Weddings, Tuxes and Heartbreak. OH MY! Glam Squad & Groomsmen leaves a lasting impression. I laughed, cried and was inspired. The dreamer that got away, lights the spark in the man who doesn't have it in him to dream. Penny lost her heart a long time ago to the boy who gave her, that first kiss. Her heart was his for the taking, but he was consistent in breaking it. Years later, a chance encounter brings her face to face with her past. Maybe this time the boy that stole her heart and the girl that got away will finally get it right. The most endearing stories are the ones rooted in realism. We can all relate and appreciate where they're coming from.

The books are usually funny, but this is really a cut above in terms of hilarity.

I was pretty excited when I found out that Fleur was writing a book. I've been subscribed to her on YouTube for years and years, and hers was one of the first blogs I ever found, eventually leading to me starting my own. This book is split into seven main sections so I'm going to split my review up as such.

Beauty
The beauty section is one of the parts I was most excited for, I don't know quite what I expected but I definitely didn't expect the basic information there was, nothing you couldn't find in a quick google. If you're hoping for comprehensive beauty tips, I'd look into the Bobbi Brown make up books- they're great. If you're a beginner than this is a good place to start.

Hair
Pretty short section at 20 pages and again nothing new. You get some hairstyles, some DIY masks and some colouring tips. I did my usual sticky note way of reading (I swear my post on this will be up soon) and this section had none.

Fashion
The fashion section was interesting, mainly because it's not something I know a lot about like the beauty and hair section. It's made me rethink my packed wardrobe and want to do a bit of a revamp once I have some extra cash. I really liked that it wasn't just OOTDs and had actual recommendations of how to put outfits together. The tips are simple but classic and something I think anyone could do with being reminded of.

Travel
I love travel, I love reading peoples experiences, favourite places, travel tips, everything. I just wish this section was longer! At a meagre 18 pages, it was over as quickly as it began. There's a packing page, a page on travelling in style (nothing is going to make me give up travelling in sweatpants), a couple of pages on in flight beauty and a couple of pages on jet lag. I just wanted more.

Health and Fitness
I really don't have much to say on this section. Health and Fitness is so personal from person to person I think it's a tricky subject to cover. I will say I think the recipes were unnecessary for anyone with Pinterest but the Fitness Shortcuts were interesting. If you're a relatively healthy person who wants to start exercising then go for it.

Life, Love, Dreams and everything in between
This! This was what I wanted and hoped for. Tips on self-confidence, body image, positive thinking and life goals. All were subjects dealt with class and honest to god helpfulness. I especially loved the section on admiring achievements, not criticising other women based on looks. As someone who went to an all-girls school, this was a mindset I really had to work on as I grew up because we're all so conditioned to be horrible to other women. I hope the people reading this book really take it to heart.

YouTube and Blogging
As a blogger, I was excited for this section but it was definitely aimed more at YouTubers which I understand. Fleur is primarily a YouTuber. If I ever start a YouTube channel, I'll probably refer back to this.

Overall, I didn't hate this book but I also didn't love it. I think the artwork and design was spot on and what was there, was good. It had some really great bits that just needed expanding- especially for the asking price of £14.99! Even for the £7.49 price on Amazon. I understand that as a content creator, it's sometimes hard to come up with things that are fresh and new, and that's why I think the book could've done with more about Fleur. My favourite of these types of books is actually Jennifer Farley's (Jwoww from Jersey Shore) as so much of her personality and culture is in it. I would've loved that from this book.

Review originally posted on Imogen’s Typewriter.

Nikki and her band are recording their song to release as a single. And Nikki has her own reality show! Besides that, she is doing recording sessions, dance lessons and still going to school every day. Nikki is going to have a busy month and as always Mackenzie is there to try to ruin things for Nikki.

 

I don't think this book was quite as funny as previous entries, but it was still really enjoyable. Mackenzie seems to get worse with every entry in this series though. She never stops trying to ruin things for Nikki.

 

I think one of my favorite parts is with the karate instructor. I'm not going to spoil anything, but it was pretty funny.

 

I think this was another great entry in this series. Can't wait for book 8!

Let's just say I am a bit disappointed in this book/series.

I was truly looking forward to it, but sadly it was not meant to be.

Reasons why:
1. Mackenzie, Mackenzie and more Mackenzie, it is one of the things that keeps coming back, rinse and repeating the same stuff over and over.
2. Insecurity over Brandon, I wish she would just be honest with him, tell him how she feels. I am sure she can find a time for it (like when she chased away the camera crew). It just gets a bit annoying that every time it is about the same thing, Oh My Brandon, Does Brandon like me? Etc. etc.
3. Her whole family stuff. Brianna, her dad, her mom. It is just again the same thing, rinse and repeat.

The only thing that changes in the books is the story. This time she gets a reality show based on her. I really liked that and it was done really well.

Also I won't spoil anything but that thing that happened between our main girl and Brandon. Ah, finally!

All in all though, I am thinking of putting this series on-hold or drop it. It will all depend on the next book.

Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/