Sequins, Secrets, and Silver Linings - Review

Title ~ Sequins, Secrets, and Silver Linings
Series ~ Threads
Author ~ Sophia Bennett
Release Date ~ January 1, 2011
Age Group ~ Young Adult
Publisher ~ Scholastic, Inc.
Source ~ Gifted

GOODREADS SUMMARY

When they meet a Ugandan refugee girl who's an amazing designer, three trendy London teens combine their talents to create some kind of wonderful. A hip, cute, multi culture fashion fairy tale!

Nonie's a freak for fashion. Bleeding-heart Edie wants to green the planet. And starter-starlet Jenny has just landed a small part in a big Hollywood blockbuster. But when these trendy London besties meet a Ugandan refugee girl named Crow, sketching a dress at the Victoria & Albert Museum, their worldview gets a makeover. As they learn about the serious situation in Crow's homeland, they decide to pool their talents to call attention to the crisis. One of Crow's designs on the red carpet at the Oscars--quelle chic way to raise awareness! Now...how to "make it work"?!

REVIEW

Africa meets London in this fashion fairy tale. Four young girls set out to change the world one outfit at a time.

Narrator Nonie, is obsessed with fashion. Jenny has a part in a movie, but she isn’t really into that scene. Edie is a nerdy know-it-all. And then there’s Crow. She is a refugee from Uganda who can’t read and she barely ever speaks. Crow has a special talent though. She can design and create the most amazing high fashion outfits.

All four girls fit their unique role in the story. I liked Jenny the best because her personality felt the most realistic to me. I loved how all the girls got along so well and worked together to achieve their goals.

The story is all about the girls and how they help Crow start her fashion career. There is plenty of fashion talk all along the way. Some of it was over my head, but I loved reading about it just the same.

The girls are also raising awareness about the heartbreaking situation in Uganda. I never knew how awful the war in Uganda was or that children were being kidnapped. This book taught me a lot about fashion, friendships, and fighting in a foreign land.

RATING

4 Liked

COVER COMMENTS

Girlie pink cover alert! The cover fits the story really well. I am guessing this is Nonie surrounded by fashion elements. I like that her shirt has what looks like a futuristic globe on it too – shout out to Uganda. Cute!