Although I got a little tired of the cute persona voice, there were times when real emotions came out and I found myself relieved and tuning in.

The main character started to annoy me and I became uninterested in the entire admissions story line. These two authors are brave enough to expose the insanity and hilarity that happen during application season .This book tells the story of Peet's life so well but at the same time, makes children (or even adults! We often waste so much time comparing ourselves to those around us, but actually we need to learn to recognise, appreciate and value the individual strengths which we each have to offer the world. Humor, charm and intriguing drama combine in this novel—written by a best friend author duo—about the competitive world of private education.

Lily marries Ryle hoping the good will outweigh the bad, and the mother-daughter dynamics evolve beautifully as Lily reflects on her childhood with fresh eyes. While it does with certain serious topics, the general tone of the book is quite light-hearted, due to it being marketed for children, and I also love the message of the book because it's something that even we, as adults, need to be reminded of from time to time. Set in the world of San Francisco's elite private schools, main character Josie is also dealing with her own daughter's college application process (which is fraught, since her daughter has her heart set on Julliard, and after her own experience withdrawing from college to pursue modeling, Josie has her mind set on her daughter attending a more traditional program). A rollicking good read that reminds us that money, power and influence will never be enough to make someone truly happy. They can be flamboyant and love gossip and fashion, and there is NOTHING wrong with being queer and fitting certain queer stereotypes.The book shines, however, when it comes to the Bordelon women, especially Josie’s hardworking and hilariously meddling Aunt Viv, who clearly loves Josie and Etta more than anything.

The illustrator takes each mistake and incorporates it into an expanding drawing until, voila, there is a magnificent two-page spread. I thought this was cool and their familiarity with the competitive school process shows in the story.The two authors have known each other for ten years, which has allowed Sands to form his own relationships with Montzingo’s mother and siblings. Nor am I ready to say goodbye to the her hysterical best friend Lola or her adorably gay assistant Roan… I am subtly and unashamedly begging and pleading.