The Ashleys: There's a New Name in School, and Jealous? (part 2)

I've been meaning to post about a new series called The Ashleys by Melissa de la Cruz.

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Meet the three Ashleys. They rule the seventh grade, and Miss Gamble's Preparatory School for Girls. They are all pretty, rich, and named Ashley.

Ashley Spencer: Is the only one allowed to use her real name, and she's deathly allergic to nuts. She rules the Ashleys

Ashley "Lili" Li: She plays the violin, takes advanced classes, and has her schedule micromanaged to the second. The one thing she wants, though, is take Ashley Spencer's position.

Ashley "A.A" Alioto: Athletic, and apparently good with the boys. Has an online buddy named laxjock who she thinks is in love with, but has never met.

And the outsider...

Lauren Page: Last year, she was at school on scholarship. Then her father created YourTV.com and she became one of the wealthiest girls in San Francisco. She wants to take down the Ashleys and make the seventh grade a better place.

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In book one There's a New Name in School, Lauren Page steps out of her expensive car looking fabulous. She got a complete makeover, and personal shoppers to help her put together stunning outfits. And it's all thanks to her new wealth from her dad's website YourTV.com. And with her transformation, she's ready to take down the Ashleys, an elite clique that rules over the school and makes life miserable for the non-SOA's (non-Seal of Approvals). But even with her new clothes, car, mansion, makeover, and money, will she be able to keep up with the three vicious girls?
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In book two Jealous? the girls find a new website called AshleyRank, which weekly ranks each girl in the seventh grade from 1-10 on four categories: Style, Social Presence, Smile, and Smarts. It defines the grade, and the Ashleys have to work even harder to maintain their social standings, since the anonymous keeper of the website could be watching them at any time. And Lauren has to at least rank in the same league as the Ashleys, in order to get in with them and take them down.

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The Ashleys Series is quick read, but with drama and suspense to keep you reading until the very last page. The characters are each unique, and they each have their own story. In addition to the plot, readers will enjoy the fashion tips throughout the book and looking in on the world of the rich. Tweens and teens: Look out for the Ashleys!

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Click to buy the first book There's a New Name in Town

Click to buy the second book Jealous?

Visit Melissa de la Cruz's website here and her blog.