Books like The Ashleys by Melissa De La Cruz
In the haughty halls of Miss Gamble’s Preparatory School for Girls, the Ashley sisters reign supreme over their peers, rumors, and the social hierarchy. Their wealth and popularity give them control over the school’s clubs and the daily gossip that shapes teenage life. When new student Lauren Page decides she’s had enough of the status quo, she sets her sights on climbing the social ladder and proving that a fresh name can shake the entrenched order. The novel follows her struggle to navigate friendship, rivalry, and ambition in a setting where every action is measured by social capital.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Melissa De La Cruz
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