Size 12 is NOT Fat

SIZE 12 IS NOT FAT: Meg Cabot: Avon Books, c2006: Mystery, 345p.

Right down the chicklit alley. Heather Wells is a mid-twenties, ex-pop princess who used to sing her head off to screaming tweens in the malls across America. Now that her mom has run off to Argentina with her former manager—and all her money—she’s taken a job at one of New York College’s ‘residence halls’. *note: definitely not to be referred to as a dorm.

But college life isn’t all books and frat parties. Several students manage to get themselves killed and Heather somehow becomes the front runner on the case due to her insatiable curiosity and concern. And due to her current living situation, she’s on close terms with a gorgeous private detective who alternately aids and discourages her interest in the college crimes.

As a result of Heather’s colorful personal life—i.e., being the ex-girlfriend of Jordan Cartwright who happens to sing lead in an infamous boy band and now living with his older and much hotter brother (strictly in a landlord/landlee relationship much to her despair) the book offers lots of light humor and intrigue. Colorful language included.

*SIZE 14 IS NOT FAT EITHER contains further school murder mystery and a sure bet to read if you like the first.

DLA