Peer Pleasure

by Danita Carter

Book Overview

An edgy, urban, young adult novel that has all the same elements of glamour, decadence, and wealth that make the hit television series Gossip Girl so popular and addictive.

The esteemed Walburton Academy on Manhattan's Upper West

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1593092504
• ISBN13: 9781593092504
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Strebor Books Intl LLC
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12

Customer Reviews

Such Is Life

Privileged, with unlimited resources, a model, ex child star, heir and fashionista are running the who's who at the esteemed Walburton Academy, in Manhattan. Madison is a teen supermodel. Unlike other models her age, she's supervised on a regular by her grandmother, Renee, who was once a model herself. While it's hard for her to get to experience everything with her grandmother's watchful eye, with Reagan, her best friend and shopping accomplice; boyfriend, Ian Reinhardt, who has family money; and Peyton Granger, a former child star, they are able to tip the envy scale. However, when Lucas Williams shows up at their school, the crew automatically assess that he's nobody, especially when Kennedy, Reagan's identical twin sister, seems to immediately capture his attention. Kennedy and Lucas hit a high-note and both seem to love the way the other flows. Unfortunately, when the press about Lucas comes out, Reagan is all ready for the remix. PEER PLEASURE was an easy enough read. With equal dosages of haughtiness and humbleness, it's appealing to teens of all races. I really liked the contrast differences of the characters as well as the priceless lessons. Reviewed by: Crystal

Money, Prestige, and Education

Walburton Academy, located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is the high school for a unique group of teenagers. We have top model Madison Reynolds, former child star Peyton Granger (known as PG to his friends), twins Kennedy and Reagan (so named after the two past presidents), and upcoming new star Lucas Williams. Peer pressure , credit cards, and money to burn is a way of life for some, while getting an education and helping others are the guiding forces for others. PEER PLEASURE by Danita Carter has young extraordinary characters with strong, bold, and daring personalities. They live by the creed of money, sex, alcohol, and the attitude "I am more important than you," which translates into a mirror image of many of today's youth. The story speaks directly to the youth of today with an important message to adults. The worlds of fashion, music and wealth are the thin lines between right and wrong, and shows how fast the lives of our youth can get out of control when there are no rules and no supervision. In this age where our youth act before they think, PEER PLEASURE is the perfect book for an adult - youth book discussion. The lessons which can be learned by young ladies and gentleman would be invaluable. Reviewed by Toni Bonita of The RAWSISTAZ (tm) Reviewers