Scarlett Fever (Suite Scarlett) Paperback – February 1, 2011

Summer's end is upon the Hopewell Hotel and the Martin family. After a summer spent working around the Hamlet production taking place in the Hopewell's dining room, Scarlett Martin is ready to make a new start in all aspects of her life.In fact, all of the Martin children seem to be working toward something this fall. Lola, the eldest, seems adrift and desperate to find something to cling to. Spencer is still trying to launch his acting career--even if it could mean playing one of the most hated characters of all time. And Marlene, the youngest Martin, is being nice; a little too nice to avoid raising suspicion among the other Martins in fact.Meanwhile Scarlett is determined to stay on track at her rigorous high school--even if her new lab partner is determined to drive her insane. More importantly Scarlett is ready to get over Eric, her dreamy almost-boyfriend from the summer. Scarlett is even prepared to deal with her new job assisting Mrs. Amberson, formerly the Hopewell's crazy resident, now Spencer's crazy agent.When Mrs. Amberson acquires her second client, a rising Broadway star Scarlett's age, everything starts to get complicated. Scarlett finds herself dragged into the lives of both the new client Chelsea and her maddeningly annoying older brother Max (see mention of new lab partner above). Resolutions aside, nothing goes quite the way Scarlett planned, but maybe that's the way it's supposed to be in Scarlett Fever (2010) by Maureen Johnson.Scarlett Fever is the sequel to Maureen Johnson's earlier book Suite Scarlett. It is also the second book in what Johnson says on her website will be a trilogy (the books really stand alone if you happen to for some reason decide to only read this one but really if you are intrigued, reading from the beginning will make it that much more fun). If you thought you liked the first book, boy howdy are you in for a surprise with this one because you are going to LOVE it.As Johnson's amazing website puts it, the summer was nothing. In Scarlett Fever school is in session and things are about to get real for Scarlett and the Martin family. Law & Order and a dog with what appears to be Social Anxiety Disorder may or may not also play large roles in the story.Sometimes with a trilogy, or any extended series, the middle books suffer because everyone knows the books before and after will be around to pick up the slack. This situation creates what I refer to as a bridge book-- a book that cannot stand without the support of the series (I'm looking at you Playing with Fire).That situation does not exist here. While I'll never suggest skipping books in a series, you could here. Johnson provides just enough information about earlier events without getting repetitive or, gasp, boring. The story here is also fully developed and grounded, for the most part, in this book. There are, of course, unresolved threads since there is going to be a third book.Maureen Johnson is a really funny writer, a fact that is especially clear on her blog and when she tweets. Being a talented writer, Johnson sometimes handles some heavy issues which don't always allow her keen humor to come through. It comes through in Scarlett Fever without making this a slapstick story . . . except maybe for that one time with the cake.I fell in love with Suite Scarlett when I saw the hardcover jacket (the paperback with the key was a bit of a surprise although having had time to acclimate I quite like the key cover for this book) but, to be brutally honest, I was really disappointed that Eric was so lame compared to Scarlett's brother Spencer (who remains incredibly awesome). Happily, Eric is not in Scarlett Fever as much and his vacancy is filled by Max who is a much more enjoyable, generally fantastic, foil for Scarlett. I can't wait to for Scarlett 3 to come out, whenever that is, because I'm hoping it will have a lot more Max!Possible Pairings: The Year My Sister Got Lucky by Aimee Friedman, King of the Screwups by K. L. Going, Bad Kitty by Michele Jaffe, Alice, I Think by Susan Juby, Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta, Go Fug Yourself (fashion blog), Law & Order (TV series and all spin-offs)

I downloaded the first Scarlett book for free a few weeks ago, and it was a fun, easy read. I am a bookworm and read all genres, so I did not mind that this really is more of a young adult book. (I am 29.)The Martin family antics in Scarlett Fever were sometimes predictable based on the original book, but the story moved along speedily and made me smile frequently.The ending was a disappintment, and the reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. It ends abruptly; so much so that i thought my copy was missing pages (it isn't). Johnson's decision about how to resolve the eric vs max situation left me surprised. I suspect the next installment will reverse this and/or resolve this better.all in all, i am a scarlett fan!

This was a nice sequel to Suite Scarlett. I love these characters. This is not the general genre of book I usually read, so this has been a nice change of pace. The characters are very relatable and mostly down to earth, with a few exceptions. I won't bore you with a plot summary as I know other reviewers are fond of doing that. I can't wait for a new sequel and hope it won't be much longer, but with publishing you never know. If you like light and airy stories with everyday type plots and situations, then this is the book for you. Have at it because I don't think you'll be disappointed. I will wait with baited breath for the next one.

Scarlett Fever was impeccable. It was hilarious, witty, and entertaining, which is what every YA book should be. Over summer, I would go through phases where I would just re-read a bunch of books by the same author over and over again. This phase applied to books written by Maureen Johnson. After reading Scarlett Fever, all I wanted to do was lock myself in my room and get lost in her books.Scarlett Fever follows Scarlett Martin for the 2nd time, around her New York life as the daughter of a poor hotel owner. Scarletts life is average, while still being exciting. I was seriously sitting there reading with my mouth wide open thinking to myself "What will happen NEXT?" Maureen Johnson should never stop writing. Everything she writes turns to addicting gold*.* Don't take this the wrong way, kiddies.

This book is a great read. I would recommend that you read the book Suite Scarlett so you know the back story, because this is a sequel. Scarlett is an engaging character, and Maureen Johnson writes very well. It's one of those rare books that makes you laugh out loud and cry. I feel as if I am actually at the hotel watching Scarlett and her family interact. Even when Scarlett goes to school, or visits her boss, you feel as if you are right there with her. Maureen Johnson is a great writer. I have all of her books, and would recommend any one of them. 13 Little Blue Envelopes is another great book if you like her writing.

While I LOVED the first book, Suite Scarlett, this sequel just wasn't as good. The beginning - say first third of the book- starts very slow and does not engage the reader (or at least not this reader). The middle section picked up and was fun and interesting - but still not as clever as the writing in the first book. The book then abruptly ends. I'm sure the author is setting up for a sequel, but I dislike the method of leaving so many things open so that the book doesn't stand on its own very well.

Although I liked the first book in the series, the sequel is better. I haven't laughed out loud so hard while reading a book in a long time. Fans of Janet Evanovich would enjoy this book. It is simply hilarious.

Great summer reading, light, funny and endearing. Such a unique family of interesting characters. I really enjoyed both books and will be looking for the third.

Would of given it two stars if I'm honest but because I just love the book I was generous! If I remember correctly this book was used so I did expect it to be a bit used perhaps the pages a bit worn out but not for it to be extremely worn out the front cover was stained and colours were worn out the actual pages had tears out the page not impressed at all! Whoever the supplier of the book needs to do a through check before trying to sell it for over a pound not good enough...

Ideal for teenage girls but a great read for adults who wonder how teenage girls think, or just like a good and original story. Promotly bought the first book, Suite Scarlett, but have obviously spolied much of the plot for myself. Read in order to really enjoy.

Scarlet suit was an interesting read..this was a little slow and boring. The ending was sudden and weird. I'm now thinking is it really worth reading book 3?!