This book was about a writer I hadn't heard of, and it didn't really make me want to read his books.

1990 Newbery Honor

I really enjoyed the story and what I learned about Cholistan, but I was sad at the ending. It's totally realistic, but sad.

My first Libba Bray book. I was laughing my head off for most of the book. Beauty queens crash on an island, there is an evil corportation, and sexy pirates later. A lot of the characters are definitely stereotypes, or at least attempts to play on stereotypes, some of which made me uncomfortable at times (Tiara and Brittani in particular). It did make me want to read more of Libba Bray's books.