A confusing story about privilege and the effects it has on people’s lives.
18yo Fern is bored with her life until she meets famous Ivy and then her world is turned upside down. Ivy and her rich acquaintances have no interest in right and wrong but only doing what they want, no matter who gets hurt in the process.
Drugs, alcohol, partying, affairs and crazy behavior are what their days are made of. This topsy turvy story shows shallowness, entitlement and lack of shame. It bends reality and makes the reader question everything.
Likes/dislikes: The story is confusing and has some disjointed and choppy writing. The dystopian setting that’s not too far ahead of our time makes it more believable. The characters struggle with themselves and their insecurities, which is relatable, but I didn’t care for them at all, except for Ivy after she explained her past. I was expecting more from this book and ended up disappointed.
Language: R for 58 swears and 22 f-words.
Mature content: PG-13 for implied sex, drug use, drug abuse, underage drinking and petting.
Violence: R for bloody deaths.
Ethnicity: mixed.
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