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Prep School Confidential

Book 1 in the series:Prep School Confidential

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'Prep School Confidential' by Kara Taylor is a fast-paced YA thriller that follows the protagonist Anne as she navigates through school, relationships, and dangerous mysteries. Anne's character is portrayed as funny, snarky, and self-endangering, leading her to uncover dark secrets and put herself in perilous situations. The plot unfolds with Anne facing PTSD, navigating through boy troubles, and getting entangled in a web of deceit, danger, and murder. The writing style captures the reader's attention with chilling chapters and a strong focus on the mystery, while also delving into themes of friendship, romance, and personal growth.

Characters:

The characters are compelling and relatable, with Anne being a standout heroine due to her intelligence and determination.

Writing/Prose:

The prose is both gripping and witty, maintaining a balance between tension and character development.

Plot/Storyline:

The storyline follows Anne's investigation into mysteries at her school, with each installment presenting new challenges and plot twists.

Setting:

The backdrop of a boarding school serves as a critical element in creating a tense and mysterious environment.

Pacing:

The narrative moves quickly, with well-timed developments that keep readers engaged.
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Notes:

The series follows a character named Anne who gets expelled from one school and transferred to another, Wheatley.
In the second book, Anne faces the aftermath of accusing her boyfriend's father of murder.
Anne is a skilled sleuth, often uncovering complex mysteries while balancing her school life.
The mysteries in the series keep readers guessing, with unexpected twists and reveals.
Anne deals with personal challenges like PTSD from traumatic experiences she has endured.
The series is recommended for fans of Veronica Mars and Nancy Drew.
Romantic relationships are present but do not overshadow the main focus on mystery.
The third book explores the disappearance of Anne's favorite teacher, uncovering secrets about the school.
Each book in the series builds upon the previous ones, enhancing the overall plot progression.
The series has been described as fast-paced and captivating, keeping readers on their toes.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings for Prep School Confidential include themes of murder, trauma, and emotional distress.

Has Romance?

There is a medium level of romance in Prep School Confidential, as character relationships evolve, particularly Anne's complex dynamics with her ex-boyfriend and rival.

From The Publisher:

"This book rocks! Scandalously delicious in the same vein as Pretty Little Liars and Revenge, with a wickedly clever plot that kept me guessing right up until the end." - Gemma Halliday, New York Times bestselling author of Honeymoon in High Heels

Anne Dowling practically runs her exclusive academy on New York's Upper East Side-that is, until she accidentally burns part of it down and gets sent to a prestigious boarding school outside of Boston. Determined to make it back to New York, Anne could care less about making friends at the preppy Wheatley School. That is, until her roommate, Isabella's body is found in the woods behind the school. When everyone else is oddly silent, Anne becomes determined to uncover the truth no matter how many rules she has to break to do it. With the help of Isabella's twin brother Anthony, and a cute classmate named Brent, Anne discovers that Isabella wasn't quite the innocent nerdy girl she pretended to be. But someone will do anything to stop Anne's snooping in this fast-paced, unputdownable read-even if it means framing her for Isabella's murder.

Kara Taylor's breathtaking debut reads like Gossip Girl crossed with Twin Peaks in an enveloping start to the Prep School Confidential series.

"A whirlwind of secrets, lies, and scandals. I whipped through the pages, frantic to discover the killer." -Jill Hathaway, author of Slide

"Fast-paced, suspenseful and scarily believable. It will keep you guessing as you race to the end!" - Daisy Whitney, author of The Mockingbirds and When You Were Here

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Reader Stats (28):

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Want To Read (11)
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About the Author:

Kara Taylor wrote PREP SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL in her first semester of graduate school, in between pulling all nighters and listening to her dad say writing isn't a real job. Now, she lives on Long Island and writes full time.

 
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