Diva [Kindle Edition]

I remember all too well being approached last year to read a debut book by author Carrie Duffy and what a great debut book Idol was. I have eagerly been awaiting her new book Diva to come flying through my door as this author showed great promise in her previous book and I was looking forward to see how she has progressed in her new novel DIVA.

Three beautiful women who are all desperate to make a better life for themselves and need to get away from their childhood memories. Dionne is stunning, confident and is determined to be the next top model. Shy and reserved Alyson has had the toughest of upbringings and when things come to a head she decides it is time she takes her life into her own hands and follow her dream.

Both of the girls find their journey begins in Paris where they both end up moving in with a quirky clothing designer CeCe who is trying to make it in the fashion world if only someone would give her a break. It soon becomes clear that there will be many hurdles to overcome to make it to the top of their careers which will put each of the girls to the test and show what some people will do to get to the top.

I found this book impossible to put down. The author creates three very different characters with Alyson being my favourite as she was a very delicate and innocent character. Dionne was a very hard character to take too the title clearly represents Dionne as Diva is the perfect word to describe her. She is a very jealous and determined character and yet although there was a lot I didn't like about her personality there was something about her that I just knew I would warm to in the end. Although CeCe feature a lot in this book she does seem to take a back seat compared to the other two women but she still brought her own little something to the book.

The romance in the book was predictable but it was great to watch it develop. If you love a book with the glitz and glamour and a heap load of fashion this book is definitely one for you. Carrie Duffy has brought us yet another fantastic book and in my opinion this has knocked Idol off the top as the authors writing style seemed to flow alot easier in this book there were no low parts to the book that had you feeling like you wanted to skim through.

A thoroughly entertaining and fashionable read by Carrie Duffy.

Three girls are desperate to achieve their dreams. Dionne Summers leaves the streets of Detroit where nothing was going for her in hope of becoming the world's next supermodel. Shy, quiet Alyson leaves Manchester with big dreams of becoming a successful businesswoman. Arriving in Paris, Dionne and Alyson move in with Cece, a vibrant, imaginative young designer who is determined that one day her clothes will be the envy of the fashion world.

All three girls make a pact, if one of them makes it to the big time, they will help the others. But their friendship and loyalty is tested as the three girls learn that the way to the top is never a smooth run, and deception, secrets and tragedy play out not only in front of them, but in view of the entire world.

I absolutely loved Diva. Carrie Duffy manages to create three different girls, each with their own background, and blend them together in a fast paced, fun and thrilling story. Dionne was a great character, at times I loved her, at times I hated her, and sometimes I just wanted to reach into the pages and give her a big hug. Never have I been taken on such a roller-coaster journey with a character, and let me tell you, it was one fantastic ride. Alyson was my favourite out of the three girls, her shy personality , and watching her grow from a shy and quiet girl to someone with strength and determination, wow.

The side characters really helped to make the story too. I completely fell in love with Aiden from the beginning, and was so pleased that more of his story was uncovered throughout the book.

I could not put Diva down, I'm very excited about what Carrie will bring out next, and if you haven't tried any of her books so far, I strongly urge that you do. The themes in the book were excellent - Paris, models, fashion, scandal - What more could a girl ask for? This book is glamourous, addictive, and gripping. A must read!!!

All Dionne Summers wants is to escape her poor background living in Detroit. Dionne dreams of making it as a supermodel. She is a confident, determined young woman, who is not afraid to go after what she wants

Shy and quiet Alyson Wakefield, also is desperate to escape her background. Brought up in Oldham in the north of England, she has been the primary carer for her mother since her father walked out with her younger brother almost a decade ago. Innocent Alyson does not know how beautiful she is. Alyson gets a chance to follow her dreams and to live her own life. She takes it.

Dionne and Alyson both end up living and working in Paris sharing an apartment. They also share with an up and coming fashion designer called CeCe Bouvier. Three girls all full of ambition and determined to make it to the top. Friendships are made; pacts are formed to help each other along the way. But what will happen along the way when the girls have to face broken promises, jealousy, love and tragedy. Will their friendships stay strong?

This is another smash hit of a novel from talented author Carrie Duffy. Once again strong female leading characters with bucket loads of ambition, make this book a compelling read. This book differs and stands out from other Chick Lit books in many ways; the characters don't have to have a man in their lives and a loving relationship for the happy ever after. I like the way that the characters are independent and have the determination to stand on their own feet to make things happen and to get what they want out of their lives.