A Girl Like Moi, by Lisa Barham

In A Girl Like Moi: The Fashion-Forward Adventures of Imogene, by Lisa Barham, Imogene is a young seventeen year-old who dreams of leaving her life at home in Greenwich, Connecticut to experience the luxurious life of fashion and fortune. Eager for a trip to the fashion capital of the world, Paris, France, Imogene is faced with sudden disappointment as her dreams are shattered. Now, the ambitious fashionista must find an alternate, but just as fabulous, plan for her summer vacation. She lands herself a small position at a fashion forecasting agency in New York, and suddely, she is thrown into the demanding world of high fashion and all its accessories. Attempting to handle the new business, Imogene must face competition from every angle in order to reach new heights in one of the most cut-throat industries in the entire world. Read the novel to explore how Imogene discovers her true identity in the pursuit of her goals and aspirations in the world of fashion and fabulosity.

I definitely enjoyed reading A Girl Like Moi by Lisa Barham. I liked the multiple references to pop culture and real fashion icons, and any fashion-conscious readers would surely appreciate the humor in Barham's analogies tied in to the plot of the story. Also, Imogene's awkward, yet cute character gains the sympathy of the reader, as she is pretty relatable to any young woman hoping to make an impact on the world around her. A simple, yet entertaining book to read, I would honestly recommend this book and all of the following books in the series to readers!

-Reviewed by P.P., grade 11.