Hartley Grace Featherstone is having a very bad day. First she finds out that her boyfriend is cheating on her with the president of the Herbert Ho...
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Dec 21, 2011
Wendy Darling
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How was it fair that I had to conduct a murder investigation and do trig?
If Nancy Drew had a cheeky sense of humor, she would be Hartley Featherstone. Hartley's boyfriend Josh has been cheating on her, and even worse, the girl turns up dead and Josh is now the prime suspect in Courtney's murder. What's a girl to do except band together with her best friend Sam and the good-looking Chase to try and solve the crime?
Reading Deadly Cool is like eating a bowl of ice cream. It' More...
If Nancy Drew had a cheeky sense of humor, she would be Hartley Featherstone. Hartley's boyfriend Josh has been cheating on her, and even worse, the girl turns up dead and Josh is now the prime suspect in Courtney's murder. What's a girl to do except band together with her best friend Sam and the good-looking Chase to try and solve the crime?
Reading Deadly Cool is like eating a bowl of ice cream. It' More...
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Jan 27, 2012
Ari
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4.5 stars.
Hartley is definitely one of my favorite characters.
I love her 'excellent sarcastic wit', I like how she is so stubborn in trying to find the real killer and save her ex-boyfriend from jail, even though she does it mostly because she thinks it's her right (and only hers) to kick his ass and she would gladly do that.
"I immediately opened my window, checking outside to make sure Josh had a clear path. The last thing I wanted was for him to get hurt on his waMore...
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Nov 06, 2011
Can I haz that girls eyes, please?
This book was not what I was expecting. Usually when you think murder mystery, you think dark and scary. And while this book definitely had it’s creepy moments, I laughed and smiled through most of the novel.
This novel doesn’t have much depth, but that doesn’t necessarily make it a bad book. Sometimes those are just what a reader is looking for, and it’s exactly what I was looking for at the time! This book was fun! It’s entertaining and abs More...
This book was not what I was expecting. Usually when you think murder mystery, you think dark and scary. And while this book definitely had it’s creepy moments, I laughed and smiled through most of the novel.
This novel doesn’t have much depth, but that doesn’t necessarily make it a bad book. Sometimes those are just what a reader is looking for, and it’s exactly what I was looking for at the time! This book was fun! It’s entertaining and abs More...
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Nov 25, 2011
♥Rachel♥
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This was a cute mystery/romance with a Nancy Drew like feel. It was also pretty funny (I stayed up pretty late to finish this and had to keep it down with the cracking up because I didn’t want to wake my husband!)
The story opens up with Hartley, a junior in high-school breaking into her boyfriend, Josh’s locker to find out if the mornings text rumors are true: Josh has gotten up-close and personal with the president of the Chastity Club, Courtney Cline. In there she finds a girlfri More...
The story opens up with Hartley, a junior in high-school breaking into her boyfriend, Josh’s locker to find out if the mornings text rumors are true: Josh has gotten up-close and personal with the president of the Chastity Club, Courtney Cline. In there she finds a girlfri More...
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Jan 04, 2012
Gabby
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Phenomenal! Yes, I used the world phenomenal to describe this book because it really is.Deadly cool takes you on a thrilling mystery through out the pages. You are left guessing who did it and honestly I did NOT see the ending coming.It was the last person I would have expected to do that.Maybe it was just me who was thrown off,but I really didn't guess this person. Than again, you know what they say the one you least expect is the one who always does it.
Now on to Harley,first of all what More...
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Jan 10, 2012
Natalie (Mindful Musings)
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In a Sentence: Though I wasn't the biggest fan of the ending, Deadly Cool was a quick and fun read with a wonderfully loveable main character who will definitely have me reading the sequel.
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There are some days when I wish I had half-heart ratings because once again, I found myself debating over whether to give a book a three or a four. I finally settled on a three (mainly because of an issue I' More...
In a Sentence: Though I wasn't the biggest fan of the ending, Deadly Cool was a quick and fun read with a wonderfully loveable main character who will definitely have me reading the sequel.
My Thoughts
There are some days when I wish I had half-heart ratings because once again, I found myself debating over whether to give a book a three or a four. I finally settled on a three (mainly because of an issue I' More...
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Dec 27, 2011
Sasha
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Recommended to me by Wendy Darling :)
Poor Hartley! Her boyfriend cheated on her and now he wants her to help clear his name?! UHH, let's just say she's a lot nicer than I would have been!
WHERE has this sub-genre been hiding! Murder Mystery with not a speck of paranormal or supernatural to be found. Hartley is a modern day Nancy Drew (I thought this before it's actually said in the book!). And she's sarcastic, witty, funny, and she is trying to prove her cheating ex-boyfr More...
Poor Hartley! Her boyfriend cheated on her and now he wants her to help clear his name?! UHH, let's just say she's a lot nicer than I would have been!
WHERE has this sub-genre been hiding! Murder Mystery with not a speck of paranormal or supernatural to be found. Hartley is a modern day Nancy Drew (I thought this before it's actually said in the book!). And she's sarcastic, witty, funny, and she is trying to prove her cheating ex-boyfr More...
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Dec 28, 2011
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This one was a quick fun read. Written in a young language.
The main character thinks her boyfriend cheated on her. But when she goes to confront him.
She finds a dead girl in his closet. Which is the girl he supposedly was cheating on her with.
But she is convinced her boyfriend didn`t kill hir. And therefor start investigate the case.
To see if she can find the true killer. Without being killed herself.
You really flipp the pages in this book. It`s so fun written and More...
The main character thinks her boyfriend cheated on her. But when she goes to confront him.
She finds a dead girl in his closet. Which is the girl he supposedly was cheating on her with.
But she is convinced her boyfriend didn`t kill hir. And therefor start investigate the case.
To see if she can find the true killer. Without being killed herself.
You really flipp the pages in this book. It`s so fun written and More...
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Feb 14, 2012
Leanne
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I was for sure expecting this book to be a little dark considering it had to do with murder. While some parts where a little weird and creepy I actually found it more funny than scary.
The sarcasm did it for me and the jokes, love them lol. The only thing I thought was a bit stupid was the fact no one really questioned that fact the a school news paper would not be allowed pry into an on going murder investigation so much like the way Chase, Sam and Hartley did.
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The sarcasm did it for me and the jokes, love them lol. The only thing I thought was a bit stupid was the fact no one really questioned that fact the a school news paper would not be allowed pry into an on going murder investigation so much like the way Chase, Sam and Hartley did.
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Feb 13, 2012
Rachel
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My absolute favorite books to read are ones with great mystery. Mystery novels is one of my favorite genres because I love solving them and creating theories. I experienced an enjoyable Agatha Christie faze last year. (Where I was able to correctly guess some murders!) I find that the best murder mysteries contain confusing clues, logical solutions, relatable characters and plenty of twists. Deadly contained all that.
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My absolute favorite books to read are ones with great mystery. Mystery novels is one of my favorite genres because I love solving them and creating theories. I experienced an enjoyable Agatha Christie faze last year. (Where I was able to correctly guess some murders!) I find that the best murder mysteries contain confusing clues, logical solutions, relatable characters and plenty of twists. Deadly contained all that.
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Feb 12, 2012
Liyana
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I didn't think much of DEADLY COOL when I first heard about it. I thought it was going to be the type of light-hearted fun that crossed over into trashy territory, and I wasn't in the mood for that at the moment. Then Gail from Ticket to Anywhere raved about it on Twitter, and I picked it up.
I didn't think much of DEADLY COOL when I first heard about it. I thought it was going to be the type of light-hearted fun that crossed over into trashy territory, and I wasn't in the mood for that More...
I didn't think much of DEADLY COOL when I first heard about it. I thought it was going to be the type of light-hearted fun that crossed over into trashy territory, and I wasn't in the mood for that More...
Jan 05, 2012
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Fist off, I just love a good mystery novel. Mystery novels make me think, and I like thinking. Anyways, "Deadly Cool" was a very awesome mystery novel.
Let's start off with Hartley. She's cool, definitely a person I would like to hang out with. She is very nice, and she is also very helpful towards the people she cares about. This story revolves around how her "ex" boyfriend is framed for committing a murder, and even though he cheated on her, she agrees to help him clear More...
Let's start off with Hartley. She's cool, definitely a person I would like to hang out with. She is very nice, and she is also very helpful towards the people she cares about. This story revolves around how her "ex" boyfriend is framed for committing a murder, and even though he cheated on her, she agrees to help him clear More...
Dec 28, 2011
K
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Me, somewhere around page 20: “Oh. It’s a YA cozy mystery.” It shouldn’t have been a revelation, but there you go.
Hartley and her best friend head over to Hartley’s boyfriend’s house one day after discovering a mystery condom wrapper in Josh’s locker. Instead of the confrontation they’re all geared up for, Hartley and Sam find Herbert Hoover High’s chastity queen dead in Josh’s closet. Hart experiences the shock of everyone at school giving her a wide berth the next day—she had some More...
Hartley and her best friend head over to Hartley’s boyfriend’s house one day after discovering a mystery condom wrapper in Josh’s locker. Instead of the confrontation they’re all geared up for, Hartley and Sam find Herbert Hoover High’s chastity queen dead in Josh’s closet. Hart experiences the shock of everyone at school giving her a wide berth the next day—she had some More...
Dec 28, 2011
Melissa
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In Love! This book is hilarious :) Some of the things Hartley says in this book KILL me! Along with some other people ;0. This is a MUST read! This book keeps you guessing throughout it all, and sometimes second guessing! Gemma writes about cheating boyfriends, murder, sometimes bad thoughts of ther super hot bad guy!, and a murderer in school!
She keeps you laughing throughout the whole entire book and my stomach hurt at the end in a good way.
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She keeps you laughing throughout the whole entire book and my stomach hurt at the end in a good way.
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Nov 12, 2011
Paradoxical
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Deadly Cool is a fun, definitely not to be taken seriously, book that was an entertaining read, even if it was rather shallow. Not to mention that it relied on group generalizations and had the villain in the end vomit out all of the reasons as to why they did what they did, which was a truly spectacular face smacking moment.
Still, it's a book not to be taken seriously, and the author knows this. For a murder mystery, the book is rather light hearted. The characters sort of stumble alo More...
Still, it's a book not to be taken seriously, and the author knows this. For a murder mystery, the book is rather light hearted. The characters sort of stumble alo More...
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Nov 06, 2011
Reading
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Let me start out by saying that this is not my type of book. Honestly, if I hadn't been reading it for this blog tour, I probably would have put it down after the first chapter and moved on. There was just too much girly, chipper, like OMG-ness for my taste, not to mention the slightly raunchy sexual dialog. Again, not my thing. However, since I did sign up for the blog tour, I thought I would see this one through, and it actually ended up being a fun read.
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I enjoyed trying to figur More...
Nov 01, 2011
Jenny
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Deadly Cool is one of those stories whose spine should only be cracked when there is plenty of time to read as it grabs us from the very first page and keeps us laughing and voraciously consuming every moment of Hartley's tale until we regrettably reach the end. Our friendship with Hartley forms instantaneously when our sense of female solidarity leaps to the forefront at Hartley's discovery of Josh's infidelity, and we puff up in righteous indignation while silently encouraging her to act on ou
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Oct 14, 2011
Jessica
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Deadly Cool is a fun and fast paced mystery that was a great change from the paranormal books I've been reading lately. Don't get me wrong here...I love my paranormal stories but once in awhile I need a break and this was a refreshing read!
I loved Hartley, who always seem to get herself into the craziest situations. She was determined and strong-willed and even though her boyfriend Josh cheated on her, she was willing to help clear his name. I loved how snarky she was More...
I loved Hartley, who always seem to get herself into the craziest situations. She was determined and strong-willed and even though her boyfriend Josh cheated on her, she was willing to help clear his name. I loved how snarky she was More...
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Oct 07, 2011
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First I find out that my boyfriend is cheating on me. Then he’s pegged as the #1 suspect in a murder. And now he’s depending on me to clear his name. Seriously?
As much as I wouldn’t mind watching him squirm, I know that he’s innocent. So I’m brushing off my previously untapped detective skills and getting down to business. But I keep tripping over dead bodies and I’m still no closer to figuring out who did it. And what’s worse: all signs seem to More...
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First I find out that my boyfriend is cheating on me. Then he’s pegged as the #1 suspect in a murder. And now he’s depending on me to clear his name. Seriously?
As much as I wouldn’t mind watching him squirm, I know that he’s innocent. So I’m brushing off my previously untapped detective skills and getting down to business. But I keep tripping over dead bodies and I’m still no closer to figuring out who did it. And what’s worse: all signs seem to More...
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Sep 21, 2011
Bailey (IB Book Blogging)
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DEADLY COOL is a hilarious contemporary debut that I consumed within hours of opening to the first page. Halliday knows how to craft a story that is light, funny, and so charming that you can't help but enjoy yourself. This is definitely one of those novels that you should read if you want a break from the heavy and emotional YAs. While not the most well-written novel with a few overused phrases here and there, I still enjoyed myself.
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Feb 20, 2012
Rose
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This book was astonishingly similar to Clarity, where Clare's cheating ex-boyfriend asks her to solve the mystery of a mudered girl, though each book has its own twist on the shared storyline. I found it hilarious that Josh, Hartley's now ex-boyfriend, cheated on her with the president of the Chastity Club because Hartley refused to put out. The best way to finish this review would be with a pro/con list, so here it is:
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This book was astonishingly similar to Clarity, where Clare's cheating ex-boyfriend asks her to solve the mystery of a mudered girl, though each book has its own twist on the shared storyline. I found it hilarious that Josh, Hartley's now ex-boyfriend, cheated on her with the president of the Chastity Club because Hartley refused to put out. The best way to finish this review would be with a pro/con list, so here it is:
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Dec 01, 2011
Natalie
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I'm a fan of the breezy mystery. Those mystery novels that aren't just blood and guts, the ones that are also funny with a (usually female) spunky crime-solver. Deadly Cool fits this bill. It is the story of Hartley who finds out through the high school grape vine that her boyfriend, Josh, has been cheating on her--with the president of the chasity club. She goes to her house to confront him; breaking into his bedroom through the window when he doesn't answer the door. There she finds Ms. Chasit
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Feb 11, 2012
Kiki
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I immediately connected with the voice of this character, Hartley is funny and bright and acerbic. She did have some problematic moments, such as using misogynistic and ableist language which is fairly prevelant of course, i just like my authors to be a little more aware of these issues, so that's always a disappointment. and i admit i thought the ending and the characters motivation swung the book from light hearted mystery to a bit of a pastiche. <spoiler>I wasn't sure what the author wa
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Feb 08, 2012
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"As an eff-you to my crappy mood I put on a pair of skinny jeans, some sparkly silver flats, and a loose T-shirt with silver sequins all over..." That quote about sums up what I liked about this book. In a novel that feels drawn out and repetitive the only thing that kept me reading was the smart-mouthed protagonist, Hartley. From the beginning I knew I was definitely not in for an emotion evoking tale, bu More...
"As an eff-you to my crappy mood I put on a pair of skinny jeans, some sparkly silver flats, and a loose T-shirt with silver sequins all over..." That quote about sums up what I liked about this book. In a novel that feels drawn out and repetitive the only thing that kept me reading was the smart-mouthed protagonist, Hartley. From the beginning I knew I was definitely not in for an emotion evoking tale, bu More...
Oct 13, 2011
Beth
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2.5 stars
Gahhh! Such a...bland book.
Let's start with the good stuff. I maybe read Deadly Cool in two hours. Despite being fairly long, it's incredibly fast and pretty good fun. I'm a huuuuuge Veronica Mars fan, so a mystery in high school was right up my street. If you love mystery, and don't mind it being fairly light and fluffy, I would read this. However, maybe get it from the library instead of buying it? There's really no reread value in this one at all, and apat fro More...
Gahhh! Such a...bland book.
Let's start with the good stuff. I maybe read Deadly Cool in two hours. Despite being fairly long, it's incredibly fast and pretty good fun. I'm a huuuuuge Veronica Mars fan, so a mystery in high school was right up my street. If you love mystery, and don't mind it being fairly light and fluffy, I would read this. However, maybe get it from the library instead of buying it? There's really no reread value in this one at all, and apat fro More...
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Aug 23, 2011
Mickey
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I received this from Around The World ARC Tours. Here is my honest review.
Hartley is sarcastic and entertaining, but if she bit her lip one more time I might have had to smack her. That really bothers me. Don't you realize when you're writing that you're completely overusing a phrase? Ugh. Anyway.. moving on.
Besides that, I did think this book was funny and amusing. It's slightly predictable, as I did figure out the killer before the person was announced in the book. And othe More...
Hartley is sarcastic and entertaining, but if she bit her lip one more time I might have had to smack her. That really bothers me. Don't you realize when you're writing that you're completely overusing a phrase? Ugh. Anyway.. moving on.
Besides that, I did think this book was funny and amusing. It's slightly predictable, as I did figure out the killer before the person was announced in the book. And othe More...
May 21, 2011
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"Her hair fell away to reveal her porcelean pale face. Her big blue eyes were open, staring straight ahead. And the smooth blemish-free skin of her long, dancer's neck was bruised purple beneath the cord of her white Ipod earbuds."
Could this day get any worse? First, Hartley discovers a condom wrapper in boyfriend Josh's locker-they aren't sexually active. Then she hears rumours floating around More...
"Her hair fell away to reveal her porcelean pale face. Her big blue eyes were open, staring straight ahead. And the smooth blemish-free skin of her long, dancer's neck was bruised purple beneath the cord of her white Ipod earbuds."
Could this day get any worse? First, Hartley discovers a condom wrapper in boyfriend Josh's locker-they aren't sexually active. Then she hears rumours floating around More...
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Feb 02, 2012
Asmaa
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Favorite quote: There are three things you never want to find in your boyfriend’s locker: a sweaty jockstrap, a D minus on last week’s history test, and an empty condom wrapper.
Lucky me, I’d hit the trifecta.
From sentence one, I was right pulled in and could hardly put the book down. It was the kind of book I read until 2 am and resume at 6 a.m.
Hartley Featherstone is your average sophomore girl, doing fine in school, with her best friend Sam, a overprotective mothe More...
Lucky me, I’d hit the trifecta.
From sentence one, I was right pulled in and could hardly put the book down. It was the kind of book I read until 2 am and resume at 6 a.m.
Hartley Featherstone is your average sophomore girl, doing fine in school, with her best friend Sam, a overprotective mothe More...
Feb 22, 2012
Angela
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3.5 stars
I've been wanting to read this book ever since I heard about its release back in October. A murder mystery that also seemed kind of funny? Now that sounds like my type of story. So when I finally was able to buy it, I dove right in the minute I could.
Deadly Cool was kind of a disappointment for me. It wasn't that I didn't like the story, but just that I found the beginning kind of slow. It's weird to More...
3.5 stars
I've been wanting to read this book ever since I heard about its release back in October. A murder mystery that also seemed kind of funny? Now that sounds like my type of story. So when I finally was able to buy it, I dove right in the minute I could.
Deadly Cool was kind of a disappointment for me. It wasn't that I didn't like the story, but just that I found the beginning kind of slow. It's weird to More...
Sep 20, 2011
(Benji) The Non Reluctant Reader
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This book looked really interesting. I love the Sherlock Holmes stories and one of the first books I read when I was learning to read was The Boxcar Children and I'm naturally attracted to mystery novels, I would love to be prowling the streets of London, or in this case, a suburban California town.
The book begins with Hartley and her best friend Sam breaking into Hartley's boyfriend's (pardon me, Hartley, ex-boyfriend) locker... Let's just say they don't like what they find. More...
The book begins with Hartley and her best friend Sam breaking into Hartley's boyfriend's (pardon me, Hartley, ex-boyfriend) locker... Let's just say they don't like what they find. More...
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