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A review by rray_
Kristen by Lisi Harrison
4.0
Massie is the first book of the Summer Collection, a group of side stories revolving around the members of the "Pretty Committee" from Lisi Harrison's "The Clique" series of popular and controversial books. Each of the Summer Collection titles follows one of the characters through her summer vacation in between the seventh and eighth grades (or, chronologically, in between Sealed With a Diss and Bratfest At Tiffany's in The Clique series).
Plot: Kristen Gregory has the distinction of being the only member of the Pretty Committee spending summer break stuck at home. Tutoring a young girl for pocket change, she soon falls head over heels for her charge's older brother. Only one very large obstacle stands in the way of Kristen finding love at home: Skye Hamilton, the "Alpha" of the outgoing eighth grade. In order to claim victory in love, Kristen will have to call upon her greatest and most intimate resource - her own secret clique, the Witty Committee!
Kristen is arguably the best in the entire Clique series of 20+ novels (including the Summer Collection). The narrative and writing are breezy and flows with a refreshing air not seen elsewhere in The Clique. Furthermore, Kristen shows off why she's easily the best and most positive role model in the series. Valuing her own intelligence and strong friendships based far outside the superficiality of the Pretty Committee, the novella carries to a very satisfying and positive conclusion.
Positive:
- Kristen steps up as a very positive role model and group leader
- enjoyable plot and narrative with some clever twists thrown in
- Reading level: Medeium-easy (2 to 3 hours)
Negatives:
- readers not familiar with The Clique lore will find themselves lost and unable to fully appreciate Kristen's relationships
Other similar works by the author:
- The Clique series, of which The Summer Collection compliments
- Alphas, a spin-off series revolving around Skye Hamilton which is set up in this novella
Similar works by other authors:
- The "Castle Heights" series (Cindy Ella, Geek Charming, Little Miss Red, Wicked Jealous) by Robin Palmer (superior writing and characterization, more positive messages)
- The "Yours Truly, Lucy B. Parker" series by Robin Palmer (superior writing and characterization, more positive messages)
- "The A-List" by Zoey Dean (flatter writing, even more negative messages and controversial content)
- "How My Personal, Private Journal Become a National Best-Seller" by Julia DeVillers (more positive messages)
- "Secrets of My Hollywood Life" by Jen Calonita (better narrative, more positive messages)
Other Notes:
- I recommend reading the entire Summer Collection in publication order (Massie, Dylan, Alicia, Kristen, Claire) and in-between Sealed With a Diss and Bratfest at Tiffany's in the main Clique series.
- The Clique's spin-off series, Alphas, is set up through the main plot of this novella.
Plot: Kristen Gregory has the distinction of being the only member of the Pretty Committee spending summer break stuck at home. Tutoring a young girl for pocket change, she soon falls head over heels for her charge's older brother. Only one very large obstacle stands in the way of Kristen finding love at home: Skye Hamilton, the "Alpha" of the outgoing eighth grade. In order to claim victory in love, Kristen will have to call upon her greatest and most intimate resource - her own secret clique, the Witty Committee!
Kristen is arguably the best in the entire Clique series of 20+ novels (including the Summer Collection). The narrative and writing are breezy and flows with a refreshing air not seen elsewhere in The Clique. Furthermore, Kristen shows off why she's easily the best and most positive role model in the series. Valuing her own intelligence and strong friendships based far outside the superficiality of the Pretty Committee, the novella carries to a very satisfying and positive conclusion.
Positive:
- Kristen steps up as a very positive role model and group leader
- enjoyable plot and narrative with some clever twists thrown in
- Reading level: Medeium-easy (2 to 3 hours)
Negatives:
- readers not familiar with The Clique lore will find themselves lost and unable to fully appreciate Kristen's relationships
Other similar works by the author:
- The Clique series, of which The Summer Collection compliments
- Alphas, a spin-off series revolving around Skye Hamilton which is set up in this novella
Similar works by other authors:
- The "Castle Heights" series (Cindy Ella, Geek Charming, Little Miss Red, Wicked Jealous) by Robin Palmer (superior writing and characterization, more positive messages)
- The "Yours Truly, Lucy B. Parker" series by Robin Palmer (superior writing and characterization, more positive messages)
- "The A-List" by Zoey Dean (flatter writing, even more negative messages and controversial content)
- "How My Personal, Private Journal Become a National Best-Seller" by Julia DeVillers (more positive messages)
- "Secrets of My Hollywood Life" by Jen Calonita (better narrative, more positive messages)
Other Notes:
- I recommend reading the entire Summer Collection in publication order (Massie, Dylan, Alicia, Kristen, Claire) and in-between Sealed With a Diss and Bratfest at Tiffany's in the main Clique series.
- The Clique's spin-off series, Alphas, is set up through the main plot of this novella.