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When XTV picks Jesse O'Rourke as a teen star for their new reality TV series, she can't believe it. Her best friend Caitlyn might have been expecting to get the part, but she wasn't. Suddenly Jesse's job at the Prickly Pear serving muffins and ice cream seems to be only a temporary reality, and she can actually envision herself as the first person in her family who will get to go to college. Her parents can't be more excited, but not all of Jesse's friends and classmates seem to share that enthusiasm. The other stars of the show don't think that Jesse and Drew are worthy of stardom or any sincere attention from the elites. And Caitlyn feels very hurt to be overlooked and needs the scholarship just as badly as Jesse does.

Once Jesse is thrown into filming, she finds that the whole experience is a lot of hype and hassle. Unlike the other girls on the program, Jesse isn't the type to wear four-inch platforms, furs and loads of makeup. But they want her beautiful, so the old Jesse is gone in a heap of cosmetics and used designer clothes. After a mere six hours in the XTV trailer, a whole new Jesse is revealed to the world; she doesn't even recognize herself.

On top of all that, her former life has completely disappeared, especially all the parts she really liked. She has no free time to hang out with Caitlyn anymore because she must spend every free minute being primped and glammed in a network trailer or on set in all-night filming sessions. XTV even quit her job for her without asking. The idea in the beginning that she would live her regular life and they would just film alongside her isn't the reality Jesse is living; the only reality left is what the producer picks for the show.

A major perk to the deal, though, is that Drew is also on set with Jesse a lot, and she likes him more and more all the time. One day when Drew asks Jesse out, he leaves her breathless. Could there be any other guy for her? Fletch from XTV seems to feel that Jesse has more heat with Jase than with Drew, who happens to be another star's boyfriend, and does his best to cause a spark between them. Jesse begins to wonder how on Earth she'll manage to get to know Drew, and he to know the real Jesse, in the middle of this alternate reality made up by XTV. And, even worse, is Fletch right about her and Jase?

Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus, bestselling authors of THE NANNY DIARIES, has written a fabulous book with a superb story. I loved Jesse and Drew as characters and felt that the message behind the tale was impressive and well-spoken. The novel gets into the personalities of all the teen stars and shows the consequences of their actions. It also sheds light on those who act so superior, but in the end are more insecure than Jesse ever was. It's a wonderful statement about being yourself and being real. Jesse and Drew are funny and great together, and their romance --- although tentative --- takes center stage. Highly recommended.

--- Reviewed by Melanie Smith


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The Real Real Emma Mclaughlin Nicola Kraus Books Reviews

Jesse is an unassuming high schooler, doing her best to keep up with school, her job and her friends. She needs to work on college acceptance and possible scholarships. She's good at keeping under the radar from some of the big drama at school. However, a documentary crew lands in her high school with lofty promises and even loftier realities. Jesse is plucked from one of the hundreds in her school, which hurts her best friend who was hoping to be on the show. But Jesse can't quit--once she completes the filming, she will have a $40,000 college fund, which her family desperately needs.

Suddenly thrust into the spotlight, Jesse starts realizing that all that glitters is NOT gold. She is having to choose between the things she thought defined her and the scholarship money. Soon she looks in the mirror and doesn't recognize her own reflection beneath the sponsored makeup and the borrowed clothing. Is the hope of her future enough to make her forget her past? Read The Real Real to find out for sure!

Who would read this Fans of reality tv from Mtv's golden age (the hills, etc.)
Time to Read 3 hours
Rating 4/5
Funny Story I'm fascinated by reality tv, if only so i can spot the obvious mishaps and plot points. the more ridiculous the better!
Final thoughts I really enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. I would love to get a look at more of jesse's life.
THE REAL REAL
EMMA McLAUGHLIN & NICOLA KRAUS
Contemporary YA
HarperTeen

Rating 5 Enchantments

Jesse O'Rouke is the typical average girl at her Hamptons high school. She's not the most glamorous or the most beautiful and she definitely doesn't hang out with the A-list crowd, but her and her best friend Caitlin really don't care that much about any of that. Then suddenly XTV shows up at school, auditioning every single student to be one of the stars for their soon-to-be hot new reality hit, and Jesse gets cast as one of the leads, leaving her in the bright glare of the spotlight with her best friend on the outside looking in.

I loved Jesse, finding herself thrown in with the kids who've always been more popular then her. While her and Drew are the outsiders in the group, they're forced to play friends with the others in front of the cameras, following the directions of a crazed cinematographer which results in some truly hilarious scenes. All the while, Jesse's `reality' is anything but as they shoot a Saturday at the spa in the middle of the night and her friendship with Caitlin starts to fade as the two barely have any time together. Soon, Jesse finds herself trying to wrangle a deal to get her best friend on the show...something that doesn't turn out how she expected.

Hands down, my favorite scene is when the cast is whisked away to Mexico to film the spring break episode, a week before the actual spring break and are surprised to find themselves almost the lone inhabitants of the hotel. Everything is perfectly choreographed on film, while off camera, things get chaotic, leading to a scene where a drunk Trisha brings the party downstairs up to the penthouse where things get quickly out of control, leaving the entire cast huddled together in the bathroom trying to keep the partiers out.

What didn't I love about this book? If I could have given more then five enchantments, I would have. THE REAL REAL is the perfect summer read. From the moment I picked it up, I was immediately pulled into Jesse's world and didn't stop till I reached the final page, where I seriously hoped there was going to be a teaser of a sequel. Trust me, once you get to the end, you want to know there is more of Jesse and these characters in your future.

Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus are the authors of the New York Times bestsellers The Nanny Diaries, Citizen Girl and Dedication. They live and work in New York city. [...]

Lisa
Enchanting Reviews
July 2009
When XTV picks Jesse O'Rourke as a teen star for their new reality TV series, she can't believe it. Her best friend Caitlyn might have been expecting to get the part, but she wasn't. Suddenly Jesse's job at the Prickly Pear serving muffins and ice cream seems to be only a temporary reality, and she can actually envision herself as the first person in her family who will get to go to college. Her parents can't be more excited, but not all of Jesse's friends and classmates seem to share that enthusiasm. The other stars of the show don't think that Jesse and Drew are worthy of stardom or any sincere attention from the elites. And Caitlyn feels very hurt to be overlooked and needs the scholarship just as badly as Jesse does.

Once Jesse is thrown into filming, she finds that the whole experience is a lot of hype and hassle. Unlike the other girls on the program, Jesse isn't the type to wear four-inch platforms, furs and loads of makeup. But they want her beautiful, so the old Jesse is gone in a heap of cosmetics and used designer clothes. After a mere six hours in the XTV trailer, a whole new Jesse is revealed to the world; she doesn't even recognize herself.

On top of all that, her former life has completely disappeared, especially all the parts she really liked. She has no free time to hang out with Caitlyn anymore because she must spend every free minute being primped and glammed in a network trailer or on set in all-night filming sessions. XTV even quit her job for her without asking. The idea in the beginning that she would live her regular life and they would just film alongside her isn't the reality Jesse is living; the only reality left is what the producer picks for the show.

A major perk to the deal, though, is that Drew is also on set with Jesse a lot, and she likes him more and more all the time. One day when Drew asks Jesse out, he leaves her breathless. Could there be any other guy for her? Fletch from XTV seems to feel that Jesse has more heat with Jase than with Drew, who happens to be another star's boyfriend, and does his best to cause a spark between them. Jesse begins to wonder how on Earth she'll manage to get to know Drew, and he to know the real Jesse, in the middle of this alternate reality made up by XTV. And, even worse, is Fletch right about her and Jase?

Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus, bestselling authors of THE NANNY DIARIES, has written a fabulous book with a superb story. I loved Jesse and Drew as characters and felt that the message behind the tale was impressive and well-spoken. The novel gets into the personalities of all the teen stars and shows the consequences of their actions. It also sheds light on those who act so superior, but in the end are more insecure than Jesse ever was. It's a wonderful statement about being yourself and being real. Jesse and Drew are funny and great together, and their romance --- although tentative --- takes center stage. Highly recommended.

--- Reviewed by Melanie Smith