Although experienced readers of the genre may anticipate some plot twists, there are enough red herrings to make the final reveal and satirical ending satisfying.

The well-developed tension between Olivia’s shrewd detective work, her former trust in the corrupt Ivies, and her undeniable culpability creates a compelling page-turning pace. Equal parts murder mystery and competitive college admissions satire, this dark story of an outsider struggling to survive in a cutthroat environment is a descendant of movies like Heathers and Mean Girls. But when one of the Ivies turns up dead, Olivia finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew about her friends, classmates, and even her crush, biracial (Black and implied White) Canadian Ethan. They systematically target their classmates using the List, where they track competitors to sabotage.

So she jumped at the chance to become one of the Ivies, a supercompetitive clique of girls who use their cunning, social standing, family power, and skills to ensure they snag coveted spots at America’s top universities. Too bad no one told them murder isn't an extracurricular.The Plastics meet the Heathers in this murder mystery about ruthless Ivy League ambition.Īfter scholarship student Olivia transferred to an elite boarding school in 10th grade, she knew intelligence and drive wouldn’t be enough to get her a full ride to an Ivy League school.

And in some cases, it's deadly.Īlexa Donne delivers a nail-biting and timely thriller about teens who will stop at nothing to get into the college of their dreams. Because hyper-elite competitive college admissions is serious business. We improve our own odds by decreasing the fortunes of others. We disrupt class ranks, club leaderships, and academic competitions.among other things. Five girls with the same mission- to get into the Ivy League by any means necessary. 'Twisty and thrilling.boarding school murder has never been so much fun!' -Kara Thomas, author of That WeekendĮveryone knows the Ivies- the most coveted universities in the United States. 'The Plastics meet the Heathers in this murder mystery about ruthless Ivy League ambition.' -Kirkus Reviews Enroll in this boarding school thriller about a group of prep school elites who would kill to get into the college of their dreams.literally.

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