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Serena, Dan, Vanessa, Blair, and Jenny have finished their college applications and are ready to enjoy a summer in New York City. The novel follows these high‑school friends as they explore the next chapter of their lives, balancing school, friendships, and personal aspirations before heading off to college to pursue their dreams.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Cecily von Ziegesar
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