Clique Bait Kindle Edition

This book is like Gossip Girl meets Veronica Mars meets 90210 meets all the Lifetime movies about peer pressure and social media bullying with a Revenge twist cherry on top.Seriously, there is a lot going on here! But it all flows pretty well and was interesting enough that I read the whole thing in a single night. There doesn’t seem to be any wasted content that doesn’t, in some way, lend itself to the overall story, which I appreciate.SPOILERS!! SPOILERS!! SPOILERS!!************There were a couple of things I didn’t like: Monica’s character arch being the first. It’s pretty obvious throughout the story that Monica is no longer with us, but coming to find out why was just...really anticlimactic. I was expecting something way different based on how zealously Chloe was about getting revenge for her friend, especially considering that, from my standpoint at least, the Level Ones didn’t really contribute to Monica’s situation as much as we’re led to believe. Like, okay, they dared her, but it is made explicitly clear that she wasn’t being forced or peer pressured to act the way she did or make the decision she did *at all* — if anything, it’s more like a cautionary tale on the dangers of over intoxication rather than bullying, because Will and Lola and Chloe, as well as video evidence, make it pretty clear that Monica was just kind of a brat with delusions of grandeur and a rich kid’s spoiled mentality. So that being said, the whole plot kind of falls apart for me.Which brings me to the next thing I didn’t like: Chloe! I know, “how can you not like the main character?!?!” But, yeah, I would not be friends with Chloe. She was a hypocrite throughout most of the book, which she does acknowledge and so is thus slightly redeemed, but because the plot doesn’t make sense to me, none of her actions make much sense to me, either. I don’t understand why someone would so vehemently try and get revenge for a friend who you a) admit wasn’t really your best friend anymore, and b) who was responsible for their own demise. It’s like Chloe focused all of her anger about Monica onto these mean kids at her school who were just convenient scape goats. Plus, she was kind of wishy-washy. Always flip flopping on whether to take down Will or not. I understand everyone grieves in their own way but most of the time she just seemed like an angry kid who was honestly too smart for her own good.What I did like about this book: Chloe is fully aware of her faults. I can appreciate that in a character even if I don’t like them. I liked the pacing in the book, too. There was only one part that felt unnecessary to me, but even that ended up playing a part in things. I also liked that reading this felt like seeing Gossip girl or Veronica Mars again for the first time. There were quite a few parts where I thought, “wow, I swear this is something ripped from a tv show” but not in a bad way. The outer relationship dynamics really rang of Gossip girl for me, while the inner relationship dynamics were more like 90210, and the relationship between Chloe and Will was very Veronica and Logan. I feel like Chloe’s anger was very Revenge, too. Since those are all tv shows I enjoyed, I’m not complaining!Overall, it was a decent read. I gave it four stars because I didn’t hate it. I don’t know if I’ll ever read it again, but it was a nice summer read.

I read the book's first version on Wattpad before, so I knew what I was getting into. Still, I loved the book. Even more with some of the changes made.SPOILERSSPOILERSChanging Max so he was no longer a member of Level One just fit.Having Francis and Sophie as twins was not something I expected, but you made it work.On the topic of Sophie, I did not expect her to be sneaking around with a teacher, but it does seem realistic to me. On the other hand, while I was attached to the idea that Jack was sort of her informant, it makes sense to scratch away that plot (I thought it was mainly there for shock value, given that we received no hint toward it being Jack).Talking about Jack…I think it is not completely realistic for him to unleash everything due to something that happened in freshman year. The texts might have been published in senior year, but they blew over pretty quicklyExcluding Li seemed like the right choice. When I read the original version I was never quite sure what her role was, considering she never said much.I’ve always loved Maddy's character. She seemed the most relatable, the most human. I don't have much in common with her, but she just seemed real to me. That is why I was disappointed to miss some of her bonding with Chloe that was present in the original, such as the brownies. Then again, what would be the point of the brownie scene if not to show what happened later?On Monica's demise…I actually liked better the version from High School Hit List. I like more the idea of it being an overdose mixed with alcohol than a diving accident (likely caused due to alcohol as well). But I have to say, much like in the original, the book made me hope that Mon was still alive. In rehab or away at boarding school or something.

This is a story about revenge . But it's really a deeper one hour friendship. It was moving and you could feel the connection btwn these two best friends . I loved it .

With her new designer clothes, killer heels, and perfect makeup, Chloe's well laid out plans can’t fail. But as the plot thickens, dark secrets get unearthed, vulnerabilities are exposed, and Chloe will have to dig even deeper and go farther than she ever expected. There was only one thing Chloe didn’t account for, her heart. Could she actually be falling for one of the enemies, or is it just part of how deep she is willing to go?In the binge-worthy read of the season, Clique Bait takes readers deep into the halls of Arlington Preparatory and straight inside the popular clique, exposing the dark side of popularity and the sacrifices that it takes to stay on top. Readers will instantly be caught within Chole Whittaker’s intense, non-wavering determination and the lengths she will go to avenge her best friend.Fast, compelling, and mesmerizing Ann Valett holds her readers in the palm of her hand. What is the price one will pay to get even? Could you throw out every part of who you are, to develop a persona of who others want to see? Readers will be able to watch the truth unfold before their eyes, along with the unbelievable lengths that Chloe is willing to take, as she pulls everyone around her into the undertow of her wake. Throughout the book readers will discover themselves asking two great questions- Will Chloe get her revenge, and what really happened to Monica? Luckily, they will get their answers.While this book takes a stab at the in-crowd, it also takes a refreshing, more in-depth look at the main character who is unable to face what truly happened to her best friend, and is serving revenge on a platter as a coping mechanism for the truth. With its exposed honesty, and compelling storyline, Clique Bait is undoubtedly the entertaining, fast-paced contemporary read of the season.

Sleepy, as once I started reading this, I didn’t put it down, seeing this story in its published format is really nice, having read it a very long time ago in some of its initial edition.The I loved the ending that showed the depth of the other characters and also spoke to the core theme of the story. I enjoyed it, and think my younger self would have enjoyed it too, :)

I loved this book after reading the original book on Wattpad.I would give it five stars but some plot points changed to create a standalone narrative were removed and I liked the opening to explore the other characters in the future that was in the original.I wanted to know more about Will’s past with Lola and Maddy and Francis relationship from the original wattpad book.However, I was hooked and loved the imperfections Chloe had to make her a good protagonist

i got this book because it seemed like something i would read and let me tell you i read it in a day the plot was like gossip girl meets burn for a burn its such a good idea for a book and the ending was brilliant chloe got what she wanted to expose them and i liked that they had a love story side plot and the setting of it definitely buy it

Chloe Whittaker is not only an amazing best friend in this book, but she's a badass inspiration to all girls out there.