I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this book. I didn’t expect it to be light by any means, given the subject, but the way Whitney handled the issue of date rape, the use of a student-run justice system, and Alex coming to terms with what happened to her amazes me; it seems incredibly rea...
Through the long, painful process of remembering everything that happened the night that she was raped. And it takes a while for her to admit that this is what happened. As soon as she gets back to her room the following morning, Alex's roommate realizes what's up (because she's a really awesome B...
Usually, I review a book immediately after I finish it, but this one slipped through the cracks for some reason. It wasn't until I saw that Magan @ Rather Be Reading had picked up a copy at the library that I realized that I'd also read the book, but hadn't posted a review! Not that it means the b...
First of all, I'd like thank Magan @ Rather Be Reading for reviewing this book. A positive review of hers is usually a guarantee that I'll like it as well, so I was excited when this one arrived at the library.The Mockingbirds are a completely unique brand of student group at Themis Academy, a boar...
Let's be fair, the minute I get my hands on Insurgent, I'm going to put this aside until that's done.I did end up reading Insurgent before I read this one. I'm not sure I'm glad I did. This was a good book and the mini cliff hangers at the end of the chapters kept me reading far beyond when I should...
The Rivals is a follow up book to The Mockingbirds by Daisy Whitney. In The Mockingbirds, Alex Patrick is a high school junior who is date-raped after drinking at a club. The elite residential high school that Alex attends refuses to accept that any of their intelligent, talented students would br...
3.75 starsHey ho, whaddaya know? It’s Michelle and Andi here! In a small freakish moment in nature she and I happened to unexpected read the same book at the same time. Fortunately for you that means you get to hear us gab about it. We have thoughts people, very serious thoughts. Check out what...
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