The main character in this novel, Landon Brinkley, is excited that she landed an internship with Selah Smith, an event planner to the stars. Landon gets to mix with the rich and fabulous while also dealing with a soul killing, puppy kicking boss. Having a surly roommate with a hot brother is also making things interesting in her life.

First off, I want to say that I thought that this entire novel was firing on all cylinders. The characters were flesh and blood people to me. The plot really worked. The love interest was a good one and thankfully though I was initially afraid of some ugly love triangles rearing their ugly heads there was nothing to be concerned about in the end.

I think what really works though is that with the little details and factoids that are sprinkled throughout this novel you can tell that an industry insider wrote this book. I had a lot of fun guessing who might some of the stars be that were referenced in this book.

This novel is being compared to The Devil Wears Prada: A Novel due to it being written as a roman a clef. I think that the main reason why I didn't care for "The Devil Wears Prada" as a novel that much (besides the grammatical errors galore) the main character in that novel was not likable at all to me. Landon was likeable and competent in her job and she killed herself to make sure that she did good work so I felt a vested interest in seeing her succeed. Towards the end I was so dissatisfied with "The Devil Wears Prada" I honestly didn't care what happened to anyone in that book.

With the addition of interesting side characters such as Landon's roommate Max and her co-worker Miko we also get to break things up a bit with their insights into Hollywood and the craziness that is Landon's job. It would be really great if we get some follow-up on those two in any subsequent sequels starring Landon. ( )

Rachel just so happens to be one of my friend's cousins, she'd been bugging me for months to read Party Girl, especially once she found out I'd be meeting her at a book signing event. I ended up purchasing it on my Kindle, where I proceeded to fall in love with Rachel's story telling abilities. I later purchased the hard copy, just so I could have her signature on the book. Rachel just so happened to be incredibly nice and funny, so I'm probably a tad biased in not only saying I loved this book, but the author is awesome too!

Landon is a hilarious, naive, and incredibly book smart woman. She's fresh out of college and in a starting position at her dream company. Her adventures in LA in the event planning business are totally perfect to what I'd expect out of someone new to California, particularly to LA. She's girlie, polite as all get out, and her innocence is just plain charming. I liked that she stuck to her goal, working for the tough-as-nails Selah Smith, even when it effected her personal life drastically. I related to Landon in more ways than I expected to, especially when she continued to fight every thing tossed at her. The event planning storyline is well done and you can tell Rachel Hollis put the truth into this book. There are a lot of details given, not only at events, but in the workplace, at Landon's apartment, and at every various location they visited. I appreciate detail like this, that gives me a clear image, but doesn't overwhelm me. Fortunately for me, I have been to a pile of LA events and I can confirm that all of the scenes are pretty believable.
Landon's drive and willingness made this book impossible to put down, plus there happens to be some awesome friends, hilarious banter, and a very attractive man (of course). I can't wait to read about Landon's best friends, Miko and Max, because they're so different than Landon but likable just the same. ( )

This book is definitely a one-of-a-kind story. I haven't come across another story quite like it. The plot is unique and engaging. I didn't want to put this one down!

Landon has moved to L.A. in hopes of making her dreams come true. In the process, she gets a crash course in just how cruel and demanding the world, well at least L.A., can be! She has entered a world of ass-kissing, people pleasing, back-stabbing, under-handing, fake it til you make it people. And all of this in just any typical day of work.

Landon may seem naive, but she is strong willed enough to tough out the toughest and cruelest days. She is all too willing to not only make a good impression but succeed in the party event world.

Selah is the devil incarnate herself. She is ruthless and selfish. She is the master manipulator and dragon lady. Her character is one that you will not enjoy, but will pray someone takes her down at some point!

With the long hours of party planning to L.A.'s elite, friendships and love may be found... or not. Nothing or no one is ever what it seems. Landon finds this out the hard way... but will she still come out on top with those who she has grown close to and now consider part of her family.

This book will keep you entertained all of the way through. You will laugh, cringe, yell and sigh simultaneously in many parts. Rooting for the small town girl is always a plus! ( )

This book is definitely a one-of-a-kind story. I haven't come across another story quite like it. The plot is unique and engaging. I didn't want to put this one down!

Landon has moved to L.A. in hopes of making her dreams come true. In the process, she gets a crash course in just how cruel and demanding the world, well at least L.A., can be! She has entered a world of ass-kissing, people pleasing, back-stabbing, under-handing, fake it til you make it people. And all of this in just any typical day of work.

Landon may seem naive, but she is strong willed enough to tough out the toughest and cruelest days. She is all too willing to not only make a good impression but succeed in the party event world.

Selah is the devil incarnate herself. She is ruthless and selfish. She is the master manipulator and dragon lady. Her character is one that you will not enjoy, but will pray someone takes her down at some point!

With the long hours of party planning to L.A.'s elite, friendships and love may be found... or not. Nothing or no one is ever what it seems. Landon finds this out the hard way... but will she still come out on top with those who she has grown close to and now consider part of her family.

This book will keep you entertained all of the way through. You will laugh, cringe, yell and sigh simultaneously in many parts. Rooting for the small town girl is always a plus! ( )