Like a tsunami just swept them out into the sea and theyre about to drown but theyre literally fighting over the dumbest, pettiest things ever like I can’t, I physically feel my brain cells exiting existence.ĭenver is such a limp noodle. I mean its an interesting enough idea but….just….no. I’m sitting here scrolling through tens of 4 and 5 star reviews for this book and I feel like I’m on mars bc well…this book is BAD To put it bluntly and I hella don’t relate ![]() If you’re looking for a fun, quick read, don’t hesitate to get The Lifeboat Clique. In ways, Denver has the snark of Veronica. The whole outcast aspect actually reminded me of Veronica Mars. In fact, the dark humor reminded me of Heathers. There were moments very reminiscent of Mean Girls, like where the book goes into the social hierarchy of high school and the seating chart of the cafeteria. One is telling us what happened throughout Denver and Abigail’s friendship and why they had their falling out. There are two differing storylines going on throughout. When the wave crashes the party, Denver ends up floating out to open sea with four very unlikely people - the “cool kids.” Abigail is one of them, of course. If only she realized her main concern should have been surviving a tsunami wave. So Denver is your typical outcast just trying to survive high school. Abigail claims Denver ruined her life and turned the whole school against Denver. ![]() Our story picks up with the two basically as enemies. She became best friend with Abigail until that all came crashing down. The book follows Denver Reynolds, a girl who moved to LA with her family four years ago. It’s a relatively quick read that truly feels like a unique piece of young adult contemporary fiction with a plot that feels fresh. I found myself laughing out loud at several parts, while also cringing in anticipation of the disaster our characters go through. It’s been described as Mean Girls meets Life of Pi, which I completely agree. The Lifeboat Clique is a really fun read that combines dark humor with the whole survival aspect. Now that she’s floating in the ocean, stuck on a small boat with the most popular kids in school and waiting to be rescued, Denver wonders what might kill her first-dehydration, sunstroke, or the girl she used to think of as a sister?Ī hilariously dark and twisted story that sparkles with a remarkably fresh voice, The Lifeboat Clique is Kathy Park’s irreverent yet insightful novel about how to survive in the most unthinkable circumstances. Of course, one of her fellow castaways was none other than Abigail, who could barely stand the sight of her. Denver and a handful of others escaped death by holding onto the roof of the house and were swept out to sea. ![]() Denver never thought in a million years he’d ask her out, but who was she to question this miracle of fate? Well, that wasn’t the only surprise fate had in store.ĭuring the party a tsunami hit the coast of California, wiping out everything in its path. Why else would she have dared to sneak into a Malibu beach party where she’d be surrounded by enemies, namely including her ex-BFF Abigail? Some people might say that Denver had a death wish.
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