This is another example of a book that I really liked but it took me forever to read. I'm not sure why because the concept was cute and it was just an overall kind of "fluffy" read that I needed. 
 I like that the author took on this concept of a family having everything and then because of the recession loosing it all. I bet more teens go through that and now they might enjoy a book that covers that and relate to it. 
 Corrinne kind of reminded me of Blair or Serena (funny she actually watched the show in the book) but I'm glad that she ended up having to move to Texas because she was more personable and not selfish when she was living in NY. 
 Some of the great characters in the books were Kitsy (who I thought was going to be a mean girl) and Corrinne's brother Tripp. Bubby was kind of funny at points but I guess he was just your stereotypical southern boy who wasn't afraid to show or voice his opinion. 
 Parts of the book were predictable especially with the whole Rider situation (jerk!). 
 I know I will probably recommend this to the girls at my school but I'm not sure what author I would compare this book too (probably Sarah Dessen?). 
 I'm not sure if I liked the ending of the story because I thought she was going to stay in Texas.