The Daughters
by Joanna Philbin

    THE DAUGHTERS by Joanna Philbin
    Category:  Contemporary
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 9+
    Release Date:  5/1/10
    Publisher:  Poppy
    Reviewed by:  Jennifer Rummel
    Rating:  5 Stars


    Three best friends know how hard life in the spotlight (or in your parent's shadow) can be - and the rules that
    can't be broken.

    Lizzie, daughter of the hottest supermodel, hates having her picture taken. She looks so incredibly awkward
    compared to her ultra-famous mother. Plus, she hates it when her mother makes them pose together, because
    Lizzie knows she's not beautiful, but she hates having other people acknowledge the fact.

    After a huge fight with her mother over an accidental slip-up that makes it onto YouTube, Lizzie finds herself
    at a crossroads. She meets a photographer who sees something uniquely beautiful about her face - a new
    type of pretty with a natural look. On a whim, Lizzie agrees to become her model.

    Now, Lizzie loves the camera and the modeling work, but she is too afraid to tell her mother the truth. Will
    her mom accept Lizzie's decision after their fight about posing for photos together?

    I devoured this book - it's an addicting read filled with drama and friendship. I liked the twist, having the
    parents as famous, not the daughters. Although the daughters will come into their own identities, they're
    struggling to find separation from their parents. I can't wait for the next book in the series, due out in
    November.