
This installment of The Clique series dives into the dramatic social landscape of middle school, focusing on Massie Block's struggle to maintain her top-tier status. When a new roommate, Claire, moves into her space and her cousin, Nina, arrives from Spain, Massie faces challenges to her friendships and her crush. The book explores themes of jealousy, social hierarchy, and the intense pressures of fitting in, all set against a backdrop of privilege and fashion. It's a fast-paced, entertaining read for pre-teens and young teens navigating their own social complexities.
The holidays are over and Massie's room is chock-full of new things from Santa: jeans, sweater, and a new . . . roommate? Once Claire unpacks, Massie's room feels more crowded than a Zac Posen sample sale. But what's worse, Claire isn't the only person moving into Massie's territory -- Alicia's hot cousin, Nina, shows up from Spain and starts edging in on all the Briarwood boys, including Massie's crush! Will Nina, with her super-tight mall clothes, make every boy in Westchester fall in love with her? Or will Massie toss her out faster than last season's Sevens jeans? The social minefields of Westchester County's most privileged middle school girls drive the page-turning action of this addictive series, set in New York City's most elite suburban county. The Clique . . . the only thing harder than getting in is staying in.