From the flap:
Hailey Kendrick always does exactly what’s expected of her. She has the right friends, dates the perfect boy, gets good grades, and follows all the rules. But one night Hailey risks everything by breaking a very big rule in a very public way… and with a very unexpected partner in crime. Hailey gets caught, but her accomplice does not, and Hailey takes the fall for both of them.
Suddenly Hailey’s perfect life, and her reputation, are blowing up in her face. Her friends are all avoiding her. Her teachers don’t trust her. Her boyfriend won’t even speak to her for long enough to tell her that she’s been dumped.
They say that honesty is the best policy – but some secrets are worth keeping, no matter the cost. Or are they?
From me:
I really enjoyed this book. I probably wouldn’t have picked it up off of the shelf, had I not had a small selection of books to preview for our Media Center. From the cover ( I know, I know…shouldn’t judge), it seemed like it was just going to be a sweet “girly” book. And it was that, but it was definitely more. I thought that it gave the reader a glimpse into Hailey’s very affluent world – a world in which she is still unhappy. Hailey has to make tough choices about friends, family, and her own rebellion against the rules. She also has to deal with the consequences, something that definitely is not easy for her. These consequences, however, are what introduce her to Drew and to a whole new perspective on what is important in life.
I thought that the relationship between Hailey and Drew was interesting and sweetly awkward. I loved that he taught her all about how the rest of us live (gasp! Wal-Mart!). And I loved that his “status” was fairly unexpected. If you are looking for a fun book, I highly recommend The Education of Hailey Kendrick.
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