Vivian Divine Is Dead - Hardcover

Sabel, Lauren

3.02

666 ratings by Goodreads

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062231952 ISBN 13: 9780062231956

Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books, 2014

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With the mystery and suspense of the Pretty Little Liars series, the Hollywood drama of Lauren Conrad's L.A. Candy, and the creepiness of Michelle Hodkin's The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer, Vivian Divine Is Dead will thrill fans of emotionally charged, fast-paced, contemporary fiction.

Teen celebrity Vivian Divine has had a rough six months--her movie-star mother was murdered, and her boyfriend cheated on her with her best friend. Through it all, she's had to smile for the camera--this is the stuff the tabloids live for, after all.

When a death threat arrives with her fan mail, Vivian decides to run to Mexico, hoping to escape whoever it is who wants her dead. There, she finds an ally in the mysterious and charming Nick, but even he seems like he can't be trusted.As Vivian travels deeper into Mexico, she finds herself asking a horrifying question: If she can't hide from the paparazzi, what makes her think she can elude a madman?

Filled with surprising twists, poignant moments, and the snark of a Hollywood starlet suddenly on her own, Vivian Divine Is Dead brings a fresh new voice to contemporary fiction.

As New York Times bestselling author of the Beautiful Creatures series Kami Garcia says, Vivian Divine Is Dead is "a heartbreaking and magical story about love, second chances, and finding yourself."

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Review:

"A heartbreaking and magical story about love, second chances, and finding yourself."--Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Beautiful Creatures series and Unbreakable

"Sabel keeps the focus on action and does it well...Good, escapist entertainment."--Kirkus Reviews

"There are thrills and chills, both scary and romantic, as Vivian finds out the truth behind the glossy lies and falls for a darkly handsome stranger. The danger piles on fast and hard and feels real and chilling."--ALA Booklist

"The teenage movie star novel isn't new, but debut author Sabel adds a new spin to the shiny plastic movie world by revealing a gritty, violent underbelly."--ALA Booklist

"A enticing combination love story and murder mystery set against the backdrops of Hollywood and Mexico. Sabel's story moves forward with cinematic force.--Publishers Weekly

"Vivian Divine is Dead is a book that'll leave you turning page after page and struggling to find that just right place to stick a bookmark in."--Turning Pages blog (www.theturningpages.com)

"Vivian Divine is Dead is an exciting thrill ride through the life of one child star just trying to stay alive. It has betrayal, mystery, and love on every other page, seamlessly threading together into an amazing novel."--Dark Faerie Tales blog (www.darkfaerietales.com)

A enticing combination love story and murder mystery set against the backdrops of Hollywood and Mexico. Sabel s story moves forward with cinematic force.--Publishers Weekly"

Sabel keeps the focus on action and does it well...Good, escapist entertainment. --Kirkus Reviews"

There are thrills and chills, both scary and romantic, as Vivian finds out the truth behind the glossy lies and falls for a darkly handsome stranger. The danger piles on fast and hard and feels real and chilling. --ALA Booklist"

From the Back Cover:

Teen celebrity Vivian Divine's movie-star mom has been murdered, her famous-director dad tried to kill himself, and her boyfriend is cheating on her. She can practically hear wannabe screenwriters penning bad TV movies about her tragic life.

When a death threat arrives with her fan mail, Vivian has no choice but to go on the run to Mexico. She soon discovers, though, that her Oscar-nominated performance killing villains on-screen did nothing to prepare her for escaping a madman in real life. Why didn't she pay more attention during those judo lessons for her role in Zombie Killer?

Vivian finds an ally in the mysterious and charming Nick. He is everything Hollywood boys are not--genuine, kind, and determined to see Vivian for who she really is. But even he seems like he can't be trusted.

Beat up, hungry, and more confused than ever about who she's running from, Vivian realizes this isn't the stuff bad TV movies are made of; this is material for a full-on blockbuster horror flick. . . .

Lauren Sabel's Vivian Divine Is Dead is a creepy, witty, fast-paced adventure about family, fame, and having the courage to save yourself.

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