Cindy is being dragged to Manderley Prep, an elite high
school that's going to be no fun -- primarily because a lot
of people like her two step-sisters go there. She may not
fit in as a poor scholarship kid, but Cindy is determined
to make the most of her educational opportunity.
Even if she hates it. Which, of course, she does.
Again, it's her sisters who cause problems. They spread
rumors that Cindy is gay, and take every opportunity to
hurt her. As Cindy tries to stay on top of her school work,
begins to fumble into some friendships at her new school,
and spends her spare time working at her step-mother's
salon, she doesn't think things could get more complicated.
But when she's assigned to tutor Marco -- the Italian stud
who's new to the school and has set all female hearts a-
fluttering -- well, things may be turning in her direction.
But her sisters continue to sabotage her and it begins to
seem as if she and Marco will never be more than friends.
I have been reading a lot of teen fiction lately and have
been very impressed with the quality of writing.
Unfortunately, that is not true of this book. Supposed to
be a modern Cinderella story (orphaned poor girl works at
salon, goes to rich school where her mean step-sisters
taunt her and destroy her reputation), there's little true
feeling in this book. It's formulaic and trite.
Welcome to Manderley Prep, the most exclusive school on
the West Coast.
Every girl needs a BFF - more
than one, if possible. But for scholarship girl Cindy
Ellis, finding new BFFs isn't easy when she leaves shabby
Castle High for Manderley Prep-where the rich and famous
send their children to learn how to scratch and claw their
way to the top.
Cindy's stepsisters, who also
go to Manderley, are beautiful, blonde twins, and captains
of the cheerleading squad. They're embarrassed to be seen
with her and can't believe she's snagged the attention of
the school's hot Italian transfer student, Marco. Now
Cindy's not only trying to gather up a new gang of BFFs,
but wondering if Marco could possibly be a potential BF.
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