Darcy Rhone has always been able to rely on a few things: her beauty and charm. Her fiancé Dex. Her lifelong best friend Rachel. She never needed anything else. Or so she thinks until Dex calls of their dream wedding and she uncovers the ultimate betrayal. Blaming everyone but herself, Darcy flees to London and attempts to recreate her glamorous life on a new continent. But to her dismay, she discovers that her tried-and-true tricks no longer apply—and that her luck has finally expired. It is only then that she can begin her journey toward redemption, forgiveness, and true love.
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Giffin's sophomore effort-which tells the story that her bestselling Something Borrowed did from a different character's point of view-stars such an unsympathetic narrator that it's a little like reading a Cinderella story featuring one of the wicked stepsisters. Perhaps beautiful Darcy Rhone isn't really wicked, but she is one of the most shallow, materialistic, self-centered and naïve 29-year-olds around. Ostensibly a high-powered PR person in Manhattan (though she never seems to work), Darcy spends most of her time shopping, partying and getting ready for her wedding to perfect guy Dex. But an alcohol-fueled Hamptons fling with one of Dex's pals, Marcus, starts to break Darcy's perfect life down; and discovering Dex hiding in her best friend Rachel's closet really shatters it. Pregnant with Marcus's baby, Darcy decamps for London, where she crashes in high school pal Ethan's flat and annoys the heck out of him with her endless shopping and complete disregard for her impending motherhood. But after a good lecture from Ethan, whom Darcy has started to fall for a little, Darcy embarks on a self-improvement plan, thereby demonstrating she can think about someone besides herself. And if readers don't mind the first 200 pages in which she doesn't, they'll enjoy her happy ending and the few surprises along the way. Fans of Something Borrowed, too, may relish the "she said, she said" fun.
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*Starred Review* Readers who enjoyed Giffin's stellar debut, Something Borrowed (2004), might be surprised to find that the villainess of that novel is the heroine of this one. Selfish but beautiful Darcy is reeling from the betrayal of her best friend, Rachel, and her fiance, Dex, even though she cheated on Dex with his friend Marcus. Darcy is carrying Marcus' child, so she assumes he'll take care of her. After all, she's always gotten everything she's ever wanted. But when Marcus dumps her, she finds herself pregnant and alone. Always the opportunist, Darcy contacts her childhood friend Ethan, now a writer living in London, and gets him to agree to let her visit for awhile. She jets off to the UK envisioning a charmed life where a handsome, rich Englishman will sweep her off her feet. The reality isn't so blissful--Ethan is critical of her selfish behavior and she finds herself incredibly lonely and unprepared for motherhood. After a confrontation with Ethan, she decides it's time for radical change. Making an unsympathetic character likable isn't an easy thing to do, but that's just what Giffin succeeds at in her second outing. Giffin's writing is warm and engaging; readers will find themselves cheering for Darcy as she proves people can change in this captivating tale. Kristine Huntley
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I chose 4 stars just cause I stopped liking the main character about half way through. She redeems herself in the end but it was all a little hard to believe. Not badly written and it's a popular book, just not 100% for me. I used to enjoy chick lit as a break from heavier books but I think I am just growing out of the genre.
Good summer read, very light reading. Not a bad story, slightly unbelievable but entertaining.
Good summer read, very light reading. Not a bad story, slightly unbelievable but entertaining.
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Very sensitive and emotional book, loved it from the first page til the end!! I can't wait to read Giffin's other books!
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I think I am doing a spoil alert: So review readers, beware. At first I didn't like Darcy in the first book (something borrowed). But after reading eblue I love her. I love how her life turned around and that she found the person she is meant to be with. And how that story progressed was really good.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it!
Great book...laughed and cried. Loved hearing Darcy's point of view and totally think Ethan is the greatest! Excellent ending to a fun story.
Published 19 months ago by Sylvie Brisebois
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Book
A good read. I couldn't put the book down. Read it right after Something Borrowed. An inspirational book about life and love.
Published 19 months ago by juju037
5.0 out of 5 stars
READ IT
READ IT! This was the second part to Something Borrowed..... I loved how great both books were connected while this one focued more on the Darcy. Read more
Published 22 months ago by iLeelee
1.0 out of 5 stars
What is all the hype?
Eye-rolling. It's clear from some of the details that the author has never lived in London. First of all, (no matter how good looking and well dressed one is) it takes ages to... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Jodi
4.0 out of 5 stars
Just love it!
As I said... I truly enjoy the book, it made me laugh, it made me cry. And yes, I liked it better than the first one! Read more
Published on Oct 10 2010 by Sanbru
5.0 out of 5 stars
Something Blue
I loved this addition to the series. It takes a character and shows how she grew - just the thing we'd like all people to do who are a little less than perfect.
Published on Sep 27 2009 by Bookaholic
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVED IT!
Definitely my FAVORITE NOVEL by Emily Giffin. I liked "Something Borrowed" but I loved this one waaaayyyyyyyy more. Read more
Published on Mar 20 2009 by Cibc Dividend
2.0 out of 5 stars
Speechless.
This was written in the same format as something borrowed and i loved something borrowed. So i was so excited to read something blue, but i was wrong. Read more
Published on Feb 11 2009 by Michelle
4.0 out of 5 stars
Something Blue
This book was a good book from the beginning to the end. I loved the humor and I'm glad that Darcy evolved into a mature well rounded woman. Read more
Published on Nov 1 2008 by K. Warren
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another big Plus!
One more great novel by Emily Giffin.
Loved the continuation of "Something Borrowed"...so intense, so interesting.
Thank you for such a great book!
Loved the continuation of "Something Borrowed"...so intense, so interesting.
Thank you for such a great book!
Published on Aug 27 2008 by Dia
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