The Insiders

This is a young adult novel, about a group of privileged male teenage friends who live in Manhattan.

As a rule, YA novels are written simply, without a lot of detail. This book takes that trend to a new level. It is so sketchily written that I often wondered what the fuss was about (it was explained in about two sentences and could be missed). Essentially, the issue in this novel is the visit of a cousin, Kelli, of the main narrator, Jonathan. She is beautiful and knows it, and inserts herself into the lives of most of the other characters, not necessarily in a good way. She's out for a good time and doesn't consider these friendships important.

Many episodes happen to each of the characters but these events are not meaningful to me show more because both the events and the characters are like transparent film. Hard to see.

Admittedly I am not a fan of YA novels. But this one is so bad it is hard for me to believe the comment on the back cover (by author Cecily von Ziegasar): "It's physically impossible not to fall madly, unreasonably in love with each one of the Insiders." Ridiculous. I hardly remember who they are. show less

I think it is cool how the main characters are all different (as far as likes) Kelli was a nice twist but I too am glad that she is gone. Arno.....is a dog! How could you do that to yor friend? But way to go David!!! Jonathan: He needs to make up his mind on a girl....who cares if Flan is 2 years younger than him? He is way to into his clothes for a guy anyway. I look forward to getting to know Patch more. Mickey....is a little bit on the crazy fruit loop side...I like that!

The Gossip Girl for guys or something like that. Rich boys who go to a private school and can have any girl they want cause of course they're good looking too. This book left me with a bad taste in my mouth.