Name: Modelland
ISBN: 9780385740593

Tyra Banks

Thrown into a world where she does not seem to belong, awkward fifteen-year-old Tookie De La Creme is invited to join the most exclusive modeling school in the world, where she must survive the beastly Catwalk Corridor and the terrifying Thigh-High Boot Camp in order to uncover Modelland's sinister secrets.

Modelland

Lindy

You know what? I'm giving this five stars; it was the most entertaining and bizarre thing I've read in ages. In order to help you all understand, I've written an analogy that will take you back to studying for the SATs:

My Immortal : Harry Potter :: Modelland : America's Next Top Model

Modelland - the FIERCE NEW NOVEL BY TYRA BANKS—IS OUT! No one gets in without being asked. And with her untamable hair, large forehead, and gawky body, Tookie De La Crème isn’t expecting an invitation. Modelland—the exclusive, mysterious place on top of the mountain—never dares to make an appearance in her dreams. But someone has plans for Tookie. Before she can blink her mismatched eyes, Tookie finds herself in the very place every girl in the world obsesses about. And three unlikely girls have joined her. Only seven extraordinary young women become Intoxibellas each year. Famous. Worshipped. Magical. What happens to those who don’t make it? Well, no one really speaks of that. Some things are better left unsaid. Thrown into a world where she doesn’t seem to belong, Tookie glimpses a future that could be hers—if she survives the beastly Catwalk Corridor and terrifying Thigh-High Boot Camp. Along the way, she learns all about friendship, courage, laughter and what it feels like to start to believe in yourself. When you enter the fantastical world of Modelland, you'll see that Tookie was inspired by Tyra’s life as a supermodel. All those crazy and wild adventures Tookie has with her friends? Some of them were ripped straight from the headlines of Tyra’s life! Tyra knows all about beauty and fashion and fierceness, and she shares everything here in MODELLAND. It’s fun, zany, and 100 bazillion-percent Tyra. You don’t want to miss Tyra’s amazing new novel! From the Hardcover edition.

Zoe Smolen

Oh, lord! I don't even know where to being with this. TYRA PLEASE MAKE ANOTHER ONE! Yes, this book is full of crazy expressions, names, and ideas, but there's still an odd charm to it. Though it's all over the place, crazy plot-lines, puns taken far past the point of being funny, bizarre names and twists, Tyra Banks still managed to convey an important message. 

To anyone who watched ANTM, it's not hard to see the connections. Many expressions are lifted right from the TV show, and some characters obviously were inspired by judges. (Side note: I wanted Bravo to look like Marlon Brando, but for some reason I assumed Tyra pictured him like Nigel). 

Despite some of the horrible reviews for it on here, Modelland is super imaginative, and it held my attention. If you're a fan of Tyra, or just want to be entertained on a whole new level, you might think about giving it a shot.