Citizen Girl by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus (6 out of 10)

Girl (the title character) is idealistic, intelligent and ambitious. Her journey in the book will feel familiar to anyone who thought that good values and hard work would be rewarded. The satiric writing and antic filled plot may not be for everyone but I found it a good time and encouraging for my own rocky career path.

Originality 6
Characters 6
Themes 6

She's Got Issues (8 out of 10)

She’s Got Issues by Stephanie Lessing
Chloe Rose is a naive, fashion phenom. She lands her first real job with fashion magazine and finds herself cast into a Cinderella role. The best thing about this book is Chloe's relationship with her older sister, who gives her dead-on advice about office politics. The sisters' loyalty and toleration of each other's differences sets this book apart from most chick lit.

Originality -6
Characters- 8
Themes- 10