When a plane crash strands thirteen teen beauty contestants on a mysterious island, they struggle to survive, to get along with one another, to combat the island's other diabolical occupants, and to learn their dance numbers in case they are rescued in time for the competition.
I have been waiting to read this book since Dr. Teri Lesesne tweeted about reading it. It was not a disappointment. Libba Bray is able to take inspiration from Lord of the Flies, and to create a page-turning story that looks at society's stereotypes. This book made me think, made me laugh out loud, and made me wish that school were in session so that I could recommend it to my students. This is a book that most teens will enjoy!
