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Tempted
The It Girl # 6

by Cecily von Ziegesar



      When Jenny Humphery confesses to starting the fire that burned the Miller Farm, she is on the verge of being expelled from the elite Waverly academy.  Then someone pays off the Millers and Jenny is saved, but not without a price.

Tinsley Carmichael was the campus queen until Jenny arrived. She conspires with others to have Jenny expelled. The matter is further exacerbated when Jenny defeats Tinsley for Halloween queen.

The author captures the essence of the modern teenager.  In many instances the characters are introduced by what they are wearing, and brand names are an important element of the description.

Modern communication devices are an integral part of the story.  Text messages seem to be more prevalent than real conversations, and in many cases more direct and to the point.

The bickering and back-biting are so real the reader is likely to say, "Yes, this is believable."  Young readers will enjoy this book as they recognize people exactly like the characters in the novel. Many young readers will recognize themselves among the characters.

This book should appeal to high school students who are looking for a good read for pure pleasure instead of the usual selections chosen for high school reading.

The Book

Poppy / Hachette Book Group
June 2008
Paperback
0316025089
Young Adult Fiction, ages 15 and above
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Excerpt
NOTE: Minor instances of sex

The Reviewer

Willie Elliott
Reviewed 2008
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