SYNOPSIS: Reed has always wanted to attend Easton Academy. She is ecstatic when she is accepted, and even more thrilled when the elite clique known as the Billings Girls starts to take notice of her. However, when they ask her to do increasingly depraved things to remain in their group, she questions the value of remaining their friend.
AUNT SHARON'S TAKE: I kept waiting for this book to have a moral--for the main character to learn her lesson and ditch the other characters, who are clearly a bad influence on her. However I waited in vain. They treated her poorly, asked her to do dishonest and mean things, and she willingly did them. I definitely wouldn't want a teen reading this book and deciding to emulate her behavior, which is questionable at best. Also, I ended up skipping several parts which included strong sensuality, drug use, and strong language. I'd definitely skip this one.
AUDIENCE: Young Adults/Adults
RATING: PG13 for Strong Sensuality, Language, Drug use, and Immoral Behavior
STARS: 0
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