This is the perfect, mindless (but not vapid) book. To be honest, it reminded me of a more serious, modern day version of Sweet Valley High (the adult version).
Summary: Twenty-nine-year-old Lindsey Rose has, for as long as she can remember, lived in the shadow of her ravishingly beautiful fraternal twin sister, Alex. Determined to get noticed, Lindsey is finally on the cusp of being named VP creative director of an elite New York advertising agency, after years of eighty-plus-hour weeks, migraines, and profound loneliness. But during the course of one devastating night, Lindsey’s carefully constructed life implodes.
Humiliated, she flees the glitter of Manhattan and retreats to the time warp of her parents’ Maryland home. As her sister plans her lavish wedding to her Prince Charming, Lindsey struggles to maintain her identity as the smart, responsible twin while she furtively tries to piece her career back together. But things get more complicated when a long-held family secret is unleashed that forces both sisters to reconsider who they are and who they are meant to be.
There were a couple reasons I liked this book. First, it was interesting to hear the author's take on what working in an advertising agency was like. In some aspects, she nailed it...but I think she really missed the mark on some important points. But since that's not too vital for the plot, I can get over it :) I love a good sibling rivalry story...especially if they're twins. And if one of those twins is the "pretty one" and the other doesn't realize how pretty she is. Then throw in the storyline of finding oneself and a little dose of family drama and VOILA!
It's certainly not a very deep, introspective novel. But it's a chick-lit book with substance. It's a book I will keep on my shelf and loan out to girlfriends when they're looking for a good book to sink into.
Rank: B+
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