Although I have to say I liked this novel’s prequel Amor and Summer Secrets better than Amigas and School Scandals, it was nonetheless a fun and enjoyable read. This novel has all the petty jealousies and dramas seen in popular teen series such as Gossip Girl and The Elite as well as deeper family scandals and potential friendship rifts that gave the story a more dramatic and suspenseful flair. In a way, I didn’t like how this novel was set in the US, as opposed to its prequel’s setting in Puerto Rico, because it made the story a bit too similar to Gossip Girl and the like for my taste, although more low-key. I appreciated the depth to Mariana’s character, but I would’ve also liked a little more development of the minor characters like Lilly. Overall, though, I thought Amigas and School Scandals was a great guilty-pleasure about friendship and family.
I recommend this novel for readers who liked its prequel Amor and Summer Secrets, even if the first book was better than the second. I look forward to the release of the third in this series, Adíos to All the Drama in January ’09.
Rating: 4.0
Review copy from personal collection
Amigas and School Scandals by Diana Rodriguez Wallach
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I felt the same way about this book. It wasn't as good as the first book and Mariana was too self-centered in this book. :/
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