Mafia Girl - Softcover

"Blumenthal tells a good story--there's Gia's friendship with rich but lonely Clive, her uphill fight for the school presidency, her instant chemistry with the cop she calls 'Officer Hottie, ' and her father's declining fortunes. . ." Publishers Weekly, December 13, 2013

." . .mostly a down-to-earth slice of life. . ." Kirkus Reviews, February 1, 2014

"The twinkling backdrop of Manhattan and the budding romance between two opposites will make YA fans adore this novel. The characters are well thought out, adding to the allure of Blumenthal's uncommon storyline." RT Book Reviews, January 18, 2014

"Filled with detailed descriptions of decadent Italian meals, gorgeous clothes, heart-stopping violence, and sweet yet lusty love and desire, Mafia Girl will find a wide variety of readers, some intrigued with the Mob, others seeking a love story." Booklist Online, April 30, 2014

"Gia's rough language and devil-may-care attitude hide a surprisingly naive young woman verging on adulthood. . .Mafia Girl epitomizes the exhortation 'Don't judge a book by its cover' and may well entice older, reluctant readers." VOYA, April 2014

"Blumenthal tells a good story there's Gia's friendship with rich but lonely Clive, her uphill fight for the school presidency, her instant chemistry with the cop she calls 'Officer Hottie, ' and her father's declining fortunes. . ." Publishers Weekly, December 13, 2013"

Deborah Blumenthal is an award-winning journalist with work in many national newspapers and magazines, including the New York Times Magazine, where she worked as a beauty editor. She is the author of The Lifeguard and Fat Chance. She lives in New York City.