I really enjoy YA novels. A lot of them defy age and just read as regular novels with teenage protagonists. As noted, this is a great read for fans of Cecily von Ziegesar (which I am) and Karen M. McManus (which I also am). I also think if you like Curtis Sittenfield's Prep, you'll enjoy this. A murder mystery with a prep school backdrop is an intriguing setting. Characters you'll love to hate rounds up why this is a great read. I highly recommend. The cover is spot on as well.