Rating: 3 stars
Cover synopsis: Scarlett Martin's eccentric family runs a New York City hotel that dates back to the 1920s. After Scareltt turns 15, she is given charge of the Empire Suite, occupied by an aging starlet who is writing her memoir. Soon, Scarlett becomes caught up in the woman's adventures.
What does it say about me when I enjoy the book more for the middle-aged supporting character than for the teen-aged protagonist?
Don't answer that.
This was a cute book, and nicely done for the audience: day-dreamy teenage girls. But I had several cringe and eye-roll moments as the main character acted like...a day-dreamy teenage girl. Oh well.
But it was an enjoyable read. The book was loaded with fun characters and I enjoyed the rapport of Scarlett and her big brother Spencer. Though I didn't fall head-over-heels for the love interest, no matter how gorgeous the author swore he was. *eye roll* But hey, no matter how old-fogey I get, it's always fun to imagine what it would be like to live in New York, in an elegant hotel, surrounded by interesting people.
