Review: She's So Dead To Us by Kieran Scott

Book: She's So Dead To Us
Author: Kieran Scott
Edition: Hardcover 1st Edition
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Pub. Date: July 20th 2010

Rating: A+



Goodreads
"Perfect, picturesque Orchard Hill. It was the last thing Ally Ryan saw in the rear-view mirror as her mother drove them out of town and away from the shame of the scandal her father caused when his hedge fund went south and practically bankrupted all their friends -- friends that liked having trust funds and new cars, and that didn't like constant reminders that they had been swindled. So it was adios, Orchard Hill. Thanks for nothing.

Now, two years later, Ally's mother has landed a job back at the site of their downfall. So instead of Ally's new low-key, happy life, it'll be back into the snake pit with the likes of Shannen Moore and Hammond Ross.

But then there's Jake Graydon. Handsome, wealthy, bored Jake Graydon. He moved to town after Ally left and knows nothing of her scandal, but does know that he likes her. And she likes him. So off into the sunset they can go, right? Too bad Jake's friends have a problem with his new crush since it would make Ally happy. And if anyone deserves to be unhappy, it's Ally Ryan.

Ally was hoping to have left all the drama in the past, but some things just can't be forgotten. Isn't there more to life than money?"

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My Review

If you follow Kieran Scott on Twitter or her blog, you know that she is sweet, fun, and very lively. I knew that had to show in her writing, and it does!

When I learned that I won Kieran's massive book contest, I was thrilled! Finally I would be able to read She's So Dead To Us. I knew it was going to be great!
Was it? Oh, yes! From the very first chapter you are sucked into the lives of the Cresties and the Norms.

Ally Ryan once a Crestie, turned Norm, is back in her old town after her father bankrupt all her old friends families. She doesn't really know what to expect, but she does know nothing is the same. Especially when she visits her old house and a super hot boy is living in her room.

*Enter Jake Graydon* I'm sure you have seen around twitter and Facebook people talking about being JAKESESSED. I know I was a tad bit confused when I first witnessed it. But confused, I am no longer. Jake is hot, to put lightly! He has the jock boy thing going and Ally notices. But she also notices he lives on the Crest.

Told from both Ally and Jake's first person point of views, you get to see both sides of the story. Though sometimes, neither side is right. You get to taste how Ally feels for Jake and Jake for Ally.

I enjoy the concept and the writing. Kieran Scott did a phenomenal job at keeping the reader in the story. At no time did I drift off or think "When is it over?". You are always on the edge of your seat, with your nose buried between the pages.

The ending left you wanting so much more! It is a lot different than how I thought it would end. But no fear, the sequel She's So Over Him comes out next summer. Now for those of us who have read SSDTU, what do you think will happen in book 2? I have my suspicions, but, honestly, I hope they are not true!

If you love YA, you will love She's So Dead To Us. No, it has nothing to do with vampires or murders, don't let the title fool you. Put this at the top of your To Read list!