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Reader reviewed by mearley

Frankie is a sophomore at an elite New England boarding school.  While dating a senior, she realizes that even though he likes her, his first priority is to be with his friends.  Feeling left out, Frankie follows Matthew one night and eavesdrops on a meeting of a secret society--no girls allowed.  Desperately wanting Matthew to respect her on the same level he respects his "brothers," Frankie starts secretly manipulating the secret society.

Told by a detached yet informed narrator, advanced readers will find this novel a nice change of pace from typical YA books.  I really enjoyed Frankie's manipulation of language and the complexity of her character.  On the other hand, her desperate need for acceptance by the boys began to annoy me.  (But maybe that's what will make readers relate to her.  Many high school girls feel the same way...)