I read one of the authors adult books and enjoyed it so when I heard she had a new YA novel and it was set in the south I knew I had to try it. 
 This book was a mixture of Mean Girls and the fantasy/paranormal rolled into a book. I had never heard of hoodoo before and it is definitely interesting but kind of dangerous like all other magic aspects you read about. I'm also a fan of the whole debutante lifestyle. Ever since I was young I wanted to do that whole ball and dressing up but it had the whole secret society I think I would pass. 
 Alex was a funny and smart character. She kind of reminded me of Sophie from Hex Hall with her humor without the whole hippie aspect. I felt so bad for her when she had her 1st day of school and everyone was so judgemental of her. I'm glad that she met Dex (he reminded me of Damien from Mean Girls). I'm glad she finally got rid of the dreads, so yucky. 
 One thing I didn't like was all the reference to smoking or growing marijuana, just felt like it really didn't go with the story. 
 I wish this would have ended with a better cliffhanger because I know this is going to be a series. I liked this book but not sure if I'll read on.