After two glorious (though somewhat hectic) semesters with her dad in New York City, Mimi must make good on her promise to her parents: summer break with her mom. But it seems going back to her cozy old life in Houston isn’t in the cards. Instead, she’s dragged off to Berlin, where her mother’s been offered a fellowship. After a few weeks of a nightmare nanny job, it becomes clear that Mimi’s European vacation isn’t much of a vacation after all. On the verge of a nervous breakdown, she receives a call from Lily Morton, her friend from New York, who invites her to London, where an internship at a family friend’s magazine awaits. Soon Mimi is at it again—living it up with glamorous friends, pursuing a new crush, and chasing down celebrities at her very entertaining job. For a while, Mimi’s convinced she has it made. Never before has fitting in been so easy. If only it could stay that way. Mimi may have gotten a handle on the Empire State—but that’s nothing compared to the state of the empire!

• Teen Travel Fiction: From a nightmare nanny job in Berlin to a glam magazine internship in London, Mimi’s summer abroad is anything but a vacation.
• Fish Out of Water: She barely survived being the new girl in New York City. Now, Mimi has to navigate a whole new world of celebrity sightings, double-decker buses, and British slang.
• YA Chick Lit: Perfect for fans of witty, hilarious teen fiction about finding your place, fitting in, and figuring out that sometimes the most glamorous life isn’t always the easiest.
• Friendship Drama: With help from her best friend Lily, a new circle of glamorous friends, and a potential new crush, Mimi’s summer is packed with complicated relationships.