special thank you message at the end of the book for the people who helped her!) and let's be realistic, nobody can write a good quality first book alone! I don't see why I should turn my back on such a kind and genuine person because the media likes to pick at every little thing she does that isn't 'perfect'
I don't want to bore you or give away any spoilers so I will wrap this review up... If you have not read Girl Online yet I STRONGLY suggest you do!
If/when you have read it, let me know what you thought and maybe suggest some other books for me to read?
Beth
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