Those of you who have been following the adventures of Becky Bloomwood Brandon will enjoy "Mini Shopaholic." Hard as it may be to believe (haha!), Becky's 2-year-old daughter Minnie is out of control and apparently following in her mother's footsteps where retail is concerned.
Becky and Luke are living with Becky's parents after several real estate deals fall through, leaving them perpetually homeless. Luke, who has, as usual, been working too hard, is still mourning the death of his beloved stepmother and is estranged from Elinor, his emotionally cold birth mother. Becky decides that a surprise party would be a great way to cheer Luke up, so she secretly enlists the help of his secretary, Bonnie, to help her with the guest list. She also decides that in the spirit of economy (she has maxed out all of her credit cards and promised Luke that she will not buy any new clothes until she has worn the ones she already owns 3 times) she will barter for services and purchase decorations for the party at a discount shop. Luke, perplexed by Becky's strange behavior (how hard it is to keep such a major secret!) and worried about Minnie's tantrums, hires the trendy Nanny Sue to evaluate their parenting skills and Minnie's attitudes, convincing Becky that her child is about to be torn from her arms and sent to a baby boot camp in Arizona.
Kinsella has once again created a enjoyable glimpse into the chaotic and slightly off-kilter world of Becky Bloomwood. This is a wonderful light read, perfect for a lazy weekend when you just want to relax, put your feet up, and give your mind a little rest. Keeping up with Becky's activities might not be so relaxing, though!
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