The Clique: Dial L for Loser

Reader reviewed by Megan

What's happened to The Pretty Committee is the worst thing ever&or maybe, actually, the best thing ever. Yep, they've all been expelled from school after their camping trip capers. Some are suffering parental disapproval and punishment. Others not so much so (Massie's parents consider clothes shopping to be an educational experience. Sweet.)

In the midst of their idle hours at Starbucks and the mall, they somehow feel just the tiniest bit aimless and bored. Massie would never admit it, but she actually experiences nostalgia for the old school days. But things are looking up when theyre invited to meet movie stars Abby Boyd and Hadley Durk, who are appearing on Dylan's mom's television show to promote their new movie, Dial L for Loser.

At the studio, the girls are witness to (and, uh, actually start) a huge hullabaloo, including a food fight between the two stars. The girls return home and receive a call from the movie's producer. He's sick of movie star divas and wants The Pretty Committee to fly out (on a private jet) to audition for his movie! Unfortunately, only one girl will be chosen to be in the movie. Uh oh.

Before you can say "Hollywood, here we come," Massie, Claire and Alicia (and a couple of incidental moms) are off to the bright lights. The jet is fantastic; the awaiting hotel suite is equally fab.

At the audition, Claire feels at a distinct disadvantage. Her shirt is stained. She knows she's not a knock-out like Massie or Alicia. She also misses Cam. Massie, on the other hand, is positive she'll ace the audition. But both girls get the shock of their lives when the director chooses Claire. Massie suddenly feels like the world's biggest loser. Will she be able to rise above it, continuing to be TPC's top dog? Will Derrington still like her?

There's lots of angst in a luxurious Hollywood setting, giving us another fun, fast-paced read. The ending leaves the reader wondering about the characters' future&

Reader reviewed by YouKn0wYaLuvMe

I liked the concept of this book. A loser trying to fit in with the popular crowd is the same old thing, but the fact that she is not accepted at first and even after she is there are still problems is realistic. What makes this book different than other books though is that the families are friends and they are living together and not everything unfortunate happens to the loser but also to the 'popular' people in the book.

Reader reviewed by Therdry

In this clique book you see just how much Massie puts in store by popularity. When the tables turn and a movie director chooses Claire over Massie and Alicia, to play the part of a looser in his next blockbuster.
Massie is stuck trying to maintain her Number one status, when she and Alicia become corrospondents for the Daily Grind. Kristen and Dylan at home in Westchester have to find a way to get the pretty commity back into OCD.
Claire has it worst off though, has she navigates "movie friends", The ever backstabbing Pretty Commity and Cam who is convinced that she's got a new boyfriend.
Claire (my favorite caracter) does an increadible jod weaving her way through this mess, I can't wait to hear what happens next!

Reader reviewed by mel

Although this book wasn't as great as the last one, it still kept my interest the entire way. Massie, Alicia, and Claire (Kristen and Dylan cannot go--Kristen grounded, Dylan for leaking news about two teenage celebrities and causing problems on the Daily Grind) are invited to Hollywood to audition for Dial L for Loser. Claire unexpectedly gets the part, sending Massie over the top with jealousy. While Massie and Alicia find ways to ruin Claire's life, she's trying to enjoy herself by hanging out with the stars of the movie, Abby Boyd and Hollywood hottie, Conner Foley. Meanwhile, Dylan and Kristen are back in Westchester and having a little too much fun hanging with Cam, Derrington, and Josh. What will happen when the all the boys on the soccer team are required to bring dates to the St. Patrick Day's dance? What happens when Claire is suddenly left with no friends and worst of all, no Cam? Has Massie lost her touch, or will she save the day? A cliffhanger ending, yet a sweet and touching one. Can't wait for the next book in March!