Size 12 Is Not Fat - Rated 
I have to say I am terrible book junkie and no sooner than i buy a Meg Cabot novel i finish it.
With Cabot's books i cannot seem to put them down. I found this to be another one of her very good novels.
I must say i too found the "dorm... i mean residence hall" quotes a bit boring after a while but that didn't ruin what was a very good book. Cabot always leaves me in suspense whatever she is writing about; weather its romance or crime... or both! As in many of Cabot's novels I am compelled to go out and buy the next book as soon as its available.
great - Rated 
i love meg cabot books and this one is no disappointment. for the older reader than princess diaries and mediator etc. love the idea of the book showing that there is life after disaster in this case being a famous teen star. kept me guessing as to who the villian was eventhough i had an inkling who it was but kept throwing me off. and size 12 isnt fat!!!
Not as predictable as you'd think - Rated 
I don't normally read mysteries and found this refreshing compared to most of Meg Cabot's other books, which are usually fairly predictable and their storylines monotonous. I had no idea who the murderer was and enjoyed the fact that the story was more original than is usually the case. Having said that, the relationship between Heather and Cooper is a bit of a cliché - very similar to Mia and Michael's relationship in the beginning of Princess Diaries.
If you've read any of Cabot's other books (Princess Diaries, Boy Meets Girl, All American Girl) don't be put off by them - this book is much better. The storyline can be surprising at times and, as it is meant for an older audience, isn't as "fairytale" as her other books.
Having read the subsequent Size 14 is Not Fat Either and Big Boned/Size Doesn't Matter I can recommend the whole series as it far exceeded my expectations and isn't just another variation of Cabot's usual themes.
Could have been worse... - Rated
I've given up on buying Meg's books, due to my disappointment with the last three Princess Diaries books and the pathetic Ready or Not. I just happened to see this in my local library, and thought I'd give it a try.
Truthfully, I liked the plot of this book. It was well thought out, and even I didn't suspect the murderer.
But, Meg's writing style [the same one which she uses in all her books, in case you didn't notice] kind of put down the plot. The main character's voice didn't seem right with the style of the story. It felt like Meg had picked up Mia [main character of the Princess Diaries series] and plonked her in a mystery novel. In future, I think Meg should try a different writing style before bringing out new books.
The main character's attitude towards Cooper was kind of pathetic, for someone of her age. I don't think I've ever acted like that towards a guy since I was thirteen. The fact that she kept repeating that he would never like her, as she was just his brother's ex-girlfriend, really bugged me. I kind of wanted to slap her, and tell her to get some self-confidence, and talk to him, and show that she was more than just a washed up teen pop-star.
And the last thing which pulled the whole story down was the repeating of the phrase "dorm - I mean, residence hall." I agree with the person who said that it was Meg's attempt at giving her character a personality. But it was annoying. Seriously, if that wasn't in there, I may have given this a four, rather than a three!
Oh, and on another note. I'm not putting people down for having a problem with their weight, and I understand that some people genuinely are overweight because of medical problems, etc. But really, should Meg be encouraging binge eating, and putting other people down just because they maintain a healthy weight? It's just illogical. And possibly answers the question as to why there are so many obese teenagers in the UK and the US.
But, overall, the plot was good, and it was a fun read. But Meg definately needs to improve her character's voices and personalities, so that they don't all sound like fifteen-year-old school-girls with no self-confidence. If she does that, then I may start buying her books again.
13 is too young - Rated 
I got this book for my daughter who is a big Meg Cabot fan. It didn't cross my mind that it might be for a slightly older readership than the All Amercian Girl, Mediator, Princess Diaries age range, and I didn't think to read it first.
So when an upset girl came downstairs asking me why I had given her a book about people being murdered, I took a proper interest.
I wouldn't recommend this book at all for a 13 year old, or any child who isn't really ready to learn about the nasty side of human nature. Perhaps in a couple of years, but really not yet.
From an adult perspective, an OK read, irritating in parts as per the other reviews and I wouldn't bother with any others in the same series.
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