What are people saying about VENUS ENVY?
Special features and awards:
VENUS ENVY
was chosen as a
Book Sense Notable,
January 2007, by the American Booksellers
Association!
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was featured in the cover story of Publishers Weekly, October 23, 2006,
issue:
Looking for a New Love:
10
romance authors make their debuts
Reviews:
After several heartbreaking
experiences, Rachel Greer has sworn off dating forever. Then a chance
encounter puts Rachel in the path of the goddess Venus, banished to Earth by
an angry Zeus who further punishes her by forcing her to serve as fairy
godmother to young women needing love in their lives. McKelden's Venus is the
epitome of the chick-lit cliché—shallow, manipulative, and obsessed with
shoes, shopping, and men—the better to contrast with the gentle, altruistic
Rachel, who, much to Venus's chagrin, volunteers at a soup kitchen for fun.
Venus wants to get away from Rachel and Rachel wants Venus out of her
apartment, but the only way to get Venus to leave is for Rachel to find her
true love. He's not hard to find, but the trick is for Venus to help Rachel
let go of her past and give in to love—which she does, because she's a goddess
with a lot of tricks up her sleeve. Fans of chick lit with a lighthearted
paranormal element (think MaryJanice Davidson) will find much to enjoy in this
debut. Recommended.—Nanette Donohue, Champaign P.L., IL Copyright © Reed
Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. -
Library Journal Magazine
"The story
puts a fresh spin on the classic fairy godmother story." And "McKelden's
sharp sense of humor pulls plenty of weight." - Publishers Weekly
"Debut
author McKelden is undeniably talented, milking a fun plot for all it's
worth." 3 stars - Romantic Times
"Quirky
and clever take on the Cinderella story."
- Fresh Fiction
"VENUS
ENVY is a great twist on the fairy godmother storyline. It was laugh-out-loud
funny, and reading about the budding friendship between Venus and Rachel is as
enjoyable as the romantic storyline. A fantastic debut novel by Shannon
McKelden, I look forward to more of her work." - Romance Junkies
"Witty,
funny, and truly original, McKelden’s romance is a standout." - Booklist
"Loved it
from the first line. One of the most fun debuts I've read, full of delightful
snark and lots of heart!" --Melissa Senate, author of See Jane Date and
Love You To Death
"Great Zeus! [Venus Envy] is Mount Olympus-sized fun!"—Lauren
Baratz-Logsted, author of How Nancy Drew Saved My Life, Vertigo,
and Angel's Choice
"Delicious fun! A sparkling, laugh out loud treat." --Gena Showalter, author
of Jewels of Atlantis
"Eat your heart out, Cinderella. McKelden will dazzle readers with her
brilliant twists on the beloved fairy tale. Venus Envy is fun, snarky
and divine!"--Susanna Carr, author of Lip Lock and Ex, Why and Me.
"Take some Greek mythology, add a dash of fairy tale and a big dollop of
Cosmo, and you get the cocktail that is Venus Envy -- a cute story
for anyone who's ever gotten in her own way when it comes to love."--Cathy
Yardley, author of Couch World
“Witty, charming, and surprisingly touching. Don’t miss this delightful
novel!” --Beverly Brandt, bestselling author of Match Game
"Sexy, clever and fun, Venus Envy is absolutely delightful from
beginning to end. Author Shannon McKelden has talent to spare." –Jane Porter,
author of The Frog Prince
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