Knowing the ins-and-outs of college admissions, the girls have agreed to apply ED to different Ivies. This tight group of five all have the same goal: acceptance into an ivy league school. ~ the writing is pacy and author have a flair with words (which I don't)Īvery, Emma, Olivia, Margot and Sierra, a clique of teenage girls collectively known as The Ivies, are low-key feared by their peers at prestigious, Claflin Academy. So like overall this was a decent read because none of the twists were appealing and intersting I saw them from a mile away.

The ending was a major letdown, it's always the boyfriend and it's always jealous, teem hormone rules None of the other characters were appealing. She was a 'poor girl' on scholarship and by the end she remained one. Olivia played smart IMO but her character saw zero development throughout the book. I feel sorry for Avery because she is stupid and was clearly stitched up by everyone. But then again there weren't genius of prodigy students it's the least what they could think of so I was fine with it. I felt there were moments when it's overdone like some tricks they did to pull there opponents down. I was clear, single-minded and focused while i was reading this book, I paid attention to every detail and each word that's why i disliked it a bit.Ĭlearly this is a ya mystery so drama comes with it and i like drama when it's done correct. Too bad no one told them murder isn't an extracurricular. 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 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 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.

The Ivies by Alexa Donne