Little Secrets Bk. 1:
Playing with Fire
by Emily Blake
Playing with Fire
by Emily Blake
PLAYING WITH FIRE by Emily Blake
Category: Contemporary
Age Recommendation: Grades 9+
Release Date: 1/1/08
Publisher: Point
Reviewed by: Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen
Rating: 4 Stars
Survival of the fittest was always a theory that described nature. But for Alison, this theory is perfect for her family.
Alison thought she had a pretty good life, except for the parts where her parents hardly acknowledged her until they
needed a favor. But then the FBI came knocking at her door and arrested her mom, accusing her of embezzlement. With
her mom in jail, there is no one who Alison can turn to (like there was anyone before). With her dad left, who has no
idea how to take care of the situation, aunts and uncles who only care about Grandma Diamond’s fortunes, and a
boyfriend who is becoming pretty distant, the only person Alison finds comfort in is her cousin, Lily.
Lily is pretty ecstatic that Alison’s mom was arrested (of course, she would never say that to Alison). But the one thing
that Lily wants the most is to see her perfect cousin get knocked off her high horse and become the biggest loser both at
school and in the real world. It may take a while, but Lily is definitely ready to see her cousin go down, and her first
move is Chad, Alison’s boyfriend.
Chad is beginning to feel like his and Alison’s relationship is drifting apart, and is seeing an opportunity to open up with
her cousin, Lily. Not only would he be dating the hottest girl in school, but all the popularity and money that comes along
with Lily is a pretty good incentive. Just as long as no one finds out about his financial status or what he has to worry
about in his house. If he did start to date Lily, it would not only hurt Alison but also his best friend, Tom.
Tom has a huge crush on Lily (but of course it is a secret). With his twin sister, Zoey, back home, after being kicked out
of her fifth school, Tom just wants to live his life without any inclusion of his father, and hopes that Lily sees how he
would be a better boyfriend for her. It’s not so easy, though, since his sister has gotten weirder and the reason why she
got kicked out of the last school might just ruin his reputation.
Zoey is back and ready to take revenge on Alison, who she thought was her friend but betrayed her at the worst
possible moment. But will Zoey really turn on Alison, since she is the only friend and ally she has?
Everyone has their secrets, and everyone has their strategies. Let the games begin.
Not only devious but also very entertaining, PLAYING WITH FIRE is one book that you will want to read. Just be glad
that their secrets aren’t your secrets, even if they may be little.
Category: Contemporary
Age Recommendation: Grades 9+
Release Date: 1/1/08
Publisher: Point
Reviewed by: Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen
Rating: 4 Stars
Survival of the fittest was always a theory that described nature. But for Alison, this theory is perfect for her family.
Alison thought she had a pretty good life, except for the parts where her parents hardly acknowledged her until they
needed a favor. But then the FBI came knocking at her door and arrested her mom, accusing her of embezzlement. With
her mom in jail, there is no one who Alison can turn to (like there was anyone before). With her dad left, who has no
idea how to take care of the situation, aunts and uncles who only care about Grandma Diamond’s fortunes, and a
boyfriend who is becoming pretty distant, the only person Alison finds comfort in is her cousin, Lily.
Lily is pretty ecstatic that Alison’s mom was arrested (of course, she would never say that to Alison). But the one thing
that Lily wants the most is to see her perfect cousin get knocked off her high horse and become the biggest loser both at
school and in the real world. It may take a while, but Lily is definitely ready to see her cousin go down, and her first
move is Chad, Alison’s boyfriend.
Chad is beginning to feel like his and Alison’s relationship is drifting apart, and is seeing an opportunity to open up with
her cousin, Lily. Not only would he be dating the hottest girl in school, but all the popularity and money that comes along
with Lily is a pretty good incentive. Just as long as no one finds out about his financial status or what he has to worry
about in his house. If he did start to date Lily, it would not only hurt Alison but also his best friend, Tom.
Tom has a huge crush on Lily (but of course it is a secret). With his twin sister, Zoey, back home, after being kicked out
of her fifth school, Tom just wants to live his life without any inclusion of his father, and hopes that Lily sees how he
would be a better boyfriend for her. It’s not so easy, though, since his sister has gotten weirder and the reason why she
got kicked out of the last school might just ruin his reputation.
Zoey is back and ready to take revenge on Alison, who she thought was her friend but betrayed her at the worst
possible moment. But will Zoey really turn on Alison, since she is the only friend and ally she has?
Everyone has their secrets, and everyone has their strategies. Let the games begin.
Not only devious but also very entertaining, PLAYING WITH FIRE is one book that you will want to read. Just be glad
that their secrets aren’t your secrets, even if they may be little.