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If you haven't started this series, The Ivy, then I recommend you order a copy or go to your book store to pick one up immediately! You can check out my review of the first novel, The Ivy, here.

Picking up just after the end of The Ivy, Callie has made it into the the second round of "rush-like" activities that are required for any writer striving to make it on to the staff of Fifteen Minutes Magazine. Although, our nemesis (I say "our" because let's face it, we all identify with Callie.), Alexis Thorndike, has decided to abuse her ability to give assignments.

Ah, is it strange for me to say that I actually identify with this situation? A lowly freshman versus a powerful campus icon, and both in the throes of a rivalry for one of the most eligible men on campus? Delicious drama ensues. How to keep Thornbitch from releasing the infamous secret that Callie has tried desperately to hide from Clint, and well, everyone...indulging in Thornbitch's ridiculous requirements: becoming her personal servant and staying away from her handsome upperclassman ex-boyfriend, Clint.

There is also the beginning of Callie's serious contemplation about the benefits of Clint and the fabulously snarky, Gregory.

What can I say? I find this series to be a serious fresh of breath air in the young adult market that is flooded with supernatural, dystopian, and straight romance (I love ALL of those, but I love taking a break from it and living in college one more time) and I really think that it is great that YA is starting to break into the university age reader market.

I give The Ivy: Secrets 5 bards. Amazingly great and fast read.


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The Ivy Secrets Lauren Kunze Rina Onur Books Reviews

Just when I thought the world of The Ivy could not get any more scandalous, dramatic, or suspenseful, Secrets, the newest addition in The Ivy series, comes along and blows my expectations right out of the water.

Quite simply, Callie is not looking forward to returning to the drama and deceit she left back at Harvard. However, not going back is not an option so there she is back in her freshman year after an uneventful Thanksgiving break. As usual, nothing is going her way. For one, Lexi is still threatening to unleash the secret Callie would do anything to hide, and because of it, Callie's now doing all of Lexi's dirty work, even if means letting go of the things she loves the most. Next, her BFF Vanessa is not talking to her, which is causing major chaos in their dorm. Most importantly, Gregory, the boy she hates to love, is acting weird around her, leaving her to wonder once again whom she will end up with... Gregory, Matt, or Clint? Better yet, will she ever get out of Lexi's hold on her? Moreover, will her and Vanessa every call a truce and make up? Only time and more pages will tell in this unforgettable sequel to what started it all- The Ivy.

Just like in The Ivy, the characters in this were one of the best parts of the novel. For one, there was some much-needed development into them and their relationships, and for two, they became just all around three-dimensional for the most part. My favorite would still have to Callie, as not only is she very much likable and root-able, but parts of her story are very much ones that any girl can relate to, no matter how young or how old. The only aspect I didn't like about her character in this was the fact that it took her quite a bit of time to stand up for herself involving that one secret, but it did cause for some great suspense to occur in the long run as well as nail-biting type scenes, so I suppose it was worth it in the end.

I also enjoyed the focus on Callie's love life, because if anything, it is very eventful, and best of all, it moves in some great directions. For instance, Gregory steps it up a bit in this novel, as does Clint, which made me forever indecisive when it came to picking whom Callie would end up with.

Furthermore, I once again think the Lauren Kunze and Rina Onur did a great job with the plot in this. Full of drama, secrets, lies, and romance, there wasn't a time when I wasn't dying to flip the page, so I could finally find out what would occur next. Better yet, I also loved that while a big portion of Secrets has to do with love, there still is a focus on friendship and day-to-day college life, as I feel it give this series an edge to most YA books out there. Most importantly, I also liked how they faced a particularly heavy issue in this, though I will not say much more about that, since I don't want to spill any spoilers.

Even better than the prequel, Secrets once again has the ability to win over fans, as they become fully involved in Callie's story. I can only hope the third one will be as amazing, if not more.

Grade A+
good but too much happens in her freshman year.four books for one year? What will happen for the next three?
Awesome and addicting I have never felt like I was actually living these books before!!!! A series and I bought everyone and can't wait for the next book.
Great book, I would read it again. It shipped and came in fast. It was also a clean copy. Would definitely recommend this book and the rest of the series.
I read these books out of order (accidentally). So when I read this book, I already knew what had happened! The entire book which was intended to be a big surprise was just a DUD for me. Would it have been exciting and non-put-down-able if I hadn't already read the third one? Hard to say.... maybe.

I will say that as a group, I've enjoyed these books a lot and I'm looking forward to the release of the next one (which I've pre-ordered). I haven't been a college girl for a long time and it's very entertaining to read the exploits of one!
My Mom loves this series....easy reading and fun. She was hooked after the first book. She is looking forward to more in the series.
If you haven't started this series, The Ivy, then I recommend you order a copy or go to your book store to pick one up immediately! You can check out my review of the first novel, The Ivy, here.

Picking up just after the end of The Ivy, Callie has made it into the the second round of "rush-like" activities that are required for any writer striving to make it on to the staff of Fifteen Minutes Magazine. Although, our nemesis (I say "our" because let's face it, we all identify with Callie.), Alexis Thorndike, has decided to abuse her ability to give assignments.

Ah, is it strange for me to say that I actually identify with this situation? A lowly freshman versus a powerful campus icon, and both in the throes of a rivalry for one of the most eligible men on campus? Delicious drama ensues. How to keep Thornbitch from releasing the infamous secret that Callie has tried desperately to hide from Clint, and well, everyone...indulging in Thornbitch's ridiculous requirements becoming her personal servant and staying away from her handsome upperclassman ex-boyfriend, Clint.

There is also the beginning of Callie's serious contemplation about the benefits of Clint and the fabulously snarky, Gregory.

What can I say? I find this series to be a serious fresh of breath air in the young adult market that is flooded with supernatural, dystopian, and straight romance (I love ALL of those, but I love taking a break from it and living in college one more time) and I really think that it is great that YA is starting to break into the university age reader market.

I give The Ivy Secrets 5 bards. Amazingly great and fast read.