The Daughters Audiobook

Quotes

• “Reading Joanna Philbin’s funny, witty, and poignant debut is like getting an insider’s glimpse into the gilded world of those born to be famous.”

  — Alyson Noël, New York Times bestselling author

• “Ever wonder what it’s really like to grow up in Manhattan with a famous mom of dad? Well, Joanna Philbin is going to tell you. Gossip Girl herself would love this new series.”

  — Cecily von Ziegesar, New York Times bestselling author

• “As if navigating their high school hallways weren’t enough, these girls have to do so under the entire world’s watchful eyes!”

  — Seventeen

• “The daughter of talk show host Regis Philbin tackles a topic that’s close to home in her predictably glam (think paparazzi chases, designer apparel, and Fashion Week appearances) but thoroughly enjoyable debut…Despite the potential for a contrived story, Philbin’s portrayal of the girls as down-to-earth overachievers who crave normalcy keeps the book in believable territory. Lizzie’s physical insecurities (given that her gorgeous mother has been called ‘walking proof of God’) and growth make her particularly relatable. Who knew? Stars’ daughters—they’re just like us.”

  — Publishers Weekly

• “Readers will be intrigued by the well-drawn characters and their growth over the course of several months. Tweens and young teens will eagerly look forward to the next installment.”

  — School Library Journal 

• “Philbin has an appealing writing style that gets readers into a New York state of mind. Along with the designer names and posh addresses, there’s some introspection, too.”

  — Booklist

• “The three teenagers are "the daughters"—best friends who are always looking out for each other and helping one another maneuver through life as a daughter of super star parents…Lizzie is the main character in this book, and she is quite likeable. She has layers of depth with her love of literature, desire to be a writer, and a general distaste for the world of modeling that her mother exists in. This is a fun read and great beginning to a series that will probably be widely read within its genre.”

  — Children’s Literature

• “Joanna Philbin, Regis Philbin’s daughter, knows all about growing up in the spotlight. She tackles that lifestyle in her debut novel about three fourteen-year-old BFFs—Lizzie, Carina, and Hudson—whose parents are all incredibly famous…The real draw to this story is the friendship between the three girls. New York City is the perfect backdrop for these young teens to explore their own lives. These scenes portraying teen drinking and unchaperoned parties are not addressed, giving the impression that this is acceptable behavior…Girls will be drawn to the three friends and look forward to the next volume.”

  — School Library Journal (audio review)

• “Narrator Michal Friedman’s voice is sweet and high pitched, offering character voices that fit the clichéd conversations of the teens…Preteen girls will enjoy this peek inside the world of the rich and famous.”

  — AudioFile

• “Philbin, daughter of Regis, is a polished writer and an up-and-coming star in her own right. Her debut is smart and entertaining.”

  — RT Book Reviews (4 stars)