THE UPPER CLASS
HOBSON BROWN, TAYLOR MATERNE AND CAROLINE SAYS
Contemporary YA
HarperTeen
ISBN 978-0-06-085082-1
$8.99
276 Pages
Trade - Available Now
Rating: 3.5 Enchantments
Life at the exclusive Wellington isn't always what it's cracked up to be-especially for newcomers Laine Hunt and Nikki Olivetti, two girls who couldn't be more different if they tried, a fact that comes very obvious when the two are forced to become roommates. Laine comes from Greenwich, old money and a family name to live up to. Nikki on the other hand, is Long Island bred and from 'new' money.
At times, Laine and Nikki seem like polar opposites and the reader is left wondering if the girls will ever even really get along. The one scene that sticks out in my mind is when Laine is hanging out with a senior girl in her room and is shown the secretive Who Won't Make It Book and discovers Nikki's face inside. I think that was one of the big turning points in the novel, when Laine sees Nikki as more than her annoying roommate, but a girl who might not last the year at Wellington.
At times, I wasn't too fond of Nikki. There were times when I found her to be fairly abrasive, but I think it was ramped up to show the contrast between the two girls.
The series has definite potential. I look forward to seeing what happens next!
Lisa
YA Director
Enchanting Reviews
May 2008
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