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“A bit silly for my usual stack but nonetheless entertaining.”
Sabine B wrote this review Tuesday, November 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I like this entire series! A little mature for me, but I still like it.”
ontheAttackAttack wrote this review Saturday, September 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is a classic case of "don't judge a book by its cover". Yes, the head/eyes cropped off thing is a little reminiscent of Gossip Girl and has gotten a little old.
Haley S wrote this review Wednesday, August 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
But read it and your doubts will be vanquished of a whir of wit, intrigue, snarky humor and allusions.
This is one of those rare books that belongs on two (debatably) opposite shelves: Academia( A Separate Peace, Erich Segal, etc.) and chicklit(Charmed Thirds, Fourth Comings, Perfect Fifths etc.). Not one to miss for a smart girl that wants to go between the two, or just wants a college novel with a girl's POV.
I am so glad I read this now instead of earlier. I hate reading the debut of a series and then waiting and waiting for the sequel...and the sequel to the sequel...
But it looks like Peterfreund has made a few more, so I can read them all in a row, all in the space of a few days/weeks, depending on how well I'm doing on studying for finals...hurrah!”
“ Reviewed by Me for TeensReadToo.com
TeensReadToo.com wrote this review Wednesday, July 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Meet Amy Maureen Haskel, a junior at prestigious Eli University. As editor-in-chief of the campus literary newspaper, Amy's a shoe-in to be tapped for Quill & Ink, the literary senior society, home to writers and scribblers of any and all degree. After all, it's a part of her master plan: get tapped into Quill & Ink, do her summer internship at Horton, make it through the Russian Novel class, decide what to do with her "friend with benefits," Brandon, and, basically, enjoy a fulfilling life as a literary genius.
Except things don't quite work out that way. Amy is tapped to join a society all right, but she learns pretty quickly (all the guys in black robes hidden in shadow give her a clue) that it isn't Quill & Ink who is interested in her. No, she's been tapped by Rose & Grave, the mother of all secret societies on Eli's campus. Except that doesn't make sense either, as Rose & Grave is a society of men only.
The fact that Rose & Grave has decided to allow women into their society is just the beginning of Amy's junior year. She's heard so many rumors about the "Diggers" over the years that she doesn't know what is fact and what is fiction. Does Rose & Grave really run the country? Is every presidential candidate a member? Do they control the media? Is Rose & Grave funded with unlimited money from the world's biggest CEO's and business founders? Are you really supposed to leave the room if someone so much as utters the words Rose & Grave, and yet wear a Rose & Grave pin on your person at all times? It's all very confusing for Amy, and it only gets more so after her initiation.
Given the ultra-cool (not) name of Bugaboo, Amy is now in a secret society, which is great. Except she can't tell anyone that she's a member of Rose & Grave, never mind what she does during their meetings. There are some members of the Diggers who aren't thrilled to have women in their ranks, and that spells major trouble for not only Amy and the other members of class D177, but possibly for the entire Rose & Grace society.
SECRET SOCIETY GIRL is a blast! Fun and witty, with an engaging theme, heartfelt situations, intriguing dialogue, and a cast of characters that you'll be cheering for, it's a story you won't want to put down. Thankfully, there's another book coming in this series, so I have something to look forward to. As it is, though, I can't wait for another look into the lives of not only Bugaboo, but some of my other favorite characters--Angel, Little Demon, and Puck. Not to mention being able to catch up on the lives of the graduating class members such as Poe and Lancelot. You won't go wrong picking up a copy of this clever, imaginative story.
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“The unprententious editor of the school's lit magazine, Amy Haskel is an overachieving junior at Eli University. She spends her time drowning in War and Peace (she calls it WAP - not an acronym, but onomatopoeia - for the sound it makes when she drops it on her desk,) finializing her plans for a summer internship, and working out a sophisticated friends-with-benefits relationship with her assistant editor. When she's "tapped" by the most elite and mysterious society on campus, Rose & Grave, Amy is shocked to say the least.
Susan wrote this review Wednesday, March 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
For the first time in the history of Rose & Grave, the archaic "boy's club" is stepping in to the 21st century, and allowing women to become members (perish the thought!) The idea is not a popular one among many of the patriarchs of the society, who then use their considerable power and clout in the real world to try to blackball those who support the women.
Secret Society Girl is just the kind of "brain-candy-read" that I needed after finishing Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter earlier this week. The characters were quirky and the plot full of delicious twists and turns. The storyline was extremely engaging, making it virtually impossible for me to put it down. It was such a quick, fun read - perfect for a beach or poolside book.
Secret Society Girl is pure escapism at its best - a fun, flirty, frivolous read. The writing was witty and clever - chick-lit with a dash of mystery/intrigue and romance thrown in for flair. Diana Peterfreund's titilating look at college life is the juciest thing I've read all year! I can't wait to start the second book in the series: Under the Rose.”
“Quite honestly, this novel already has me, hook, line and sinker...It truly had me from the first paragraph, which has proven nearly impossible to do for me of late. What a lovely treat to come across.
K.A. Miller wrote this review Saturday, January 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Turned out to be quite an entertaining read. I actually enjoyed it, for all it's wit, and seriousness. It was well-rounded and intriguing. I was not once bored.”
“Amy Haskel, a junior at fictional Ivy League school Eli University, thinks she’s sure to be tapped for Quill & Ink, a not-exactly-secret literary society. She can’t imagine that any more prestigious society would be after her. Especially Rose & Grave, the oldest and most notorious secret society in the country. After all, Rose & Grave doesn’t tap women. And even if they did, it wouldn’t be women like Amy. Right?
teenbookreview wrote this review Saturday, March 8 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Apparently, wrong. That year is the first that Rose & Grave taps women. Including Amy. But where does she fit in? She’s not a legacy, or a leader, or a genius. She’s just…Amy Maureen Haskel, from Shaker Heights, Ohio. Editor of the school’s lit magazine. Good student. But nothing special.
Taking her the advice of her friend (with benefits) Brandon to not overthink something for once, she says yes. And before she knows it, she’s part of the most powerful secret society around. With the society name Bugaboo. But that’s just the start of it.
I wish I’d picked up SECRET SOCIETY GIRL sooner! Once I did, I was hooked. The world Diana Peterfreund creates in this novel is totally different from mine, and maybe a little far-fetched, but still completely real once you start reading. Her characters all step right off the page—even the most minor background characters are three-dimensional. Peterfreund really breathes life into her protagonist, though! Amy’s voice is witty and funny and perfectly suited to the character that the (rather brilliant) author creates.
I’ve been gushing about the characters so much this sounds like a character-driven book with no plot, but that would be the wrong impression. SECRET SOCIETY GIRL is nothing if not a suspenseful page-turner! There’s not a dull moment in this book. I couldn’t put it down! This smart, wickedly funny novel is a new favorite of mine.
I can’t wait to get my hands on the sequel, UNDER THE ROSE. Diana Peterfreund’s promising debut novel can only be the tip of the iceberg where this incredibly talented writer is concerned.”
“Interesting read.”
mdufer wrote this review Tuesday, December 25 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
