In or Out Bk. 4:
Friends Close, Enemies Closer
by Claudia Gabel

    FRIENDS CLOSE, ENEMIES CLOSER by Claudia Gabel
    Category:  Contemporary
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 9+
    Release Date:  5/1/08
    Publisher:  Point
    Reviewed by:  Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen
    Rating:  4 Stars


    With Homecoming just around the corner, Marnie and Nola have to get their problems solved in order to have a
    decent night.

    After a whirlwind of events, the ex-best friends’ roles are totally reversed.

    Once Marnie was confronted by Lizette at the secret password party about her “relationship” with Sawyer, the
    majors dropped her in a heartbeat. Not only the majors but also Dane, who, although he says he doesn’t believe
    what Lizette said, finds that it is better to keep his reputation intact then to stay with Marnie. Things get even worse
    when Marnie’s perfect sister, Erin, comes home and finds the Fitzpatrick name is ruined -- all because of her little
    sister. Even Erin can’t find it in herself to defend Marnie.

    For Nola, on the other hand, things are looking a lot brighter. Matt is starting to open up with her about his mom and
    they seem to be getting a lot closer, especially since Riley isn't near them to get in Nola’s way. Not only that, but
    Dane is still setting his eyes on Nola, which only makes the other cute guys at school want Nola, too. This could just
    possibly mean that Nola is in, except she might not want to be.

    With Homecoming closing in on the girls, the crown is up for grabs, secret relationships will be revealed, and the
    chase is on for the perfect date, since you need someone to watch your back when everyone is aiming at you.   

    With what seems to be the last novel in the IN OR OUT series, Claudia Gabel wraps it up nicely, tying up all of the
    loose ends and helping us see what true friends are all about. Just remember, being out is always better then being
    in.  

    Well, unless you're on Project Runway.