What the critics liked!

'Leaves the reader frantically flipping pages to solve the fantastic riddles hidden within... an original and captivating debut.' -- Kirkus Reviews

'Bartlett unwinds the tale of the royal couple's exile with impeccable comic timing and an engaging, chatty narrative. There are far too many coincidences, lucky breaks and odd occurrences to make the story in any way plausible, but, if one reads quickly enough, it hardly matters. There are enough wry comments about the bizarre nature of fame (See also: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis) and the obsession's of modern society that these strange incidents pass by in a wry haze of almost-mockery.' -- Chicago Sun Times

'Most serious journalists stay the course. A few chuck it all and move on. Fewer still go completely 'round the bend and take to writing off-the-wall novels. Their names are, say, Carl Hiaasen, Dan Jenkins and a new kid on the block, Beverly Bartlett. ... Bartlett has more insane, imaginative stories within stories than anyone could guess. She pulls it all into one of the most unusual and entertaining books to come along in a while. What on earth will she do for an encore? I can hardly wait to see.' -- The (Louisville, KY) Courier-Journal

'In her debut, former journalist Bartlett humorously captures how seriously people take the minutiae of royalty. Royal watchers may enjoy Izzy, a combination of Princess Di, Princess Grace, and the author's own imagination.' -- Library Journal

'An unusual mystery that's clever and laced with deception... The reader waits with bated breath to learn the identity of the narrator.' -- Bookloons 

''Princess Izzy and the E Street Shuffle' may not be true, but it feels like it is. The story feels like a real royal tell-all—and the characters seem like real royalty. Before you know it, you’ll find yourself totally caught up in the fabulous (and mysterious) life of Princess Izzy. Hers is a story filled with all kinds of unexpected twists and turns—and the storyteller seems to end just about every chapter with something so shocking that it might just make you gasp out loud.'-- Nightsandweekends.com

'I tore through this book in one weekend; the twists and intrigue kept me from putting the book down. If you want chick-lit with a twist, Princess Izzy will not disappoint. ' -- Velocity

'With more twists and turns than a spiral staircase, this mostly silly, occasionally clever debut dresses up chick lit conventions with aristocratic titles and predicaments.' -- Publishers Weekly

'The book is a bit of a spoof, but it's all in gentle fun and done in a way that holds onto the glitz and gossip, and yet manages to be outrageous fun. The plot is nothing you'd expect (and I mean that in a good way), because no one seems to actually want the crown. Throw in the possibility of murder, and you've got a wonderfully unusual addition to the chick-lit genre. Princess Izzy offers all of the pleasures that come from reading about a royal family, but is devoid of that guilt that comes from feeling like you're invading people's privacy. Great fun.'-- The Book Brothel

'Top five in books!' -- Metro Toronto, March 29th

'The story is told in a frank, witty manner that keeps the reader hooked. As the story winds down, a sense of disappointment sinks in because it is over.' -- Round Table Reviews

'This book is not what one expects it to be (kinda like the Princess herself, eh?). I thought it would be your basic chic-lit love story, but then the story actually unfolds as a complicated mystery, all conveyed by a sassy and unidentified narrator! Who is this person with so much insight into the royal family? What exactly was the relationship between the Princess and this rock-n-roll-mechanic? And, hey, what's the deal with that mysterious gossip columnist, anyway? Towards the end, it gets a teeny bit ridiculous as more and more layers of the story unfold, all of them pretty fantastical. But, I can honestly say that it kept me riveted.' -- Copacetic Zine

'Princess Izzy and the E Street Shuffle will have you laughing out loud and pondering your own dreams.' -- Romance Junkies, which gave it four ribbons on a five ribbon scale!

'The story line overall is exciting, dizzying and fun as Isabella struggles with her role as a person of interest. Beverly Bartlett provides a regal tale that feels as if Princess Di in the earlier years of her marriage landed in a chick lit palace.' -- Harriet Klausner in The Reading Robot, http://www.tnrdlib.bc.ca/rr

'This biographical tome is full of surprises, lots of twists, turns, and hairpin curves as the narrator races to reveal all as the story comes to a close... I do recommend this quirky story to all who love reading about the gossip and secrets of the rich and famous.' -- Romance Reviews Today

'Princess Izzy and the E Street Shuffle is a good read, in that it often touches on feminist issues as they relate to royalty. (Yes, I realize that sounds utterly silly, but so is the book, so trust me on this one.)' -- Empower4Women.

'While Princess Izzy and the E Street Shuffle is a work of fiction, Beverly Bartlett’s first-person narration is so engrossing one forgets it’s not real... Nearly every chapter holds a jaw-dropping cliffhanger. It’s as delightfully unpredictable and entertaining as the adorably approachable princess herself.' -- Fictionaddiction.net

'Bartlett steps beyond the chick-lit model enough to attract romance fans and generate new ones as well.' -- Louisville Magazine, listed as a 'Best Bet.'

“I think this is a terrific summer book because it is fun, it’s light and it has a mystery to it. I do highly recommend it. I couldn’t put it down when I read it.” -- Robin Fisher, host of the “Summer Reading” discussion on State of Affairs, an award winning production of WFPL, 89.3 FM.

"I haven't seen the likes of this kind of twistiness beyond reading Agatha Christie and Jeffrey Deaver mysteries. Four stars from me. It's a wild ride." -- Speed-Reading Book Nerd Reviews

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