Discuss the difference between Emily's upbringing and background and that of Mac, Becks, and Coco. Give at least one specific example of how her behavior and attitude differs from theirs because of her background. In what ways is she like the other girls despite the differences in how they were raised?

Was Mac right to agree to Ruby's demands that she become her assistant in order to regain her reputation? Should she have seen through Ruby's plan or not? How might she have handled the situation differently?

Do you think Ruby's recent weight loss has contributed to her current personality and attitude? How? How is her weight loss related to her friendship with Haylie?

Why does the author make such a point of naming the designers of each piece of clothing the girls of the Inner Circle wear? Are these items typical of the...