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I read this book because I've seen it come up a lot and it seemed like it would be a cool series. I want to watch the tv show and the premise is kind of intriguing. I also wanted some good YA because I haven't read any in a while and these are always at my local library. I loved Lisi Harrison's The Clique and thought this might be similar and cool.

Was it? Eh. Its all right. This book kind of dragged. It focuses on a handful of teenage girls, alternating chapters, and while each is in a slihtly different scenario, none of the girls really stood out to me very well. They have similar secrets and issues and it just shows how cookie cutter girls of this age can be, that or a lack of variety in the author's character painting palette. I didn't even know each character by name, but by their secret. I remember all the names, but not necessarily who they match up with every time I read or change chapters. I'm like which girl is this? Oh, the eating disorder one, right. They each began to get ridiculous nicknames as I read so I'd keep better track. From Klept-ho (credit to White Chicks) to Sissues......thats how much these gurls meant to me. Not very much.

Yes, they're in a weird and intriguing situation, but they're just a handful of brats at the end of the day. Its so sad to see that us young girls are portrayed like this, but it makes me wonder also if girls like these 5 actually exist. Strange thing to ponder. Each was relatable somewhat, but then their actions just make some of them dislikable. I liked the way it was shown that they each feel voiceless or overlooked, but I feel like this whole story could have been better executed.

I enjoyed it and I will continue the series (through my public library, not purchase), but I hope it improves because this one just dragged on and made me want to just be done. This was too little for just one book. It felt super expository and I was just waiting to see how it would end so I can move on to the next. I really hope the show is better because I do like the concept and would like to see excellent execution of the story. Fingers crossed that the characters become more dimensional and somewhat likable as the story progresses. There are too many plot points that are left vague that the story greatly hinges on to be a fully satisfactory novel. I hope dragging things out isn't a part of the author's writing style. I really hope the series does improve as it goes on. I want more out of this story than I'm getting, but props for an intriguing concept. I did have a little fun, but I pry won't be rereading this one. This one goes into my book cemetery (one and done---referring to # of times a book demands to be read)...I've read book one, I'm done with it for good.

Really had higher expectations for this one.