Suite Scarlett by Maureen Johnson

Suite Scarlett
Maureen Johnson

Overview
While all her friends are away improving their college resume, she’s stuck at home, in the city, with nothing to do. Even her plan of getting a job is ruined, when her parents require her, 24/7, to work around the family owned hotel. Scarlett’s summer is practically doomed before it starts. That is until Mrs. Amberson checks into the Empire Suite and becomes Scarlett’s top priority. Now, with the help of Mrs. Amberson, Scarlett’s summer might actually be worth while, especially if she’s able to save her brother’s career, and maybe even snag a sweetie of her own in the process.

Just So You Know
I won the book in a contest. I choose to give it a review at my own free will.

Review
I was pretty much excited about reading Suite Scarlett. The premise is pretty good, and definitely original, I don’t think I’ve heard of anything quite similar to it before.
The beginning of the book kinda let me down. I felt like it was missing something, like there could have been more added to make it better, but that didn’t stop me from continuing reading. This was good, because after the first 100pages of so, the book started picking up. There was some real drama, and a lot of nifty problem solving going on. It was great. I stayed up into the night to finish the last 100 pages, and the last time I did that was with The Season or 20 Boy Summer, I can’t remember, but it’s been a while, so that was pretty much great.
Mrs. Amberson would have to be my favorite character. She brought the drama and sponk into the book. The relationship between Scarlett and Spencer, her brother, was pretty much amazing. I really liked how close they were and it was great what lengths they’d go to for each other. Eric was okay, but he didn’t sound like he was all that dreamy, I guess Scarlett and I just have different taste in guys. =) But overall, it was pretty much a good book.
The only thing that really bothered me was the beginning as mentioned, and also, there were some parts the book could have done without, like Marlene having had cancer. That sounds like something that would be really significant, but it wasn’t. Hopefully it’ll play a bigger part in Scarlett Fever, Book 2. I will be looking into other books by Maureen Johnson.
And, I really liked the simplicity of this cover. The hotel wallpaper background, the scarlet red, and the New York City key. It’s pretty much impressive, without overdoing it.
I will be looking into other books by Maureen Johnson.