Stephanie S. (skywriter319) -
Helpful Score: 3
SECRET SOCIETY GIRL marks the beginning of a series that is unlike most female-protagonist, secret-society books in that it is actually intelligent and funny. I found myself laughing out loud at many spots, and Amy is a wonderful protagonist, a girl with a backbone. Of course, there are still plenty of romantic entanglements to satisfy our natural desire for, well, desire. I'm excited to pick up the next book in the series and devour it like I did this one!
Helpful Score: 2
Just couldn't get into this one. It felt very Young Adult to me, even though it isn't listed as such. Cute storyline, but I guess I'll have to sadly accept I'm simply too old to truly enjoy it. I'll admit there were some parts that brought back some 'dorm living' memories!
Helpful Score: 2
I was surprised at how much I loved this book! I actually had a hard time putting it down because I wanted to know what was going to happen. It took me 3 nights to read it and believe me, I didn't want it to take so long. 2 nights in a row, I found myself still reading at 4 am and saying "just one more chapter" to myself. :) I look forward to reading more in this series.
Helpful Score: 1
Was an okay book, gave a different look into the "secret societies"
Helpful Score: 1
Amy Haskel is a junior at Eli University, the editor of the Literary Magazine, and waiting to be tapped into Quill & Ink--the literary society. Her interview, though, is rather strange: she can't see any of her interviewers, the girl she assumes is her sponsor is sitting in the class Amy is currently skipping, and the panel seems to know everything about her. Things get even stranger when she receives a note. This note isn't decorated with the Quill & Ink colors and the seal is that of Rose & Grave, the most secret, most elite, most prestigious secret society on campus. One that also does not tap women. If Amy is confused at first, things only get worse from here. She goes through some very strange initiation ceremonies, is constantly being distanced from her real friends, and making new friends with her fellow brothers and sisters. If the rush of a foreign experience isn't enough, it turns out that immediately there is a major power struggle within the society. One that Amy will be thrust in the middle of.
This was very enjoyable. Amy is a likable character, with flaws and self-doubts (but not too many to make her whiny). The pace of the book was good and kept me interested throughout. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.
This was very enjoyable. Amy is a likable character, with flaws and self-doubts (but not too many to make her whiny). The pace of the book was good and kept me interested throughout. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.
