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GLAMITURE # 6 - BRIGHT YOUNG THINGS

*DISCLAIMER: THIS IS BOOK ONE IN A THREE BOOK SERIES*

 TITLE: 
BRIGHT YOUNG THINGS (BOOK #1)
AUTHOR:
Anna Godbersen
PUBLICATION:
2010
PAGES:
389
RATING:
4.5


Bright Young Things follows the story of three young adult girls, Cordelia, her best friend Letty and Astrid during the 1920's era. I love this era and was very excited to read this book. What I enjoyed most was the way Anna switches back and fourth between each character, but it isn't "jumpy" like some books so it flows well. Anna doesn't announce that each chapter has a new voice which continues to follow the lives of the three girls and how they interact with each other. Each of the characters voices is unique and shares a different side of this bustling era.

Cordelia and Letty are from OH (Ohio) and find themselves in NY. Cordelia came to find the father she has never known and Letty to follow her dreams of being a dancer/singer. Astrid and Cordelia quickly hit it off, as Astrid is dating Cordelia's brother (whom Cordelia just met). Bright Young Things has a very fast moving plot (but it flows well, and keeps you interested) that gives small adventures to each of the characters. Each of them is yearning for something and in finding out what that is will cause a heartache and need to find a sense of belonging. The only thing that bothered me with this trio was Cordelia and Letty's falling out when they arrive to NYC. To me, it didn't seem too realistic as they've grown up best friends, and upon getting to the city have a fight over something stupid and then don't talk to each other for about 2-3 months. I did however like how Anna makes their paths cross again in the story (albeit, it wasn't until the end of the story).

I really liked how Anna allows us to see the 1920's era through the eyes of the three characters. It was fascinating to see Cordelia's family dynamics, Astrid's social life and Letty trying to fulfill her dreams. Like reality, not everything is how it seems. That's saying something without giving anything away. I also liked Cordelia's brother Charlie, as he's protective of his family and the family business and I will admit I'm totally heartbroken of Thom. I won't give anything anyway, but I am eager to find out what REALLY happened in the sequel (Beautiful Days) to Bright Young Things.

I enjoyed the friendships between Cordelia, Letty and Astrid. While reading this book I wanted a little more character depth from them, but now that I have finished the book, I don't think that would have fit with the storyline. Bright Young Things is written in a fast paced manner, this allowed me to know the characters and understand why they make the choices they do.  It is a


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