Infamous audiobook

The final reread, I am sad it is over. It's been such a fun ride and I am glad I brought these books with me for my vacation. Reality shows, drama, friendship, love, family, character development which was something Madison did a ton, Carmen turned from a favourite to my least favourite girl because of what she did, I liked Gaby and Kate, wasn't a fan of Sophia, Ryan was nice but he went a bit too far at points, would like to see more of Madisons shows. 4 > 4.5.The last book and also the final book I wanted/needed to read by this author. What a great ride this one was. It wasn't always good, at times I was frustrated, at times I was a bit bored, but mostly I was entertained, there was a big cast of great characters (and at times also impossible characters, I am looking at you Madison or Jane *stares*). There was lots of drama, backstabbing and also a lot of "reality" stuff. I am kind of sad that this series and the other one is over. I kind of have to confess I am in some kind of book hangover case. I just wish there was a series like this one so I could continue my hunger for these kinds of books.Now let's start with this last book. As I said in the previous one, Madison is surprising me with a wonderful behaviour, she is showing that she is human after all. Something that wasn't always apparent in the books, but that she has shown in this series. It kind of started with book 1, then she was so-so in book 2 and in book 3 she totally changed. She is still venomous and at times a bitch, but you can see that she is actually caring about people. She is actually helping people and making wise decisions that she should have done a long time ago. I can also say that while Madison was my most hated character from the series, this changed with this one and the previous books. Suddenly, she became one of my favourites. A scary change, but also a happy one.I do hope that Madison will have a good life, maybe we will meet her again in (hopefully) another book.Then we have a whole cast of other girls. Gaby, who is still recovering from drugs overdose, who is still being pushed around to do things, but who is also trying to do something for herself. In this book that was going to practise for some dance show. Working hard, dancing and practising for hours a day just to get through the audition. It is admirable, as the Gaby we saw in the books was often ditzy and acted like an idiot. A front of course, but a very convincing one. I am so glad that we see that Gaby is smart, is making goals, is making something of her life.Carmen, who is rekindling her relationship with her parents again. Who still has the mysterious stalker boy/girl after her who feeds everything she does to a blogger/press. I was quite stunned when we found out who it actually was. I was pretty much convinced it was another person. Carmen is also finally picking up other roles. They might be a bit smaller, but I think it is a good thing that she is finally stopping with being so critical about things, I think she should be happy with any role. Especially as this creates a portfolio for her, something that other directors might look into and see what she has done. She is making a name for her, not one based on her parents name, but a name of her own. I really love Carmen, though I think she makes the wrong decisions at times. I didn't like how she did that to Drew. Sure, she was drunk, but she also knew darn well that Drew was taken. By a friend.Kate, ah Kate. Boring Kate who seem to still struggle with anxiety and stage fright. I didn't like this whole thing in the previous books. It mostly annoyed me. And it does the same thing in this book. I also don't really feel a connection or a liking with Kate. She is pretty boring and again, her going for pills instead of trying even harder made me dislike her. Especially with how she handled pills. She was just stuck to it. Instead of trying it out without pills, she kept using them. Luckily, in this book she isn't using them that much, and we see her grow. While I really was happy to see that, I also couldn't really care any more. For me, Kate was just Kate. Not interesting, had the most boring plotline and several other things. Sophie/Sophia was the character that became the bad character for me. I didn't like her in the first series and I hated her in this series. Her action in the last part of this book made me just want to smack her on her head. She is a silly attention-seeking girl and I think it would be best that she never would show up on tv again. She ruins lives and will not keep her mouth closed. Not even for family.The "reality" show and all the drama really made me love these books and I am happy that I have them in my bookcases. Now I can just pick them up if I feel like re-reading them.The ending of the book? It was a good ending, it still left something open for possible sequels or a new series and I really like it. Now I can hear people go, urgh open ending. It isn't like that. All the girls have their things done, their careers are open again. They all have goals and new careers, and I think there could easily be another series about these girls, or even about a new group (of course with cameos from the other characters). This time not one made by Trevor, but by someone else (who that is... well read the book). I would really recommend this series. It has ups and downs, but mostly it is a fun way to spend your time.Review first posted at: http://twirlingbookprincess.com/

Spring/Summer has been the season of revisiting all things Los Angeles. From Entourage to Melrose Place, and all things Lauren Conrad from The Hills to LA Candy/The Fame Game. If it's about young Hollywood, I watched and I read it. Lauren's writing grew more stimulating with each book until I finished her last, Infamous, in less than a day. It was amusing and addictive to sit on the balcony in Hollywood sipping juice from Pressed Juicery as Lauren poked fun at LA neurosis, from the habitual juice fasting to the seemingly requisite elective surgeries. Lauren comes off as a girl who played the Fame Game and emerged untainted and unjaded, with her feet on the ground; which is a rare grace in the fast-paced world of red carpets and culture phenomena. She closes the book with the line, "you write what you know"...Bravo, Lauren...well-played.

My feelings for The Fame Game series have changed so much since I read the first novel. Now that I’ve finished Infamous, I have to say that it was great to see the characters grow and evolve, but I was a bit disappointed by the subdued drama in the plot. Nevertheless, the writing style is very engaging and I just flew through it.When I first read The Fame Game, I thought Kate would be my favorite character and expected her to be exactly like Jane Roberts/Lauren Conrad. Maybe Kate was at first, but by the time Infamous came around she bore almost no resemblance to the girl I liked so much in The Fame Game. Similarly, I really thought I would love Carmen, but she was basically just a backstabbing bitch. One of those girls who thinks they’re doing the right thing and honestly does mean well, but is just too selfish to truly care about anyone but themselves. The character that surprised me the most, however, was Madison.I absolutely hated Madison in L.A Candy—she was a selfish, back-stabbing social climber. These qualities never fully disappeared in The Fame Game, but Madison evolved into a much more compassionate and caring person. We see why she put up so many walls and was willing to do whatever it took to ensure her success. She was by far my favorite character in the series and she had the most depth. Those who read L.A. Candy will remember all of the drama that occurred—Jane Roberts constantly being betrayed by everyone, on camera surprises, etc. Where was that in Infamous? When I finished reading Infamous, I was actually thinking to myself, “is this the really end?” because nothing really happens. It does put a nice bow on all of the plot lines, but that’s really it. There were hardly any new story lines and the ones that were there were surprisingly boring.While Infamous was sufficiently lacking in the plot department, I really enjoyed seeing where the characters ended up—particularly Madison. Even though the plot wasn’t great, the writing kept me entertained and I didn’t really want to put the book down. The ending was so lackluster that the series is practically begging for a fourth book, but since all of the plot points have been resolved there isn’t really any place for a sequel to go unless there is an entirely new spin off series.

The novel, Infamous, by Lauren Conrad is about the drama that goes on in the filming of season 2 of The Fame Game. The star, Madison Parker, is doing something that she would never do- avoiding PopTV cameras. She know that Revor will come back crawling to her and that she'll go back to the show-but on her own terms. Fame can turn a girl into a target which is a rule that her Fame Game costars are learning. Up and coming actress, Carmen, is trying to find out who is feeding gossip about her to the press. All the clues lead to someone from her inner circle. On the other hand, Madison's other costar, Kate, has been referred as "The Boring One." However, is Kate is so boring, then how come she's the only one with a boyfriend and stalker? In order to help Kate out, Madison comes to the "rescue," giving her tips on the reality-TV world. As Madison gives her pointers, Kate takes the advice too far. As the girls' careers heat up, so do their love lives. They each discover that chasing their dreams comes at a price. Lauren Conrad has written another awesome book! I really loved the drama that goes on between each of the girls, including the gossip. Personally, this book is definitely in my top favorite books.

Het is even geleden dat ik 'Starstruck' heb geleden, dus ik moest in het begin even nadenken waar het vorige boek ook alweer eindigde. Gelukkig kwam ik hier vrij snel achter en had ik er daarna geen last meer van.Ik vond het erg raar dat ik nauwelijks merkte dat Madison was veranderd in 'Starstruck'. Pas tegen het einde van het boek merkte ik daar echt iets van.Hele recensie van 'Infamous' en 'Starstruck': https://secretsofthetales.wordpress.c...

It is a nice conclusion and wrapped up all the storylines really well. I was left with no questions and really just enjoyed this series.

** spoiler alert ** This was a good way to end the series, all the characters' arcs are given equal attention to wrap up the series and I like how they all worked out. Also, Trevor having all the girls talking to a psychiatrist and in doing so finding out what Sophie's problem is. Madison bounces back while retaining some of her nicer side and is able to have everything; her love interest, a new show, slowly forgiving her father and winning back her fans. Carmen and Kate are friends again, more confident in their talents and abilities. Carmen is single, happy and completely unaware of Drew's feelings. Gaby finally proves herself by kicking her pill popping habit, doing well in a dance competition and getting into a happy healthier relationship. Also she's stopped getting cosmetic surgeries, you go girl!

I make no secret about my love for these books. Maybe Lauren Conrad is a good writer, maybe she has one heck of a ghostwriter. Either way, I love the way she weaves the brain candy/beach read/chick lit elements with deeper issues that each character must deal with. Even the "villians" have heart, and I find myself rooting for the "bad girls" just as much as the "good girls."

I liked this one the best of all the Lauren Conrad books so far. I liked Madison a lot in the end and I’m glad things went full circle for her. To be honest I feel like nothing really happened with the other ones. They really were a lot like just supporting characters for Madison’s story which I guess I’m ok with. I actually was rooting for her this time around.

I like how Lauren Conrad, and I'm assuming Farrin Jacobs, compile these books. I may also be obsessed with reality tv, which doesn't help. The story line is great, they are easy to read and they are somewhat exciting even for adults. This was a great wrap up to the Fame Game. I'm curious if Madison Parker will be the star of another trilogy for LC.

And so concludes the fame game series, but Lauren, it really doesn't need to end here we wanna know what Madisons life will be like afterwards, she did start her own production company, maybe the cycle continues, hint hint the book was good focused a little too much on Carmen and not enough on Madison, its funny I hated her in LA candy but in the Fame game shes my favorite

Enjoyable! I enjoyed this series and enjoyed the characters stories. These books aren't meant to be in depth and change your life. They are fun bubblegum goods for pure joy and indulgence. Loved it and loved both series. I would read anything LC puts out.