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ISBN-13: 9780312323868 - ISBN-10: 0312323867 Publication Date: 2006 Pages: 384 |
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Katrina B. (
7 member(s) found this review helpful.
I really enjoyed this book. It was better than the first book (Somthing Borrowed) but should definitely be read only after that one. It not only adds depth to the first book (The first few chapters "flashback" to the events in the first book, but from the perspective of a different character) but then moves on to become a great book in its own right. This book will make you laugh, cry, and never want it to end.
N. S. (
5 member(s) found this review helpful.
This sequel to Something Borrowed is every bit as good, if not better, than the first book. This story covers the shallow, narcissistic Darcy Rhone, the best friend of the heroine in Something Borrowed. Something Blue is a quick read, well-written, and quite believable. The dialog and situations are realistic. The reader also learns more about Dexter and Rachel as a couple and what they were like as individuals.
Kristin C. (
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
I read this before I got married and I loved it. It was very well written. I finshed the 2 books (Something Borrowed) in 3 days. Very good book.
Kaye L. (
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
I loved this book. After reading Something Borrowed I could not wait to read Something Blue and I was not disappointed. This book takes a turn that I just could not have imagined.
Shannon M. (
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is a wonderful story with such a happy ending! It's great to read in the order of the series, but still good if you've missed the first book. It will make you smile.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
LOVED IT! I actually liked it even more than I liked Something Borrowed. Sure, it's frustrating to hear it from Darcy's point of view because she is annoying at times. But the fact that she bothered me so much just means I was really into the book. I felt like I knew her! And it was fun to read about her adventures after Something Borrowed. I don't want to say too much in the review and give away anything, but I highly recommend this book. But make sure you read Something Borrowed first :) GREAT summer reading by the pool!
Kelly S. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
While I would suggest reading "Something Borrowed" before you read this book, I think "Something Blue" is definitely the better of the two. Emily Giffin has such a great sense of humor that comes out through her characters.
I really hated Darcy through all of "Something Borrowed" and that dislike just multiplied in the beginning of this book. She was so pretentious and shallow, you just wanted to hit her. But she really blossomed in the middle/end of this book and you were able to see that a good person was hiding in there all along.
Even though she was 28, or how ever many years old, this really is sort of a coming of age book. You see Darcy blossom as she grows from her old shallow self into a new mother who cares about other people and not just herself. I definitely had some tears in my eyes and a huge smile on my face as I read the end of this book. I really enjoyed it.
Jennifer D. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book follows Darcy, the best friend of Rachel from Something Borrowed. This book picks up after Darcy discoverers Rachel and Darcy's fiance Dex had an affair and after Darcy's own affair leaves her pregnant with her fiance's best friend's baby.
I didn't like Darcy after reading the first book, and even after reading this book I'm still not a big fan of Darcy's. But this book was still pretty good. I liked that the story picks up where the first one left off. We're not left to wonder what happened in the time between, because there is no time between.
The characters are still as great as they were in the first book. They are well rounded and I still felt like I knew them.
Darcy tries to make a turn-around but I still felt that she was self-absorbed. I have to admit that I like her more at the end of the book than I did at the beginning, but she's still mot my favorite person.
Even despite the fact that I didn't like the main character I would still say this was a really good book. Emily Giffin is great writer for her genre. She knows how to write Chick Lit and does it well.
I borrowed this book from a friend so I won't be able to swap it, but it's well worth reading, especially if you like good Chick Lit.
Jaime H. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
What a great book! I read "Something Borrowed" a while ago, and don't remember much, but the first couple of chapters give enough background information to enjoy the rest of the book!
I read this book in less than a day. I wanted to keep reading, to find out what happened to Darcy, and in the end, I was especially please with how her life turned out!
A very good book...highly recommended by this reader. Perfect for a rainy day or beach reading. Have tissues on hand for the last 3 chapters!!
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I enjoyed reading the second book in the 3 part series, Reading how Darcy went through changes and how in the end your true friendships come out.
Who would of thought Darcy the mother?? Not the party girl but she step right up to the plate and saw how she needed to change her ways.
Kat W. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I liked this SOOOOOO much more than Something Borrowed. Although Darcy, the lead character in this one, makes a huge transformation, it seemed believable and within her character. While the first book read to me like a long justification on Rachel's part, this book truly had a story that was much more real and touching. I'd still recommend reading Something Borrowed first to get the background.
This is the second book in the 3 book series: Something Borrowed, Something Blue, and Baby Proof. This had a good spin and you don't see it coming. I really liked these books and they were easy reads.
Very entertaining novel about friends, relationships and romance. I found it to be a fun read, not heavy stuff. I enjoyed this book so much that I also read the author's other novels which turned out to be as good as this one! You won't regret reading them.
What a great sequel to a great book!! I love the second chapter of the character's lives! This book is fun, romantic and perfect for any age woman.
This is a cute, quick read. It helps to have read "Something Borrowed" first so that you have some perspective of the characters.
Loved this book and Emily Giffin. Great follow up to something borrowed!
Loved it, sorry that I finished it so soon, ready for part 3, hope there is one!
I liked this book, but had a hard time getting into it. I had a hard time feeling sorry for Darcy, since she was so self-centered, but by the end of the book, she had really changed. So it turned out pretty good.
MARINELLA E. (Loved the story line. You go through a love/hate relationship with the main character but in the end you're glad she gets what she deserves. I love love love Emily Griffin and will forever remain a fan. Great writing and great conclusion to a two part series.
Loved the book. This series was just what I needed to read this summer.
The second book in the series and much more interesting than the first.
Loved it! Easy read. Catchy, quick story with memorable characters.
I started with the first book - something borrowed. I would recommend reading both. The first is from the viewpoint of one friend and the 2nd book is from the viewpoint of the other. Each just as good.
Still on the waiting list for the 3rd.
If you like this... you may also like Valley of the Dolls. I found them similar in style, allow different topics.
Amazing book! Read 'Something Borrowed' first and the continue with this book. It's a great sequel and continues the story from 'Borrowed' beautifully!
Marianne S. (I really like this series and hate to see it end with this book, I really got attached to the characters and for a person who is not a huge fan of chick lit was left wanting more
Kathleen Z. (Slow at first, but picked up speed towards the middle.
I found that I did not like the main character Darcy, because she was
so self centered, but enjoyed reading the transformation of the character
at the end.
Heather C. (So picture me, all psyched having finshed Something Borrowed in uber record time and totally stoked about reading the further wonderment of Rachel and her new beau Dex. Now picture me, one chapter into the book, with flames coming out of my ears because Something Blue is NOT a sequel of Something Borrowed, but it is the story of Darcy's take on the situation and how she got herself knocked up and how she simply can't believe that noone is apologizing to her and OH POOR DARCY. Picture me LIVID!!! But of course, I still read the book, because I'm certain that at some point, Rachel and Dex HAVE to come into the picture. I hated the book nearly all the way through it, I was rooting for Ethan to kick Darcy out and for Marcus's balls to grow large enough to stop dealing with her shennanigan's and ditch her sorry behind onto the streets of Manhatten. But of course, I couldn't stop reading, because I NEEDED to know what happened. I will give Giffin a B+ in her Sophomore writing attempt, the story line is woven better, but I simply can't understand who can be that self-centered. This is a GREAT novel to give to those friends who don't realize they think they are the center of the world.....The book wraps up a little to neatly, but, hey, it is chick lit :)
This was a surprise to me because it is the "other side of the stroy" to Something Borrowed - somthing I didn't know before reading the book. I chose this book because I like Emily Griffins first book I read. I would recommend reading Something Borrowed before Something Blue. Both were highly entertaining and a quick read.
Honestly, I wasn't expecting to like this as much as I did. The main character is really a nightmare. But, I had nothing "light" to read in the house, so I kept going. In the end, I found it well written, easy, though the ending I like it was very sappy.
I loved this book - it is the perfect ending for the story that began in "Something Borrowed". I couldn't put it down until the very last page, and then I was wishing for more.
I enjoyed hearing the story from Darcy's perspective, but I still like Something Borrowed much better. I loved how Emily Giffin allowed us to hear both sides of the story and humanized her characters.
I loved this book! It really let me see the other side of the story from Darcy. Make sure to read 'Something Borrowed' first of course!
Great read, great sequel to Something Borrowed. I finished it in two days. Fun,quick read!
Priscilla T. (Loved this book. This is a sequel to "soemthing borrowed" but you don't have to read something borrowed in order to understand this book.
Heidi S. (This book carries off of the storie line for "Something Borrrowed." It is really good and it is a must read if you have read the other book.
Jennifer B. (What a waste of time! Sorry. I really liked her other two books but this just seemed like she was wanting to waste time writting, This is Darcy's side of the 'story' and it was just.... well the first 60 or so pages you don't even have to read if you read the other one and the last 60 or so pages are rushed because she wasted so much damn time in the first sixty re telling the original story. What a shame it was a good idea I just don't think it worked out well for her.
I wouldn't read it.
This book is EXCELLENT for a college student and above. I could not put this book down. This one or "Something Borrowed".
I picked this and Something Borrowed up at Target one year after someone had given me a gift card. I truly judged these books by their covers before I ever read them. I fell in love with Something Borrowed. I almost didn't read Something Blue because I hated Darcy in Something Borrowed. I can honestly say that I didn't think Ms. Giffin would be able to make Darcy a sympathetic character, but she completely proved me wrong. Darcy became an entirely different person throughout the course of the novel and even finds the love she thought she'd never find! If you haven't read Something Blue, you most definitely should.
I loved this book. It was honestly hard for me to get into at the beginning and I didn't like the main charecter as much as I thought I would- but about half way through I changed my view of her. It was written from a different point of view then the first book (Something borrowed). Good read!
Ellen L. (This was somewhat annoying in the beginning since Darcy talked about herself at first. However, you begin to see that she is still a person and end up liking her towards the end. This is definitely a good tie in to Something Borrowed, and see the story from Darcy's perspective.
Liked it but didn't love it. I think Emily Giffin's two previous books were much better. I still look forward to Emily's future stories.
Melissa P. (It took me a little while to get into this book, because Darcy starts out as the same narcissistic idiot that she was in Something Borrowed. After reading some other reviews, I had expected to like her more from the beginning, since this story is told from her point of view. Eventually, however, her good side starts to come out and I did really end up enjoying the book.
I found this to be a great book! I actually enjoyed it even more than the first one. Very easy to get started and once you do so it's hard to put down. Perfect summer reading!
This is a light, quick read. I very much enjoyed it. I usually like books that have more depth, but sometimes I just need a fun book. This is it!
This book was great! I liked it even more than the first one. Could not put it down, I read it in just one day. This is a very touching story that truly touches your heart. If you like Emily Giffin books you will love this one.
Kathleen K. (Darcy gets jilted - and is carrying the baby of a man other than her ex. She moves to England to get away - and stays with good friend Ethan. Read this book to find out what happens next. Really good sequel to Something Borrowed.
This book is so good! The sequel to "something borrowed" if you love Chicklit you will love Emily Giffin!
I don't always enjoy books like this but this one was really cute.
Jennifer L. (A novel that shows how someone with a "perfect life" can lose it all and then find everything.
A great sequel to Something Borrowed. I loved both books.
Great book!! Emily Giffin is great!! Baby Proof is next on my list!!
Holly (Great book! I loved this and the 1st one Something Borrowed.
Loved it - a great sequel to "Something Borrowed". A terrific beach read!
Kristine W. (I absolutely loved this book! A great sequel to "Something Borrowed". Emily Giffin is an amazing writer!
If you're a man, don't feel like this is only for woman because I gave my husband this book to read and he loves it just as much as I do! This book is for everyone.
You must read Something Borrowed first!! This book started slow (as it is difficult to like Darcy after you read Something Borrowed). Once you get started and past all of the repeated information from the first book, it is pretty good. If you like this author... you'll probably like this book too.
This book was an excellent sequel. I really enjoyed reading it and was pleasantly surprised by the change in Darcy. It made you want her to have that happy ending.
Ceylan G. (Soooo good! Even though Darcy was a hated character in Something Borrowed, I grew to love her in this sequel. I even had to pull out the tissues!
Wonderful book, you have to read Something Borrowed first!! Soon becoming one of my absolute favorite authors!
Loved this book. I thought it was better than the first!!
I LOVED Something Borrowed and didn't think that I'd like this book that much because I really disliked the character Darcy - but was really suprised by her "redemtion." While I feel that Something Borrowed was a better book (especially because it wasn't wrapped up so neatly and quickly in the end as this book was) I still really enjoyed it.
April W. (This is such an awesome book!! It's the follow-up to Something Borrowed and is soooo much better than the first one (which was really good too!). It shows how a woman who is so superficial can really find out who she is and let her true self shine through. Great story and a definite must read!!
Renee G. (I enjoyed this as much as I enjoyed "Something Borrowed" ~ thoroughly entertaining !!
Kim T. (WOW! What an awesome book. This book is the continuation from Darcy's point of view.
Fantastic author! \
I read this in record time......at least for me! You should read "Something Borrowed" first for optimal enjoyment.
As good as the first novel in the series (Something Borrowed). "Darcy Rhone thought she had it all figured out: the more beautiful the girl, the more charmed her life. Never mind substance. Never mind playing by the rules. Never mind karma." " Warm and engaging; people can change in this captivating tale -Booklist (starred review) "Emily Giffin...shows how someone with a "perfect life" can lose it all--and then find everything."
This is definitely chick lit. I enjoyed this book and grew to love the characters.
awesome continuation to a great story "Something Borrowed." Must read that one first to have full appreciation for story
Megan T. (This was a quick easy read. It kept my attention easily. I did not read the prior bestseller by this author but I plan to read it now.
I couldn't put this book down. I liked her first book, Something Borrowed a bit better but this was amazing too!
Great follow up to Something Borrowed. I liked it even better!
Jennifer R. (I loved this series! The first book is something borrowed and the second is something blue. Quick and easy read. I couldn't put either one of these books down!!
I really enjoyed this love story...it was a quick read that kept me giggling at the MC's behaviors.
5 stars! I love this book and the whole series Griffin has written. A fun chick book but with characters we can all relate to and have fun with!
I really enjoyed reading this book. It was a great follow up to Something Borrowed. It tells the story from Darcy's point of view. It is interesting to see how Darcy evolves through the course of the book.
Something Borrowed is a much better book, but this one kept me interested, even if it doesn't make as much sense.
Cute follow up to Something Borrowed. I didn't think I could like Darcy but this book changed my mind.
SECOND PART TO SOMETHING BORROWED. LOVED BOTH BOOKS. CHARACTERS ARE FUNNY, LOVE TO HATE SOME OF THEM, AND SHOWS YOU SOMETHING ABOUT FRIENDSHIP AND GROWING UP.
I liked this book. It was a great follow up to Something Borrowed. Darcy's chararcter was actually likeable in this book!
If you liked Something Borrowed this is a wonderful companion book. I loved the way it was written, even though I don't like the main character.
The sequel to "Something Borrowed"...Darcy finds that her old life (including best friend and ex-fiance)is gone. With a baby on the way, she tried to make a fresh start with an old friend in London. But her old tricks don't work and motherhood is not far away.
great book,,,not as good as the first in the series but still a valiant effort
I really liked this book. Not as much as Something Borrowed, but I did enjoy it! :)
Chick-lit sequel to Something Borrowed, tells the same tale from the other woman's perspective. Definitely a great story about friendship and true love.
Story with the same characters as Something Borrowed. But an independent read.
Kim B. (follow up to something borrowed, this book is about an unexpected pregnancy.... excellent!
This was the first book I picked up by Emily Giffin, it was so good that I had to go and read "Something Borrowed". However the first book was not as good as this one and I really loved the character Darcy. This book made me laugh and cry. I liked Darcy so much that when I read something borrowed, I resented the heroine Rachel. This is definatley a good read!
great sequel to Something Borrowed...I really got into some of the characters...some I loved and some I loved to hate! great story, highly recommend it. -Mirah W.
Darcy Rhone thought she had it all figured out: the more beautiful the girl, the more charmed her life. Never mind substance. Never mind playing by the rules. Never mind karma. But Darcys neat, perfect world turns upside down when her best friend, Rachel, the plain-Jane good girl, steals her fianc, while Darcy finds herself completely alone for the first time in her lifewith a baby on the way. Darcy tries to recover, fleeing to her childhood friend living in London and resorting to her tried-and-true methods for getting what she wants. But as she attempts to recreate her glamorous life on a new continent, Darcy finds that her rules no longer apply. It is only then that Darcy can begin her journey toward self-awareness, forgiveness, and motherhood. Something Blue is a novel about one womans surprising discoveries about the true meaning of friendship, love, and happily-ever-after. Its a novel for anyone who has ever, even secretly, wondered if the last thing you want is really the one thing you need.
Good book. Follows Something Borrowed. Not quite as funny but still enjoyable.
this was a great reading book. It kept me interested throughtout the whole book, I couldn't put it down
I wish I would have read her first novel first"Something Borrowed" which I am reading now. This is a continuation of that book. I really enjoyed it.
Even though I liked the first book Somthing Borrowed very much I enjoyed Something Blue even more. It was fun reading about the journey of Darcy as she learned what her old self was like and how she tried to correct certain aspects of her life.
this is one of those books that i picked up soo many times but never wound up buying. after reading BABY PROOF and loving the author's style, i finally read it and was not disappointed. darcy is annoying as anything you can imagine, but in the end, you still hope it comes out ok for her.
A wonderful follow-up to "Something Borrowed". Definitely read that one first!! Great chick-lit, highly recommended.
Best read after Something Borrowed - this is the Darcy's story ... it explains what happens next. Another great book by Emily Giffin.
Cecilia J. (Cute storyline about dating and relationships. Gotta love chick lit!
Follow-up novel to best selling Something Borrowed.
"Warm and engaging; readers will find themselves cheering for Darcy as she proves people can change in this captivating tale." Booklist
Sue C. (Not as good as her first book, Something Borrowed, but still a good read. Fun and quick to read. Didn't want to put it down, you want to know what happens to these characters.
A sequal to Something Borrowed. I enjoyed this much more than the first book. The book about self-absorbed, shallow Darcy and how she discovers who she really is.
I had difficulty sympathizing with the main character -- she is so incredibly selfish and shallow. Yet I had to be there when she finally realized she simply had to change. Good read.
Although something borrowed was better, I enjoyed this one as well. Its a great follow up.
I hated this book for the first 200 pages. Darcy, the heroine, is the worst kind of character: self-absorbed and manipulative. About page 200, pregnant with twins and feeling increasingly alone in Londer, she gets a wake-up kick in the pants from an old friend. Overall, a good story.
I liked this one even better than the first one. The main character made me mad through most of the book...but the ending was worth it!
If you liked "Something Borrowed" - you'll love this sequel - told from Darcy's point of view. A quick, fun read.
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