Real as It Gets

Very good book. Easy to read and the story line keeps you involved. Nice plot and I wound recommend it to my friends.

I loved it! I'm new to this author enjoyed it so much I hunted for all her books and enjoyed them as well. A definite must read. Reshonda is becoming a favorite

Not impress I read several of her books loved them all this one... I couldn't keep focus bit too streetes

Rumor Central: Real As It Gets by Reshonda Tate Billingsley is the third book in the series and Maya Morgan, dubbed the Gossip Diva, dishes out the scoop on the hottest celebrities. When the latest story comes across her desk that a new drug has hit the scenes, and quite a few celebrities have fallen victim to it, it stuns Maya even more when someone she knows personally has fallen victim to this drug. Maya is even more stunned to find out that this drug, has been circulating throughout Miami and a few of her classmates have also fallen victim to this drug.In other news, Maya's cousin, Travis comes to stay with them. It seems that Travis got himself into some trouble back home and to be less of a stress to his mom, that is sick, he was sent to stay with Maya and her parents. Maya likes having Travis around, but she is not sure how she feels about sharing her parents with him, since she is used to being the only child. Not only does Travis attend the same high school as Maya, he seems to be just as popular, if not more, especially with those of the opposite sex. Which becomes a serious problem with Maya. Not only, that but her curiosity gets the best of her, and Maya wonders what kind of trouble Travis got himself into back home. When she gets to digging, she finds out that Travis is not the cousin she once knew.As Real As It Gets by Reshonda Tate Billingsley is the third book in the Rumor Central teen series. Although, I did not read the previous books in the series, this book is a stand-alone novel. It is a novel that touches on a teen issue throughout the United States, no matter what background they come from; drugs are available to teens everywhere. The less expensive the drug is to get a high, the better.As Real As It Gets shows teens the dangers of using drugs, and the lasting effects it can have on one's family and friends. Although, the novel had a good moral to be learned from the story, it lacked the depth and suspense. Without giving a spoiler to the novel, it was too much towards the end and was unbelievable on how everything came to a head and abruptly ended. Aside from that, it was a quick and easy read.

It had a good message. Just a little unrealistic, though. Especially when Maya, her cousin, and boyfriend got caught by the drug dealer. In real life, there wouldn't have been all that talking, nor that many chances. It was an okay book for teens.

This was a great book. I didn't realize it was a teen novel, but it captured my attention from beginning to end. I was shocked at the twists and turns of the plot. I will have to look for more books by ReShonda.

The story of a group of Miami's rich,selfish and snobby teens.The main character wants to be known and doesn't care who she hurts getting there. This series is definitely for teen readers. Don't think I'll be reading what is to come....hard time getting through this. Personally I could not stand Maya Morgan from page one of the first book.3

Reshonda Tate billingsley writes intriguing characters that bring the reality of how accessible drugs are to teens today. Maya was an interesting chracter yet I think that Travis sold the show in this novel and I believe will continue to do the same in the next novel. Can't wait for reshonda's next book. I symphaized with maya having to deal with her cousin walking into her world and dating her best friend. This was a good book filled with intrigue, drama and gave a honest look at teens and their access to drugs. A special thanks to net galley and kensington books for this arc!