Review Friday
Scarlett Fever

Summary

Scarlett Martin's indentured servitude (albiet well-paid) to the eccentric Mrs. Amberson has only just begun. Despite moving out of Scarlett's family hotel, Mrs. Amberson's new Acting Agency is easily a full-time job. Add that to school and boy problems and Scarlett has a rocky road ahead of her.

Overview (No Spoilers)

I want more Scarlett! And her family. While the first book was enjoyable, I really fell in love with the entire Martin family in this second book, and now I'm dying to read a third. I hope there's a third. There'd better be a third. Maureen Johnson, are you listening to me? No, probably not.

Anyway, There was actually less craziness and more business savvy from Mrs. Amberson, which I liked. But the highlight of this book was the family drama. I'll confess this is still a teen girl sort of book, highlighted by Scarlett's obsession with her ex-almost-boyfriend Eric. Book for most girls, this is a sadly relateable obsession.

Book Club (Spoilers)

I particularly want to know what happens to Spencer after the events of this book. Does he ever get another acting job? What about Scarlett's unpleasant sister, Marlene? Does being PowerKid of the Year make her better or worse? I want to know how Lola handles her marriage to Chip. It's foreshadowed that Lola agreeing to sign the postnuptial agreement forced on her by Chip's parents will not go over well later, but you never see the fall out of that in the book. I suppose I'm also kinda curious what happens with Scarlett and Max. I definitely like Max better than Eric. But I just want to know how it all turns out for the entire Martin family. And it better turn out well!

Got that, Johnson?!

No, of course not.