Could Derek Guilia Christopher Hancock-Rose-Wren aka Gilbert get himself into more trouble? After reading this book and seeing how much he will do to be an Opera star, yes, he probably could manage to get into more trouble. This book had me laughing and worrying how this was going to turn out for Gil. He is simultaneously staring in two Operas. In one he has a female role in the other a male role. Neither of which he auditioned for as Gil, but rather one of his many aliases. In addition, he is a performing drag queen and a window dresser. His "best friend" is a manly lesbian who introduces him to the very dangerous La Donna whom he starts singing for in order to make more money. But La Donna is a very dangerous lady. If my review sounds all over the place, that's because Gil is all over the place in many ways. Opps, I forgot to mention his ex, William, his ex's new boyfriend, Douglas, and the very handsome and mysterious Hank. Thankfully Fabulous has a happy ending and Gil manages to get most of his life together!!! Such a fun book!!! I am giving this a 3.5-star review rounding to 4.

This book was...WAY over-the-top and campy.. I learned way more about opera than I ever imagined I would. Gilbert Eugene Rose (or Kiri De Uwana or Guilia Hancock or Christopher Wren.) is a talented opera singer trying to make a name for himself. He ends up taking roles in two operas organized by two different opera houses, and he takes a job performing privately for a reclusive fan of opera. . Drag queens, psychics, spirit guides, mobsters, lesbian best friends, ex-lovers, hitmen/women,..crazy love interests, absent parents, multiple identities, kidnappers...you name, this book has it. In fact, it has so many kooky characters and situations that I felt overwhelmed. I know not every story needs to be based in reality but, man, this one went off the deep ends at times.

That's not to say that I didn't enjoy any of the book. There were parts I did like and I managed to read the entire book in a day and a half. It was an easy read for me. I didn't have trouble following all the weird tangents the author takes the reader on. While I might have smirked at some of the funny lines, nothing made me laugh at loud. I'll say it was amusing but not funny enough to chuckle.

This book has action, suspense, and comedy along the lines of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series. If you've ever read any of Stephanie's adventures, you have a very good idea at how ridiculous (and not always in a bad way) this story got.

A hilarious read full of dramatics and flair. If you love opera, drag queens and characters that keep you on your toes, then this is the read for you! Following Gilbert and his antics as he is an opera singer by day and a drag queen by night will have you chuckling and holding your sides. An enjoyable read!

Fabulous! by Laury A. Egan is, well, FABULOUS! I loved it! A very funny, well-written romp through NYC's drag, mob and opera scenes. Egan has beautifully captured Gil and his 'alter egos' in a truly believable and loving light. All the characters are wonderfully written and fully developed. I loved reading this and found it so enjoyable-- as I chuckled along-- page after page.