Also the twist at the end was just dumb in this setting. The plot was sub par due to it not being flushed out more. Most of the writing was based on Josie's thoughts and feeling which did not reflect a lot on the plot until about the 70% mark which was way too close to the ending to be good.

While wallowing in her hurt and anger,her attention in drawn to the handsome boy staring at her from across the table.There were parts of this book that were worth reading plot wise, just as there were parts where the author over indulged in her descriptive writing, & over explaining dept,. This is the first book written by J.L. Weil that I've read+. Somehow I have skipped this author... maybe that is because she has written mostly paranormal books and I am in my HS/bully romance period; however, I am surprised how much I enjoyed this book, which means that I'll try other books written by this author. By the second half to last third, I was hooked on the story itself and while the big ending scene and cliffhanger event didn't quite hit the mark, I definitely wish book two was ready to go and can't wait to read it and see what happens.

I didn’t ask for this life, and yet I’m caught in the middle of a dangerous game. And the stakes are deadlier. The Elite, four damaged, gorgeous, arrogant guys, think they own me now. But I have my own family drama. Turns out, my entire identity is a lie. No. It shouldn’t, as this girl is an expert at letting her emotions rule her and making stupid decisions. They call themselves the Elite—four boys from the wealthiest and most prominent families in Elmwood, which somehow gives them the right to be righteous A-holes. Well, in true soap opera style, the evil Angie swapped her dying daughter for Josie in the hospital…I kid you not…haha! God,I HATE the best friend giving the females leads makeover cliche scenarios that every god damn novel appears to have.Leaving us with an..OH! FFS moment, with the Scooby gang all punching the air with glee, hugs all round, and Josie being officially welcomed into the Elite in front of the attending student body…Aww …groan! Now the Elite (this includes Josie) have to hold on to their little secret a bit longer so they can break the new to Greyson’s parents first, that there daughter is alive, while dealing with Angie. It was hard to read and depressing at times. Overall a good read, great writing but a bit morbid and weak. The heroine was victimized and powerless way too often.

Cut to weeks later Josie’s enjoying a day out shopping with bestie Ainsley, and spots a SUV full of gorgeous guys and IG perfect girls. Quite frankly, I skimmed over all the parts in this book where Josie and Brook had sex because, I just couldn’t put up with her endlessly gushing over how much she needed him, how gorgeous he was, how safe he made her feel.There was a ton of scheming and plotting throughout this book, and it definitely kept me on the edge of my seat with all the anticipation and suspense!