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means that I read the Galley (or Advanced Readers Copy) of the book, not the finished and published book.
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09/03/2004: "Gossip Girl #1"
author: Cecily Von Ziegesar
audience: 8 and up
Fun read! It isn't even very "guilty." I have been describing it as "juicy." Alghough, it seems that the characters and situations can become quite tiring quite quickly. Of course, it is fun to see the familiar places popping up: Jackson Hole, 3 Guys, etc. It is surprising that the romances are actually quite tender.
