Welcome to Trinity Academy’s best-kept secret.
The Society.
You’ve been handpicked by the elite of the elite to become a member. But first you’ll have to prove your worth by making it through Hell Week.
Do you have what it takes?
It’s time to find out.
Samantha Evans knows she’d never get an invite to rush the Society—not after her dad went to jail for insider trading. But after years of relentless bullying at the hands of the Society’s queen bee, Jessica, she’s ready to take down Jessica and the Society one peg at a time from the inside out.
All it’ll take is a bit of computer hacking, a few fake invitations, some eager rushees…and Sam will get her revenge.
Let the games begin.
"A thoughtful, sensitively drawn examination of bullying, revenge, and personal responsibility." KIRKUS Reviews
5 stars: "The Society is a wonderful, trying to find yourself, coming of age story." - Lynndell Watson, Hugs N Kisses for Books
5 stars: "The author quickly ensnares you in the story line which is well written and fast paced and the characters are life like." - Laura Hernandez, Voluptuous Book Diva
"[A]s a young adult, The Society would have hit all of my favorite notes: thrilling pacing, mild romantic triangle to keep my turning the pages, and friendship troubles. " - Erica Chilson, Wicked Reads
I believe this book addresses some tough issues facing some teens/young adults today. If someone has a child who has been touched by bullying in anyway -victim, perpetrator, or witness, then I think this would be a good talefor them to share. I enjoyed Andrefski's writing and will be keeping an eye open for future works." - Barb, Boxer Mommy Reads
"Suspenseful and catty - loved it." - Tina Avon, Bookshipper
I couldn't be more happier that I was afforded the opportunity to read an eARC of The Society as this was not only a wonderful read but this book also touched on the very real issue of bullying.
Sam had always lead a happy life full of friends and a loving family until her father was sent to prison. ...more
Actually to be completely honest, this isn't quite what I expected.
Though I am not quite sure what I expected... It's not like the blurb is inaccurate.
In fact after starting this I went and reread the blurb, and I reread it again after I finished. So I wouldn't be able to tell you why I expected t ...more
I received a copy of this title to read and review for Wicked Reads
4 stars
Young Adult Age-range: 12+ includes kissing & bullying.
As an adult reading The Society, I'd give it 4 solid stars. Thinking back to my reading tastes as a young adult, The Society would have hit all of my favorite notes: th ...more
*Received ARC from NetGalley*
The Why: Ex-bestfriend who bullies her and seeks revenge. But how far would you go to seek revenge on a girl who's ruined your life?
Characters:
Samantha (or Sam) has been through a lot especially since she's been pegged the convict's daughter. Ever since her father went ...more
The Society is a book about a Sam, a girl who has been bullied ever since her father was arrested for insider trading. Her former best friend has become the queen of the school and is terrorizing her. In an effort to get payback and put Jessica in her place, Sam hijacks the school's secret society a ...more
Results from being bullied
While I readily admit that I prefer more of a cozy mystery type of story, The Society was an interesting read. We all know what bullying means and this story shows life from both sides of this ugly equation. The protagonist is brave, sometimes a bit crazy, and seems to lea ...more
Well worth your time
Teen angst with a positive twist. When a teenage girl's comfortable life comes crashing down around her ears, her former best friend becomes a formidable enemy, bullying her mercilessly and depriving her of any quality of life. She deals with both old and new friends, with enemie ...more
Wow
That was not what I expected. It was better. It was hopeful and about doing the right thing no matter how hard it may be. It’s about knowing who your true friends are and and knowing who truly loves and cares for you not matter what. ...more
The aftereffects of bullying
It is a great book to read. You see the effects of bullying but also what can happen when retaliation is put into effect. I do wonder how the teachers never stepped into some of the situations. ...more
Good book
This story is good and helps explain that your actions have consequence. I read it before my daughter to see if it was Age appropriate for her I will let her read this ...more
I really enjoyed this book alot. The events the characters and everything. It was the best book i have ever read ...more
Cute, quick read
Loved the quotes at the beginning of each chapter. The book has a good heart and was a good read. ...more
Every now and then I like a good y a book. This one fit the bill. It was a quick read. ...more
Awesome Read! Highly Recommend!
I really enjoyed this book. I couldn't put it down. It was great subject matter. Everyone should read this book. ...more
Good
A teen book. I like to sink into easy reading and this was good for what I wanted. Easy Peasy ...more
Really enjoyed this book. Teaches a lesson ...more
I really enjoyed this book! And I don't say that a lot.
The writing is enjoyable and unique. I'm slowly starting to pick up on reading books again and this was my first in a long time.
Jeremy and Samantha were characters I grew attached to, and I legitimately got frustrated whenever he would ignore S ...more
Received in exchange for a honest review.
The Society reminds me of the movie the skulls in many ways except it is ya and not adult. We have the secret society that shuns others and has everyone wanting in. A society that gives you the ticket to your future but is also cruel and gets away with alot. ...more
*3.5 Rounded Up
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This story surprised me with just how hard it hit home. I could really relate to Samantha (sharing her name likely didn't hurt). I've experienced bullying, in jr. high, though nothing quite on the level in the book. But it was also during a time t ...more
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The Society both met and defied my expectations. What I expected was a revenge story and while it was certainly that, it was so much more. It touched on ...more
The Society is one of those books where you realize how evil humans beings can really be, even outside the context of a horror novel. Sam Evans' father is sentenced to prison for insider-trading the summer before she starts high school. Her best friend, Jessica, plays a huge role in the whole disast ...more
I really liked this book. It dealt with a girl named Sam who was bullied by Jessica who used to be her best friend but then treated her terribly for three years after Sam's dad went to prison. Sam decides to get back at Jessica by using their school's secret society. She pretends to tap three other ...more
At thirteen Samantha Evans father was sent to prison and Sam has been living with the backlash of it ever since. Her then best friend Jessica's parents split up after everything that happened with Sam's father due to him having an affair with Jessica's mother so Jessica has blamed Sam ever since and ...more