Girls with Bright Futures by Tracy Dobmeier
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wickedly paced and devilishly clever, Girls with Bright Futures is a serious case of moms behaving badly, perfectly showcasing the dark side of ambition in the cut-throat world of elite college admissions.
With a ripped-from-the-headlines feel a la Felicity Huffman, we get a deep look at the frantic lives of three moms, each willing to do just about anything to secure the future they want for their children. But when one of their daughters suffers a near-fatal accident just days before the application deadline, they have to decide what lines they are willing to cross.
Like Real Housewives meets Big Little Lies, you won’t want to miss this wildly entertaining read. For those who enjoy mischief and mayhem in an urban, ultra-competitive private school setting, this smart and riveting debut is for you.