The Secret Diamond Sisters (The Secret Diamond Sisters #1) by Michelle Madow

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Title: The Secret Diamond Sisters (The Secret Diamond Sisters #1)
Author: Michelle Madow
Release date: February 25, 2014
Publisher: HarlequinTeen
Pages: 382
Source: Netgalley/Publisher
Reading level: YA

Savannah. Courtney. Peyton.

The three sisters grew up not knowing their father and not quite catching a break. But it looks like their luck is about to change when they find out the secret identity of their long-lost dad—a billionaire Las Vegas hotel owner who wants them to come live in a gorgeous penthouse hotel suite. Suddenly the Strip’s most exclusive clubs are all-access, and with an unlimited credit card each, it should be easier than ever to fit right in. But in a town full of secrets and illusion, fitting in is nothing compared to finding out the truth about their past.

I really had high hopes for The Secret Diamond Sisters. The premise was awesome and I had heard pretty good things about Michelle Madow’s previous series. Surprisingly enough, there were very few things I actually liked about The Secret Diamond Sisters.
The characters were the worst I’ve read about in quite some time. All three of the sisters were horrible. They were all severely flawed and I couldn’t get past their flaws. Savannah was horribly naïve and oblivious. All she cared about was money, boys, and clothes. Courtney was too perfect to be true. She was smart, funny, and kind. The perfect daughter, by all accounts. Then there was Peyton, the smart mouthed, bitchy daughter who did everything she could to piss off her dad. I hated all three of them. And then, once the guys enter the picture, things got even worse. I don’t even want to get into that though.
There was some sort of mystery regarding why Adrian sent the girls away but sadly that mystery was not solved in the course of the first book in this series. I’m really curious what the mystery is but not curious enough to continue with this series. I have no idea why it wasn’t revealed in this book but I guess that wouldn’t leave much to draw readers to the next book.
The romances were all cheesy and predictable. There was no chemistry between any of the couples. Savannah pretty much just threw herself at Damon and he pretended to like her so he could hook up with her. Peyton slept with someone on the first night and then was heartbroken when he didn’t want anything to do with her. Courtney fell for her soon to be stepbrother and made that pretty public. All of the “relationships” were fake and everyone seemed to have an ulterior motive.
Overall, The Secret Diamond Sisters is one that I would recommend passing on. This book had almost no redeeming qualities and I won’t be continuing with this series.
What others are saying about The Secret Diamond Sisters:
Miss Literati’s review: “I am looking forward to the sequel, since the last book left off with a month of summer vacation and a whole school year left.”

Once Upon A Twilight’s review: The Secret Diamond Sisters are sure to find themselves in much more drama in Michelle Madow’s next book Diamonds in the Rough.” 

Bookish’s review: Overall, I enjoyed The Secret Diamond sisters.” 

Series:
The Secret Diamond Sisters (#1)
Diamons in the Rough (#2)
Untitled (#3)

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5 comments

  1. I just finished reading this one and I have to agree with it. The characters suck and the boys just made it worse! I hated them all! I don’t think I’ll read the next novel but your review is great.

  2. I have this one for review as well and I can’t get past the first pair of chapters… I just get stuck every time I try! I need good characters in order to get into a book, and from what I’ve read I am agreeing with you on them, its probably what keeps me from continuing this read.

    I’m going to try in another week or so, if it doesn’t work out, I’m afraid I’ll never finish it.
    I love that you include what others are saying about this book! Another perspective and all 🙂

  3. Totally get what you’re saying, how as a concept it had a lot of potential in terms of sisters being there for each other and adjusting to a whole new lifestyle. It could have been fun and emotional, but if the characters weren’t likable it’s hard for you to get into it.