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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #111793 in Books
• Published on: 2008-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 288 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780545003087
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From School Library Journal
Grade 7–10—Twins Sydney and Lauren lead charmed lives in Buckhead, a tony section of Atlanta. Their stepfather, Altimus, is wealthy, and they attend a posh private school for the city's wealthiest blacks. What could be better? They buy the fliest clothes, drive the most expensive cars, and are school leaders. Still, their lives are not idyllic. Their mother is a shrew, they constantly fight, and their birth father just got out of jail. This fast, fun read will delight fans of Cecily von Ziegesar's "Gossip Girl" and Lisi Harrison's "Clique" series (both Little, Brown). The plot is rather convoluted, with a number of story lines, none of which is truly resolved at the end. Yes, the twins do realize that they really only have one another, and Sydney jettisons her faithless boyfriend, but a brutal murder remains unsolved, their father is still odd man out, and Altimus still rules the hood. It would appear, however, that the loose ends will have to wait for the second book in the series.—Carol Jones Collins, Columbia High School, Maplewood, NJ
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About the Author
DENENE MILLNER is a columnist for Parentingmagazine and has worked as an entertainment journalist for Essence, Entertainment Weekly, Honey, and the New York Daily News. SheÂ’s authored or coauthored eleven books, including The SistahsÂ’ Rules, The Vow, and the adaptation of Dreamgirls. Denene lives in Atlanta with her husband, Nick Chiles, and their two daughters and son. MITZI MILLER, currently a contributing editor for Essence magazine, is a freelance journalist and screenwriter. SheÂ’s written for Elle (U.K.), Essence, Vibe, and Honey magazines and is the coauthor of The Vow and The Angry Black WomanÂ’s Guide to Life. She resides in New York City.

Customer Reviews

(RAW Rating: 4.5) - Hot Like Fire
It seems like Hotlanta would be a cool place to grow up, especially if you're one of the Duke twins. Sydney and Lauren Duke live the life. They live in the exclusive Buckhead community, attend a high-profile private school, and wear clothes and drive cars most of us will only dream about. And they take it all for granted, until a series of events force them to take a cold, hard look at themselves and the lives they're living.

What happens when you find out the parents you believe are flawless are really people you don't know at all? Why is love so hard? Who are the people you call friends? And why can't secrets stay buried? These are all questions the twins ponder at some point in HOTLANTA. Denene Millner and Mitzi Miller portray teenage angst and drama realistically and expertly, creating a world any teenager can relate to. Adult readers will find themselves reminiscing about the good old days, when the slightest happening meant the end of the world and everything was exciting and new. This is a page-turning, engaging, two-thumbs-up read and I, for one, am sincerely hoping there's a part two in the works. I wasn't quite ready to leave the Duke twins to their own devices just yet.

Reviewed by T. Shelly B.
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

Courtesy of Teens Read Too
Atlanta just wouldn't be anything without the Duke twins.

First there is Sydney, the twin who knows exactly what she wants in life, which is to get out of high school at the top of her class, go to an Ivy League college, and develop the perfect family. Sydney's hobbies include planning social events, making sure she has enough extracurricular activities, and hanging out with her wonderful boyfriend.

Then there is Lauren, who wants to become the biggest super-model ever, trying to grab the attention of those who can take her places. Her hobbies include reckless driving and getting in the hottest music video ever made.

Even though they are totally different from one another, they both share the same story. Their biological father was sent away to prison but their mother married soon after that, making the girls' lives go from rags to riches.

Their lives were pretty sane after adapting to their new lifestyles. Then they receive a phone call that their father is finally out of prison, and chaos breaks loose. Sydney, who still cares for her father, doesn't mind seeing him again, but Lauren regrets ever knowing him. Soon enough the girls' worlds are turned upside down as crimes are committed and their new family name is in trouble. Everyone they know has a secret, and the only ones they can turn to are each other.

Thrilling and very entertaining, HOTLANTA gives another perspective on how the lives of the wealthy have major flaws. The best part is, the story of the Duke twins isn't over yet, since the sequel, IF ONLY YOU KNEW, will be releasing in the fall!

Reviewed by: Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen

Divas Read 2 Book Club
With Hotlanta, you realize money doesn't always buy happiness. Lauren & Sydney have there world turned upside down when their fathers gets out of jail and are requesting to see them. Not to mention the many secrets their mother and step father have been keeping for them. On the outside they seem to have the perfect life, but that couldn't be furthest from the truth.

The book started out slow but it did have some exciting points and did make you question how easy, is it to be wealthy. I would give it three out of five stars.

Diva Reviewer - Robyn Fletcher
www.divasread2.com