IT HAD TO BE YOU

The Gossip Girl Prequel

By: Cecily von Ziegesar

Narrated by: Cassandra Morris

Welcome to New York City's Upper East Side, where my friends and I live in luxe Fifth Avenue apartments and attend Manhattan's most exclusive private schools. We're smart, we've inherited classic good looks, we wear fantastic clothes, and we know how to party. We can't help it-we were born this way.

Our story begins with three inseparable, completely gorgeous fifteen-year-olds, Serena van der Woodsen, Blair Waldorf, and Nate Archibald. Blair's loved Nate and his glittering green eyes since she was in Bonpoint onesies. Too bad Nate wishes Blair's beautiful
best friend, Serena, was the one with the crush. And Serena has a secret she's keeping from them both. Hmmm, something tells me these best friends may not be as close as we thought. . . .

How do I know all this? Because I know everything-and lucky for you, I can't keep a secret. So sit back while I untangle this messy little tale and tell you how it all began.

Admit it, you're already falling for me.

You know you love me.
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So, So Good...

I missed watching Gossip Girl so I turned to the audiobooks. The books are different from the show but I like how they give you more background on the characters and go into more detail. I LOVED the narration. Cassandra is so fun to listen to, really sounds like she's a high schooler going to school with all the kids in the book, and captures all of their personalities perfectly. She's an authentic narrator and I am going to download more GG books narrated by her.

I loved the show. Did not love the audiobook.

What would have made Gossip Girl better?

I'm not sure. Being more like the show, I guess.

What was most disappointing about Cecily von Ziegesar’s story?

It was not anywhere near as juicy as the tv show.

Which scene was your favorite?

I don't have a favorite.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Annoyance.