“While I can't say it's like reliving my high school years, I can say I've become more thankful for my high school years after reading this.
This first book reminds me Gossip Girls and Chilton off of Gilmore Girls shoved in a blender. There's secret societies, rich girls destroying other rich girls, high fashion and of course teachers that strive for excellence from their students and expect nothing but perfection. Easton Academy made my high school years look like a field of daisies and for all of us who went/suffered/survived/breezed through HS knows that daisies and HS aren't always mixable. Reading how Reed struggles to become part of this elite group has its ups and downs. Sometimes it's painful to read what she's willing to do but at the same time she does find a line that she's unwilling to cross. The book could've gone into a whole "Mean Girls' realm but Brian managed to, thus far, keep Reed redeemed. It's almost like watching Brenda Walsh (Beverly Hills 90120) struggle to be friends with Kelley in the first season.
Was the book world changing? No. Did I enjoy the book and am I looking forward to the rest of the series? Yes. It's very much like a frivolous television show done through books. I never felt like the plot was rushed nor forced and when I had moments of 'huh' there was always a plausible reason for it. The characters were unique and Brian has left lots up in the air for the future books. You don't get everything but you do get enough to want more.”
Lisa R wrote this review Wednesday, November 4 2009.
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