Growing up, Coco had everything she could imagine. She had parents who loved her and dreams as big as the sky. But just when she is about to begin living the life she’s always planned for, the world she knows changes in an instant and she is forced to grow up very quickly. Will the lessons her parents taught her be enough to guide her future?

The book was fast paced and kept me reading. A true coming of age story.

Love love loved Coco, I was devastated for her through out the book. The blows just kept coming. Sam is my hero!!

Danielle Steel once again writes an interesting story in All That Glitters. Full of angst, love, loss, disappointments, and poor choices is a very readable story with a predictable ending.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. I have always enjoyed Danielle Steel's books as they always are an easy read that once you start you won't be able to put down until the middle of the night when you can no longer keep your eyes open! They are very realistic and tell a good story. I think I have read all of Danielle Steel's books over the years and have never been disappointed!

Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley for the opportunity for early review. My review opinion is my own.

Danielle Steel is a author I return to for a story that will sweep me away to worlds I can only dream of . She accomplishes that masterfully in this book. This is the story of a spoiled over indulged girl living a wealthy dream life until her parents are killed in a terrorist attack out of the country. She is left to pick up the pieces and as she does she makes some terrible life decisions including sleeping with her Father's business partner. She is so unskilled she is unable to cope with their vast estate and allows herself to mire in her grief not seeing those who do her harm until its to late. Through all her mistakes and trials she has a beloved friend who stands by her. As he watches her make her mistakes and grow they eventually come to the conclusion they belong together and have their happy ending.

In true Danielle Steel fashion this has a nice ending and is a story that sweeps the reader away into a world of wealth and privilege. Its a nice place to visit for the length of the book.

I received a complimentary digital copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review.

All That Glitters…..as the aphorism says is not gold. The title says explains my experience reading this book. It seemed to have so much potential but was ultimately just okay.

Nicole “Coco” Martin was a 21 year old year journalism major at Columbia University when her parents were tragically killed by a terrorist attack while in France. Coco had missed the annual trip as she was hired as a summer intern for Time magazine. In the aftermath of their death, Coco’s life is shattered as her life revolves around her loving parents, Tom and Bethanie.

Fortunately, her best friend from childhood, Samuel Stein, is always a source of support for her. His strict Orthodox Jewish parents want him to marry an Orthodox Jewish girl and have babies. He is focused on his studies and tries to encourage Coco not to abandon her college dreams.

Coco is so distraught that she cannot return to school and is unable to meet her intern commitment at Time. Her father’s married business partner Ed is made trustee of her inheritance. He begins an inappropriate relationship with her which just further traumatizes her when she naively thinks he is leaving his wife for her.

After the disaster of a relationship with her trustee, Coco accepts an internship in the London Time office. She feels traveling abroad would provide some distance and allow her to move forward from her grief. It isn’t long before she falls for Nigel a Time employee more interested in partying and running up the social ladder than a successful career. He says and does all the things that Coco wants to hear even s her drugs her down a rabbit hole.

Her close platonic relationship with Sam does nothing to dissuade her from making one bad decision after another. He knows her and has only the best intentions for his friend. It was frustrating to understand how Coco could continue to ignore his valid concerns for her safety. Coco expresses her concerns for Sam’s future to a “solid” Orthodox Jewish girl with whom he had been dating for over a year. She feels he should marry for love and not obligation to please his family.

I wanted to enjoy this story more than I did. The characters were dull without much dimension making it hard to invest in their story. There were so many moments when I thought Coco needed a “dope slap” for being so stupid! A true example that money does not buy happiness and all that glitters is not gold.

Coco Martin has been friends with Sam Stein since childhood. When Coco's parents are killed she is left heartbroken but Sam keeps tabs on her during this time. For a change of scenery she goes to London to continue her journalism work.
She meets men and goes for the glittery ones. Sam tells her to go for the dull ones, they won't hurt her.
I've read quite a few of Danielle Steel books through the years and this is one of the better ones.

This could have been SO good. And honestly, it was, up until the very end. I loved the characters, I loved the premise of the storyline, I loved literally all of the book. Until it morphed into an ending that was simply too predictable, too easy and just too disappointing for me to stomach. And yes, I realize I usually get an easy ending with a Danielle Steel book, but I was just hoping for a different ending than this one. Coco is actually one of my favorite Danielle Steel characters - despite her privileged upbringing, I thought she was still an incredibly realistic and down to earth character. She dealt with everything that came at her in a way most people would, and I enjoyed watching her "grow." Her life was an incredible adventure of ups and downs, trials and tribulations. And then then ending ...

Another great read by Danielle Steel. Coco is orphaned at 21 when her parents are killed in a tragic terrorism event while visiting France. Left very well off but living very simply, Coco is shattered and leaves college to grieve. Finally pulling it together with the support of her best friend Sam. They have been besties since 4th grade. Thru everything they have kept a close friendship, Sam in New York, Coco in London where she had gone to intern at a magazine. Lives go in very different directions but the friendship endures. Won't give away anymore, quick easy read. Thank you to Net Galley, Danielle Steel and Publisher for this advance copy in exchange for my honest review..

Nicole “Coco” Martin is destined to have it all. As the only child of doting and successful parents, she has been given every opportunity in life.
Her graduation from Columbia is fast approaching, and with it the summer job of her dreams working at a magazine. Between work, leisurely weekends at her family’s home in Southampton, and spending as much time as possible with her best friend, Sam, life couldn’t be better—until tragedy strikes. Coco’s beloved parents are killed in a terrorist attack while on vacation in France.
I absolutely loved the friendship between Coco and Sam. They were always there for each other and have a relationship where they can be brutally honest with each other.
Coco makes a lot of bad relationships where men are concerned and Sam lets her know what he thinks. Sam is Jewish , where as Coco isn't. So his family wants him to marry a Jewish woman and when he starts dating one then his family pushes for marriage. Coco knows he isn't happy though and feels bad for him.
Thanks to NetGalley and Random House for the book to review.

I don't expect War and Peace when I read Danielle Steel. I expect a nice, easy read with lots of fluff. An escape from reality. And that's just what I got. Lots of glamourous people in glamourous situations and a plot line I could see coming a mile away. But that's ok - that's what I expected (even though I thought the ending was unrealistic)

Good beach read!

Really great book. Danielle Steel has done it again. One of her best books. Took 2 days to read. I couldn’t put it down. Cant wait for next book to come out. Would recommend her books.

This is my favorite book by Danielle this year!! What a way to end the year!! I fell in love with Coco and felt like I was her throughout the whole book. She exposes everything we ever thought was right in our lives that turned out to be wrong. We sympathize with her -- we feel for her -- we cry with her and we are so excited when she finally figures out who she has loved all along!!

A story of coming of age during tragedy. As always with a Danielle Steel novel, I picked it up and fell deeply into a connection with the characters. It was a fast paced storyline with light complexity. It wasn't my favorite of her latest releases, but it was an easy read with lots of interesting characters and connections.

Coco is on the verge of graduating from college and stepping into the big bad world with a dream internship when life as she knew it is ripped from her in one fell swoop with her parents being killed in a foreign terrorist attach while traveling. The emotion is high and love and sadness prevail as she tries to pick up the pieces of her future without her two stabilizers.

She portrays a loyalty that shines bright when showcasing the relationship she has shared over the years with her best friend Sam. Her career ambition is strong, but she keeps her eyes open as different facets of the field intrigue her. Her only weakness is her quickness to succumb to the wrong type of men and inability to stand on her own without one by her side.

I enjoyed the book and recommend it to anyone who wants an easy read without a lot of interwoven drama and saga like storyline.

Coco has been through a lot at such a you g age which has forced her to have to grow up. That’s why Sam is so good for her. They’ve been friends since the fourth grade. They’ve always remained close no matter who they were with through their lives.

Sam hasn’t had many relationships. He’s been raised strict Jewish and only sneaks meat when he’s with Coco. He finally finds another Jewish woman who makes his mother proud. Coco has has always been one to chase the excitement. She’s been heartbroken numerous times but Sam has always been there to pick up the pieces. Will Sam get tired of always being there for her when she’s alone or will Coco finally realize what’s always been there?

In true Danielle Steel form, I enjoyed this read. Although her books are sometimes predictable they’re always perfect for escaping reality without too much romance. Thank you Netgalley for letting me read this in exchange for my honest opinion.

Coco Martin suffers the tragic loss of her parents in an accident while she is still in college. She inherits her mom’s beauty, her dad’s intelligence, and all of their fortune. She relocates from NYC to London and her new life begins. I liked this book but it was a bit too predictable. The ending was obvious from very early in the book. Coco becomes involved in several romantic relationships but the reader knows that these are doomed from the start. Steel does touch upon the sensitive topic of marriage and religion among Orthodox Jews. This was a quick, enjoyable read but not one of Steel’s best.

This book was the perfect escape. It was lovely and fun. It was my first book by this author and I will definitely be on the look out for more!!

Unfortunately this is probably one of the worst Danielle Steel books I have ever read. I usually love them as a fun escape, but absolutely everyone on this book was unlikeable. Her typical formula of a woman going through devastating tragedy but finding happiness just wasn’t entertaining this time.

I have been Danielle Steel fan for years. I love to be transported to the lives of the rich and famous and this book does that. I look forward to reading about designer clothes, beautiful locations, beautiful people You know what you get when you are lucky enough to have a Danielle Steel book in your TBR pile! Take me away......

Thank you to Netgalley, Random House Ballantine and the Author Danielle Steel for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book had the perfect title which fit really well with the story.
Another strong but young female protagonist who overcomes tragedy, bad love choices and maternal pain only to find what she was looking for all along was at arms length all along.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book.