It's Not Easy Being Mean

The fierce competition among eighth-grade girls in Octavian Country Day to unlock a legendary secret room takes center stage in this novel. As the alpha girls vie for prestige and access, they must navigate betrayal, scheming, and their own personal struggles. Soccer star Kristen finds herself challenged by her friends' lack of athletic ability, while gossip reporter Alicia uses her skills to get closer to the boys of Briarwood. Meanwhile, fame proves not to be all it's cracked up to be for Claire, whose agent forces her to make questionable decisions. Who will emerge victorious in this high-stakes game of in and out?