Kate Winthrop has stumbled on to Millbank’s biggest secret: a stock market ranking all 140 girls in the senior class. After realizing that she is a not-so-promising 71 she is outraged and horrified! Sure she isn’t drop dead gorgeous like Gretchen, number 1 on the list but she certainly thought of herself as more than number 71. Determined to rise from “junk bond” to “Blue Chip” status, she teams up with her best friends to make her the fastest rising stock on the Market.
After a sexy new haircut and a killer new wardrobe, Kate has dropped the E and is ready to put their plan into effect. She quickly gains the attention of everyone in school, including Will, the guy she has a crush on and one of the most popular guys in school. Once she has Will’s attention, she gets Gretchen’s and then she is sure to have everyone else’s. As her stock begins to rise she starts to really love her new found popularity and the bravery that she has also acquired. Will she survive the Market or will it destroy her?
The Market, by J.M. Steele is an incredible read and something that I would recommend to all of my friends! It definitely makes my Must Read list!