Mrs. Godbersen didn't just focus one just one or two characters either, but she focused on I'd say about five. I find it odd to be following one character storyline then jump to another abruptly afterward, with the writing almost as lackluster as the characters of the novel. They seem so out of place and some of the girls just sleep around (for high society girls in 1899 doing that? I don't think so!) I felt more work could have been put in to making the characters and the story a little more like the 19th century than a Gossip Girl plot with slightly higher stakes. The description on the book jacket and the first few pages just told you who to hate or like and never developed them into anything more.
I do have to say that Mrs. Godbersen has a knack for describing (which brings life to the story) and using very eloquent words, but sometimes her descriptions were put in the wrong place interrupting the little cohesiveness the writing had left.
The book has a few positive lights to it though. From a historical perspective it's well researched even with its flaws. Even though it's a young adult novel, I have talked to some adults who find it quite entertaining. I would say it's a quick read, if you can get through it. I read it within a day and it can be read in 1-3 days if you are interested.
Overall, this book has been overly hyped and has more cons than what should be allowed on a New York Times Best-Sellers list. I hear there are a lot of mixed reviews concerning The Luxe and its three follow-ups. if you don't like historical fiction or anything close to Gossip Girl then this book really isn't for you.
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