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i like this book but its a lttle racey. also it is kida the same story as the first book. not much difference between the two. its pretty entertaining though so i guess its a good book but not a must read

Absolute Trash!

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This entire book series and the accompanying television show are a prime example of everything that is wrong with the United States today. I work in a library and I couldn't help but notice that all the teenage girls seem absolutely enraptured with these books. Being in my mid-twenties, I was curious to know what the big deal about them was. I assumed they must be akin to the Sweet Valley High books from my teen years. I checked out the second book in the Gossip Girl Series "You Know You Love Me" because it was the only one even REMOTELY available--the rest had hold request after hold request after hold request. Anyway, I eagerly opened the book anticipating something special. Instead, I had to read no further than the second page to get the gist of what these books are about. In the first chapter, we meet, or get reaquainted with (depending on how many of these things a person has read) Blair, one of the main characters. It is immediately apparent that Blair is condencsending and shallow. The first chapter makes it clear to us that her number one priority is to have the best of everything no matter WHAT the cost and to throw her virginity away as fast as possible. I was sickened. As I read on, I met the other cast of characters and was equally unimpressed. We have the glorified druggie/god that every girl wants but who is boyfriend to Blair, the queen. We have the rival beauty who makes misbehavior her middle name. We have the adolescent who is seduced by the druggie/god because of the size of her breasts. Basically, this book (and I imagine the rest of the series) glorifies promiscuity, drugs, maliciousness, and selfishness. I kept reading hoping that I would find at least one undertone of disapproval for these characteristics and I couldn't find a single one. Blair the main character is even bulemic and there is no message of "hey but she shouldn't be because that isn't cool." Nothing like that. Instead, all of these vices are completely glamorized and marketed to our youth. As if glamorization of such Hollywood idiots like Paris Hilton and Britany Spears weren't enough, now we have our young girls reading this kind of garbage and absorbing a completely damaging message. The really scary thought for me is that I suspect most parents have no idea what their daughters are reading. This is not some innocent, cute, fun little series but rather something very disturbing to anyone who has a single shred of moral decency. I would encourage any girls who are thinking about trying the Gossip Girl series to look elsewhere. Any parents wondering if this is material appropriate for their teens and preteens, I assure you, it isn't. I wouldn't have even given it ONE star except you were required to give at least that.

Lovely

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I had heard of the series before the tv shows aired, but I'd never bought or read them. I bought the first book when I felt like I didn't have enough with the tv shows, and I loved it. This second book is more of the same thing but it's also very good. I think Serena is a bit dumb but I like how Vanessa is starting to change and Dan is noticing her. Anyway, it's very easy to read and you do get hooked on it after the first lines.

Another hit!

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They say that sequels are always worse than the orginal. This old time saying is not true with that of Gossip Girl. If any thing these books are getting better everytime I read them. Here is the rundown of the scandalous life of the Upper East Side. Blair has decided that she is finally going to have sex with Nate, but how many times has she said that before? Sorry Blair but your plan is turning towards the worst again. Right as Blair and Nate get close her Mom interrupts and announces that she is engaged to her not so impressive boyfriend Cyrus and they are going to get married on her birthday! In other news and troubles, all the kids are getting ready for college and preparing for college interviews. How do they do?, well if I told you I would ruin a great story line. Serena is also getting to know Dan a little more, but she isn't sure if she likes what she sees. You see Dan has this problem with being a little to emotionally affectionate for Serena's taste. Overall I would definitly recommend this book but I would recommend the whole series because they are definitly page turners.

B, N S, D & J are back and up to no good!

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In the second installment of the Gossip Girl series our favorite spoiled brats are back and at it again, and this time they are trying to get into college. As if the stress of college applications and interviews wasn't enough for Blair, she now also has to deal with the wedding of the year...her mother's (complete with cute but annoying step-brother and all) and the gnawing feeling something between her and Nate just isn't right. Poor Blair. Serena on the other hand is just as happy go lucky as ever, however, her newfound relationship with Dan appears to be on the rocks already...ah well; there are more fish in the sea! Lastly there seems to be a new girl catching Nate's eye and you will never guess who it is! You'll have to read to find out. While I found the first Gossip Girl book to be mildly entertaining, `YOU KNOW YOU LOVE ME' hooked me! I will definitely spend my summer trying to play catch up before the Gossip Girl series airs on the CW this fall! Fun read for teen's and adult's (who like a little scandal) alike!