TV and book series that follow a group of main characters through high school (Pretty Little Liars, Gossip Girl, and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants) have experienced enormous success in recent years.
More than 50 million women in the US came of age during the time period the majority of this book is set in, and will be interested to read about characters they can relate to.
Great pick for mother/daughter book clubs.
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