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School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2014 | Readalikes
Gr 9 Up—Julia Buchanan is an enigma with a famous name—thanks to her father, a former senator. When she arrives at St. Anne's boarding school in her junior year, the other students observe her from a distance, assuming they know everything about her because of what they've heard. Charlotte Ryder, a scholarship student, doesn't even give much thought to Julia until a random act of kindness brings them together. The girls quickly form the kind of close friendship that, to the outside world, looks like they're falling in love. An artist...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on October 1, 2014
At St. Anne's boarding school for girls, Charlotte is "friendly with many, close to few" until Julia Buchanan stumbles (drunkenly) into her life. Julia invites Charlotte into the glamorous, old-money world of the prominent Buchanan family, who share their wealth and affection readily but hide the details of a recent family trauma. Charlotte, a quiet, observant artist on a scholarship, falls in love first with Julia, then with the Buchanan family and t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2014
At St. Anne's boarding school for girls, quiet, observant Charlotte's life changes after Julia Buchanan stumbles (drunkenly) into her life...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
