Camerota seems torn between whether she’s writing chick lit or a satire. That may be the result of decisions made at the editor or publisher level, though. Click on the link to see my complete review.

I couldn't get through it. Too much dialogue and not enough story. And the timing for it's release is unfortunate, since the whole politics/news scene is tiresome to me. I had no desire to trudge through it while reading, which is something I do to get away from the partisanship and spin.

I jus could not get into this story. Good premise, but slow start.

I have tried to read this book several times, but somehow it never grabbed me. It has gotten a huge amount of attention and publicity, which made me want to finish it, but I leave dissatisfied.

For some reason I felt there was too much ink spent on minutiae and "inside" information on the news biz. I think the characters were obvious parodies on the current government and its puppet media.

So, I finished the book, found some laughs, but ultimately didn't get much enjoyment.

Ms. Camerota worked for Fox (or as it is known in my home “Faux”) News (their slogan: “Fair and Balanced”). She then went to work for CNN. Her protagonist in Amanda Wakes Up works for FAIR, whose motto is “True and Equal.” Write what you know, right?

Alisyn has had a busy career and has covered several Presidential campaigns. Amanda is an ambitious newswoman who has her share of adventures, particularly covering the Presidential aspirations and eventual campaign of a brash TV star-turned-politician who basically has no shame. Her network is in the tank for him, and their reporters generally pander to him, giving lots of coverage because his over the top personality gets ratings. (Hmmm, sounds familiar, although Ms. Camerota assures her readers that the character is an amalgam of several personalities. Oh- kay, whatever you say!).

Amanda works for a boss who may or may not represent someone at Fox, CNN or other networks. In her own career, Ms. Worked for Roger Ailes, and has reported that when she asked him about her career, as she was looking for more and better opportunities at the network, he told her: “Well, I would have to work with you — I would have to work with you really closely — and it may require us getting to know each other better, and that might have to happen away from here. And it might have to happen at a hotel. Do you know what I am saying?” All together now: EEEWWW.

To be honest, I was not familiar with her but heard her interviewed on the radio, talking about the book, and thought it might be a fun read. It is! For lovers of satire and news junkies in particular! Four stars.

I found this to be a very enjoyable story that held my interest and was funny and entertaining.

Right off the bat, Amanda Gallo, a reporter for a sub-par news agency, is called to investigate and report a bank robbery that just happens to be 10 minutes away from her friend's house where she has spent the night. Unfortunately, Amanda went to her friend's house thinking they were only going to go swimming and hit some local bars. So . . . dressed in all that she has with her, a bikini, a T-shirt and flip flops, Amanda shows up ready to report. Unfortunately, what she thought was going to be a phoned in report turns into a live camera report. Her reputation is set, she is now known as the girl who reports without pants. Ha!!

This is just the beginning of the laughs that are abound in this very entertaining book. And, I LOVED "the dangle"!!

Thanks to Penguin Group/Viking and Net Galley for providing me with a free e-galley in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.

Did not finish it; was a little too " chick- lit" for me; didn't love the back and forth banter, etc. I prefer historical fiction to very contemporary fiction. I think there are many who would enjoy this, so I would never Not recommend it, but for me, it didn't work..