I have been a fan of Gossip Girl the TV series since it first began airing a few years ago. So when I saw that young adult novels were a part of this challenge, I knew I had to read the novel that inspired one of my favorite guilt pleasures.The book is very different from the show -- the main characters are pretty similar, but their family lives are a little bit different. I was shocked at how graphic and inappropriate the novels were, especially for a young adult book. However, I guess that makes sense, taking into consideration the content on the show.
It was an entertaining, easy read. von Ziegesar creates characters that are as intriguing on the page as they are on the screen. Blair is devious and you hate to love her. Serena is mysterious and you are left wanting to know more and more about her. The male characters fall a little flat in the novel -- Nate, Chuck and Dan are much more interesting on the series, but they still serve their purpose in the book: to cause drama between all of the girls.
I'm looking forward to reading more of the Gossip Girl books. If the characters get into only half of the trouble they do in the series, I'll be in for a good time, for sure. XOXO, you know you love it -- I definitely do.
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